Building permits are required for any construction, addition, alteration, repair, relocation, demolition, or change in occupancy within the City of Driggs.
📌 All construction work within the City shall be limited to between the hours of 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM per Section 103.4.5b of the City of Driggs 2016 COD Public Works Standards.
Requirements for applications and permits vary depending on the type and scope of construction. Applicants should review the information below, the Land Development Code, and the Construction Requirements section, for regulations and policies that may apply to your specific project.
Looking for maps, regulations, plans, or other building and planning resources? Visit the Planning & Building Resources page.
Use the information below to access permit applications, submission requirements, fees, construction standards, and related building resources.
BUILDING PERMITS
Applications, checklists, permit requirements, and information to help you get started.
Building permits are required for most construction, additions, alterations, repairs, relocations, demolitions, and changes in occupancy.
The following activities are generally exempt from permit requirements:
One-story detached accessory structures used as tool and storage sheds, playhouses and similar uses, provided the floor area does not exceed 200 square feet.
Fences not over 7 feet high.
Retaining walls that are not over 4 feet in height measured from the bottom of the footing to the top of the wall, unless supporting a surcharge or impounding Class I, II or IIIA liquids.
Sidewalks and driveways not more than 30 inches above adjacent grade, and not over any basement or story below and are not part of an accessible route.
Painting, papering, tiling, carpeting, cabinets, counter tops and similar finish work.
Prefabricated swimming pools accessory to single or two-family dwellings that are not greater than 4' deep.
Shade cloth structures constructed for nursery or agricultural purposes.
Swings and other playground equipment accessory to detached one and two-family dwellings.
Window awnings supported by an exterior wall that do not project more than 54 inches from the exterior wall and do not require additional support.
All Planning & Building applications and supporting materials must be submitted through the Application Portal.
Application requirements and review procedures vary by application type. Use the information below and Chapter 14 of the Land Development Code to determine the requirements that apply to your application.
PLANS & DRAWINGS A completed Building Permit & Site Plan Checklist is required to be uploaded with each application. Applications or submissions missing the required checklist and supporting materials may be deemed incomplete. All submitted plans must be digitally drawn to scale by a professional.
To upload additional documents or respond to staff requests for an existing application:
Log in to the City of Driggs iWorQ Application Portal using your contractor code. If you do not know your contractor code, contact the Planning & Building Department for assistance
Click the 🔍 magnifying glass icon to search for an existing application.
Locate and select the application record associated with your City file number.
Upload the required documents to the existing application record.
For resubmittals: Do not create a new application. Upload the complete package to the existing application record.
Building permit fees, impact fees, and water & sewer connection fees and information.
Building Permit Fees
For review, issuance, and administration of building permits including inspections.
Valuation * as determined by the ICC and published in the Building Safety Journal (most recent edition) & Fee
Impact Fees
*Deed restricted affordable housing developments are exempt from all impact fees.
All information for water and sewer connections can be found on the Utilities Page.
CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS
Building codes, design criteria, and other standards that apply to construction in the City of Driggs.
International Codes
• Ground Snow Load: 85 psf (pounds per square foot)
• Frost Depth: 36 inches for footings
• Wind Pressure: 90 mph (40 meters per second)
• Climate Zone, Idaho: 6B
• Seismic Zone: D1
The City of Driggs uses the following codes (effective Jan 1, 2021), as adopted by the Idaho Division of Building Safety. • 2018 International Building Code
Driggs Land Development Code including but not limited to: • Chapters 3 thru 7 Zoning standards for setbacks and height • Chapter 8 Building types and architectural design requirements • Chapter 9 Special Districts: Floodplain, Design Review, Airport, & Tributary PUD • Chapter 10 Use Provisions • Chapter 11 Site Development, including Access & Parking, Landscaping & Screening, and Outdoor Lighting
• Chapter 13 Resource Protection • Appendix A Design Standards & Guidelines for properties located in the Design Overlay Zone
City of Driggs 2016 COD Public Works Standards including but not limited to: •📌 Section 103.4.5b All construction work within the City shall be limited to between the hours of 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM.
PLUMBING, ELECTRICAL, DEMOLITION AND CONSTRUCTION WASTE
Building codes, utility information, lighting standards, and other resources related to building and construction.
Plumbing permits are issued by the State of Idaho Division of Building Safety and are required for any plumbing and electrical work. No plumbing permit is required for the clearing of stoppages or repairing of leaks in pipes, valves, fixtures, appliances or appurtenances of any plumbing system when such work does not involve or require any functional rearrangement of pipes, valves or fixtures comprising the plumbing system (§ 54-2621).
Electrical permits are issued by the State of Idaho Division of Building Safety and are required for any plumbing and electrical work. No plumbing permit is required for the clearing of stoppages or repairing of leaks in pipes, valves, fixtures, appliances or appurtenances of any plumbing system when such work does not involve or require any functional rearrangement of pipes, valves or fixtures comprising the plumbing system (§ 54-2621).
A demolition permit is required before demolishing structures within the City of Driggs. Information on permit requirements, construction and demolition waste disposal, hazardous materials, and required notification forms is available on the Demolition Permits & Construction Waste page.
