Building Department
Building Permits & Inspections
Submitting Permits
Permits must be submitted online through the city's permit portal.
If you wish to submit hard copies in person, they may be dropped off at City Hall. Additional fees apply for hard copy submissions.
City Hall Address
1896 North 1800 West
Farr West, UT 84404
For any commercial or residential development, site plan approval is required before submitting a building permit application.
Site plan applications cannot be submitted through the building permit portal. Applications and applicable fees must be submitted directly to the main office.
Questions about the site plan approval process?
Call 801-731-4187
Owner Builder Forms
Owner Builder forms are required in addition to a building permit application when a homeowner is acting as their own general contractor.
This requirement applies to:
- New home construction
- Remodels completed by the owner
- Home additions completed by the owner
Accessory buildings do not require an Owner Builder form.
Inspections
Scheduling
- Call 801-731-4187 to schedule inspections
- 24 hours notice is required for all inspections
Inspection Hours
- Monday – Thursday
- 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM
- No inspections on Fridays
Additional Information
- Inspection reports can be emailed
- Please include an email address on the permit application
Contact Information
Building Official & Combination Inspector
Nate Carver
- Phone: 801-731-4187
- Email: nate@farrwestcity.gov
- Address: 1896 North 1800 West, Farr West, UT 84404
Documents
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SITE STANDARDS FOR RESIDENTIAL ZONES
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GAS CLEARANCE FORM
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INSPECTION GUIDE
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KNOW IF A BUILDING PERMIT IS REQUIRED
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SWPPP ACKNOWLEDGEMENT LETTER
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FILL OUT OWNER BUILDER FORM
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BUILD A NEW RESIDENTIAL HOME
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CITY SWPPP FORMS
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BUILDING REQUIREMENTS
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SUBMIT PERMITS ONLINE HERE
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PERMIT APPLICATION PROGRESS AND PAYMENT