Application Submittal:

Two full sets of plans must be submitted, including complete site plans, foundation plans, framing plans, floor plans, and building elevations along with Res-Check Zoning Compliance form and Utility request form. If your project is located with in the flood plain a pre-construction elevation certificate and Development permit is required at time of submittal. All commercial structures and houses with 3500 sq. ft. or more including garage must have a fire Dist. Approval. All plans must be neatly and legibly drawn to scale. All plans for commercial construction must be stamped by an engineer or architect licensed in the State of Idaho.

All applications forms must have a Lot & Block Number. The Lot & Block Numbers can be found at the County Assessors office located at the Canyon County courthouse.

No building permit will be issued until plans are reviewed and approved. Plan are reviewed in the order received, expect 10-14 days for approval.

No deviation of use or construction form the submitted plans will be allowed without the written approval of the Middleton P&Z Administrator, Building Inspector, or the Middleton City Council.

Design Criteria:

All structures must be designed to meet the requirements of the 2006 International Building code/International Residential Code.

Additional Codes Adopted by the City of Middleton

2006 International Fire Code
2006 International Mech. Code
2006 International Energy Code
2006 International Fuel Gas Code
2005 NEC

Specific design criteria unique to Middleton:

• Snow Load: 20 lbs/sf
• Basic Wind Speed: 90mph
• Frost Depth: 24 inches
• Probabilistic Ground Motion Values: found on the USGS Web site, using zip code 83644

Water & Sewer Service:

A property within the City limits and served by City water and/or sewer must pay all water and sewer connection fees. Residential water and sewer connection fees are $ 1,875.00 for standard 3/4 inch service and $ 3,875.00 for standard 4 inch sewer service. Utility deposit is $ 60.00.

Fees:

Building Permit Fees are calculated based on the value of the construction using the current Building Valuation Data published by the ICC.

All City water and sewer connection fees are to be paid at the same time as the Building Permit Fees. Your utility deposit of $ 100.00, administration fee of $15.00 and a Res-Check Zoning Compliance fee of $ 25.00. A minimum fee of $ 100.00 is due when dropping off your Building Permit for approval. Upon approval that $ 100.00 is deducted from the total fee when permit is issued.

Other Inspections & Fees:
Plan Check Fee (commercial) 65% of Building Permit Fee
Plan Check Fee (residential) 25% of Building Permit Fee
Re-inspection Fee $ 65.00 per inspection
Special inspection $ 40.00 per hour / 1 hour min.

Important Phone Numbers:

Building Official: David Freelove 585-3133 (office) 697-4354 (cell) 585-9601 (fax)
Middleton Public Works Department: Bob Schmillen 585-3133
Middleton Utility Billing: Brandy Bonilla 585-3133
Middleton Plumbing Inspector: Dennis Holte 870-6192
Middleton Electrical Inspector: Harold Welch 941-1500
Middleton Mechanical Inspector: David Freelove 697-4354
Canyon County Assessor's Office: 454-7431
Southwest District Health Department: 455-5300
Middleton Fire District: 585-6650