Notus building permits

Requirements

• New single-family residence construction requires a building permit and Planning & Zoning approval before Building Department approval
• Residential additions, including attached garages/carports, require a permit
• Residential remodels requiring structural changes require a permit
• Reroofing, free-standing sheds over 200 sq ft, box car units, installation of larger windows, and anything attached to the home (e.g., a patio cover) require a permit per the City's community guidance
• 3 complete sets of plans and specifications required, drawn to scale
• Flood plain determination required on application; elevation certificate required if property is in a flood plain

Required documents

• RequiredResidential Building Permit ApplicationCity of Notus Building Department application form (Revised 01/19); covers new single-family residence, residential addition, and residential remodel categories
• RequiredSite PlanMust include lot lines, private and public utilities, drainage, easements, and North arrow
• RequiredFoundation PlanIncluding reinforcement, ventilation, and frost walls for stoops and overhangs
• RequiredFloor PlanIncluding window and door sizes, ventilation, required exits, and lighting
• RequiredRoof, Wall, and Floor Framing PlanStructural framing details
• RequiredElevationsIncluding roof slope, attic ventilation, chimney, and building heights
• RequiredMechanical PlanHVAC and ducting systems
• RequiredBuilding SectionFoundation to roof
• RequiredEnergy Code Compliance Form (REScheck)Or show prescriptive compliance with the Idaho Energy Conservation Code
• OptionalElevation CertificateRequired only if the project site is within a flood plain

Fee schedule

Requirements

• Residential Building Permit required from the City of Notus Building Department for the array mounting/structural scope
• 3 complete sets of plans and specifications, drawn to scale, submitted with the application
• Electrical permit for the PV wiring/interconnection must be obtained separately from the Idaho Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses (DOPL) / Division of Building Safety, NOT from the City — confirmed directly on the City's own Forms-Apps-Permits page
• No dedicated Solar Permit Application or expedited solar-specific review track is published by the City of Notus or DOPL as of 2026-07-19

Required documents

• RequiredResidential Building Permit ApplicationCity of Notus Building Department application form (Revised 01/19), used for the array/structural scope since there is no dedicated solar application
• RequiredState of Idaho DOPL Electrical Permit Application (Contractor or Homeowner)Obtained directly from the Idaho Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses for the PV wiring/interconnection scope
• RequiredSite PlanMust include lot lines, private and public utilities, drainage, easements, and North arrow

Fee schedule

Requirements

• Electrical permit for EV charger wiring/circuit installation must be obtained from the Idaho DOPL Electrical Board, not the City of Notus — confirmed on the City's own Forms-Apps-Permits page
• Contractor Electrical Permit Application or Homeowner Electrical Permit Application (DOPL), purchased via DOPL's online ArcGIS-based permit system
• If the installation involves structural work (e.g., new panel enclosure, mounting structure) a City of Notus Residential Building Permit may also be required for that scope
• No EV-specific permit category, application, or fee schedule is published by the City of Notus or by Idaho DOPL as of 2026-07-20

Required documents

• RequiredState of Idaho DOPL Electrical Permit Application (Contractor or Homeowner)Obtained directly from the Idaho Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses for the EV charger circuit/wiring scope
• OptionalResidential Building Permit ApplicationCity of Notus Building Department application form, only if structural/mounting scope is involved

Fee schedule