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Commercial Building Permit (New Construction) in Notus, Idaho

Required for new commercial building construction within Notus city limits. Issued by the City of Notus Building Department using the City's 'Commercial Building Permit Application' (Rev. 01/15), which also covers Tenant Improvement projects on the same form but with a separate, lighter document checklist. Plans are routed through Planning and Zoning approval in addition to Building Department review, the same two-step sequence used for residential permits.

Reviewed 2026-08-02 · Source

When you need this permit

  • New commercial building construction requires a City of Notus building permit and Planning & Zoning approval before Building Department approval
  • 2 complete sets of plans and specifications required, drawn to scale (the commercial application specifies 2 sets, versus 3 sets required on the residential application)
  • Idaho Contractor Name & Registration Number required on the application
  • Flood plain determination required on application; elevation certificate required if property is in a flood plain
  • Building Code Analysis required, covering construction type, occupant load, required exits, and fire sprinklers
  • Applicant must specify building square footage; project use must be specified (if warehouse/storage, the materials to be stored must be specified)

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Fee schedule

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    Tips

    • The Commercial Building Permit Application (Rev. 01/15) is a single shared form covering both new commercial construction and Tenant Improvement projects — check the correct checklist section (the two have different required-document lists).
    • The commercial application requires 2 complete sets of plans/specs (versus 3 sets for the residential application) and an Idaho Contractor Name & Registration Number.
    • As with residential permits, the fee is calculated manually by City staff in the 'Office Use Only' section at submission — no published fee schedule exists. Call 208-459-6212 to confirm before budgeting.
    • New commercial construction requires both Planning & Zoning approval AND Building Department approval, the same sequential sign-off structure used for residential permits.
    • Electrical and Plumbing Plans must be submitted with the building permit application for plan review, but the actual electrical and plumbing work permits are issued separately by Idaho state agencies (DOPL), not the City — per the City's own Forms-Apps-Permits page.

    Frequently asked questions

    Yes. New commercial building construction requires a City of Notus Commercial Building Permit (using the 'Commercial Building Permit Application', Rev. 01/15), Planning and Zoning approval, and Building Department approval.

    Notus does not publish a plan-review timeline for this permit. Contact City of Notus Building Department at 208-459-6212 for current turnaround.

    You'll need: Commercial Building Permit Application; Building Code Analysis; Cover Sheet; Site Plan; Foundation Plan; Floor Plan; Roof, Wall, and Floor Framing Plan; Elevations; Mechanical Plan; Drainage Plans; Electrical Plan; Plumbing Plan; Landscape Plan; Energy Code Compliance Form (COM Check). Depending on your project, Notus may also ask for: Elevation Certificate. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

    Apply through City of Notus Building Department at 375 Notus Road, PO Box 257, Notus, ID 83656. Phone: 208-459-6212, email: notuscityclerk@gmail.com. Office hours: Mon, Tue, Thu 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM; Wed 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM; closed Fridays. Official information: https://www.notusidaho.org/forms--apps--permits.html.

    Notus, Idaho has adopted: 2018 International Building Code (IBC), with Idaho amendments; 2018 International Residential Code (IRC), Parts I, II, III and IX, with Idaho amendments (Idaho Residential Code, 2020 Edition); 2018 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC), with Idaho amendments (Idaho Energy Conservation Code, 2020 Edition); 2018 International Existing Building Code (IEBC); 2018 International Mechanical Code (IMC); 2018 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC); 2018 International Residential Code Parts V & VI (residential mechanical/fuel gas); 2017 Idaho State Plumbing Code, based on the 2015 Uniform Plumbing Code; 2017 National Electrical Code (NEC), with amendments; 2018 International Fire Code (IFC), administered by the Idaho State Fire Marshal; Notus City Code Title 8 — Building Regulations. Local amendments apply — see the Notus overview page for the full list.

    2 complete sets of plans and specifications, drawn to scale, per the City's Commercial Building Permit Application.

    No published fee schedule exists. The application's 'Office Use Only' section (Value, Permit Fee, Plan Review, Sewer Fee, Water Fee) is completed by City staff at submission based on project valuation. Contact Notus City Hall at 208-459-6212 for the current fee amount before applying.

    Sources & verification

    Key facts verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-08-02.

    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 Notus building department before you submit. PermitBase is an independent reference and is not affiliated with any government agency.

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