Fruitland building permits

Requirements

• New dwellings: two (2) sets of plans/specifications on a minimum 24 in. x 36 in. sheet, drawn to scale (minimum 1/20 for site plan), no markups — site plan, footing/foundation plan, floor plan, wall section, elevations (front/back/both sides), and a Manual J, Manual D, and Manual S compliance report
• Additions/remodels/repairs: two (2) sets of plans/specifications — site plan showing existing and new structures with setbacks and dimensions, detailed materials list, detailed construction drawing, foundation elevations at top of foundation, north arrow
• Idaho Code Chapter 22 of Title 55 requires excavators to call 811 or 1-800-342-1585 not less than 2 business days nor more than 10 business days before excavation begins
• A separate City of Fruitland Mechanical Permit is required for HVAC installation; plumbing and electrical permits are obtained directly from the State of Idaho, not the City

Required documents

• RequiredBuilding Permit ApplicationCity of Fruitland Building Department application (rev. 12/2022) — project address, owner, contractor (Idaho registration number and expiration required), architect/engineer, class of work, square footages, scope of work, and valuation
• RequiredResidential Building Permit Submittal ChecklistLists required plan sheets for New Dwellings, Addition/Remodel/Repair, and Accessory Structures, plus the City's published Design Criteria and Codes Adopted
• OptionalCommercial Building Project Submittal ChecklistParallel submittal checklist for commercial building projects
• OptionalPlot Plan Example For Non-Habitable StructuresReference example for site/plot plan preparation

Fee schedule

Requirements

• Completed Building Permit Application with the 'Commercial' box checked under Class of Work
• Three (3) copies of construction drawings and accompanying documents stamped by a registered design professional, each on a minimum 24 in. x 36 in. sheet drawn to scale — foundation plan, floor plan, exterior elevations, exterior wall envelope, means of egress, stair information, and code analysis (the building official may require additional documents prepared by a registered design professional)
• Professional Services Contract with a $1,500.00 deposit, per the Commercial Building Project Submittal Checklist — corresponds to the City's Planning and Zoning Department 'Professional Contract Service Deposit' fee line, under which all City Engineer/Attorney review costs are billed to the applicant at cost (plus a $5.00 re-billing fee), per the FY2026 Fee Schedule
• Two (2) copies of Schedule of Special Inspections (may be included on drawings), and two (2) copies of a Geotechnical Report if required
• Site plan showing location of proposed and existing structures, fire hydrants, easements, distances to lot lines, north arrow, and established street/finished grades as applicable
• As applicable to the project: ITD/Road District approval, fire protection system plans, ComCheck/2018 IECC energy code compliance documentation, drainage plan and calculations, landscape plan, parking and loading plan, structural drawings and calculations, and two (2) sets of specifications
• No building permit for a commercial or industrial structure may be issued until the City conducts both a construction plan review and a separate fire/life-safety plan review (fire alarm systems, Fire Code compliance, fire sprinkler systems, overhead pressure tests, rough-in, fire suppression systems, hose connections, commercial hood fire systems, firewalls, etc.) — both reviews are required, but neither carries a fee, per City Code § 9-1-2(F)(1)-(2)
• Applications for which no permit is issued within 180 days of the date of receipt expire, and submitted plans/data may be returned to the applicant or destroyed; the building official may grant one extension of up to 180 additional days on request showing circumstances beyond the applicant's control; any further extension requires City Council approval, and renewing an expired application requires resubmitting plans and paying a new plan review fee (City Code § 9-1-2(F)(3))
• Idaho Code Chapter 22 of Title 55 requires excavators to call 811 or 1-800-342-1585 not less than 2 nor more than 10 business days before excavation begins

Required documents

• RequiredBuilding Permit ApplicationSame City of Fruitland form used for all building permits (rev. 12/2022); 'Commercial' checkbox used under Class of Work
• RequiredCommercial Building Project Submittal ChecklistCity of Fruitland Building Department checklist (rev. 05/2022) listing required commercial submittal items: stamped construction drawings, Professional Services Contract ($1,500 deposit), special inspections schedule, geotechnical report, site/drainage/landscape/parking plans, ComCheck energy compliance, and specifications

Fee schedule

Requirements

• Completed Building Permit Application with the 'Commercial' box checked under Class of Work and the 'Remodel' box checked, with a description of the scope of work
• Same Commercial Building Project Submittal Checklist required for new commercial construction applies to remodel/TI scope: three (3) stamped sets of construction drawings (foundation plan, floor plan, exterior elevations, exterior wall envelope, means of egress, stair information, code analysis, as applicable to the scope), and a Professional Services Contract with a $1,500.00 deposit
• Other checklist items marked 'if required' (Schedule of Special Inspections, Geotechnical Report, fire protection system, ITD/Road District approval, drainage/landscape/parking plans) are evaluated by the building official against the actual scope of the TI project
• ComCheck/2018 IECC energy code compliance documentation
• No permit for a commercial or industrial structure, including a remodel of one, may be issued until the City conducts both a construction plan review and a fire/life-safety plan review — both required, both fee-free, per City Code § 9-1-2(F)(1)-(2)
• Applications for which no permit is issued within 180 days of the date of receipt expire, per City Code § 9-1-2(F)(3)

Required documents

• RequiredBuilding Permit ApplicationSame City of Fruitland form used for all building permits (rev. 12/2022); 'Commercial' and 'Remodel' checkboxes used together for tenant improvement/remodel scope
• RequiredCommercial Building Project Submittal ChecklistSame checklist used for new commercial construction (rev. 05/2022); the building official determines which 'if required' items apply to a given TI/remodel scope

Fee schedule

Requirements

• Applies to accessory structures: sheds, swimming pools, portable canopies, portable automobile canopies, shelters, and storage containers, per the City's News & Notices guidance on when a building/siting permit is required
• Site plan showing location of existing and proposed structures, dimensions from structures to property lines, and dimensions between structures
• Detailed list of materials to be used on the project
• Detailed drawing of how the project will be constructed
• North arrow indicated

Required documents

• RequiredBuilding Permit ApplicationSame City of Fruitland form used for all building permits; 'Misc/Storage building' checkbox used for accessory structure scope

Fee schedule

Requirements

• New single-family dwelling: fee based on living space square footage, including all buildings with HVAC being constructed on the property
• New multifamily dwelling: contractors only
• Existing residence/modular/manufactured/mobile home/detached shop: flat fee plus per-equipment charge, capped at the 'new' square footage fee
• Commercial/industrial: fee based on total cost of the contracted mechanical system

Required documents

• RequiredMechanical Permit ApplicationCity of Fruitland Building Department application

Fee schedule

Requirements

• Applies to manufactured, mobile, and modular home installations, including block-and-tie-down work
• Confirmed as a distinct permit tracking category separate from the general Building Permit in the City's own permit records

Required documents

• RequiredBuilding Permit ApplicationCity of Fruitland application, with class of work/scope describing the manufactured home installation

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Requirements

• Racking/mounting structural scope: City of Fruitland Building Permit Application with site plan and structural details, reviewed against the 2018 IBC/IRC as adopted by the City
• Electrical/interconnection scope: state electrical permit purchased through DOPL's online permit system, billed under the 'Other Installation' fee schedule (IDAPA 24.39.10, Section 0206) since no solar-specific line item exists
• Grid-connected/tied systems require a separate Plan Check with DOPL, billed at $65 minimum for the first hour ($65 per additional hour or portion), per IDAPA 24.39.10, Section 0613
• Installer must hold an Idaho electrical contractor license (Solar Photovoltaic DC Systems or Solar Photovoltaic micro-inverter/AC Systems classification, or a general electrical contractor license, per IDAPA 24.39.10 Section 09) — a licensed Idaho electrical contractor does not need an additional solar-specific license to perform solar installations
• Idaho Code Chapter 22 of Title 55 requires calling 811 not less than 2 nor more than 10 business days before any excavation (relevant for ground-mount installations)

Required documents

• RequiredCity of Fruitland Building Permit ApplicationSame City form used for all building permits; no separate solar-specific version exists. Used for the structural/racking scope.
• RequiredState of Idaho Electrical Permit (DOPL)Purchased online through DOPL's electrical permit system, billed under the 'Other Installation' fee category since Idaho publishes no solar-specific electrical permit line item

Fee schedule

Requirements

• State electrical permit purchased through DOPL's online permit system, billed under the 'Other Installation' fee schedule (IDAPA 24.39.10, Section 0206) since no EV-charger-specific line item exists
• Installer must hold a valid Idaho electrical contractor license (a general electrical contractor license is sufficient; no EV-specific license classification exists), per IDAPA 24.39.10 Section 09
• Idaho Code Chapter 22 of Title 55 requires calling 811 not less than 2 nor more than 10 business days before any excavation, relevant if trenching is needed to reach a detached garage or carport charging location
• If the EVSE installation is bundled with new construction, an addition, or requires a City-regulated panel/service scope, confirm with the City of Fruitland Building Department (208-452-4946) whether an additional City permit applies

Required documents

• RequiredState of Idaho Electrical Permit (DOPL)Purchased online through DOPL's electrical permit system, billed under the 'Other Installation' fee category since Idaho publishes no EV-charger-specific electrical permit line item

Fee schedule

Requirements

• Applies to new sign installation (wall signs, monument signs, projecting signs, per real 2025 permit records)
• Fee calculated per square foot of sign area, plus an additional building permit fee based on the sign's value
• Administered under the City's adopted Uniform Sign Code

Required documents

• RequiredSign Permit ApplicationCity of Fruitland Building Department application, prepared by the Zoning Administrator

Fee schedule

Requirements

• Application submitted to the City of Fruitland Building Department
• Available as a standalone form on the Building Department's Applications/Forms page

Required documents

• RequiredTemporary Occupancy ApplicationCity of Fruitland Building Department application

Fee schedule

Requirements

• First extension: issued without charge if any portion of the project is completed at the time the original 180-day permit expires
• Second extension: issued only if, after expiration of the first extension, a substantial portion (25% or more of the projected project) of the work is completed
• If the second extension also expires without completion, the project is deemed abandoned and the site must be restored to its original condition, unless the applicant obtains City Council approval after a hearing to continue

Required documents

• RequiredBuilding Permit Extension ApplicationCity of Fruitland Building Department application

Fee schedule