Where and When

Properties located in both Gateway Business Districts (GB1, GB2 & GBE), the three Downtown Subdistricts (DB, DV, and DH) and the Community Business District (BC) may all require a certain level of design review. For new structures and structures that are remodeling over 25% of their existing structure are subject to design review either by planning staff or by the Design Review Committee.

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 Sylvia Mackrill.