BANNOCK COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS OFFICE OF PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT SERVICES 5500 South 5 th Avenue - Pocatello, Idaho 83204 (208)236-7230 Fax: (208)232-2185 We offer the following in the sincere hope that it will help you enjoy your home in rural Bannock County, and that it will inform and prepare you for rural life. First, you should know that rural life is different from life in the city. While you may be eager to leave some of a city s disadvantages, you should be aware of the trade-offs involved. In general, you must be more self-reliant and be very well equipped to live in the country. SERVICES in rural areas may not be what you expect. Emergency response times such as sheriff, fire, or ambulance service, cannot be guaranteed. At best, it will take longer and be more expensive. Access to your property cannot be guaranteed. Many roads are not maintained in the winter, and some are not maintained at all. You should investigate the maintenance status of the road your property accesses. Even if it is designated as a fully maintained road, heavy snows may mean that you won t have your road plowed daily, or resurfacing may not be done to an urban standard. Driveways over 150 feet long must be constructed to county standards which is more expensive than a regular gravel-surfaced driveway. Check with the appropriate school district for the nearest student pick-up point. You will need an approach permit for your driveway from the Office of Planning and Development or from the Downey-Swan Lake Highway District. UTILITIES are not provided by the County. City services are available in some areas and will be required if they are available. Some subdivisions have community water and/or sewer systems which are maintained by a Homeowners Association. You will want to consult with such associations regarding your costs and obligations. Most homes in the rural area rely on wells and septic systems. If your property requires a well and septic system, you will need the septic system permit prior to applying for a building permit, and you will want to be assured of water. Septic system permits are issued by Southeastern Idaho District Health Department (208-233-9080). Idaho Department of Water Resources (IDWR) in Idaho Falls (208-525-7161) issues well permits. Culinary wells are severely limited for irrigation purposes; check with IDWR. Electric power and telephone service may have to be advanced to your property; check with the power or telephone company for costs and easements. YOUR PROPERTY Not all parcels of land are buildable, even though the Assessor may have assigned it a separate parcel number. Before you purchase the land, you may want to check with this department to make sure the parcel is buildable. Unless the property has been recorded in a survey and pins have been set by a licensed surveyor, you cannot assume your legal description or informally drawn plat is correct. Fences may not indicate the actual property line. Your property may be subject to privately recorded deed restrictions, codes, or covenants in addition to county zoning regulations. If you belong to a Homeowners Association, you may pay dues and will be obligated by the association s rules. Your view may change other property will eventually be developed, or its use may be changed. Easements across your property may or may not be recorded. Utility companies, irrigation ditch companies, and other property owners may have a right to pass over your property via a designated route, or in general. ZONING Rural areas are zoned. Please check with the Office of Planning and Development because some activities may be prohibited. YOUR NEIGHBORS: Wild animals enhance our lives, but they can pose dangers such as accidents on highways. These encounters can result in injury or worse. Your home in the rural county is most likely encroaching on the territory of one or more of the following: mountain lions, deer, elk, mosquitoes, rattlesnakes and rodents. Some creatures may eat your landscaping materials and livestock feed, and some may bring you disease and discomfort. Eliminating their habitat eliminates them, and eventually, may eliminate one of your reasons for living in the country. AGRICULTURE As an important segment of our local economy, Page 1 of 12
agriculture is protected by many state and local laws and ordinances. Idaho has a Right to Farm Act, so the distress agricultural activities may cause you is not considered a nuisance. Farmers work around the clock sometimes; farming and ranching can create dust, chemical allergens, noise, smoke, and odor; and farm equipment moving slowly on public roads can be an additional irritant to urbanites. Some agricultural uses such as crop production are permitted in most zones as a new use, and existing intense agricultural use can remain active. One of the most common comments county residents made in contributing to the County Comprehensive Plan was to keep the county rural in character. Livestock can be dangerous; avoid them and do not enter fields or pens where they are kept. Also, open range law (Idaho Code) says that if you do not want livestock invading your property, it is your responsibility to fence them out. To prevent the spread of noxious weeds, you will be expected to eliminate any produced on your land. OTHER ISSUES associated with living in rural areas of the county include delayed deliveries, additional building expense, increased vehicle maintenance costs, flooding from streams, flash floods which can fill dry drainages, and wildfire. This list is not exhaustive so you are urged to examine your needs and determine if they can be met while living in a rural area. WE KNOW you pay taxes, but the amount of tax collected does not cover the cost of services provided to rural residents. In fact, residents living in cities pay both city and county taxes, making it possible to provide the current level of service to rural area dwellers. In years past, when several hundred people lived in a small area, they incorporated into a city; and took care of their own needs by raising separate tax funds for their city; now several subdivisions can equal the population of one or our small, original cities but no additional tax revenues are generated to provide services. Acknowledgment: Code of the West, by Planning Division, Larimer County Colorado Page 2 of 12
BANNOCK COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS OFFICE OF PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT SERVICES 5500 South 5 th Avenue - Pocatello, Idaho 83204 (208)236-7230 Fax: (208)232-2185 INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLETING A BUILDING PERMIT APPLICATION NOTE: Please read carefully and completely. The Building Department will accept only COMPLETE applications. PLEASE SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING ITEMS TO APPLY FOR A BUILDING PERMIT: 1. The attached application, completed, signed and dated. 2. Copy of Sewer Permit: Obtained through Southeastern Idaho Public Health, 1901 Alvin Ricken Drive, Pocatello, Idaho 83201. For additional information contact Ken Keller at (208) 239-5276. 3. Copy of Warranty Deed for property location. 4. Fire District Permit. (Contact list is attached for each Fire District) they do require a site plan for review at time of inspection. 5. Approach Permit, this applies only if a new approach is being created. 6. State Registration or Completed Exemption form. 7. Detailed Site plan. There are site plan requirements. Please refer to site plan checklist. 8. Two sets of plans on minimum ¼ scale per paper which show the following: a. Floor plan showing dimensions. b. Wall section from footing to trusses. c. Truss Engineering Please size all members and either show or note placement for: 1. Footing and foundation, wall height, width and depth. 2. Placement of rebar, anchor bolts and hold-downs. 3. Size and placement of wall, floor joist, and truss members. TO OBTAIN A BUILDING INSPECTION: The address MUST be posted before the first inspection. The builder must call 1 DAY PRIOR TO THE INSPECTION. Call 236-7230. Inspections will be made 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday thru Thursday and Friday 8:00 to 12:00 p.m. When calling for inspections, have the following information available: 1. Permit Number 3. Owner and Contractor 2. Job Address 4. Type of Inspection Needed NOTE: Plumbing, Electrical, and HVAC fixtures are subject to standards established by the State of Idaho and must be inspected by the State Plumbing and Electrical Inspectors. For More information concerning permits and inspections contact: Phone 1-800-955-3044 Website: dbs.idaho.gov NOTE: The Building Inspector may at his discretion make any number of special inspections that he feels may be required to insure compliance with the Building Code. Page 3 of 12
BANNOCK COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS OFFICE OF PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT SERVICES 5500 South 5 th Avenue - Pocatello, Idaho 83204 (208)236-7230 Fax: (208)232-2185 EXEMPTIONS FROM STATE REGISTRATION As of January 1, 2006, Bannock County can no longer sell permits without having a copy of your State Registration Number or your Exemption from the State Registration. Please send a copy of your State Registration or fill out this form showing your exemption and send it with your license renewal or your next permit Application. (This list is a summarization of Idaho Code Title 54 Chapter 5205, for full definitions of these exemptions please see the State s website at www.ibol.idaho.gov/cont.htm) Currently licensed by the State (Architect, Engineer, or with Building Safety Division) Employee or Volunteer of licensed Contractor or part of an educational curriculum or nonprofit charitable activity with no wages or salary Employee of a US Government agency (State, City, County or other municipality) Public Utility doing construction, maintenance, or development to its own business Involved with Gas, Oil or Mineral Operations Supplier doing no installation or fabricating Contracting a project or projects with a total cost less than $2000 Operation of a farm or ranch or construction of agriculture buildings exempt from Idaho Building Code Any type of water district operations Work in rural districts for fire prevention purposes Owner who performs work on own property or subcontracts with a registered contractor to do work as long as the property is not for resale within 12 months Owner or lessee of commercial property performing maintenance, repair, alteration or construction on that property Real Estate Licensee/Property Manager acting within Idaho Code Engaging in the logging industry Renter working on the property where they live with the property Owner s approval Construction of a building used for industrial chemical processing per Idaho Code Construction of a modular building (defined by Idaho Code) to be moved out of state I hereby certify that the above information is true and correct to the best of my knowledge and I understand that exemption from the State registration is not an exemption from the City Pocatello Licensing requirements. Signature: Date: Print Name: Page 4 of 12
Revised 7/12/11 BANNOCK COUNTY, IDAHO OFFICE OF PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT SERVICES 5500 S. 5 TH Avenue - Pocatello, ID 83204 Phone: (208)236-7230 Fax: (208)232-2185 R E SIDENTI A L B U I L D I N G P E R M I T A P P L I C A T I O N To be completed by staff Application # Intake Date: Issue Date: Address: P r o p e r t y O w n e r : C o n t r a c t o r : M a i l i n g A d d r e s s : A d d r e s s : C i t y, S t a t e, Z i p : C i t y, S t a t e, Z i p : P h o n e : C e l l : P h o n e : C e l l : E n g i n e e r / A r c h i t e c t : S t a t e C o n t r a c t o r L i c e n s e S e l f E x e m p t : A d d r e s s : E S C C e r t. : E x p i r a t i o n : C o n t a c t P h o n e: E m a i l : LEGAL DESCRIPTION: (include copy of warranty deed or other document to show title and legal description) SUBDIVISION: LOT: BLOCK: PARCEL: QUARTER: SECTION: TOWNSHIP: RANGE: ACRES: TAX #: Pocatello / Chubbuck Impact Area: (Please Circle) Erosion Control Permit: Site Specific: Special Site: Permit Location: Zone: TYPE OF PROPOSED USE/STRUCTURE: Residential: Single Family Multi-family Accessory Structure Change of use Type of Occupancy Alteration Addition to existing address: ft 2 Change in # of bedrooms Demolition Wind Turbine: Height # of Towers Decibel Rating Residential Commercial Land Disturbance Area : Site acres Driveway acres Other (septic, etc.) Note disturbed acres on site plan. New Approach: Public road Private road Road User s Association Agreement (name) Structure: Estimated Building Cost _$ Wood Stove/ Fireplace Structure Height: Primary Accessory Floor Areas Ft 2 : Basement 1st Floor 2nd Floor 3rd Floor Crawlspace Attached Garage Detached Garage Patio/Deck Barn Shop Other Total Square Footage: (Accessory of primary over 4000 Ft 2 requires approval from council.) APPROVED / DENIED I (we) the undersigned hereby do certify that the information herein and attached hereto is true and correct to the best of my knowledge, and agree to comply with all provisions of ordinances and laws governing this type of work, whether specified herein or not. I (we) hereby authorize the filing of this application and grant approval of on-site review of the development described herein. I (we) acknowledge that building permits will not be issued until plans are approved by the County, and that the approved permit is only for the work/structures specifically described; no additional work or structures are allowed unless submitted separately for review and approval. Please note: There is a minimum 7 working days for residential plan review. The 7-day time line will restart when any new piece of information is submitted. Applications will become null and void 45 days from intake date. Once issued, permits expire after 180 days if the building or work authorized by the permit is not commenced, if building or work is suspended or abandoned for a period of 180 days, or if the building or work is not completed within 36 months. It is illegal to occupy or use the building herein permitted until approved by the County Building Official. A permit issued by the County does not guarantee the absence of deed restrictions or restrictive covenants which would prohibit the activity applied for herein. OWNER(S) Signature CONTRACTOR(S) Signature Print Name: Date: Print Name: Date: Page 5 of 12
OFFICE USE ONLY Plan review fee Mechanical Inspection/Permit fee Building Permit fee Total Building fee Development fee Fire District Construction Permit fee CIAWCA Fee Occupancy Group(s): Construction Type: Council Action Required: Building Official Planner Approved Date Rejected Date Approved Date Rejected Date RESIDENTIAL BUILDING PERMIT APPLICATION CHECKLIST Name: Page 6 of 12
Residential Application for: Flood Zone Panel # Panel Date ACI The following checklist is provided to the applicant in order to prepare the items needed for review of your application. Should you have questions, please contact the Office of Planning & Development at (208)236-7230. Applicant Staff Completed RESIDENTIAL Application with legal description; signed by owner and contractor. Copy of recorded Warranty Deed with current owner s name(s) If unplatted tract (not in a platted subdivision); staff will determine legal division. Accessory of primary over 4000 Ft 2 requires approval from council.) If so, staff will schedule Council review (date): Within Chubbuck ACI, need approval from Chubbuck Impact Area Wastewater Collection Authority (CIAWCA) or waiver letter. Within Bannock County Urbanized Area (BCUA) and disturbing ¼ acre or more? ESC Permit and Contractor ESC Certification # Disturbing 1 acre or more or part of a project (subdivision) that does? Obtain Federal Construction General Permit. Apply for a Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) and attach a copy of Notice of Intent (NOI). Crossing a creek or working in a creek? Attach approved Army Corp of Engineers permit 208-522-1645. On-site septic system permit (current w/i a year). Attach copy of permit (applicant keep pink copy) or letter from SEDHD. Staff check parcel #, subdivision name, block and lot against deed. Attach completed Fire District Construction Permit (if outside of Fire District, staff will initiate Fire District Const. permit). New driveway/approach or altering existing approach? Bannock County Highway District, attach completed Application to Use Public Right of Way. Downey-Swan Lake Highway District 208-897-5288, attach completed application. If access is from a private road, attach property owners association maintenance commitment (Lava Ranch, Thunder Mtn Ranch, Spring Crk, Pine Haven, etc. ) Attach Home Owners Association Approval for Autumn Heights, Lava Ranch, Spring Creek, Thunder Canyon Est., and Thunder Mtn Ranch. Stone River - use separate checklist. Mink Creek Meadows Subdivision Attach Homeowners Association Approval and water connection approval letter Adequate site plan(s) submitted plot plan, grading /drainage and erosion control (no smaller than 8 ½ x 11) as needed. See site plan(s) instruction sheet. Staff may determine additional information is needed. Plot Plan Grading/drainage plan with percent slope indicated before and after construction process Slopes over 15% grade, large disturbed or sensitive area, may require engineered plan. Erosion and Sediment Control Plan Erosion and Sediment Control Plan Narrative Submit two complete sets of Building Plans that show the following: Building details showing how structure will be built. Include proposed accessory structures. Footings at 36 depth showing rebar placement Hold down Straps Elevation views of structure Truss Engineering for required snow load. Required snow load Check with staff. Completed Energy Code Compliance/Res Check if proposal is for living space. Addition: is there an increase in bedrooms? If so, need approval from Southeastern District Health Department. Accessory: Is a restroom proposed? If so, need approval from Southeastern District Health Department. Will project have Electrical Plumbing HVAC Woodstove/Fireplace Insulation Drywall For site visit stake with easily & clearly visible stakes (prefer 3 tall with bright flagging) 1) the outer corners of the proposed structure, 2) If the structure is with 50 of the property line, stake the property line, 3) If the structure is 50 or less away from the road just stake the entrance for driveway. If new/adding/altering the driveway mark where the driveway/change is off the road with marker with the information of who the driveway is for, who doing work and how to contact. If ESC Permit was required, initial site visit to include owner, general contractor, and certified erosion and sediment control individual. Schedule all to attend. Ready for site visit as of Site Plan Review: By Date: Initial site visit: By Date: Comments/follow-up: Page 7 of 12
BANNOCK COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS OFFICE OF PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT SERVICES 5500 S. 5 th Avenue - Pocatello, Idaho 83204 (208)236-7230 Fax: (208)232-2185 SITE PLAN CHECKLIST The following checklist is intended to help you prepare an adequate site plan for staff review. Site plan drawings include a SITE PLOT PLAN, a SITE GRADING PLAN, and a CONSTRUCTION SITE EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL PLAN. You may be able to include all of the information on one drawing. Plan examples are on the back of this checklist. Should you have questions, contact the Office of Planning and Development at (208)236-7230. PLEASE NOTE: Staff may determine that additional information is needed. SITE PLOT PLAN 1. Draw the plan to scale. Give the scale used. 2. Include a title block in the lower right hand corner of the plan indicating the property owner, property location, date, and name of person preparing the plan. Include subdivision name, block, and lot if applicable. 3. Include a North arrow. 4. Show the dimensions and boundaries of the parcel. If the parcel is large, limit the drawing to the area where activity is proposed. Use property line breaks if necessary. 5. Show the extent of the area of land to be disturbed by construction activity. 6. Show the location and dimensions of all existing structures located within 300 feet of property line. 7. Show the location and dimensions of the proposed structure. 8. Show the distance from the proposed structure to property lines and existing structures. If a proposed structure will be within 50 of the property line, the owner will be asked to establish and stake the property line before the initial site inspection. 9. Show the location of proposed and existing utilities including the sewer system, well, and power. If connecting to public water and sanitary sewer lines, show the location of all connections. 10. Show the locations and dimensions of all proposed and existing roads, driveways, parking areas, rights-of ways, canals, access easements, and utility easements. Label existing roads with road names. 11. Show the proposed approach to the road or street. SITE GRADING PLAN (if preparing a separate drawing, include the information in #1 through 7 above on this drawing) 12. Show rivers, streams, springs, wetlands, drainage ways, slope, and any other distinguishing land features. A 100 setback applies to surface water, streams, and riparian areas. 13. Show areas of 15% or greater slopes in shading. 14. Provide spot elevations depicting the existing topography of the site. Include elevations for the corners of proposed structures and topography within twenty feet of the structures. 15. Indicate existing and proposed finished grades for all areas to be disturbed. 16. Provide finished floor elevations for the proposed structures. EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL PLAN (if preparing a separate drawing, include the information in #1-7 above on this drawing) 17. Show proposed and existing storm water erosion and sediment control measures such as berms, channels, ditches, and ponds. 18. Show the proposed concrete clean out area. 19. Show the location of vegetative cover. 20. Show the location of proposed Best Management Practices (BMPs). Site Plot Plan Example: Page 8 of 12
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