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§ 02
When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Oakley
Oakley requires a building permit for construction, enlargement, alteration, repair, movement, improvement, removal, conversion, or demolition of any building or structure.
Detached accessory building for storage, playhouse, or similar use not exceeding 200 square feet
Fence 6 feet or less in height
Retaining wall 4 feet or less in height
Water tank supported directly on grade with capacity of 5,000 gallons or less
Platform, walk, or driveway not more than 30 inches above grade
Painting, papering, and similar finish work
Temporary motion picture, television, and theater stage sets and scenery
Window awning supported by an exterior wall
Prefabricated swimming pool with 5,000 gallon capacity or less
- Exempt Detached accessory building for storage, playhouse, or similar use not exceeding 200 square feet
- Exempt Fence 6 feet or less in height
- Exempt Retaining wall 4 feet or less in height
- Exempt Water tank supported directly on grade with capacity of 5,000 gallons or less
- Exempt Platform, walk, or driveway not more than 30 inches above grade
- Exempt Painting, papering, and similar finish work
- Exempt Temporary motion picture, television, and theater stage sets and scenery
- Exempt Window awning supported by an exterior wall
- Exempt Prefabricated swimming pool with 5,000 gallon capacity or less
Required documents
- One set of construction plans including site plan
- One set of structural plans and engineered calculations
- Digital copies of plans
- Dark Sky Compliance Agreement
- South Summit Fire District project clearance form
- Utility inspections, septic permit approval, well documentation, HOA approval, road encroachment permit, and possible engineering studies as applicable
- Building code
- Oakley packet refers applicants to demonstrate compliance with the current Uniform Building Code language, but Utah currently applies the Utah State Construction Code based on the 2021 IBC, 2021 IRC, and 2021 IEBC plus state-adopted companion codes. Oakley may also apply local ordinances such as its Dark Sky ordinance.
- Owner-builder
- No separate owner-builder rule sheet identified.
- Contractor requirements
- Utah state contractor licensing through DOPL applies.
§ 03
Application process
Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final
- 01 Review Oakley's Building Permit Application Instructions and gather all required plans, calculations, and outside approvals.
- 02 Submit the building permit application with the $50 application fee and all required documents.
- 03 Oakley reviews the package for completeness and forwards it to the appropriate departments for review.
- 04 Obtain all departmental approvals, including fire and any utility, septic, well, HOA, or encroachment approvals that apply.
- 05 Oakley notifies the applicant when the permit is ready.
- 06 Pay permit fees at issuance; additional engineering review invoices may be billed separately.
- 07 Schedule required inspections with the city and complete final inspection for certificate of occupancy.
§ 04
Fee schedule
Oakley building permit fees
Fee type
Amount
01
Minimum permit fee
$50 application fee due at submittal
02
Plan check fee
Additional engineering review fees may apply and may be separately invoiced.
03
Permit fee formula
Permit fees due at issuance. The reviewed public packet does not publish the full building permit fee table.
Application fee is due when the application is submitted; permit fees are due at issuance; engineering review may be billed under separate invoice. Separate impact and connection fees may also apply for city water and sewer.
Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ before budgeting.
§ 05
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
How to schedule
- (435) 783-5734 (phone)
Typical sequence: Oakley publishes a broad list that may include surveyed building envelope or setbacks, temporary power, footing, foundation, sub rough plumbing, shear wall, 4-way, insulation, drywall, shower pan, vapor barrier, lath, power to panel, gas line or meter set, rough, radiant heat tube, bond beam, final, and other project-specific inspections.
§ 06
Frequently asked
Common questions about Oakley permits
01 Do I need a building permit in Oakley, UT? ▸
Oakley requires a building permit for construction, enlargement, alteration, repair, movement, improvement, removal, conversion, or demolition of any building or structure.
02 How much does a building permit cost in Oakley, UT? ▸
Building permit fees in Oakley, UT are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. The minimum permit fee is $50 application fee due at submittal. Fees are calculated as: Permit fees due at issuance. The reviewed public packet does not publish the full building permit fee table.. Plan check fee: Additional engineering review fees may apply and may be separately invoiced..
03 How do I apply for a building permit in Oakley, UT? ▸
To apply for a building permit in Oakley, UT, follow these steps: 1. Review Oakley's Building Permit Application Instructions and gather all required plans, calculations, and outside approvals. 2. Submit the building permit application with the $50 application fee and all required documents. 3. Oakley reviews the package for completeness and forwards it to the appropriate departments for review. 4. Obtain all departmental approvals, including fire and any utility, septic, well, HOA, or encroachment approvals that apply. 5. Oakley notifies the applicant when the permit is ready. 6. Pay permit fees at issuance; additional engineering review invoices may be billed separately. 7. Schedule required inspections with the city and complete final inspection for certificate of occupancy.
04 What work is exempt from building permits in Oakley, UT? ▸
Not all construction work requires a permit in Oakley, UT. The following work is generally exempt: Detached accessory building for storage, playhouse, or similar use not exceeding 200 square feet; Fence 6 feet or less in height; Retaining wall 4 feet or less in height; Water tank supported directly on grade with capacity of 5,000 gallons or less; Platform, walk, or driveway not more than 30 inches above grade; Painting, papering, and similar finish work; Temporary motion picture, television, and theater stage sets and scenery; Window awning supported by an exterior wall; Prefabricated swimming pool with 5,000 gallon capacity or less. When in doubt, confirm with the local building department before starting work.
05 How do I schedule a building inspection in Oakley, UT? ▸
Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Oakley, UT via: (435) 783-5734.
last verified April 2026
source Oakley City Planning and Land Use ↗
entry id permits/utah/summit/oakley
Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Oakley City Planning and Land Use before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.