The Town of Castle Valley updated its building permit and land use permit processes through Ordinance 9gsub-6, which was dated June 17, 2026. The ordinance amended and superseded previous versions of the regulation to address zoning compliance and interlocal agreements with Grand County.
Under an existing Interlocal Agreement with Grand County, the Town of Castle Valley reviews and approves building plans, electrical system plans, and solar energy system plans. This review ensures compliance with Town zoning regulations before Grand County can issue a building permit.
The ordinance noted that the Town faced legal and liability issues regarding property owners constructing buildings, electrical systems, and solar energy systems. Additionally, the regulation addressed concerns that changes to washes, drainages, or watercourses on individual lots could adversely impact neighboring properties, public infrastructure, and Town roads.
The update was also intended to align Town regulations with changes in County law, Utah State law, and case law related to zoning and building.
Section 1 of the ordinance established that the Town would utilize a Building Permit Information Sheet and other Land Use Applications. These documents specify the submissions, forms, and agreements required for the Town to grant zoning approval on Grand County Building Permit applications.
The process also applies to structures or improvements that do not require a Grand County building permit but are subject to Town land use regulations, as well as overseeing land disturbance activity that might affect surface water drainage.
Unless determined inapplicable by the Designated Land Use Authority, signed documents and information are required to attain zoning approval for projects involving the construction, repair, reconstruction, or alteration of buildings, or moving buildings onto lots.
