Nampa, ID · Canyon County
Amendment of Zoning Ordinance/Map Checklist
This checklist outlines the documents and information applicants submit with a Nampa zoning ordinance or map amendment request, including a notarized affidavit of legal interest when required.
- 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 checklist to assemble an application to amend Nampa’s zoning ordinance or map. It lists materials such as property legal descriptions, a project narrative, the master application, fees, and—when applicable—proof of a neighborhood meeting or preliminary agency approval. The checklist also includes an Affidavit of Legal Interest, which the property owner completes to authorize a representative and attest to ownership. The Planning Commission and City Council hold public hearings on the application.
Who needs it
Property owners or their authorized representatives seeking a Nampa zoning ordinance or map amendment should use this checklist to prepare the application package.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Checklist
Get the zoning ordinance/map amendment checklist and related application materials from Nampa’s Planning and Zoning Department.
- 2
Complete the Application
Fill in the required application information and gather the listed supporting documents, including the owner affidavit when required.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a remote notarization for the Affidavit of Legal Interest before signing.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the affidavit during the online notary session and complete the notarial certificate.
- 5
Submit to the City
Upload the application package through Nampa’s Citizen Self Service portal as directed by the city.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Nampa. 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
- What documents does the zoning amendment checklist call for?
- It lists items including a master application, property legal descriptions, a narrative, applicable meeting documentation, fees, and a signed and notarized Affidavit of Legal Interest.
- Do I need to notarize the Affidavit of Legal Interest?
- Yes. The checklist calls for a signed and notarized affidavit completed by the legal owner when submitting proof of ownership or interest as specified.
- How do I submit the application to Nampa?
- The checklist says applications should be submitted through the Citizen Self Service portal. Follow the city’s Planning and Zoning instructions and attach the required documents.
- Can I sign the affidavit with a commissioned online notary?
- Idaho Code §51-114A authorizes remote notarization by Idaho notaries registered for electronic or remote authorization. Idaho Code §51-111 recognizes qualifying notarial acts performed in another state.
- Where are property documents recorded?
- The checklist requests a recorded warranty deed where applicable. Recording is handled through the county recorder; confirm with the city or county recorder if unsure.