A. Permit Required: It shall be unlawful for any person, firm, co-partnership, association or corporation to do, or cause, or allow to be done, after the effective date hereof, whether acting as principal, agent or employee, any construction, improvement, extension, alteration or demolition of any building, residence or structure, coming under the purview of this chapter, in Valley County, without first procuring a permit authorizing such work to be done. A violation fee may be required by the Building Official as set by resolution of the Board of County Commissioners.
B. Evidence Of Approved Sewer System: Prior to issuance of a building permit for a building proposed to be used for human habitation, the building official shall require evidence of approval of the sanitary sewer system by the Central District Health or sewer district.
C. Compliance With Zoning And Site Development Regulations: No building permit shall be issued or authorized unless the work or project is in compliance with zoning and/or site development ordinances of the county, provided such zoning and/or site development is not in conflict with the codes herein enumerated. A building permit will be required for placement of any structure over three (3') feet in height.
D. Energizing Electrical And Other Utility Services; Gas Check:
1. It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to connect or energize any electrical installation or any other utility service to any building or structure coming under the provisions of this chapter unless the necessary permit covering such installation has been issued.
2. The building official will not approve a final inspection or issue a certificate of occupancy for any building containing a liquefied petroleum gas fixture or appliance without first receiving evidence that a gas check has been completed and approved by a qualified inspector. The gas check will include observation of a pressure test and an inspection of all gas piping, valves, controls, and appurtenances required by applicable codes for a safe, complete and workable installation. Qualified inspectors are those who are licensed plumbers with the state of Idaho or are certified installers by a certification program recognized in the industry and by the building official.
3. The gas check certification is the sole responsibility of the property owner or his agent including providing evidence of the approval to the building official.
E. Approach Permit:
1. An approach permit shall be required from the road department prior to the issuance of building permits for any structures on lots that have not previously had buildings constructed and require access onto a public right of way.
2. Driveways should not exceed eight percent (8%) grade and have a minimum of a fifty foot (50') plus/minus four percent (±4%) runout. If this is not achievable on lots platted prior to August 28, 2013, then the road superintendent will work with the applicant on a safe approach. If a safe approach cannot be constructed, the applicant may need to obtain an easement to a public or private road across other property. On lots platted after August 28, 2013, the developer shall assure that all lots can achieve this standard or apply for a variance as part of the conditional use permit/preliminary platting process.
F. Expiration, Suspension Or Revocation Of Permit:
1. Each permit issued under this chapter shall expire if the work or building authorized by the permit is not commenced within one hundred eighty (180) days from the permit date, or if the work or building authorized by the permit once commenced is thereafter suspended or abandoned for a period of three hundred sixty five (365) days. Suspended or abandoned work, for which the original permit has expired, shall be recommenced only after the issuance of a new permit therefor.
2. A building permit, issued by mistake, issued on the basis of incorrect information supplied, or issued in violation of any statute, regulation, or provision of this code may be suspended or revoked by written notice to the permittee.
3. The building official is authorized to grant, in writing, one extension of time for one year. After that one year extension another extension can only be granted by the Board of County Commissioners. The extensions shall be requested in writing and justifiable cause demonstrated.
G. FAA Form 7460-1 Notice of Proposed Construction or Alteration Within Vicinity of Airports:
1. All building permits within approximately three (3) miles of the Cascade, Donnelly, and McCall airport runways will complete the Notice Criteria Tool - Federal Aviation Administration.
2. If the Notice Criteria Tool identifies that an FAA Form 7460-1 Notice of Proposed Construction or Alteration is not required, print the form and submit the copy with the building permit.
3. If the Notice Criteria Tool identifies that an FAA Form 7460-1 Notice of Proposed Construction or Alteration is required, you must file with the FAA. However, any structure that will be shielded by existing structures of a permanent and substantial nature or by natural terrain or topographic features of equal or greater height, or will be located in the congested area of a city, town, or settlement where the shielded structure will not adversely affect safety in air navigation need not apply, as determined by the Valley County Building Official or their designee.
4. Valley County Building Department can assist with determinations and contact information. Valley County has developed a tool to determine latitude, longitude, and elevation, which can be found on the Valley County Website, and is named FAA Criteria Data Finder in the Building Department section.
H. Shipping Containers are allowed with a placement permit and must meet setbacks. However, they shall be painted or have siding that is a color that blends with the natural terrain or other structures on the property. The structure shall be ready for inspection within two months of placement. Shipping Containers are also referred to as a CONEX box and defined as a large, reusable steel box designed to protect goods. There shall be no commercial advertising or signage on the side of a container.
(Ord. 13-5, 9-16-2013; amd. Ord. 21-06, 5-17-2021; Ord. 2023-01, 7-10-2023)