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Demolition Permit in Garden City, Idaho

Required for any removal of building structures or land-disturbing activity in Garden City. Per Garden City's official applications page, a demolition permit must be accompanied by a General Erosion and Sediment Control Application (Title 4 Chapter 15 of Garden City Code). The Demolition Permit Application is submitted to Garden City Development Services.

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When you need this permit

  • Submit Demolition Permit Application to Garden City Development Services
  • Must be accompanied by a General Erosion and Sediment Control Application (required for all demolitions per Garden City applications page — Title 4, Chapter 15)

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Fee schedule

Demolition Design Compliance (planning review)Garden City Development Services Fee Schedule, Resolution 1239-26 Exhibit A — Design Compliance (Demolition) fee
$40.00
Administrative Set UpGarden City Development Services Fee Schedule, Resolution 1239-26 Exhibit A — initial administrative set-up for all permits
$80.00

Review timeline

Plan reviewTypical estimate — confirm current times with the Garden City building department
~5–15 business days

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Inspection process

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    Erosion and Sediment Control Inspection

    Erosion and sediment control measures inspected per Title 4 Chapter 15; contact Public Works (208-472-2949)

See the full Garden City inspection guide — scheduling & re-inspection fees →

Tips

  • A General Erosion and Sediment Control Application must accompany every demolition permit — this is a Garden City-specific requirement.
  • Schedule inspections by 4:00 PM the prior day via the Inspection Hotline (208) 472-2920.

Frequently asked questions

Garden City requires a demolition permit for: Submit Demolition Permit Application to Garden City Development Services; Must be accompanied by a General Erosion and Sediment Control Application (required for all demolitions per Garden City applications page — Title 4, Chapter 15). If your project isn't listed, confirm with City of Garden City Development Services — Building Division at 208-472-2921 before starting work.

In Garden City, the published Demolition Design Compliance (planning review) is: $40.00. Additional published fees: Administrative Set Up — $80.00. These are the jurisdiction's own published figures — see the fee schedule table and source citations on this page.

Plan review for a demolition permit in Garden City typically runs 5–15 business days. This is an estimate, not a published figure — confirm current review times with City of Garden City Development Services — Building Division at 208-472-2921.

You'll need: Building Demolition Permit Application; General Erosion and Sediment Control Application. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Garden City requires 1 inspection(s) for a demolition permit, in order: Erosion and Sediment Control Inspection. Schedule each through City of Garden City Development Services — Building Division (208-472-2921).

Apply through City of Garden City Development Services — Building Division at 6015 N Glenwood St, Garden City, ID 83714-1347. Phone: 208-472-2921, email: building@gardencityidaho.org. Office hours: Mon & Fri 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM; Tue & Thu 10:30 AM – 3:30 PM; Wed 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM; closed daily 12:00–1:00 PM for lunch. Official information: https://gardencityidaho.org/departments/development-services/building-services/.

Garden City, Idaho has adopted: International Building Code (IBC) — as adopted by the State of Idaho / Idaho Building Code Board; Garden City adoption via Ord. 995-18 (2-26-2018); International Residential Code (IRC), Parts I through IV and IX — as adopted by the State of Idaho / Idaho Building Code Board; Garden City adoption via Ord. 995-18; International Existing Building Code (IEBC) — as adopted by the State of Idaho / Idaho Building Code Board; Garden City adoption via Ord. 995-18; International Mechanical Code (IMC) — as adopted by the State of Idaho; International Fuel and Gas Code (IFGC) — as adopted by the State of Idaho; National Electrical Code (NEC) — administered through Idaho Division of Occupational & Professional Licenses (DOPL); electrical permits issued directly by DOPL; Idaho State Plumbing Code (ISPC) — administered through Idaho Division of Occupational & Professional Licenses (DOPL); plumbing permits issued directly by DOPL. Local amendments apply — see the Garden City overview page for the full list.

A demolition permit application must be accompanied by a General Erosion and Sediment Control Application per Title 4 Chapter 15 of the Garden City Municipal Code. Submit both to Garden City Development Services. Source: gardencityidaho.org/applications-forms/

Sources & verification

Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-06-29.

Fees, timelines, and adopted codes are researched from each jurisdiction's published records — see how we verify. Requirements change and vary by project, so always confirm the current details with the Garden City building department before you submit. PermitBase is an independent reference and is not affiliated with any government agency.

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