Parowan to contract building inspections with neighboring Enoch City, council approves revenue‑share agreement

Parowan — The Parowan City Council on June 11 approved an interlocal arrangement to contract building inspections and plan review services with neighboring Enoch City after the city’s building inspector departed.

Staff described the agreement as a flexible revenue‑share that pays Enoch City 35% of Parowan’s building‑permit fees and 100% of plan‑review fees in exchange for handling inspections and plan review work. To reduce the revenue share, Parowan will allow Enoch City use of a city inspection vehicle (maintained and fueled by Parowan) rather than forcing Enoch to purchase and outfit a new truck for the position.

Staff said the model is scalable: when permit activity is slow, payments to Enoch decline; when activity rises, Enoch receives more revenue commensurate with work performed. The city plans to hire a part‑time permit technician (about 25 hours per week) to manage permit intake, administer the local permitting system and handle some planning and code‑enforcement duties.

Contract terms and safeguards: The agreement contains a 60‑day cancellation clause (revised from an initial 30‑day provision) to give the city time to pivot if the contract is not working. Parowan remains the local regulator and retains authority for land‑use decisions, permit issuance and enforcement; Enoch will perform inspections and plan review but will not supplant Parowan’s regulatory authority.

Formal action and vote: Council approved the building‑permit agreement by voice vote. Staff and council characterized the arrangement as a practical, short‑term solution to staffing constraints that preserves local regulatory control while ensuring inspections continue.