The Community Development Department oversees and coordinates land use, zoning, planning, code compliance, and building construction within Syracuse City. The Department comprises the Planning and Zoning, Building Inspection, GIS (Geographical Information Systems), Engineering, Business Licensing, and Code Compliance divisions. Working to make a community safe and peaceful sums up our mission. We assist citizens with where, how, and what they can develop so it is in harmony with the General Plan and Land Use ordinances.
The Department also inspects all public improvements, including roads, water, sewer, curb, gutter, and sidewalk. Inspectors enforce city abatement ordinances, such as weeds, unlicensed vehicles, and nuisances, as well.
Lastly, we assist businesses and citizens through permits, licenses, and other development plan approvals. We are committed to customer service and assisting the positive development of this community.
Application Forms
The Community Development Department created application forms you can view and print from this site by clicking on the links below. You may also obtain any of these form at Syracuse City Hall, located at 1787 South 2000 West, Syracuse, Utah 84075 (801) 825-1477.
You will need Acrobat Reader to view and print these applications. You can download a free copy of this program by clicking on the link above.
- Annexation Petition
- Building Permit Application
- Business License Application
- Excavation Permit Application
- Board of Adjustment Application
- Conditional Use Permit Instructions
- Conditional Use Permit Application
- Site Plan Application
- Subdivision Preliminary Plan Application
- Subdivision Sketch Plan Application
- Subdivision Final Plan Application
- Re-Zone Application
- Request for Public Records Form
- Subdivision Plat Application
Code Enforcement
What is Code Enforcement?
The City of Syracuse established local laws, called City Codes, designed to promote safe and attractive residential neighborhoods and commercial districts. To enforce these codes, the Syracuse City Council adopted, by resolution, an ordinance enforcement position to ensure compliance with zoning ordinances. The officer works in an impartial manner to find fair and reasonable solutions to zoning violations .
Ordinance Complaint Procedures
The City of Syracuse assigned Community Development staff members to identify and respond to various City code violations. Most violations or infractions can be quickly corrected once staff contacts the property owner. However, the City will pursue all legal methods necessary to abate nuisances and property violations against property owners who are unwilling to comply with City ordinances. To contact a staff member who can assist you with a problem within your neighborhood, please call (801) 614-9626 or, to view and print a complaint form to bring into the City Offices, click on the link below.
Zoning Ordinances
You will need Acrobat Reader to view and print these documents. You can download a free copy of this program by clicking on the link above.
City Maps
The City of Syracuse GIS Division produces a variety of maps necessary to administrate City services. Typically, the GIS Analyst will produce maps using geographic information system (GIS) software. To ensure accuracy, the City will periodically update maps and coordinate data with the Davis County Recorder's Office. You can view and print these maps by clicking on one of the links below.