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1. If I have concerns, comments or complaints about a project, whom should I contact?

If the comments regard an official application with the City please contact the Planning Department at 435-654-4830 and you will be directed to the project Planner.

2. I would like to put a sign on my property, do I need approval?

Yes, all signs within City limits are regulated by the Heber City Sign Ordinance. This Code regulates the size, placement, materials used, etc., for signs on buildings and sites. Please contact the Planning Department regarding these regulations prior to posting any signs.

3. Do I need a permit to construct a fence?

Yes, all fences need a permit.

4. What is a zoning district?

Heber City has been divided into a number of areas called zoning districts. Each district is specifically addressed in the Zoning Ordinance and uses (commercial, residential, mixed, etc.) are spelled out along with requirements for construction. Each zone is unique and the Code is written to address the specific details of that area.

5. Does the Planning Department enforce CC and Rs?

No, the Planning Department enforces City regulations. Enforcement of CC and Rs is solely up to the Home Owners Association of each respective subdivision.

6. What is the General Plan?

The General Plan is a policy document designed to guide the future of Heber City. The document contains the goals, policies, and action plans for Park City's future direction for:

• Community character
• Community economy
• Environmental
• Growth management
• Historic preservation
• Housing
• Land use
• Open space
• Parks and recreation
• Transportation

7. What is the Zoning Ordinance?

The Zoning Ordinance (PDF), is a document adopted by the City Council as part of the Municipal Code, that is designed to meet a number of goals including: 

• Allow development in a way that encourages preservation of scenic vistas, environmentally sensitive lands, and historic structures; provision of well planned commercial and residential structures
• Implement the goals of the General Plan
• Promote the general health, welfare and safety of Heber City inhabitants
• Protect and enhance the quality of life for Heber City residents; protect and preserve peace and good order and aesthetics in Heber City
• Protect the tax base
• Provision of safe and efficient traffic and pedestrian circulation; and to prevent development that is susceptible to natural disaster

8. Are the Planning Department and Building Department the same thing?

They are not the same. The Planning Department primarily reviews plans for conformance with the Zoning Ordinance (PDF). The Building Department's main function is to review plans for conformance with the International Building Code.