Extensions

Extension requests are heard by the City Council. You will need to complete an Extension Request Application and submit it to building@gardencityidaho.org noting the application file number and also provide cause for the extension. We suggest that your request addresses the required findings of extensions. 

**A request for an extension is no guarantee that the extension will be granted. 

Approvals Processed Under GCC Title 8 Extension Fee: $212.00

Once the fee is paid, we will schedule you for a City Council hearing.
The City Council meets the 2^nd and 4^th Mondays of the month at 6:00 pm.  

***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.  

EXTENSION ON BUILDING PERMITS

GCC 7-1-6 PERMIT TIME LIMITATION AND EXPIRATION:

A. Applications for which no permit is issued within one hundred eighty (180) days following the date of receipt of application shall expire by limitation, and plans and other data submitted for review may thereafter be returned to the applicant or destroyed. The administrator of building safety services may extend the time for action by the applicant for a period not exceeding one hundred eighty (180) days on written request by the applicant and good cause shall be demonstrated. The administrator of building safety services is authorized to grant up to two (2) extensions; provided, that the application conforms to current code. Subsequent requests shall be considered by the city council.

B. 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 administrator of building safety services is authorized to grant up to two (2) extensions of time, providing there have not been code changes that affect the application. Subsequent requests shall be considered by the city council. The extension request shall be in writing and good cause shall be demonstrated. 

 

PERMITS AND APPROVALS PROCESSED UNDER GCC TITLE 8

GCC 8-5B-6 Term of [Subdivision] Permits

A. Failure To Submit Final Subdivision: Approval of a preliminary subdivision and combined preliminary and final subdivision shall become null and void if a final subdivision has not been signed by the city clerk and engineer within two (2) years of the approval of the preliminary subdivision, unless otherwise granted in the initial decision document; or two (2) years of the combined preliminary and final subdivision unless an extension or phasing plan is approved by city council.

 

GCC 8-6A-8 Expiration of Approvals

A. All application approvals shall expire one (1) year from the date of approval, unless otherwise specified by this code or:

1. The city issues a building permit for the proposed improvement, development, or use prior to the expiration of the one (1) year; or

2. By condition of approval or development agreement, a time period for completion of the application has been specified; or

3. A certificate of compliance has been issued; or

4. The final plat of a subdivision approval is recorded with Ada County; or otherwise defined by section 8-5B-6 of this title.

B. City council may allow for an extension of not more than one (1) year; provided:

1. Good cause for the request; and

2. The application and/or applicable city regulations have not changed; and

3. There has been no major change in the neighborhood, plans, or policies that would affect the compatibility of the project; and

4. The subject property is compliant and has been compliant, or actively pursuing compliance with all city, state and federal codes and laws since the date of application; and

5. It is determined by the city council that it is in Garden City’s best interest to grant the extension.

 
**A request for an extension is no guarantee that the extension will be granted.