NCC § 34 Design Review Code

Effective March 9, 2021:
Design Review is required in HC, GB1, GB2, BN, BC, DB, DV, DH, RD, RP, RMH and RML zones, for both structures and sites, for the following project types:
1.  New commercial structures.
2.  New multiple-family (3+ units) residential developments (three and four dwellings only require administrative review).
3.  Non-single-family buildings that are expanded, which expansion is greater than twenty five percent (25%) of the square footage of the existing structure. Design review standards shall only be applicable to the area of new construction or expansion.
4.  Repainting or replacing exterior materials on more than fifty percent (50%) of a building's façade which façade fronts a public right of way.

Applications

Applications for design review can be submitted prior to the building permit or can be submitted at the same time. Application fees and review time are dependent upon the square footage of the proposed project. Structures under 5,000 square feet = $210 (10 days by staff) and Structures over 5,000 square feet = $835 (40 days by committee). Click here to view or download a Design Review Brochure for more details.

Design Review Committee

The Committee meets on the third Monday of each month in the Council Chambers at Nampa City Hall. See below submittal deadlines for scheduled committee meeting dates. Review and action by the Committee on design review applications at Committee meetings are not considered public hearings but are open public meetings available to be attended by any interested persons. To view/download Committee agendas, minutes or meeting audio files please visit the Agenda Center. For more information about the Design Review Committee, or to discuss items to be added to an upcoming agenda, please contact Kristi Watkins.