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COMMERCIAL BUILDING PERMITS
INFORMATION GUIDE


INFORMATION GUIDE FOR COMMERCIAL BUILDING
PERMITS

What should be included on a Site Plan?
A complete, scaled site plan should
include lot dimensions, distances to
property lines and any accessory
buildings. Construction trash containers
must also be depicted on plans.
Date, North Arrow
Required front, side and rear setbacks:
the distance between a building and the
closest of the following: (1) property line;
(2) platted street rights-of-way, or (3)
curb or edge of street.
All overhanging eaves.
Roof forms (ridges and valleys) must be
included on the site plan to aid in
determining building height.
Natural Grade contour lines clearly
marked with elevations at two-foot
intervals must be provided. Contour
lines must be shown through the
building plan. Lots with hillsides or
slopes must show contour lines to
determine buildable limits and
compliance with Sensitive Area Overlay
Zone restrictions. Applicants must
demonstrate that a licensed surveyor in
the state of Utah certifies all
topographical information.
Legal description of property (from tax
notice or deed).
Elevations of top back of curb and
garage floor slabs, as well as on the
entire site. Proper drainage away from
structure and adjacent property must be
shown.



Platted Limits of Disturbance must be
legibly marked and must match those on
the plat.
The City landscape architect must
approve changes or alterations. The
Limits of Disturbance must include
driveway crossings, utility crossings,
and enough areas to do construction
work.
Location of all existing and proposed
improvements (i.e., building, fencing,
hard surfacing, landscaping).
Location and size of sewer and water
line as approved by the appropriate
water or sewer district.
All decks, bay windows, fireplaces and
floor cantilevers on plot plan as they are
included and part of required setbacks.
Motor vehicle access, parking,
circulation patterns, curb cuts and
intersections on site and within 150 feet.
Sign location and dimensions, if any are
proposed. (Please see Sign Ordinance,
Municipal Code Title 12 separate
permit required.)
All proposed right-of-way on or adjacent
to property (dedication and improvement
of streets to comply with City streets
ordinance).
Exterior lighting and walkways (lighting
to comply with City Lighting Ordinance
Municipal Code, LMC Title 15, Chapter
15-5-5(I)).
Development phasing and associated
schedule.
All existing and proposed easements on
and adjacent to property. UDOT approval (where applicable).
Table showing land use allocation of site
(% of buildings + % of landscaping + %
of parking)
Fences, existing and proposed (type
and height) (6 foot concrete or masonry
wall required adjacent to residential
zone).

How is square footage calculated and
are there exceptions?
The square footage of each floor must
be indicated. Square footage is equal to
the entire floor area of the building as
measured from the outside of exterior
walls. All floor area must be counted in
the floor area calculation, including
mechanical and utility space and stairs
on each level. The following is the
definition of floor area from Title 15
LMC, Chapter 15 Definitions 15-15-1.91
Floor Area: The area of a building,
including all enclosed areas for human
occupation. Unenclosed porches,
balconies, patios and decks, vent shafts
and courts are not calculated in gross
floor area. Garages, up to a maximum
area of 600 square feet, are not
considered floor area. Basement areas
below final grade are not considered
floor area.
The floor area is the total square
footage using all exterior walls. Interior
walls cannot be deducted from the
square footage. The following may be
excepted from the floor area
calculations (for allowed area only, not
deducted for fees or building code
regulations).
Crawl spaces or attic with
substandard ceilings.
Basement areas below final grade.

What should be included on the
Architectural Plan and Elevations?
Exterior elevations of building, showing
building materials.
Floor elevations relative to contours. If
floor elevations are not relative to
contours, then plans must include a
datum.
All exterior materials, including siding
and roof materials. No more than three
materials are acceptable for exterior
siding.
Other Plan Requirements
Complete floor framing and roof framing
plans, including joist and rafter
directions, spacing and construction
details and roofing materials.
A typical wall section showing wall, roof,
footing, foundation and reinforcement.
Structural calculations for snow loads,
imbalanced snow loads and seismic
calculations. Seismic calculations need
to include 40% of snow loads. No load
duration increase is allowed in these
calculations.
Energy analysis.
Show any loads or structural
implications from existing home or
structures adjacent to additions or
remodeling that will affect in any way the
design or construction of such addition.
Provide a list, or show on plans, all
materials to be used in the construction
of project.
Provide door and window schedule.
(Show type, size and openable area.)
Show rise and run of all stairs, handrail
sizes and terminations.
Show all beam, girder and exterior wall
header sizes.
Electrical plans

Complete blueprints (2 copies) to include
(but not limited to):
Soils report (only if necessary per
structural calculations or site conditions
require it.)
Structural calculations stamped by
Structural Engineer licensed with the
State of Utah.
Complete structural and architectural
drawings stamped by architect or
engineer licensed by the State of Utah.*
Electrical plan with feeder diagram, load
calculations, panel schedule, and
service/panel locations.
Plumbing plan with fixture schedule and
one-line diagram for SWV system with vents, cleanouts, pipe sizing, and specs
and water pipe sizing calculations.
Mechanical plan with heat loss calcs,
unit schedule, placement, anchorage,
access, and ductwork layout and
makeup or mechanical ventilation
calculations.
Specifications (as needed).
General and all subcontractors must be
licensed with the State of Utah and Park
City.
Business License.
*required by the State of Utah


ARCHITECTURAL PLAN/ELEVATIONS
Architectural elevations of building,
showing building materials.
Floor plans of structure.
Floor elevations must be included. If
floor elevations are not relative to
contours, then plans must include a
datum.
Use of rooms.

How is height measured?
In Park City, the height of a building is
measured from any or all points on a
structure to the natural grade (grade prior to
any construction) below that point. Height
limits vary by zone, but the method for
measuring height is consistent Citywide.

When determining a buildings height, staff
calculates the elevation of the highest
ridges and peaks, including eaves. These
points are then located on the site plan and,
the elevation of natural grade below the
point is subtracted from the elevation of the
point on the ridge thus indicating the height
above natural grade.



Disclaimer: This guide is intended to provide
general information. Codes are subject to
change at any time and up-to-date versions of
applicable codes and documents are available
at the Building and Planning Divisions.