Garden City, ID · Ada County
Non-Residential Temporary Structure Building Permit Application
Garden City applicants use this application to request a building permit for a temporary non-residential structure and provide project details, supporting documents, and property-owner permission.
- 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
The application collects contact, property, business, and project information for a temporary structure, along with a checklist of required plans, fees, and agency approvals. Garden City requires a completed application and supporting materials for review; the form also includes a property-owner permission affidavit that must be signed and notarized when applicable. The form notes that incomplete applications will not be accepted and that permit approval depends on satisfactory inspection.
Who needs it
Applicants seeking a Garden City permit for a temporary non-residential structure must submit this application and provide the required project documents and approvals.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the Non-Residential Building Permit for Temporary Structures application and review its checklist.
- 2
Fill In the Project Details
Provide applicant and property information, describe the structure and work, and complete the applicable checklist items.
- 3
Arrange Owner Permission
Complete the attached property-owner permission affidavit and have the owner or authorized signer sign it before a notary.
- 4
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote notarization for the affidavit’s jurat and have the signer’s identification ready.
- 5
Submit to the City
Send the completed application, notarized affidavit, required documents, and fees 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 temporary structure application?
- Complete the application and checklist, gather the plans and supporting documents listed, and submit them with the required fees to Garden City. The form says incomplete applications will not be accepted.
- Do I need to notarize the property-owner permission?
- The application checklist requires an Affidavit of Legal Interest signed and notarized by the property owner or authorized agent. The attached affidavit includes a subscribed-and-sworn jurat.
- Can I sign the affidavit with a commissioned online notary?
- Idaho authorizes remote notarization by Idaho notaries registered for electronic and remote authorization, and recognizes qualifying notarial acts performed by authorized officers of another state.
- Where do I submit this application?
- The form lists Garden City’s Building Department contact information and describes this as an application for the city. Confirm submission details with Garden City; confirm with the city or county recorder if unsure.