Magna, UTAH Building Permit Guide

Permit Authority

Magna is served by Greater Salt Lake MSD rather than standalone municipal building department.

Department

Building Permits and Inspections, Greater Salt Lake Municipal Services District

Address

860 W Levoy Dr, Suite 300, Taylorsville, UT 84123

Phone

385-910-7138

Email

hvillanueva@msd.utah.gov

Website

https://www.msd.utah.gov/205/Building-Services

Online Permit Portal

Application Process

1. Confirm project scope under MSD Building Services for Magna.
2. Create CityWorks portal account.
3. Apply for building permit online and upload required documents/checklists.
4. Complete plan review and related land use or outside-agency approvals as required.
5. Pay permit fees through MSD workflow.
6. Print issued permit and stamped drawings, keep on site, and schedule inspections.

Typical processing time: Not clearly posted as fixed SLA.

Source: Building Permits and Inspections, Greater Salt Lake Municipal Services District

General Requirements

Permits required for additions, remodels, detached structures over 200 sq ft residential or 120 sq ft commercial, retaining walls over 4 ft, plumbing/electrical changes, service equipment changes, HVAC replacement, hot tubs/spas, window replacement, reroofing, siding/stucco replacement.

Required Documents

• Permit application
• Plans
• Review checklists
• Stamped drawings as required
• City-specific and outside-agency materials

Permit validity

Not clearly stated.

Building code

MSD administers Utah-adopted building codes and local district requirements.

Owner-builder

MSD has Owner Inspections page; confirm owner-builder treatment directly.

Contractor requirements

Utah state licensing applies.

Fees

Plan check fee

Applies through MSD review.

Permit fee formula

Current MSD building permit fee schedule governs valuation and permit category charges.

Payment note

MSD provides portal payment tutorials and online payment workflow.

Fees change. Verify current amounts at the official fee schedule.

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

• Replacing defective plumbing fixtures with equivalent fixtures
• Replacing electrical lights and receptacles with equivalent devices
• Deck or platform less than 18 inches above adjoining ground, under 200 square feet, and not attached to dwelling, subject to zoning approval
• Detached accessory structure less than 200 square feet residential or 120 square feet commercial, one story, without plumbing/mechanical/electrical, subject to zoning approval
• Fence no more than 7 feet high from adjoining grade
• Driveways and patios without roof coverings

Inspections

How to Schedule

• CityWorks portal (online)
• 385-910-5830 inspection hotline (phone)
• inspections@msd.utah.gov (email)

Scheduling deadline

Before 3:00 p.m. for next business day.

Inspection hours

Footing/foundation/concrete inspections may request time between 8:30 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.

Typical inspection sequence: Preconstruction meeting, temporary power, footing, foundation, insulation and underground trades, framing, rough 4-way, insulation, weather barrier, drywall, gas line, meter set, final 4-way, and other project-specific inspections.

Additional Resources

• Building code: MSD administers Utah-adopted building codes and local district requirements.
• Verify contractor license: Utah DOPL License Lookup
• Zoning information: View zoning info
• Do I Need a Building Permit
• Building Permit Checklists
• Magna City
• License lookup guide: Utah Contractor License Requirements
• Contract template: Utah Homeowner-Contractor Agreement
• Utah hub: Utah Contractor License & Permit Hub

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