Town of Hanksville

Per Hanksville Town Code Title 9: No construction or alteration of any building or structure larger than 300 square feet, or any part thereof, or the change of use of any land or building as regulated in Title 9, is allowed without an appropriate written permit issued by the Building Inspector. This 300 sq ft threshold is specific to Hanksville and differs from the 200 sq ft threshold common in many other Utah jurisdictions.

• Exempt Structures of 300 square feet or smaller do not require a building permit
• Exempt Ordinary maintenance and in-kind repairs

Note: This is Hanksville's stated threshold for the permit requirement -- the threshold is 300 sq ft rather than the 200 sq ft figure common elsewhere in Utah. Change of use of land or a building without construction may also require a permit if regulated under Title 9; confirm specifics with the town.

Building code

2021 IBC, 2021 IRC, 2021 IMC, 2021 IPC, 2021 IFGC, 2021 IECC, NEC 2020, per Utah Title 15A. Confirm whether Hanksville has adopted additional local amendments by reviewing Title 9 of the town code.

Permit validity

Standard Utah IBC/IRC: 180 days to commence / 180-day abandonment limit. Confirm with Town Office.

Owner-builder

Owner-builders are allowed under statewide law. Notarized DOPL Owner/Builder Certification Agreement is required with permit application.

Contractor requirements

Utah DOPL state license required for work valued at $3,000 or more.

Source: Town of Hanksville -- Town Office / Building Inspector ↗

1. 01
   Contact the Hanksville Town Office at 435-542-3451 or hanksvilleclerk@gmail.com to obtain the building permit application and current requirements.
2. 02
   Prepare required construction documents: site plan showing lot dimensions, structure location, and setbacks; construction drawings appropriate to the project.
3. 03
   Complete the building permit application.
4. 04
   If owner-building, prepare the notarized DOPL Owner/Builder Certification Agreement.
5. 05
   Submit the completed application and all required documents to the town office.
6. 06
   Await plan review. All plans must fully conform to the town's land use and development regulations before a permit is issued. Per Hanksville Town Code (Title 9): the Building Inspector shall not issue any permit unless the plans of the proposed erection, construction, reconstruction, alteration, and use fully conform to all land use development regulations then in effect.
7. 07
   Pay applicable permit fee. All review fees must be paid prior to approval of the development permit.
8. 08
   Receive issued permit. Post on site and keep plans accessible throughout construction.
9. 09
   Schedule and pass all required inspections.
10. 10
    Obtain Certificate of Occupancy before occupying any new or substantially altered structure.

Source: Town of Hanksville -- Town Office / Building Inspector ↗

• 435-542-3451 (phone)
• hanksvilleclerk@gmail.com (email)

Typical sequence: Typical sequence (IRC/IBC standard): Footings and foundation, rough-in (framing, electrical, plumbing, mechanical), insulation, final inspection. The Building Inspector (or their delegate) conducts all inspections under Title 9.

Source: Town of Hanksville -- Town Office / Building Inspector ↗