Willard council approves escrow, professional review fee for new construction

Box Elder News Journal's Podcast · Aug 19, 2026 · 2m

Willard City will require new construction projects not covered by an active subdivision improvement guarantee to provide a refundable infrastructure-protection escrow under a resolution approved Aug. 13 by the city council. It also creates a conditional 0 professional review fee when a building permit requires technical work beyond the city’s standard review. The requirements apply to permits for primary structures, standalone homes, commercial buildings and major structural additions. City officials said the measure is intended to protect public infrastructure and recover some of the cost…