Additions & Remodels

Accessory Structure Construction Process

Description

Brian Head Town requires a building permit review process to secure the general purposes and objectives of the Land Management Code and ensure that the general appearance and public safety of buildings, structures, and development are harmonious and complementary to a mountain resort town. You must obtain a design review approval and a valid building permit from Brian Head Town for the following actions

Addition to a single-family residential building which expands the footprint (including decks)
Structural, mechanical, electrical, and/or plumbing alterations to a single-family residential building

Submittal Requirements

BUILDING PLANS

Permit Plans

Rooms labeled with dimensions
Window sizes and types
Roof Pitch
Appliances
Attic access location
Crawl space access location if applicable
Doors with sizes
Electrical Plan
- Lights
- Smoke Detector(s)
- Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
- Subpanel
- Main panel and size of service
- GFCI locations
Plumbing Plans
- Plumbing fixtures
- Water heater
Furnace (heat source)
Foundation Drainage plan

Soil/Geology Report (If expanding footprint)

Geologic Conditions Form
Geotechnical Report

Structural Plans: (If expanding footprint or structural changes)

Stamped by Utah Licensed Engineer

Footing size and bar placement
Foundation thickness and bar placement
Beam and header sizes
Nailing pattern
Bearing points
Structural member size and spans
Sheathing
Details with the information provided

Res check/Energy Code Compliance

Method which you will follow
2015 RES check
2012 Utah RES check- pass rate of 5% or better
Simulated Performance Alternative – R405
ERI (Energy Rating Index) – HERs Score

Elevation Views (if expanding footprint or changes to exterior)

Front
Side
Heights
Finish materials

WILDLAND URBAN INTERFACE

This will be done by Brian Head Public Safety
- Note that this may affect the Exterior materials that can be used.
  - See 2006 Utah Wildland Urban Interface code for more information.

SITE PLANS (If expanding footprint)

Site Plan

Lot boundaries with dimensions and lot size
Setbacks to all property lines
Adjacent roads, Including names
Easements and Rights-of-way
Existing utilities
Proposed utilities and meter locations
Existing drainage and proposed drainage
Drainage Control plan during construction
Percentage of slope
Footprint of existing structures
Driveway (width, slope, material)

Footprint and sq. footage of proposed structures
Percentage of buildings footprint coverage
Elevation of foundation
Undisturbed area of lot with percentage
Construction staging area
Snow storage areas
Number of parking spaces
North Arrow Indicator
Defensible Space

Engineered Grading Plan:

Required on all lots with 25% slope or greater prepared and stamped by Utah Licensed Engineer.

Existing conditions, including:
- Existing topography
- Previously disturbed areas
- Areas showing signs of a history of landslide or erosion
Proposed areas of disturbance
Existing and proposed surface drainage flow patterns
Location of existing and proposed utilities
Proposed cuts with slope measurements and heights
Proposed retaining walls with heights and lengths
- Clearly show any tiering of walls with heights of each tier
- Notes describing materials used for retaining walls
Proposed storm drainage infrastructure

Restoration and Landscaping Plan:

All disturbed, undisturbed, and landscaped areas
Areas where mature trees will be preserved
Locations of walls, walkways, patios, fences, trees, and other vegetation
- Descriptions of materials used
Specification of species, variety, number and size of trees and shrubs
Description of restoration measures for remaining disturbed areas, including xeriscape and reseeding
North Arrow Indicator
Lot boundaries with dimensions and lot size

HOUSE DESIGN

(if expanding footprint or changes to exterior)

Building Bonus Contract: Any applicant wishing to build a home larger than 1,000 square feet footprint must sign and agree to abide by Brian Head Town’s Design Standards located in Land Management Code §9-12.

Building Bonus Agreement

Design Elevations & Design Choices with Photos:

Illustrations of exterior structure designs (look on website for acceptable example)
Building height in feet NOT scale (measured from natural grade to the highest point of the building over the natural grade)

Architectural style (including type and color of exterior materials to be used)
- Exterior walls
  - Siding Types Materials and colors
  - Height of any exposed Foundations
    - Foundation over 4 feet high finish Type and colors
  - Decking and Railings Type and Colors
  - Post Columns Type and Color
  - Must include samples or pictures exterior materials
- Roof material, color, and pitch
  - Must provide manufacturer’s Light Reflective Value (LRV) for metal roof
- Type and style of exterior lighting (must be night sky friendly)

Insurance Information: The applicant will provide a certificate of insurance for the contractor. If work is undertaken in a Town right-of-way, the certificate must meet the following requirements:

$1,000,000 coverage
Brian Head Town named as additional insured

Required Permits & Approvals

Design Review Approval
Grading & Excavating Permit
Tree Removal Permit: Removing trees over 6” diameter
Retaining Wall Approval: Over 12’ height or 100’ length must be approved Planning Commission)
Building Permit

Review Process

Completed Application Submitted
Fees & Security Submitted
Town Planning & Building Review
- Engineering Review
- Wildland Urban Interface Evaluation
Town Design Approval
Structural Review
Building Permit Issued

Inspections

Initial Grading / Tree Evaluation – (prior to commencing work)
Required Building Code Inspections
Water & Sewer Connections
Exterior Cladding Confirmation – (ensure materials match approved submittal prior to installation)
Re-seeding Inspection
Final Planning & Building Approval
Final Approval & Certificate of Occupancy
Security Release

Standards for Review

The proposed uses, structure and site improvements shall conform to the following:
- Town General Plan;
- Zoning regulations of Title 9 Chapter 7 and other relevant sections of the Brian Head Town Code;
- Applicable building codes as adopted by the State;
- General design standards of Title 9 Chapter 12 of the Brian Head Town Code;
- Other applicable laws.
The design shall be sensitive to the constrains of topography, soil types, geologic hazards, watercourses and floodplains visual impacts and preservation of views.
Utilities and services shall be available and adequate to meet the needs of the proposed structure and uses.