Garden City, ID · Ada County
Non-Residential Building Permit Application
Garden City’s non-residential building permit application collects project, property, utility, owner, design professional, and contractor details for applicants seeking approval for commercial construction or alterations.
- licensed online notary
- ~15 min average
- Notarized PDF emailed
What you’ll need
- Government-issued photo ID
- Webcam-enabled device (laptop or phone)
- This form, ready to upload as a PDF
What this form is
Use this application for non-residential construction projects, including new construction, tenant improvements, remodels, re-roofing, accessory buildings, and changes of occupancy. Garden City requires a completed application and checklist with supporting materials; the form also includes an Owner/Applicant Agreement and Authorization that the property owner must sign and have notarized. The application notes that incomplete submissions will not be accepted and lists additional documents that may apply to the project.
Who needs it
Property owners or authorized applicants seeking a Garden City building permit for a non-residential project must complete the application and provide the required project documents.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Download Garden City’s non-residential building permit application and review the application checklist.
- 2
Complete The Form
Fill in project, property, owner, applicant, design professional, and contractor information, then gather applicable supporting documents.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Arrange an online notary appointment for the property owner’s notarized signature on the Owner/Applicant Agreement.
- 4
Sign On Video
The property owner signs and completes the required oath or affirmation before the notary during the video session.
- 5
Submit To The City
Submit the completed application, notarized agreement, checklist, and applicable supporting materials to Garden City.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Garden City. Look it over, then upload your filled copy to start the notary session.
You’ll need ID and a webcam.
A licensed online notary will join you on video, verify your government-issued ID, witness your signature, and apply their seal. You’ll receive the notarized PDF by email when the session ends.
Frequently asked questions
- How do I submit the non-residential building permit application?
- Complete the application and checklist, gather the supporting plans and documents that apply to your project, and submit them to Garden City as directed by the Building Division.
- Do I need to notarize this application?
- The property owner’s signature on the Owner/Applicant Agreement must be notarized. The included Property Owner Permission affidavit also has a sworn-and-subscribed block for the signer.
- Can I sign the owner agreement with a remote online notary?
- Idaho law authorizes remote notarization by Idaho notaries under Idaho Code §51-114A. Idaho Code §51-111 recognizes notarial acts performed by an authorized officer of another state. Confirm the city’s submission requirements before signing remotely.
- What documents may be needed with the application?
- The checklist names plans, a plan checklist, owner authorization, flood-risk documents when applicable, and other project-specific items. It says incomplete applications will not be accepted.
- Where do I confirm how to submit signed documents?
- Check with Garden City’s Building Division about its current application and original-document requirements; confirm with the city or county recorder if unsure.