Build a House, Accessory or Agricultural Building, Etc.

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Step 1. Verify the lot is located within the unincorporated part of the county.

• Go to https://gis.cachecounty.gov/Websites/Parcel%20and%20Zoning%20Viewer/
• You can zoom into the map to find the parcel or if you know the parcel number enter it in under Enhanced Search.
• Look at the parcel location and if it is not located within a city boundary, then the parcel is in the unincorporated area.
• All permitting will be done through Cache County Corporation. Go to Step 2.

Step 2. Apply for a Zoning Clearance

• When building any type of structure within the unincorporated part of the county, you will need to apply for a Zoning Clearance.
• This would apply to ANY type of structure but not limited to Single Family Dwelling, Accessory Structure, Agricultural Building, Swimming Pool, Pump House, etc. 
• When submitting an application please make sure you have all the required documents including: Application, Site Plan, Floor Plans, Elevations, proof of Culinary Water Right, Septic System and other applicable documents.
• If you are not the owner of the property but representing the owner, you will need to provide an Agent Letter or Trust Documents. 
• If you are building an Agricultural Building, an Agricultural Exemption Acknowledgement and Non-Conversion form must be provided.
  • Click in the form below that is applicable to your parcel/ownership. The form must be the original, single sided, notarized and will be recorded.
    • Trust (Parcel is vested in a Trust)
    • Corporate (Parcel is vested by LLC or Corporation)
    • General (all others)
  • All agricultural building must meet the qualifications of an agricultural use under State Code §15A-1-202 [1], [14] and §15A-1-204 [11].  
  • A building permit for the agricultural structure is not required: however, if you intend to add any electrical, plumbing and/or mechanical a building permit is required. If you intend to use the structure for anything outside of an agricultural use, a building permit for the structure is required.
  • An agricultural structure is NOT allowed to be converted to residential or commercial use at anytime as there has been no plan review or inspections for code compliance. 
• After the required conditions of the zoning clearance have been completed and approved you may apply for a building permit. Go to Step 3. 

Step 3. Apply for a Building Permit,

• All structures require a building permit. For work that does not need a permit see the 2021 International Residential Code R105 Work exempt from permit. https://codes.iccsafe.org/content/IRC2021P1/chapter-1-scope-and-administration
• When submitting for a Building Permit, all documents must be submitted in one email to cachecountyplanreview@gmail.com. Please do not send photos of the documents.
• If you are acting as the Owner Builder on any part of a habitable structure including a single family dwelling, remodel or additional you must provide an Owner Builder form. 
• After you have submitted a complete application it may take 1-14 days for the inspectors to review the plans and email back to you.
• A signed Public Works/Fire District Pre-Occupancy Checklist is required to provided at the final inspection for Certificate of Occupancy or Completion for all residential structures and some accessory structures when noted on the zoning clearance.