Building Permits


All Building Permit Applications will be required to be submitted via Civic Review.
For Questions: (801) 845-4015


Building Permit Process


When submitting digital plans, please make sure that it is saved into PDF files which include all pages of the plans with the engineers’ stamp, as applicable. The additional paperwork that accompanies the digital plans (Memo of Understanding, Affidavit, RESCheck, Land Use Permit, etc.) must also be in PDF format. All documents that require a signature and notary stamp will need to be printed and required signatures obtained, then scanned in and submitted with the other information. 


Fire Protection Plan Approval form must be printed and taken, along with the house plans, to the appropriate Fire District for approvals. Mountain Green customers, please contact the Mountain Green Fire Chief at 801-876-2277. All other locations within Morgan County please contact Morgan County Fire Marshal at 801-845-4098.


Morgan County requires a non-refundable deposit of $500 for residential dwellings, $100 for solar panels or $50 for accessory buildings, detached garages, storage buildings, swimming pools, additions, or finished basements. THIS IS A PLAN REVIEW DEPOSIT, not the final permit fee. Once the review is complete, the cost will include the remaining amount for the plan review and permit fee (calculated by the valuation of building space,) 1% State fee, and possible impact fees.


Deposits/Fees will need to be paid through the Civic Review on-line portal at the time of submittal. You can also make this payment over the phone by calling 801-845-4030, or by coming into their office at 48 W Young Street in Morgan City.


PLEASE NOTE, WE WILL NOT BEGIN ANY REVIEW UNTIL PAYMENT IS MADE AND ALL REQUESTED ITEMS HAVE BEEN SUBMITTED. Please review the checklists provided thoroughly to make sure that you have submitted ALL the required documentation. 


· We will NOT keep and maintain any physical copies of plans and applications. All documents, plans, and materials pertaining to your application must be submitted via Civic Review. 

· If you have any questions or concerns please don’t hesitate to call, we are happy to help you through this process.  PLEASE REMEMBER, ONCE IT IS DETERMINED THAT THE APPLICATION IS COMPLETE, THE REVIEW MAY TAKE UP TO THREE WEEKS. (Morgan County hours of business are Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm)
If you have any questions regarding this process, please contact us at 801-845-4015.


Thank you,
Morgan County
Building Department


Applications & Forms

Permit Application

The submittal of this application marks the beginning of the Pre-Review phase for your Building Permit. During this phase, we will be looking for a complete submittal of fees paid and documents submitted for your Building Permit. In addition, we will be looking for the submittal of up to three (3) separate applications:

 

  1. Land Use Permit
  2. Fire Department Approval of Building Plans Link to Form
  3. Geoscoping Application

 

Our Pre-Review process will determine if all of the above supplementary applications are necessary for issuance of a Building Permit. Keep in mind that the general timeline for Plan Reviews is approximately 14 business days, but that timeline cannot start until the Pre-Review phase is complete. It is your responsibility to ensure that fees are paid and documents are submitted completely for all necessary applications. Let us know if you have any questions.



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Utilities for Morgan County Residents

There are no utility services provided by Morgan County. All water and sewer connections will need to be made through the utility companies in your area. Septic tank and well permits must be obtained through the Weber-Morgan Health Department. You can reach them at 801-399-7176 for septic systems and 801-399-7167 for wells. For a list of utility companies operating in Morgan County, please click on our Utility Company Contact list.


Temporary/Permanent Power Inspections


To schedule any power inspection, please have your Morgan County permit number and your Rocky Mountain Power work order number available at the time of scheduling. Any temporary or permanent power inspection scheduled after 3:00 pm will be processed, if approved, and a clearance sent to Rocky Mountain Power, the following Morgan County business day. We understand the time-sensitivity in working with this utility and strive to accommodate your project. 

Energy Code Compliance

One- and two-family dwellings and townhouses are required to comply with Chapter 11 of the International Residential Code as amended by the State of Utah. The state amendment allows the use of the Utah Energy Conservation Code REScheck software, to show compliance.

As of January 1, 2021, the state amendment requires the REScheck to show compliance plus 5 percent.

The Utah Energy Conservation Code REScheck software is available at  https://www.energycodes.gov/rescheck 

All other buildings must comply with the requirements of the International Energy Conservation Code.


How to handle a Stop-Work Order

 
100% of fees will be charged if you start work early without a building permit:
Morgan County Code (MCC) §8-12-8(B)

When work authorized by a building permit is found to be unsafe, or in violation of the building code or county ordinance, it will be addressed as follows: 


  1. The permit applicant will be notified of violation or unsafe condition in writing via a post on the permit status system: Civic Review. 
  2. If the violation or unsafe condition is not corrected within a reasonable time, a stop-work order will be issued. 
  3. The notification of the stop-work order will be posted on Civic Review and a hard copy of the order and descriptions of the violation or unsafe condition will be posted on the project site. All work must cease except the work required to correct the violation or unsafe condition. 
  4. When the violation or unsafe condition has been corrected, the building inspector will investigate and inspect to verify such as been corrected. The cost of the investigation inspection is $70.00. This fee must be paid before the investigation inspection can be scheduled. (Call the Treasurer's office at 801-845-4030 to make this payment or bring it in to the courthouse.)
  5. When the investigation is complete and the Building Inspector has verified that the violation or unsafe condition has been corrected, the stop-work order will be removed. 
  6. When the stop-work order is removed, all work authorized by the building permit may proceed.
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