Frequently Asked Questions

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Permit Refund Policy

  • No, building permit fees will be refunded in any case after 180 days.
  • Plan review fees will not be refunded.
  • If no required inspections are completed on a building project within 1 year, the permit holder will have to renew the permit according to the fee schedule.

Any new dwelling

Any addition where soils testing was required on the existing dwelling.

All dwellings require structural engineered plans.

All commercial plans require architectural, structural, plumbing, mechanical and electrical.

You can build a fence on your property line. It is recommended that you have your property surveyed if you cannot find property corners.

Fence’s over 6 feet tall require building permit and engineering.

A retaining wall that is over 4 feet tall requires engineering and a building permit.

Name on the building permit, permit number, and address.

You can also schedule an inspection on the permit portal.

A building permit is required for any structural, electrical, plumbing or mechanical work that is done.

Look on the Iron County Zoning Map. Have your assessor parcel number or property account number.

Yes. Most insurance companies could deny coverage if any building takes place without a permit and was not built to code, or inspected.

Yes

You can have MAXIMUM of 200 square feet of accessory structure without any electrical, plumbing or mechanical in the building without a building permit. Any square footage over 200 will require a building permit.

There are certain circumstances that hauling water is allowed. Call the building department for more information.

Credit Card (American Express you will need to call the office to use). Service charge

Cash

Check, Money Order (Made out to Iron County)

Yes. It is done through the building permit portal.

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Hours and Contact

  • Terry Palmer - Building Official/Zoning Administrator
  • 82 N 100 E #102 Cedar City, Utah 84720
  • Monday - Friday 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM
  • 435-865-5350
  • [email protected]

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