Garden City, Idaho is a vibrant community nestled by the river, known for its creative energy and strong local character. We invite residents and visitors alike to explore our thriving businesses, parks, and cultural experiences.
Regular council meetings are held on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of each month at 6:00 p.m. A work session may be held prior to each meeting at 5:00 p.m.
Building Permits require 10-15 working days to review, any Re-submittals required will restart the review clock at time of submittal. Commercial building permits with structural reviews take at least 21 days to complete.
Every permit issued shall expire and become invalid unless the work on the site authorized by such permit is commenced within one hundred eighty (180) days after its issuance, or if the work authorized on the site by such permit is suspended or abandoned if no inspection has been requested for a period of one hundred eighty (180) days after the work is commenced. The city council is authorized to grant, in writing, one (1) or more extensions of time, for periods not more than sixty (60) days each. The extension shall be requested in writing and good cause shall be demonstrated. (Ord. 973-14, 12-8-2014; amd. Ord. 1002-18, 1-28-2019) Please submit an Extension Request to building@gardencityidaho.org.