If you are building a new duplex or townhome, you are required to submit for and obtain a building permit and inspections.

Requirements for submitting a permit application for a multi-family dwellings

1. Fill out the online Permit Application Form and attach all of the following items.
   
2. Architectural Review Committee approval (if required by subdivision) – plan review cannot begin unless this information is included with the submittal.
3. Construction drawings
   
4. Site or plot plans – with setbacks  from the property line(s) and other buildings easily legible at that size (see sample). For sloped lots, include contour lines. Be sure to list the building number, and each unit number with corresponding address as applicable
   
5. REScheck – the 2015 Utah Code version – make sure to use the most current version of software, choose Riverton as the City (since Herriman is not a choice)
   
6. Manual J, D & S (energy analysis documents)
   
7. Structural engineering – with electronic engineer’s stamp
   
8. Gas line diagram – (if not on plans)
   
9. Contractor Agreements
10. Special Inspection Agreement

If you are a contractor planning to build multiple houses using the same building plans, please see Cardfile Plan Review Program.

Please review the following notices (copies are provided when you purchase your permit):

• Clean Roadways & Street Obstructions
• Defective Concrete Replacement Requirements
  
• Drainage and Rock/Masonry Walls
  
• Drive Approach Requirements
  
• Foundation Drains/Compaction
  
• Gas Application and Deferred Submittals
  
• Geotechnical (Soils) Report
  
• Landscaping Ordinance
  
• Mechanical Room Requirements
  
• Pre-Lot Inspection/Safe Access
• Stucco Certificate
  
• Compaction Certificate
  
• Water Meter Move

Other applicable information:

• Applicable Building Codes/Design Criteria
  
• Cold Weather Requirements and Agreement
  
• Grading / Drainage
  
• Mechanical Sizing Information
  

Permit fees are based on use of area and square footage (see Fee Calculation Form, if you are building a condo or apartment, please call the Building Department for fees). Permit fees pay for reviews in the office as well as inspections which will need to be done at the property. We will email invoices when fees are due. Permit fees do not include sewer fees – contact Jordan Basin Improvement District at 801-571-1166. Another cost you will incur will be for a soils report which must be provided to the inspector at the footing inspection – see Geotechnical (Soils) Report.