The process for submitting a building permit application: Any structure placed or built that is 50 square feet or larger must first obtain a permit. If you have questions about whether you need a permit or not click here. Solar panels require a building permit.
Zoning: (Any structure 50 to 200 square feet) There is a $10.00 Administration Fee for zoning permits. You can email completed applications to [email protected] or bring it into the office M-Th 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. (You can also drop it in the drop box just inside the first door at the Town Hall.) All zoning requirements are found in the Clarkston Town Code under Title 10 Zoning Regulations.
Building Permits: (Any structure over 200 square feet) We use City Inspect software, administered through Hyde Park our building inspection service provider. Builder/Owners must create an account on City Inspect using this specific url: https://clarkston.cityinspect.com/register?registration_id=15989d4f23a6be
If you already have an account, you should be able to log in and begin a new application.
The portal will guide you to upload all the documents you need, based on the type of application. (Documents needed for a shed or a remodel may be different than documents needed for a new home.) Once all the documents have been uploaded, press submit. If your application will not submit, you may have missed uploading a necessary document. Click here to see document checklist.
Before your plan can be reviewed you need to pay the plan review fee. (See the fee schedule below for pricing.) Once the application has been submitted and you have paid the review fee, it goes into a queue – first come, first reviewed. You will receive plan review emails and notifications of missing items, inspection reports, etc. You can also sign into the website at any time to see the status of your project – not only during plan review but also during construction.
When you receive notification that your plans have been approved, you will need to call or come into the Clarkston Town Hall to pay for your permit. Building Permits are not issued and cannot have inspections until they have been paid for. The Town Hall is located at 50 S Main; the phone number is (435)563-9090. Clarkston Town accepts cash, check, and Visa or Master Card. (Please note there is a $2.50 convenience fee for card payments.) The Bond refund has an expiration date of 1 (one) year after the permit is issued. Click here for the fee schedule.
Clarkston issues business licenses for new and temporary (such as peddlers, solicitors, and transient merchants) businesses. Licenses must be renewed each year by March 31st. After March 31, a penalty of $50.00 will be assessed.
Click here to download the application. Here is a document with information for new businesses that describes the process for business licensing. There is a $15.00 administration fee.
The Clarkston Cemetery is located at 600 N. 300 E. You can view the cemetery by clicking here.
Return completed forms to the town offices:
Grave opening/closing, resident: $400
Grave opening/closing, nonresident: $800
Grave cremains opening/closing, resident: $200/$250 with vault
Grave cremains opening/closing, nonresident: $350/$400 with vault
Other Cemetery Fees:
Filing Fee: $25
Grave Sale, Resident - $450
Grave Sale, Nonresident - $950
Cremation Grave Sale, Resident - $175
Cremation Grave Sale, Nonresident - $475
Perpetual Care: $100
The Community Center may be rented to Clarkston residents only. Applications should be submitted at least two weeks in advance and no earlier than 180 days. All required paperwork may be found on the Forms & Permits page. Every rental requires a $200 deposit, which is refundable within 10 days after inspection verifies that no building or property damage has occurred. You can check the calendar at the bottom of the Home page for availability. Rental rates are as follows:
| North Room | South Room | |
| Up to 3 hours: | $ 75.00 | $ 50.00 |
| Up to 5 hours: | $100.00 | $ 75.00 |
| Up to 8 hours: | $150.00 | $100.00 |
Clarkston requires that all dogs inside town limits be licensed with the town. Click here for the license form. Dog licenses need to be renewed each year by the last day of February. Beginning March 1st, fees will double.
The Clarkston Town Council would like to remind citizens that the Clarkston Town Gravel Pit is closed to public use. The gate is locked and “No Trespassing” signs have been posted. There has been garbage, branches, trees, scrap wood and building materials and other refuse dumped in the gravel pit and surrounding areas. The gravel pit is not a landfill, and anyone found in violation of trespassing will be turned over to Law Enforcement.