City of Midway

Midway's code states any owner or authorized agent who intends to construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, demolish, change occupancy, or regulated electrical, gas, mechanical, or plumbing work must first apply and obtain the required permit.

• Exempt One-story detached accessory structures used as tool and storage sheds, playhouses, and similar uses, if not over 200 square feet
• Exempt Fences not over 7 feet high
• Exempt Retaining walls not over 4 feet high measured from bottom of footing to top of wall, unless supporting a surcharge
• Exempt Water tanks directly on grade up to 5,000 gallons with height-to-diameter or width ratio not over 2 to 1
• Exempt Sidewalks and driveways
• Exempt Painting, papering, tiling, carpeting, cabinets, countertops, and similar finish work
• Exempt Prefabricated swimming pools less than 24 inches deep
• Exempt Swings and other playground equipment

Building code

Midway's public page links users to Utah ICC codes and publishes Midway design-criteria and code-info materials. No separate Midway-specific code adoption ordinance was identified.

Permit validity

Not stated on reviewed public pages. A public council packet notes that public-facilities completion deposits may be forfeited if a building permit is allowed to expire.

Owner-builder

Midway posts both Acknowledgment of Responsibility and Owner Builder Certification forms.

Contractor requirements

Midway's owner-builder section expressly references compliance with the Utah Construction Trades Licensing Act. Utah DOPL licensing applies to contractors and trades.

1. 01
   Create a CityInspect account or log in at Midway's permit portal.
2. 02
   Prepare all permit plans and supporting documents as PDF files.
3. 03
   Upload a required plan review deposit receipt before submittal.
4. 04
   Submit the permit package electronically. Midway states incomplete applications are returned for correction before acceptance.
5. 05
   Track review and respond to any requested corrections or additional materials.
6. 06
   After approval, receive the permit card and keep city-approved plans on site for inspections.
7. 07
   Schedule inspections. Midway's page contains both electronic-submission and phone-based inspection instructions; current public text directs applicants to call 435-654-7441 for inspection requests.

Typical processing time: Inspections are targeted for the next business day if requested before 3:00 pm the day prior. If Midway cannot inspect within 3 business days after a timely contractor request, the contractor may use an approved third-party inspection agency.

Source: Community Development / Building ↗

Midway requires a plan review deposit receipt before submittal. Permits are paid at the end of the review process before issuance. Temporary power permit fee is $50.51. Midway notes multiple final completion deposits for builders with 5 or more homes at once, with a $7,500 deposit option equal to 5 final completion deposits. No fee is charged for certain permit-required minor work categories.

Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ before budgeting.

• 435-654-7441 (phone)

Scheduling deadline

Request by phone between 8:00 am and 4:00 pm at least one day before inspection.

Inspection hours

Inspections are performed between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm.

Time windows

Next-business-day target if requested before 3:00 pm on the prior business day.

Typical sequence: Midway publicly lists temporary power, footing, foundation, underground, crawl-space floor framing when applicable, dropped-floor anchor bolts when applicable, shear and structural, rough-ins or 4-way, gas line, weather barrier/flashing, insulation, lath, fire-resistive wallboard, permanent power, and final.

Source: Community Development / Building ↗