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Levan planning commission approves three building permits, stresses survey compliance
Summary
On Feb. 5, 2025, the Levan Planning Commission approved building permits for a new house (Nick Childs), a pole barn (Jared), and a 40-by-40 shed (Calvin/Almond Cook) after reviewing surveys, setbacks and foundation details; commissioners said applicants are responsible for survey accuracy.
The Levan Planning Commission approved three building permits at its Feb. 5, 2025, meeting, unanimously approving work described as a new house, a pole-barn structure, and a large storage shed.
The first permit approved was for applicant Nick Childs for a residence sited near 157 North 100 West. Commissioners confirmed that water and wastewater plans were in place, that the building inspector had cleared the application, and that the applicant must rely on the survey provided to the town for setback compliance.
The commission then approved a pole-barn permit for applicant Jared. The applicant described a pole-truss structure that will be sheeted with 5/8 SLSB (as shown on submitted plans), with two 8x8 posts and 12 poles spaced roughly every 10 feet. Commissioners discussed foundation sequencing (footings and slab) and said the structure’s placement is well within property lines; the commission recorded approval.
Finally, the commission reviewed and approved a large shed permit for Calvin (recorded in the application as the owner associated with 484 East Terrace). The shed was described in the application as approximately 40 by 40 feet, sited about 5 feet from the rear property line and roughly 35 feet from the west/east side as noted in the submitted survey. Commissioners reviewed whether the shed required a footing or spot footers and confirmed that, regardless of foundation type, the 5-foot setback requirement applies.
Across all permits commissioners emphasized that the town approves based on the surveys and documents submitted; if a later resurvey shows an error, the responsibility rests with the property owner. All three permit motions were seconded and carried unanimously.
Votes and next steps: motions to approve the three permits were passed by the commission at the Feb. 5 meeting. Staff notes and the submitted survey documents will remain on file; any disputes over property lines would trigger a resurvey and follow-up enforcement if necessary.
