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Commercial Building Permit — McCall, Idaho · Requirements sheet
Reviewed 2026-08-02 · Source: https://www.mccall.id.us/231/Building-Permit-Application-Information
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Commercial Building Permit in McCall, Idaho
Required for new commercial building construction and for any exterior alterations to existing commercial buildings within McCall city limits or the McCall Impact Area. Uses the same valuation-based Building Permit fee table as residential permits, but new or exterior commercial work also requires Design Review approval from the Planning and Zoning Commission (MCC 3.16.02), and some commercial uses require a Conditional Use Permit.
Reviewed 2026-08-02 · Source
When you need this permit
- Applies to new commercial building construction and to exterior alterations of existing commercial buildings within McCall city limits and the McCall Impact Area
- At a minimum, Design Review approval by the McCall Area Planning and Zoning Commission is required for commercial projects (MCC 3.16.02); the Commercial Building Checklist confirms Design Review is required for 'New or Exterior commercial work'
- Some commercial uses require a Conditional Use Permit (reviewed by Planning & Zoning and City Council, or the Valley County Commission in the Impact Area) — see the Allowed Use table (CC and CBD zones) in the Commercial Development Guide; uses not listed require a CUP
- Projects with condominium units or business suites under separate ownership require condominium platting through the Subdivision approval process
- A Planned Unit Development is required for projects over 2 acres in the CBD - Central Business District zone
- Architect (Idaho-licensed) stamped plans required for all commercial building permit applications
- MEP (mechanical/electrical/plumbing) engineering required
- Structural Calculations required for all applications — footings, joists, beams, headers, rafters, and braced/shear walls
- Commercial energy code compliance (COMcheck or other energy modeling) required
- New commercial development must include sidewalks, curbs/gutters, or pathways per the McCall Area Pathways Master Plan where not already present along the property frontage
- Off-street parking required per MCC 3.8.06(A) unless the property is within an established Improvement District; required parking-space counts vary by land use per MCC 3.8.062 (e.g., 1 space per 500 sq ft of floor area for offices, retail, and restaurants)
- Submit application, plans, and required forms through the online Permit Application Portal (app.govwell.com/mccall-id)
- A Public Works Permit application and Water Infrastructure Sizing Worksheet must be submitted when the project ties into City water or involves a driveway off a City-owned street
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Fee schedule
Building Permit — valuation-based per Resolution 24-11 scheduleResolution 24-11 Comprehensive Fee Schedule, eff. July 25, 2024, 'Building Fees' section — the fee table is not commercial-specific, it is the single city-wide Building Permit valuation table
Same city-wide valuation table used for all building permits: $23.50 (up to $500) through $5,608.75 + $3.65/$1,000 (over $1,000,000)
Plan Review FeeResolution 24-11; due upon invoice, must be paid before plans enter the review queue
65% of the calculated Building Permit fee
Design Review (DR)Resolution 24-11, 'Planning & Zoning Fees' section; required for new or exterior commercial work per MCC 3.16.02 and the Commercial Building Checklist
$2,200
Conditional Use Permit (CUP)Resolution 24-11; required if the proposed commercial use is not directly permitted in the zone (see Allowed Use table in the Commercial Development Guide)
$3,500
CBD Parking In-Lieu Fee (Central Business District only)Resolution 24-11 lists this as '$10,000 Per Space Omitted' (eff. July 25, 2024). NOTE: the City's separate Commercial Development Guide document states the in-lieu fee is 'currently $7500' — that guide is undated/older than the July 2024 resolution. This entry uses the Resolution 24-11 figure ($10,000) as the more current primary source, since it is the same fee-schedule source used for every other fee in this file; applicants should confirm the current amount with the Building Department.
$10,000 per parking space omitted
Engineering ReviewResolution 24-11; billed hourly
$100
Re-inspectionResolution 24-11
$85 per additional inspection
Review timeline
Plan review
Not published — contact the department
Inspection process
- 1
Foundation/Footings
Before concrete pour — footing size, rebar, and ventilation verified against approved plans
- 2
Framing
Structural framing, wall bracing/shear walls, and roof framing verified
- 3
Final
All work complete per approved plans, ready for occupancy
See the full McCall inspection guide — scheduling & re-inspection fees →
Tips
- No commercial-specific review-timeline SLA is published by the City. Nearly all commercial projects also require a separate Design Review approval by the Planning & Zoning Commission (MCC 3.16.02), whose own processing timeline is not published — budget for a longer overall timeline than the general 4-week building-permit-issuance guidance aimed primarily at residential permits.
- Design Review costs $2,200 (Resolution 24-11) and applies to new construction or any exterior work to a commercial building, in addition to the Building Permit and Plan Review fees.
- If your proposed commercial use is not directly permitted in your zone (see the Allowed Use table — CC or CBD — in the Commercial Development Guide), a Conditional Use Permit ($3,500) is also required, reviewed by Planning & Zoning and City Council (or the Valley County Commission in the Impact Area).
- Electrical, mechanical, and plumbing permits/inspections for commercial buildings are NOT issued by the City — they are handled by the Idaho Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses (DOPL), the same as for residential construction.
- Properties in the CBD zone may pay an in-lieu fee per omitted parking space to the Parking Lot Trust Fund instead of constructing all required on-site parking (MCC 3.4.061.B) — confirm the current per-space amount with the Building Department, since the City's own published documents disagree ($10,000 per Resolution 24-11 vs. $7,500 in the Commercial Development Guide).
- Maximum building height in CC/CBD zones is 35 ft. (up to 50 ft. with a Conditional Use Permit); maximum building footprint is 40,000 sq. ft. in CC and 15,000 sq. ft. in CBD (40,000 sq. ft. with a community impact review and CUP).
Frequently asked questions
McCall requires a commercial building permit for: Applies to new commercial building construction and to exterior alterations of existing commercial buildings within McCall city limits and the McCall Impact Area; At a minimum, Design Review approval by the McCall Area Planning and Zoning Commission is required for commercial projects (MCC 3.16.02); the Commercial Building Checklist confirms Design Review is required for 'New or Exterior commercial work'; Some commercial uses require a Conditional Use Permit (reviewed by Planning & Zoning and City Council, or the Valley County Commission in the Impact Area) — see the Allowed Use table (CC and CBD zones) in the Commercial Development Guide; uses not listed require a CUP; Projects with condominium units or business suites under separate ownership require condominium platting through the Subdivision approval process; A Planned Unit Development is required for projects over 2 acres in the CBD - Central Business District zone; Architect (Idaho-licensed) stamped plans required for all commercial building permit applications; MEP (mechanical/electrical/plumbing) engineering required; Structural Calculations required for all applications — footings, joists, beams, headers, rafters, and braced/shear walls; Commercial energy code compliance (COMcheck or other energy modeling) required; New commercial development must include sidewalks, curbs/gutters, or pathways per the McCall Area Pathways Master Plan where not already present along the property frontage; Off-street parking required per MCC 3.8.06(A) unless the property is within an established Improvement District; required parking-space counts vary by land use per MCC 3.8.062 (e.g., 1 space per 500 sq ft of floor area for offices, retail, and restaurants); Submit application, plans, and required forms through the online Permit Application Portal (app.govwell.com/mccall-id); A Public Works Permit application and Water Infrastructure Sizing Worksheet must be submitted when the project ties into City water or involves a driveway off a City-owned street. If your project isn't listed, confirm with City of McCall Building Department (Community & Economic Development) at (208) 634-7142 before starting work.
Commercial building permits use the same city-wide valuation-based fee table as residential permits (from $23.50 for very low-valuation work up to $5,608.75 plus $3.65 per additional $1,000 for projects over $1,000,000), plus a Plan Review Fee equal to 65% of the calculated Building Permit fee. New or exterior commercial work also requires a separate $2,200 Design Review fee, and some uses require a $3,500 Conditional Use Permit.
The City has not published a commercial-specific review timeline. Its general '4 business weeks for permit issuance' guidance is not scoped to commercial projects, and the Design Review approval required for nearly all commercial work has no published timeline of its own, so total time-to-permit is unconfirmed and likely longer than for a typical residential permit.
You'll need: Maintenance During Construction Form; Architect (Idaho-licensed) Stamped Plans; Structural Engineering; MEP Engineering; Site Plan; Code Study & Analysis; Floor Plan; Footing and Foundation Plan/Detail; Elevations/Wall Sections; Building Section(s); Roof Framing Detail; Outdoor Lighting Plan; COMcheck (Commercial Energy Check Report). Depending on your project, McCall may also ask for: Public Works Permit Application and Water Infrastructure Sizing Worksheet; Application and Contract for Water Utility Service; Authorization for Automatic Withdrawal; Planning & Zoning / Design Review Approval; Sewer Permit or Septic Permit; HOA Approval. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.
McCall requires 3 inspection(s) for a commercial building permit, in order: Foundation/Footings, Framing, Final. Schedule each through City of McCall Building Department (Community & Economic Development) ((208) 634-7142).
Apply through City of McCall Building Department (Community & Economic Development) at 216 East Park Street, McCall, ID 83638. Phone: (208) 634-7142, email: rsantiago-govier@mccall.id.us. Office hours: Mon–Fri, City Hall business hours (contact Permit Technician at (208) 634-7052 for scheduling). Official information: https://www.mccall.id.us/228/Building-Department.
McCall, Idaho has adopted: 2018 International Building Code (IBC); 2020 IRC — Idaho Residential Code (based on the 2018 IRC), Parts I, II, III, IX as amended, with Appendices A, B, C, D, and R (Tiny Homes); 2020 IECC — Idaho Energy Conservation Code (residential portion amended); 2018 International Existing Building Code (IEBC); 2017 National Electrical Code (NEC); 2017 Idaho State Plumbing Code (based on the 2015 Uniform Plumbing Code); 2018 International Mechanical Code (IMC); 2018 IRC Parts V (Mechanical) and VI (Fuel Gas); 2018 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC); 2018 International Fire Code (IFC); 2009 ICC/ANSI A117.1 Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities; 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design; 1991 Uniform Code for Abatement of Dangerous Buildings; McCall City Code Title 2 (Building Regulations), Chapter 1 — Applicable Codes, as amended by Ordinance 988 (eff. 4/27/2020). Local amendments apply — see the McCall overview page for the full list.
Yes. At a minimum, Design Review approval by the McCall Area Planning and Zoning Commission is required for commercial projects (MCC 3.16.02), separate from and in addition to the building permit itself. Design Review costs $2,200 per Resolution 24-11.
Sources & verification
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