Fruit Heights, UTAH Building Permit Guide

Permit Authority

Covers properties inside Fruit Heights City limits.

Department

Building Department

Address

910 S Mountain Road, Fruit Heights, UT 84037

Phone

801-546-0861

Email

ckunkel@fruitheights.gov

Website

https://www.fruitheightscity.com/288/Building-Permit

Online Permit Portal

Application Process

1. Use the online building permit application for the applicable project type.
2. For new single-family dwellings, use the posted packet and checklist materials.
3. If soil will be disturbed, obtain the separate Storm Water Construction Activity Permit.
4. Submit plans and materials for city review.
5. Pay permit fees under the building permit fee schedule.
6. Schedule inspections by phone and complete final inspection to close out and release bonds.

Typical processing time: Not clearly posted on the public page.

Source: Building Department

General Requirements

Fruit Heights lists building permit requirements for new homes, demolition, accessory structures over 200 square feet, remodels, pools, gas meter upgrades, additions, roof work, landscaping, retaining walls over 4 feet, commercial buildings, mechanical, fences, electrical, and plumbing.

Required Documents

• Application plus project-specific packet materials
• New single-family packet and inspection checklists are posted

Permit validity

Not clearly posted on the public page.

Building code

Fruit Heights public pages appear inconsistent. The permit page still shows older 2018 and 2015 code references, while newer packet materials reference adopted codes effective July 1, 2021. Verify current local amendments directly with the city.

Owner-builder

Not clearly summarized on the public page.

Contractor requirements

Utah DOPL contractor licensing applies.

Fees

Plan check fee

Residential and pools 40% of building permit fee; commercial and pools 65% of building permit fee.

Permit fee formula

Building permit costs vary by square footage of the home and impact fees; fee schedule also lists application and inspection items.

Reinspection fee

Scheduled inspection not ready, no show, or no call fee is $200.

Payment note

Verify current payment timing and method with city staff during permit issuance.

Fees change. Verify current amounts at the official fee schedule (effective January 2025).

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

• One-story detached accessory structures used as tool and storage sheds, playhouses, and similar uses, provided the floor area does not exceed 120 square feet.
• Fences not over 6 feet high.
• Retaining walls not over 4 feet in height measured from the bottom of the footing to the top of the wall, unless supporting a surcharge.

Important: Additional state-code exemptions may apply; confirm with city staff.

Inspections

How to Schedule

• 801-546-0861 ext. 2 (phone)

Typical inspection sequence: Final inspection checklists are posted for new construction and for basement, addition, or remodel projects.

Additional Resources

• Building code: Fruit Heights public pages appear inconsistent. The permit page still shows older 2018 and 2015 code references, while newer packet materials reference adopted codes effective July 1, 2021. Verify current local amendments directly with the city.
• Verify contractor license: Utah DOPL License Lookup
• Zoning information: View zoning info
• Fee Schedule
• New Single-Family Dwelling Packet
• License lookup guide: Utah Contractor License Requirements
• Contract template: Utah Homeowner-Contractor Agreement
• Utah hub: Utah Contractor License & Permit Hub