Utah County Shed Building Permit Requirements

Alpine City Storage Shed Building Permit Requirements:

The Alpine City Building Department website states that all structures regardless of size require a building permit. However, we reached out to an Alpine Building Department official for clarification and they stated that if a structure is 200 sq. ft. or smaller a typical building permit is not required but the city does require a permit approving the location of the accessory building to make sure it meets set-back or easement requirements. There is NOT a charge for this permit and it is a fairly easy process to obtain the required permit.  There will also not be any inspections required for structures 200 sq. ft. and smaller.

If you have any questions we recommend contacting the Alpine Building Department by calling (801)756-6347 ext. 4 or 5

*The information provided above is intended solely as a helpful guideline and does not serve as official documentation from the respective cities. We recommend verifying this information with your local city offices.

American Fork City Storage Shed Building Permit Requirements:

American Fork City does not require a building permit for any shed or accessory building 200 sq. ft. or smaller. Below is an excerpt from the American Fork City Building Department FAQ:

Buildings less than 200 square feet do not require a permit but will need to comply with set back and municipal code requirements for your zone. Please contact the building department if you are unsure if your project requires a building permit.

We have verified this information on the city's website and are confident that this information is correct. If you have any other questions please contact the building department: 
(801)763-3060

*The information provided above is intended solely as a helpful guideline and does not serve as official documentation from the respective cities. We recommend verifying this information with your local city offices.

Cedar Hills City Storage Shed Building Permit Requirements:

Cedar Hills does not require a building permit for any shed or accessory building that is 200 sq. ft. or smaller. However, you are required to obtain an installation permit from the zoning department to make sure that you meet any setback or height restriction requirements. There is no charge for this permit, and it is a fairly easy process to obtain. Below is an excerpt from the Cedar Hills Building Permit Webpage in the frequently asked questions section:

Do I need a permit to put a shed on my property?

Yes. To ensure that you meet the set-back and height requirements, you need to obtain a building permit for any accessory building. For portable sheds under 120 sq. ft. and utility sheds under 200 sq. ft. please submit the Installation Permit through the Zoning Department.

If you have any other questions, please contact the building department: (801)784-9668 ext. 204

*The information provided above is intended solely as a helpful guideline and does not serve as official documentation from the respective cities. We recommend verifying this information with your local city offices.

Eagle Mountain City Storage Shed Building Permit Requirements:

Eagle Mountain does not require a building permit for any shed that is 200 sq. ft. or smaller unless it has plumbing or electrical work. Below is an excerpt from the Eagle Mountain Building Permit webpage.

Accessory Buildings

An accessory building is a secondary structure on the same lot as the main building. Examples include gazebos, garden sheds, and storage sheds. Buildings 200 sq. ft. or fewer without electrical, plumbing, or mechanical service don’t need a permit but must meet zoning standards. Electrical, plumbing, or mechanical work in any accessory structure requires a permit.

If you have any other questions we recommend contacting the Eagle Mountain City Building Department

Eagle Mountain City Offices: (801)789-6600

*The information provided above is intended solely as a helpful guideline and does not serve as official documentation from the respective cities. We recommend verifying this information with your local city offices.

Elk Ridge City Storage Shed Building Permit Requirements:

Elk Ridge does not require a building permit for structures that are 200 sq. ft. or smaller that do not have electrical or plumbing in them.

Below is an excerpt from the Elk Ridge Building Permits WHEN AND WHY YOU NEED A PERMIT web page:

When do you need a permit?

• Accessory buildings unless it qualifies as a portable structure - city code 10-12-5

If you have any other questions, please contact the Elk Ridge City Building Department

(801)423-2300

*The information provided above is intended solely as a helpful guideline and does not serve as official documentation from the respective cities. We recommend verifying this information with your local city offices.

Highland City Storage Shed Building Permit Requirements:

Highland City does not require a building permit for any shed or building that is 200 sq. ft. or smaller. We have verified this on the city's website. Below is an excerpt from the Accessory Structure Drawing sheet on their site.

Notes:

Any accessory building larger than 200 sq. ft. requires a building permit.

You will find more valuable information on the city's website or by contacting the Highland City Building Department: 801-772-4516

*The information provided above is intended solely as a helpful guideline and does not serve as official documentation from the respective cities. We recommend verifying this information with your local city offices.

Lehi City Storage Shed Building Permit Requirements:

The Lehi City Building Department Webpage states that only sheds larger than 200 sq. ft. require a building permit.

Here is a link to the Lehi City building permits and detached garage/shed checklist page.

If you have any other questions please contact the Lehi City Building Department: (385)201-1035

*The information provided above is intended solely as a helpful guideline and does not serve as official documentation from the respective cities. We recommend verifying this information with your local city offices.

Lindon Storage Shed Building Permit Requirements:

Lindon City does not require a building permit for any shed that is 200 sq. ft. or smaller. Below is an excerpt from the Lindon City Development Manual Chapter 3 on Building and Building Permits.

Work exempt from permit:

Permits shall not be required for the following. Exemption from permit requirements of this code shall not be deemed to grant authorization for any work to be done in any manner in violation of the provisions of this code or any other laws or ordinances of this jurisdiction.

• One-story detached accessory structures used as tool and storage sheds, playhouses and similar uses, provided the floor area does not exceed 200 square feet (18.58m2).

If you have any other questions please contact The Lindon City Building Department: 801-785-7687

*The information provided above is intended solely as a helpful guideline and does not serve as official documentation from the respective cities. We recommend verifying this information with your local city offices.

Mapleton City Storage Shed Building Permit Requirements:

Mapleton City does not require a building permit for any shed, playhouse or similar buildings that are 200 sq. ft. or smaller.

Below is an excerpt from the "Mapleton City building permits" section of the Mapleton City frequently asked questions sheet: 

When do I need a building permit?

Obtaining a building permit ensures that your project complies with adopted building standards and protects you and future owners from potential hazards. A building permit is required whenever an individual intends to construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, demolish or change the occupancy of a building, or to erect, install, enlarge, repair, remove, convert or replace any electrical, gas, mechanical or plumbing system. A building permit is not required under limited circumstances including, but not limited to the following:

• Single story detached structures that do not exceed 200 square feet in size;

If you have any other questions please contact the Mapleton City Community Development Department: 801-489-6138

*The information provided above is intended solely as a helpful guideline and does not serve as official documentation from the respective cities. We recommend verifying this information with your local city offices.

Orem City Storage Shed Building Permit Requirements:

Orem City does not require a building permit for any storage shed or other structure that is 200 sq. ft. or smaller on single-family or two-family dwelling lots, or for sheds 120 sq. ft. or smaller on multi-family dwelling lots, as stated on the Orem City Building Department website. Below is an excerpt from the "What needs a permit" sheet on the Orem city website.

Do not require permits:

• One-story detached storage-type sheds 200 square feet and smaller on one- and two-family dwelling lots
• One-story detached storage-type sheds 120 square feet and smaller in commercial or multi-family properties. NOTE: Site plan approval still needed.

Contact the Building Department for more information. (801)229-7000

*The information provided above is intended solely as a helpful guideline and does not serve as official documentation from the respective cities. We recommend verifying this information with your local city offices.

Payson City Storage Shed Building Permit Requirements:

Payson City does not require a building permit for sheds that are 200 sq. ft. or smaller. However, the city does require a "Shed Permit and Site Plan" for all sheds. Below is an excerpt from the "Sheds" handout that can be found on the Payson city website.  Payson City also has unique setback and height requirements that are listed on the same handout. We recommend familiarizing yourself with this handout before installing a shed on your property.

Building permit requirements:

• A permit and site plan are required for all sheds.
• • A shed that is 200 sq. ft. or less, will have no fee. Sheds that are 201 sq. ft. or more, will be assessed a fee.
• Sheds that are 201 sq. ft. or more require one (1) set of plans and an electronic submittal and must include a site plan, floor plan, and cross section showing how the shed will be built. The fee will be based on the number of inspections required plus the minimum permit fee.

If you have any other questions, we recommend contacting the Payson Building Department: (801)465-5204

*The information provided above is intended solely as a helpful guideline and does not serve as official documentation from the respective cities. We recommend verifying this information with your local city offices.

Pleasant Grove City Storage Shed Building Permit Requirements:

The Pleasant Grove City website states that only sheds larger than 200 sq. ft. require a building permit. Most cities only require building permits for structures larger than 200 square feet and it seems that Pleasant Grove is no exception to that. We have not been able to confirm whether or not there are any other requirements for installing a shed on your property but we feel confident that you will not need a permit for these smaller structures.

We recommend contacting the Pleasant Grove Building Department for more clarification on this or if you have any other questions. (801)785-5045

*The information provided above is intended solely as a helpful guideline and does not serve as official documentation from the respective cities. We recommend verifying this information with your local city offices.

Provo City Storage Shed Building Permit Requirements:

Provo City's website is not clear on when a building permit is required for a shed. We have found several places where it states that your shed may require a building permit and that you should reach out to the building department to find out for sure. However, Provo City has adopted the International Building Code, which states that accessory buildings that are 200 sq. ft. or smaller do not require a building permit. We are fairly confident that Provo will not require a building permit for sheds of this size, but we have not been able to verify this for certain.

We recommend contacting the Provo City Building Department at the following phone number: (801)852-6400

*The information provided above is intended solely as a helpful guideline and does not serve as official documentation from the respective cities. We recommend verifying this information with your local city offices.

Salem City Storage Shed Building Permit Requirements:

We believe that Salem City only requires a building permit for sheds that are larger than 200 sq. ft. However, we have been unable to verify this on their website. Most cities have adopted the International Building Code which states that only buildings larger than 200 sq. ft. require a permit.  We are fairly confident that this information is correct but have not been able to verify it with Salem City.  

We highly recommend contacting the Salem City Building Department by calling 801-423-2770 ext 225 to determine for sure if you will need a permit.

*The information provided above is intended solely as a helpful guideline and does not serve as official documentation from the respective cities. We recommend verifying this information with your local city offices.

Santaquin City Storage Shed Building Permit Requirements:

Santaquin City does not require a building permit for any shed or accessory building that is 200 sq. ft. or smaller. However Santaquin does require that you comply with City Ordinances for location. Below is a link to the Do you Need a Permit Page on the Santaquin City Website.

Santaquin City building permits

If you have any questions we recommend reaching out to the Santaquin City Building Department at (801)754-1011

*The information provided above is intended solely as a helpful guideline and does not serve as official documentation from the respective cities. We recommend verifying this information with your local city offices.

Saratoga Springs City Storage Shed Building Permit Requirements:

Saratoga Springs does not require a building permit for any shed that is 200 sq. ft. or smaller.  Storage sheds larger than 200 sq. ft. do require a building permit.  Saratoga Springs does have a maximum height requirement stating that all storage sheds shall not exceed 10 ft. in height.  Below is an excerpt from the Saratoga Springs "When you need a permit" page.

When a permit is Required and Not Required

A Building Permit is not required for One-story detached accessory structures used as tool and storage sheds, playhouses and similar uses, provided the floor area does not exceed 200 square feet. (Minimum Setbacks (accessory buildings not requiring a building permit): See § 19.05.11 of the City Code)

A Building Permit is required for detached accessory structures used as tool and storage sheds, playhouses and similar uses, that are larger than 200 square feet. You are required to submit for and obtain a building permit and all required inspections.

For more information we recommend contacting the Saratoga Springs City Building Department: (801)766-6507

*The information provided above is intended solely as a helpful guideline and does not serve as official documentation from the respective cities. We recommend verifying this information with your local city offices.

Spanish Fork City Storage Shed Building Permit Requirements:

Spanish Fork City states that all accessory buildings regardless of size require a building permit.  However, a city official has confirmed with us that they do not charge for a permit for sheds that are 200 sq. ft. and smaller. They do, however, require a site plan approval and they do send an inspector out to make sure that the shed placement meets city code requirements.

Here is a link to the Spanish Fork building permits and inspections which outlines all of the set-back and height restriction requirements for accessory structures. We recommend contacting the Spanish Fork Building Department if you have any questions. (801)804-4540

*The information provided above is intended solely as a helpful guideline and does not serve as official documentation from the respective cities. We recommend verifying this information with your local city offices.

Springville City Storage Shed Building Permit Requirements:

Springville City only requires building permits on sheds or structures that are larger than 200 square feet in size. Below is an excerpt from the Springville City "Work Exempt from Permits" sheet on their website.

Work Exempt from Permits 2015 IRC

• One-story detached accessory structures used as tool and storage sheds, playhouses and similar uses, provided the floor area does not exceed 200 square feet (18.58 m²). Non-residential locations (less than 120 square feet).

For more information we recommend contacting the Springville City Building Department: (801)489-2704

*The information provided above is intended solely as a helpful guideline and does not serve as official documentation from the respective cities. We recommend verifying this information with your local city offices.

Vineyard City Storage Shed Building Permit Requirements:

Vineyard City does not state on its website whether or not storage sheds under 200 sq. ft. require a building permit.  However, most cities have adopted the International Building Code which states that all storage sheds 200 sq. ft. and smaller do not require a building permit.  We have not been able to verify this information and we recommend contacting the Vineyard City Building Departments at 801-226-1929

*The information provided above is intended solely as a helpful guideline and does not serve as official documentation from the respective cities. We recommend verifying this information with your local city offices.

Woodland Hills City Storage Shed Building Permit Requirements:

Woodland Hills requires site plan approval for all outbuildings and sheds. We do not have official information on what sizes require building permits, but we have had customers in Woodland Hills tell us that any shed over 100 sq. ft. requires a building permit. We have not been able to verify this information.

The only information we have been able to gather is from the Woodland Hills resident handbook which states the following:

Outbuildings

No structure may be erected or altered in the city without site plan approval. No structure other than the principle residence may be used for human habitation, either permanent or temporary.  No outbuildings will be allowed for toilet or sewage facilities. (89-3)"

Contact the Woodland Hills Building Department through the city offices at (801)423-3900

*The information provided above is intended solely as a helpful guideline and does not serve as official documentation from the respective cities. We recommend verifying this information with your local city offices.