Riverton, UTAH Building Permit Guide

Permit Authority

Applies inside Riverton City only.

Department

Building Inspections and Permits, Riverton City Development Services

Address

Riverton City Hall, Room 105, 12830 S Redwood Road, Riverton, UT 84065

Phone

801-208-3138

Email

building@rivertonutah.gov

Website

https://www.rivertonutah.gov/building/index.php

Online Permit Portal

Application Process

1. Review Riverton's Building Applications, Permits and Inspections Required page.
2. Download and complete the fillable PDF building permit application and any owner-builder or land disturbance forms that apply.
3. Submit permit applications, plans, engineering documents, and specifications digitally to building@rivertonutah.gov.
4. For projects requiring land disturbance approval or sign review, complete parallel submissions with appropriate city division.
5. Pay permit fees and obtain permit issuance.
6. Call before 1:00 p.m. for inspection requests and complete required inspections from footing through final.

Typical processing time: No fixed review time clearly posted.

Source: Building Inspections and Permits, Riverton City Development Services

General Requirements

Any owner or authorized agent intending to construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, demolish, change occupancy, or perform regulated electrical, gas, mechanical, or plumbing work must obtain the required permit.

Required Documents

• Fillable building permit application
• Plans
• Engineering documents
• Specifications
• Owner-builder certificate if applicable
• Land disturbance permit where required
• Permit-type-specific supporting letters for demolition

Permit validity

Not clearly posted.

Building code

Riverton provides a Building Codes and Design Criteria page and administers Utah state law and city ordinance requirements.

Owner-builder

Riverton posts an Owner / Builder Certification form; owner-builder declarations are illegal on commercial projects.

Contractor requirements

Utah licensing applies; city forms request contractor information.

Fees

Plan check fee

Plan check fee for SFD first review at 45% of building permit fee; MFD first review at 65%.

Permit fee formula

Public budget fee schedule shows building permit categories and plan check percentages.

Payment note

Confirm directly with permit staff during issuance.

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

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

• One-story detached accessory structures for tool/storage sheds, playhouses, similar uses under 200 square feet and 16 feet height
• Retaining walls not over 4 feet high from bottom of footing to top, unless supporting a surcharge
• Fences up to 6 feet high

Inspections

How to Schedule

• Call Building Department before 1:00 p.m. (phone)

Scheduling deadline

Before 1:00 p.m. to request inspections.

Inspection hours

Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Typical inspection sequence: Riverton posts required inspections document; sequence varies by project, referencing inspections required through construction and final approval.

Additional Resources

• Building code: Riverton provides a Building Codes and Design Criteria page and administers Utah state law and city ordinance requirements.
• Verify contractor license: Utah DOPL License Lookup
• Zoning information: View zoning info
• Building Codes
• Building Applications
• License lookup guide: Utah Contractor License Requirements
• Contract template: Utah Homeowner-Contractor Agreement
• Utah hub: Utah Contractor License & Permit Hub

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