The Building Department works to build strong relations with the construction
community and to improve the quality of construction by helping to
ensure that home and business owners receive the quality of construction
they desire.
Its mission is to provide well-supported
and specially trained public servants, charged with the protection
of the common good. To protect life, limb, health, property and
public welfare, by regulating and controlling the design, quality
of materials, location, construction, use and occupancy and maintenance
of buildings and structures in Cedar City.
Building Permit
A building permit is generally needed if any structural, electrical
or plumbing changes or additions will be made. Following are some
questions commonly asked regarding building permits…
DO I NEED A BUILDING
PERMIT TO...
REMODEL MY HOME?
Yes. Your insurance company could deny coverage if building took
place without a permit and was not built to code. See above procedures.
FINISH MY BASEMENT?
Yes. See above procedures
INSTALL A FENCE?
A building permit is not required, however, the following regulations
must be complied with: Fences, walls, and hedges cannot exceed six
feet in height above the surface of the ground. On corner lots,
no obstruction is allowed that will impede vision above a height
of 30 inches within a triangular area formed by the streets at property
line and a line connecting them at points thirty feet from the intersection
of the street lines. It is best to talk to an inspector.
DO FLAT CEMENT WORK?
No.
CONSTRUCT A RETAINING WALL?
If the retaining wall is over four feet high, a permit is
required and engineering.
Construct an accessory building (storage shed, detached garage,
barn)?
For structures under 120 square feet, no permit is required. Over
120 square feet, you must have a building permit.
HOW DO I APPLY FOR A BUILDING PERMIT?
Complete a building permit application and submit two complete sets
of plans drawn to scale along with a plot plan, also drawn to a
minimum of 1/8 inch scale. All plans are checked on a first come,
first serve basis. It takes approximately two to three weeks for a plan check
review. Engineering is not normally required.
New Home construction requires (a) Building
Permit Application; (b) two engineered set of plans; (c) stamped
soil reports; (d) PD letter; (e) owner/builder form (if
applicable).
DO I NEED TO PAY FOR A BOND AT THE TIME I
TAKE OUT A BUILDING PERMIT?
No. A bond is not required.
Commercial Project
If you are planning a commercial or industrial project or building a commercial
or industrial building, you will be required to attend Project Review before a
building permit is issued. Project Review meetings are held for
any commercial or industrial buildings or projects to verify that all requirements
have been met. Representatives of the utility companies, an
ADA representative, along with the
City Engineer, Planner Building Official, Public Works, Fire and Attorney are present for the
meetings to coordinate utility lines, layout, parking and landscaping
requirements and legal codes. Meetings are generally held the 2nd
and 4th Thursday at approximately 9:00 a.m. in the second floor conference room,
10 North Main Street, Cedar City.
To be put on the Project Review agenda, fill
out the application and deliver it along with 15 sets of plans
to the Building Department, 10 North Main, Cedar City, Utah 84720.
Applications must be turned in by 5 p.m. on the Thursday prior
to the meeting to be put on the agenda for that week. The
Project Review Checklist details what will be discussed during
the meeting.
The 2006 edition of the International Codes was adopted by the City Council. This set of
codes is used for plumbing, building, fuel gas, mechanical,
residential, fire, energy conservation code and electrical.
Design Data:
- Seismic: Zone
D1
- Wind: 90 mph; Exposure "B"
- Ground Snow Load: 43 psf
- Roof Snow Load: 30 psf
- Frost depth: 30 inches
Inspections: Permits are
required for all inspections. To schedule an inspection, call 435-865.4519. Inspections are
scheduled on a first come-call basis and prefer 24 hours
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The Engineering Department
provides design and construction engineering services for all
City projects and developer projects that include City
improvements. The Engineering Department also issues
addresses, provides as-built information on City utilities and
buildings, and maintains and provides City maps and City
Engineer Standards and checklists. Engineering Standards
and checklists that are available on our website are listed
below:
Maps
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Employees |
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Kit
Wareham |
City Engineer |
Office: 435.865.5119
Cell:
435.233.0080
wkit@cedarcity.org |
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Michal Adams |
Administrative Assistant |
Office:
435-586-2963
amichal@cedarcity.org |
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Curt Neilson |
City Surveyor |
Office: 435.865.5121
Cell:
435.233.0081
ncurt@cedarcity.org |
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Jonathan
Stathis |
Project Engineer |
Office: 435.865.5120
Cell:
435.463.0412
jstathis@cedarcity.org |
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Chad Boshell |
Project Engineer |
Office:
435-865-5123
bchad@cedarcity.org |
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Jason Fuson |
Public Works Inspector |
Office: 435.865.4515
Cell:
435.233.0083
fjason@cedarcity.org |
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Troy
Maxwell |
GIS/CAD Coordinator |
Office: 435.865.5122
Cell:
435.233.0082
mtroy@cedarcity.org |
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Garbage and
Solid Waste works under the Street Division in maintaining all
garbage pick-up of Cedar City residential areas. Designated days
for garbage pick up are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday.
Wednesday’s are set aside for the replacement and repairs of
cans and is the specified make-up day for Holidays during the
week. If a holiday falls on a Monday, for example, then those
residents who regularly have their trash picked up on Monday
will have it picked up on Wednesday that particular week.
Please make
sure your trash can(s) is not overflowing with garbage. Please
make sure your trash can(s) is placed at the curb outside your
home no later than 7:00 AM on your pick-up day. The City will
not dispose of any type of boxes unless they are thoroughly
broken down and able to fit in the allocated trash bins.
Christmas trees will not be taken by the City unless the tree
is cut up and broken down and fits in the allocated trash bins.
For a
detailed map of when and where trash is picked up around the
city, click
here.
If you have
suggestions or complaints about your garbage pick-up, call
435.233.0059.
Iron County
has a landfill for excessive trash disposal. Contact them at
435.865.7015.
Each spring
Cedar City will have a month long clean up, which is normally
held during the month of April, during which you may have tree
limbs, shrubs, old furniture, and other items picked up.
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Planning and Zoning works
under the Community Development department to promote the health, safety,
convenience, morals, and general welfare of the inhabitants of Cedar
City. The Planning Commission makes recommendations to the City
Council regarding the City Master Plan, changes in the Zone Map
or text of the Zoning Ordinance, and approves the sale of city land.
Planning and Zoning works under the
Community Development
department to promote the health, safety, convenience, morals, and
general welfare of the inhabitants of Cedar City, and:
- To encourage and facilitate the orderly growth and development
of the City.
- To promote sanitation and the health of the inhabitants.
- To promote safety from fires, floods, traffic hazards, panic
and other dangers,
- To lessen congestion in the streets, to provide adequate light
and air, prevent the over-crowding of land and avoid undue concentration
of population.
- To secure economy in municipal expenditures and to facilitate
adequate provisions for transportation, water, sewage, schools,
parks, and other public requirements.
- To stabilize and improve property and prevent obsolescence
and degeneration of buildings. To increase the security of home
life, improve the morals, and preserve and create a more favorable
environment in which to rear children.
- To promote the development of a more wholesome serviceable
and attractive city, and,
- To maintain or improve the quality of life for present and
future inhabitants.
Planning Commission Agenda
The Planning Commission makes recommendations to the City Council
regarding the City's General Plan, changes in the Zone Map or text
of the Zoning Ordinance, and approves the sale of city land. The
Planning Commission meets every 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month
at 5:15 p.m. in the Council Chambers, 10 N. Main Street. The public
is welcome at the meetings. To appear before the Planning Commission,
print and complete an
application
to appear before the Planning Commission, and send it to
Gisele Terrones, Community Development, 10 N. Main, Cedar City,
Utah 84720, along with required payment. If you have any questions,
contact Gisele at 435.865.4519.
Planning Commission Members
Planning Commission members are appointed for four-year terms.
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Planning
Commission Members |
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Bob Behunin |
Steve
Wood |
Pat Keehley |
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Bob Linford |
Wayne
Mifflin |
Meri
Pryor |
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Lyman Munford |
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Supporting Staff
- City Attorney - Paul Bittmenn
- City Engineer - Kit Wareham
- City Planner - Brian Maxfield
- Building and Zoning Official - Larry Palmer
Current Planning Projects
Plans & Maps
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The Street
Division works to provide service and maintain all the streets
of Cedar City by way of snow removal, sweeping, and road
repairs.
Street Division FAQs
Employees
Any of the following employees can be reached at:
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Employees |
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Street and Solid Waste Superintendent |
Sandy
Webb |
435.233.0059 |
435.586.2967 |
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Field
Supervisor |
Bart
Lambert |
435.233.0060 |
435.586.2967 |
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Water
The Airport Industrial Park and Cedar City Industrial Park sites
are covered by Cedar City's water system where adequate water flow
and pressure are available for fire prevention. The water in the
industrial areas comes from a 10-inch water line with static pressure
of over 400 psi. All lines are fed from several wells with
backup from 13 million gallons of storage in tanks. Water rights
are continually purchased to meet future growth demands. Water
questions can be directed to 435.586.2968.
Sewer
The Airport Industrial Park and other industrial parks are covered
by Cedar City's sewer system. Waste water is taken from the site
through an 8-inch sewer line. Darrell Olmsted can answer any questions
regarding the treatment facility at
odarrell@cedarcity.org
or 435.867.9426.
Natural Gas
Natural gas service is available at all locations and can adequately
handle all the needs of the proposed sites. For more information,
visit their web site at
www.questar.com
or call the office at 435.865.6201.
Power
Rocky Mountain Power can meet all your service requirements at all locations.
Adequate capacity is available and a personalized rate analysis
can be performed. For more information, call
435.865.3301.
Telephone
Qwest provides in-state telephone service and installation. In addition
to fiber optics, 200-pair underground service can be provided. For
assistance, contact Tom Compton at 801.575.1029 or Patricia Palmer
at 801.575.1012 or visit their home page at
www.qwest.com.
Internet Services
Cedar City is presently putting in the infrastructure to become
an electronic village. As software, sales and service companies
gear up for non-traditional work space, Cedar City provides high
speed connectivity to most homes and businesses in the area. Cedar
City residential areas located in the middle of town are on copper
wire (high speed ready) with the remaining area on fiber optics.
There are numerous Internet providers available in Iron County,
supplying access to residential and business areas. Qwest, the local
communications company, has committed to even more fiber optics
to the majority of new neighborhood developments by 2001. Cedar
City will continue to be a leader of on-line technology.
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The Cedar
City Regional Wastewater Treatment Facility is designed to treat
flows from Cedar City, Enoch City and the surrounding County.
The facility provides secondary treatment of wastewater and
delivers the treated effluent to a 2,000 acre land application
site. The plant design incorporates the trickling filter process
which provides biological treatment of the wastewater.
Wastewater
Treatment Division
The Cedar
City Regional Wastewater Treatment Facility is designed to treat
flows from Cedar City, Enoch City and the surrounding County.
The facility provides secondary treatment of wastewater and
delivers the treated effluent to a 2,000 acre land application
site. The plant design incorporates the trickling filter process
which provides biological treatment of the wastewater.
Wastewater
and
Conservation Information
Tours
The Wastewater Treatment Facility is available for school group
tours. To set up a date and time for tours, contact the
Treatment Facility at 435.867.9426 or email Darrell Olmsted at
odarrell@cedarcity.org.
How the Treatment Facility Works
The Cedar City Regional Wastewater Treatment Facility is
designed to treat flows from Cedar City, Enoch City and the
surrounding county area. The facility provides secondary
treatment of wastewater and delivers the treated effluent to a
2,000 acre land application site. The plant design incorporates
the Trickling Filter Process which provides biological treatment
of the wastewater.
Employees
Employees at the Treatment Facility can be reached at
435.867.9426 and employees of the Collections Department can be
reached at 435.865.6922.
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Employees |
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Wastewater Superintendent |
Darrell Olmsted |
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Senior Operator |
Eric Bonzo |
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Lab
Technician |
Andrew Oko
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Treatment Facility |
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Pretreatment Coordinator |
Peter Sury
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Operator |
Albert Buffington |
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Operator |
Destry Myers |
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Operator |
Jeff
Lennert |
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Collections |
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Operator |
Randy
Clove |
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Operator |
John
Glass |
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Operator |
Lawrence Rember |
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Operator |
Stephen Judd |
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The Water
Division has charge of the operation, maintenance, and
inspection of the Cedar City Waterworks System, including the
mains, storage reservoirs, pumps, wells, sources of supply and
water meters. For more information or to sign up for water
services, follow the above link.
To sign up for utilities, turn in an application to the city
offices on the day of closing. Renters and leasers do not need
to apply, only the property owner. Bills are due on the 20th of
each month and can be dropped off at the city offices located at
10 N. Main, either inside the building or at the drop-off box in
the parking garage. Water meters are read on a monthly basis. If
you are new to the area or have any questions regarding
utilities, contact the city utilities office at 435-586-2950.
Print and complete the application, and send it to the city
office, 10 N. Main Street, Cedar City, Utah 84720.
Water Information
Proper Water
Usage
Water Rates
Cedar City’s water rate structure is based on the current needs
and usage of residents and businesses. These rates were
determined by a committee composed of citizens, businesses, City
staff, and an expert consultant. The rates are designed to
encourage wise use of our water.
If you
have any questions regarding city water or you are moving out of
the area, contact the City Utilities office at 435-586-2950.
Rates:
All accounts will be charged a monthly base fee of $13 plus a
charge per 1,000 gallons of water used each month as follows:
$0.48
per 1,000 gallons (normal indoor use)
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Single Family: 0-8,000 gallons
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Multiple Family: 0-5,000 gallons (times # of units)
$0.60
per 1,000 gallons (normal outdoor irrigation/ sprinkling)
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Single Family: 8,000-17,000 gallons
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Multiple Family: 5,000-15,000 gallons (times # of
units)
$1.20
per 1,000 gallons (excess of normal usage)
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Single Family: above 17,000 gallons
-
Multiple Family: above 15,000 gallons (times # of
units)
Non-residential customers will be billed at a flat rate of $0.63
per 1,000 gallons used per month.
We at Cedar City Water Works work around the clock to provide
top quality water to every tap. We ask that all our customers
help us protect our water sources, which are the heart of our
community, our way of life and our children’s future.
If you have any questions concerning this report, please call
or email Robbie Mitchell, Water Superintendent at 435.586.2968
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Employees |
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Water
Superintendent |
Robbie
Mitchell |
435.586.2968 |
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Water Worker
II |
Alan (Pup)
Davis |
435.586.2968 |
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Water Worker
II |
Zane Jones |
435.586.2968 |
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Water Worker I |
Chance Olds |
435.586.2968 |
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Water Worker I |
Shawn Glover |
435.586.2968 |
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Water Worker I |
Wyatt Miller |
435.586.2968 |
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Water Worker I |
Cason Adams |
435.586.2968 |
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Water Worker I |
Kurt Neilson |
435.586.2968 |
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Water Worker I |
Steve Barr |
435.586.2968 |
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Meter Reader/ Maintenance |
Jeff Call |
435.586.2968 |
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Meter Reader/Maintenance |
Matt Baker |
435.586.2968 |
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