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Applications and Forms

  • Appeal Dangerous Building Application
  • Building Permit Application - Residential: for residential new construction, addition, remodel, re-roof, and/or other projects that require a building permit.
    **For residential work that does NOT require a permit, reference Garden City Municipal Code 7-2-3  F. Section R105.2, Work Exempt From Permit.
  • Building Permit Application - Non-Residential: for non-residential new construction, addition, remodel, re-roof, and/or other projects that require a building permit. 
    **For non-residential work that does NOT require a permit, reference Garden City Municipal Code 7-2-2  I. Section 105.2, Work Exempt From Permit.
  • Building Permit Application - Temporary Structure - Non-Residential: for proposed temporary structures that are not exempt from building permit requirements.
  • Building Code Alternative Request: Request of alternative building method that is equally as safe as code requirements, but not expressly identified by the building code as a method
  • Building Demolition Permit Application: required for any removal of building structures, land disturbing activity (Title 4 Chapter 15)  
    **Must be accompanied with a General Erosion and Sediment Control Application.
  • Business Compliance Application (BUS): for new or changing business
  • Certificate of Occupancy Request Form
  • Design Professional Building Plans Certification Form - A Design Professional is required to complete this form at the time of submittal for Building Permits. This is required of projects that have been approved through Design Review, Planning and Zoning and/or City Council hearings.
  • Design Professional Project Certification
  • Inspection Card
  • Extension Request Form
  • Flood Risk Acknowledgement: (user guide) required with applications for properties that are currently in the anticipated flood plain and are not building to the anticipated base flood elevation. The applicant/property owner is responsible for getting the original copy to the City. 
  • Floodplain Engineer Report - (user guide) required if building in the anticipated Floodplain and are building at or above the anticipated base flood elevation. 
  • Floodplain/Floodway Development Application 
  • Floodplain Permit for Accessory Structures, Recreational Vehicles, & Fences
  • Manufactured Home Installation Permit Application: required for installation of a manufactured home in Garden City.
  • Manufactured Home Removal/Demo Permit Application: required for removal or demolition of a manufactured home in Garden City.
  • Manufactured Home Safety Checklist (required for installs): required to be completed and submitted for manufactured home installations prior to issuance of a final certificate.
  • Commercial Occupancy Analysis Application: required for issuance of a Certificate for new businesses which will be occupying a building in Garden City, provided no structural changes or change in occupancy type will be taking place.
  • Resubmittal Form - This form is required to be submitted with any plan changes or resubmitted documents
  • Mudanza Manufacturado
  • Non-Conforming Rights Determination Handout
  • Non-Confirming Status Determination
  • Sign Permit Application
  • Stormwater Construction Professional Certification
  • Instalación de Vivienda Prefabricada

  • Combined Development Services and Public Works Fee Schedule
  • Credit Card Form: submit this form to pay fees remotely by Credit Card. Please include the Billing Address & Zip. 
  • North Ada County Fire and Rescue Fee Schedule
  • Refund Request Form: submit this form to request a refund for fees paid to the Development Services Department.

  • Assistance Request Form: Request that Garden City staff answer basic zoning questions by phone or email.
  • Due Diligence Initial Discussion Request: Request an initial Due Diligence Meeting with a Garden City Planner to go over development ideas & questions.
  • Public Information Request: Request release of public records held by Garden City.

  • Spokesperson Sign-up

  • 300' Radius Request Form
  • Affidavit of Legal Interest
  • Affidavit of Property Posting
  • Affidavit of Neighborhood Meeting and Property Posting for Design Review
  • Affidavit of Use
  • Annexation Application
  • Assistance Request Form
  • Code Text Amendment Application
  • Comprehensive Plan Amendment Application
  • Condominium Plat Application
  • Conditional Use Permit Application
  • Due Diligence Discussion Request 
  • Design Review Application
  • Development Code Decision Appeal Application
  • Design Review Neighborhood Meeting Letter Template
  • Easement/Easement Vacation Form
  • Extension Request
  • Floodplain/Floodway Development Application
  • Flood Hazard Protection Easement
  • Land Division Application
  • Letter of Credit Request Form
  • Lot Line Adjustment Application
  • Minor Planned Unit Development Application
  • Neighborhood Meeting Letter Template
  • Neighborhood Meeting Sign-In Template
  • Nonconforming Status (Grandfather Rights) Determination Application
  • Preliminary Site Analysis & Pre-Application Meeting Request Form
  • Planning Submittal Form
  • Planned Unit Development Application
  • Restricted Building Agreement
  • Specific Area Plan Application
  • Sustainability Checklist
  • Variance Application
  • Zoning Map Amendment (Rezone) Application

  • Fire Flow Request - please email all requests to odurfey@gardencityidaho.org 
  • Ability to Serve Request
  • Garden City Water/Sewer Easement
  • Erosion and Sediment Control Application - Annual
  • Erosion and Sediment Control Application - General
  • Public Works Permit Application
  • Stormwater Operations & Maintenance Agreement - The applicant is required to provide the city with the original copy. 
  • Utility Connection Fees Estimate Form

  • Affidavit of Legal Interest
  • Affidavit of Neighborhood Meeting
  • Affidavit of Neighborhood Meeting and Property Posting for Design Review
  • Affidavit of Property Posting
  • Affidavit of Use
  • Appeal
  • Appeal Dangerous Building Application
  • Assistance Request Form
  • Certificate of Occupancy Compliance Request
  • Construction Use License Application
  • Design Professional Project Completion Certification
  • Development Agreement Template
  • Due Diligence Initial Discussion Request
  • E- Recording
  • Elevation Certificate
  • FEMA MT-1 CLOMA, LOMA, LOMR-Fs, and CLOMR-Fs
  • FEMA MT-2 CLOMR, LOMR, Physical Map Requests
  • Financial Guarantee of Completion Request Form
  • Floodplain Development
  • Floodplain Engineer Report - Used for properties in the Anticipated Flood Plain
  • Floodway NO RISE Analysis
  • Design Review Neighborhood Meeting Letter Template
  • Neighborhood Meeting Letter Template (for Design Review only)
  • Neighborhood Meeting Letter Template
  • Neighborhood Meeting Sign-In Sheet Template
  • Neighborhood Meeting Sign-In Template
  • New Business Pre-Application Request Form
  • Sign Permit Application
  • Stormwater Construction Professional Certification
  • Street Light Agreement
  • Surety Release Form
  • Surety Request
  • Sustainability Checklist
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6015 N Glenwood St, Garden City, ID 83714-1347

Contact:

(208) 472-2900

customerservice@gardencityidaho.org

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Monday – Friday
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
(closed 12-1 p.m.)

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