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When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Stansbury Park
Tooele County Code requires a separate permit unless exempt. For the county, no permit is required for one-story detached accessory buildings not exceeding 120 square feet and more than 50 feet from the nearest adjacent structure, or fences not over 6 feet high, unless another code or zoning rule requires one.
- Exempt One-story detached accessory buildings used as tool and storage sheds, playhouses, and similar uses, provided floor area does not exceed 120 square feet and the structure is more than 50 feet from the nearest adjacent structure
- Exempt Fences not over 6 feet high
- Completed application
- Proof of ownership
- Dimensioned site plan
- Complete construction plans
- Proof of energy-code compliance where applicable
- Utility approvals
- Fire approval
- Health department approval for water/septic when not on community systems
- Architectural-control approval where applicable
- Building code
- County uses the Utah State Construction Code framework and county code overlays. The permit packet references IBC plan requirements and the Utah Wildland Urban Interface Code for applicable sites.
- Permit validity
- Becomes null and void if work is not commenced within 180 days, if work is suspended or abandoned for 180 days, or if no progress inspection occurs within 180 days after issuance.
- Owner-builder
- County packet includes an owner-builder exemption form and DOPL certification language.
- Contractor requirements
- County application requires copies of contractor licenses for contractors being used; electrical, plumbing, and mechanical contractors are separately listed with license numbers and expiration dates.
Application process
Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final
- 01 Contact Tooele County Community Development / Building Department for the county building permit application and current submittal requirements.
- 02 Prepare a complete application with proof of ownership, one dimensioned site plan, one complete set of construction plans, and supporting code/utility documentation.
- 03 Obtain site plan approval from Tooele County Fire Department before submittal where required by the county packet.
- 04 Obtain utility approval forms where applicable. For Stansbury Park, the county packet specifically calls for a Stansbury Service Agency form, receipt, or proof of payment.
- 05 Submit the packet to Tooele County. Incomplete applications are not accepted.
- 06 Pay plan review fees at application and remaining fees at issuance.
- 07 Request inspections through Tooele County Building Department with 24 hours advance notice.
Source: Tooele County Community Development / Building Department ↗
Fee schedule
Stansbury Park building permit fees
Remaining permit fees are collected at issuance. Impact fees may also be collected if applicable, including North Tooele County Fire District and county public safety/transportation/fire impacts.
Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ before budgeting.
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
- (435) 843-3160 (phone)
- Scheduling deadline
- 24 hours advance notice required
Typical sequence: Footing; foundation; underground rough plumbing / slab / under-floor; sewer lateral and water lateral; framing (4-way); insulation; weather barrier; final inspection. Other inspections may also be required by the Building Official.
Frequently asked
Common questions about Stansbury Park permits
01 Do I need a building permit in Stansbury Park, UT? ▸
02 How much does a building permit cost in Stansbury Park, UT? ▸
03 How do I apply for a building permit in Stansbury Park, UT? ▸
04 What work is exempt from building permits in Stansbury Park, UT? ▸
05 How do I schedule a building inspection in Stansbury Park, UT? ▸
Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Tooele County Community Development / Building Department before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.