Identify the home and the questions to resolve
Start with the complete address and parcel number. Salt Lake County’s Assessor provides a parcel lookup that can help locate the record. Compare what you find with the information supplied about the home and note any differences for review.
Define why you are researching: an addition, workspace, previous remodel, or outstanding maintenance requires different questions. A useful review ends with documented answers to your specific needs.
Official resources: Salt Lake County · Assessor (external website)
Place those questions within your decision about living here. Living in Magna: community guide
Check zoning and improvement documentation
Magna’s Land Use and Zoning page directs you to address-based information and planning staff. Ask about your intended use with a specific project description and request guidance on the process for that property.
If a home has an addition or remodeled space, request available records and ask what further review is needed. Do not infer that a use is authorized because it appears in photographs or because a nearby property has it.
Official resources: Magna City · Land Use and Zoning (external website)
Separate regional maps from property evaluations
Utah Geological Survey publishes maps to identify where geologic hazards may exist and where additional evaluation may be needed. Use those resources to prepare questions; interpretation and assessment of a property require the appropriate professional.
During the visit, record visible details you want reviewed: moisture, cracks, drainage, roof, systems, and previous repairs. Bring that list to the inspection and ask for explanations of findings and the evaluation’s scope.
Official resources: Utah Geological Survey · Hazard Maps (external website)
Keep a question-and-answer record
This record helps distinguish an observation from a confirmed answer. Keep documents, dates, and contacts with each question and review outstanding items with Abril and the professionals involved in the transaction.
| Question | Source to consult |
|---|---|
| Do the address and parcel match? | County record and property documentation. |
| What use or project do I intend? | Magna planning staff and project professionals. |
| Which condition needs evaluation? | Inspector and specialists appropriate to the finding. |
| What needs resolution before proceeding? | Your outstanding-question list and transaction team. |
If you are getting started, connect these checks with the purchase process. The steps toward your first home
Common questions
Does an online lookup replace an inspection?
Records and maps help prepare questions. Inspections and specialist evaluations have their own scope, which you should review with the professional performing them.
Sources reviewed October 5, 2026. Confirm current schedules, services, and boundaries directly with each organization.