Building
Department Mission
The mission of the building department is to give the residents, businesses, and developers of Santa Clara City efficient and accurate guidance from trained professionals in the areas of construction, renovation, demolition, and planning of any and all lands and buildings within the city. We willingly participate in a program of continuing education and testing in order to keep our staff informed on the latest techniques and requirements within the building trades industry as well as customer service and computer literacy. In our performance, we hope to exemplify our mission and prove our expertise in this field.
Meet the Director: Cody Mitchell
Cody Mitchell brings extensive experience to his role as Santa Clara’s Building Official. Born and raised in Northern Utah, Cody moved to Southern Utah in 1992 to pursue his passion for aviation at Dixie College, where he earned an Airframe & Powerplant Certificate, Private Pilot’s license, and Associate of Science Degree by 1994.
Cody began working in construction trades in 1993 and built his first home in 1999—the same year he started his municipal career with Santa Clara City’s Public Works Department. He became a General Contractor in 2004 and earned certifications as both residential and commercial building inspector between 2005 and 2008.
Continuing his professional development, Cody returned to Dixie State University from 2011 to 2014 to pursue a degree in Business Administration. In 2020, Cody stepped into his current role as Building Official, where he ensures quality and safety standards in structures throughout Santa Clara. His diverse background in aviation, construction trades, and municipal service provides him with a comprehensive understanding of building systems and safety requirements that serves our community well.
| Title | Categories | Link | hf:doc_categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Application | Building | building | |
| Building Department Fees (Effective January 2026) | Building | building | |
| Climatic & Geographic Design Criteria | Building | building | |
| Code Enforcement Complaint Form | Building | building | |
| Construction Site Maintenance Agreement | Building | building | |
| Excavation & Grading Permit Application | Building | building | |
| FEMA Flood Elevation Certificate | Building | building | |
| Fence Permit | Building | building | |
| Floodplain Development Permit | Building | building | |
| Future Land Use Map (2025) | Building, Planning & Economic Development | building planning-economic-development | |
| Gas Sizing Installation Plan | Building | building | |
| Grading & Drainage Plan Checklist | Building | building | |
| Internal Accessory Dwelling Unit (IADU) Application | Building, Planning & Economic Development | building planning-economic-development | |
| International Fuel Gas Code | Building | building | |
| Landscaping & Water Conservation Form | Building | building | |
| New Construction Utility Application | Building | building | |
| Owner Builder Certification Form | Building | building | |
| Petition to Abandon Lot Line | Building | building | |
| Release of Liability | Building | building | |
| Residential Subdivision Plat Amendment Application | Building | building | |
| Santa Clara Historic District Design Guidelines | Building, Planning & Economic Development | building planning-economic-development | |
| Sign Permit Application | Building, Planning & Economic Development | building planning-economic-development | |
| Soils Pre-Compliance Form | Building | building | |
| Solar Net Metering Packet | Building, Power | building power | |
| Variance Application | Building, Planning & Economic Development | building planning-economic-development | |
| WCWCD Multi-Family Building Permit Impact Fee Application | Building | building | |
| WCWCD Residential Building Permit Impact Fee Application | Building | building | |
| Zoning Amendment Application | Building, Planning & Economic Development | building planning-economic-development |
City Hall Hours
Monday – Thursday:
8:00am – 5:00pm
Friday:
8:00am – 1:00pm
Justice Court Hours
Monday – Thursday:
8:00am – 5:00pm
Friday:
8:00am – 11:00am
After Hours Emergency
If you experience an after hours water or power emergency, please call our main line at 435-673-6712. Our after-hours service will gather the needed information and reach out to the appropriate on-call staff to assist you. For police, fire, or medical emergencies, please call 911 for immediate help.