City Building Permits

Vernon City, UTAH Building Permit Guide

How to apply for a building permit in Vernon City, Utah. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.

Utah Tooele County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

Utah's standardized permit table assigns Vernon the 'TOC' designation used by Tooele County rather than a separate city code. Tooele County's permit packet lists 'Vernon City Zoning' as a local sign-off contact, which suggests county permit issuance with Vernon local zoning coordination.

Department
Tooele County Community Development / Building Department
Address
47 South Main Street, Tooele, UT 84074
Phone
(435) 843-3160
Website
https://cms3.revize.com/revize/tooelecountyut/departments/communitydevelopment/index.php

Online Permit Portal

Open

Platform: • Account required: No • Submission: In-person only

Additional resources:

Application Process

  1. Contact Tooele County Community Development / Building Department for the county permit packet and current application requirements.
  2. Prepare the county application with proof of ownership, dimensioned site plan, plans, and utility/health approvals as applicable.
  3. Obtain local Vernon zoning sign-off if required; the county packet lists Vernon City Zoning contact Doretta Shumway at (435) 839-3473.
  4. Obtain county fire approval and other utility/agency approvals as required.
  5. Submit to Tooele County; incomplete applications are not accepted.
  6. Pay plan review fees at application and remaining fees at issuance.
  7. Schedule inspections through Tooele County Building Department.

Source: Tooele County Community Development / Building Department

General Requirements

Based on the county-administered permit structure, Tooele County's permit rules appear to govern permit triggers for building work processed through the county.

Required Documents

  • Completed application
  • Proof of ownership
  • Dimensioned site plan
  • Full construction plans
  • Utility approvals
  • Health/fire approvals where applicable
Permit validity
Permit is null and void if work is not commenced within 180 days, if work is suspended or abandoned for 180 days, or if no progress inspection occurs within 180 days after issuance.
Building code
County/state construction code framework applies. County materials reference IBC plan requirements, IFC fire criteria, Utah Wildland Urban Interface Code provisions where applicable, and Utah state amendments.
Owner-builder
County owner-builder certification form is included in the packet.
Contractor requirements
County application requires Utah contractor license information or owner-builder exemption documentation.

Fees

Plan check fee
Value-based plan review fee at application.
Permit fee formula
Plan review is value-based and remaining fees are collected at issuance.
Reinspection fee
$47.00 for inspections not canceled at least four hours in advance
Payment note
No Vernon-specific online payment notes were located.

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

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

  • One-story detached accessory buildings used as tool and storage sheds, playhouses, and similar uses, provided floor area does not exceed 120 square feet and the structure is more than 50 feet from the nearest adjacent structure
  • Fences not over 6 feet high

Inspections

How to Schedule

  • (435) 843-3160 (phone)
Scheduling deadline
24 hours advance notice required

Typical inspection sequence: Footing; foundation; underground rough plumbing / slab / under-floor; sewer lateral and water lateral; framing (4-way); insulation; weather barrier; final.

Additional Resources

Information on this page was last verified: March 2026. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with the Tooele County Community Development / Building Department before applying.

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