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City of Star P.O. Box 130 Star, Idaho 83669 [PHONE REDACTED] [EMAIL REDACTED] #307 Commercial Submittal Checklist & Standards Form #307 Page 1 of 2 02-2026 COMMERCIAL SUBMITTAL CHECKLIST & STANDARDS Applicant Description Planning & Zoning Approval – Verify the proposed use is compatible with the current zoning of the property. Ensure no other entitlements are necessary from the Planning & Zoning Department. Project Narrative – Detailed with full scope of work All Commercial projects will require a sewer/water certificate. (Based on Occupancy load/size) Architectural Plans - Stamped and signed by a licensed architect with code analysis which includes code year, occupancy group(s), construction type(s), floor areas for all floors & building total floor area, building height, fire suppression system (specify NFPA code applicable). Flood Plain- If structure is in flood plain, please contact the City Zoning Administrator. Civil drawings (including architectural drawings per Public Works Department specifications) Landscape drawings – pressurized irrigation, street trees, if landscaping to be used for storm water mitigation an engineered is required. Soils/geo-technical reports for new buildings – Must meet IBC standards. Site Plan – Must show the location of the existing structure on the site and any additional existing structures, dimensional setbacks and any/all easements. Foundation Plan – Must include the type of foundation system, compliant crawlspace venting, anchor bolt locations and a footing detail. Projects including basements require submitting a soils report - Soils and Geotech report for support of the structure must be stamped and signed by an Idaho licensed engineer. Floor Plan – All rooms and areas must be easily identified with labels and clear dimensions. Roof and Floor Framing – Must specify the type, size, spacing and spans and provide compliant roof ventilation. Elevations – View of all sides of the structure. Wall Sections and/or Details, Firewalls, Demising walls, Associated details. Required for all exterior wall attachments such as a deck, patio cover, lean-to, etc. Energy Compliance - Alternate Energy Path (must be signed and include all pages) or Prescriptive Method. Structural Drawings & Calculations – Must be stamped, signed, and dated by an Idaho licensed design professional. Wall Bracing – Must include the method type, fastening information, portal frame type with detail, clearly identified braced wall lines and of each and all corner returns. Mechanical, Electrical & Plumbing Floor Plan - All rooms and areas must be easily identified by use and all associated mechanical, electrical and plumbing with legends. Must be stamped, signed, and dated by an Idaho licensed design professional. ---PAGE BREAK--- City of Star P.O. Box 130 Star, Idaho 83669 [PHONE REDACTED] [EMAIL REDACTED] #307 Commercial Submittal Checklist & Standards Form #307 Page 2 of 2 02-2026 Submittal Standards • All plans must be submitted and uploaded to the IWORQ Portal. • All plans must be submitted as a PDF with a plan size of 24” x 36” and uploaded in a landscape orientation (horizontal position). • All plans must have a space reserved for City Approval stamps. • Resubmittals must use the EXACT same file name as the original, with-resubmittal added the end of the file name. • Calculations, reports, and other supporting documents (non-drawing files) must be submitted as searchable PDF files. • Any work on drawings that are not under permit being submitted must be marked as “On a Separate Permit”. Revision Standards • Same requirements as submittal plus additional requirements listed below. • A detailed narrative of all changes, including the date(s) each change was submitted. • All changes must be bubbled on plans with a revision number specifying date of change. Submittal File Naming Requirements • File Naming Standards allow for easy identification of drawings by naming convention. • Files must be printer ready, i.e., set up properly for printing with title block, no data outside the print page area, etc. • Plan file name must include a completed legal description of the project or property. • The sheet name must clearly indicate the information found on the page. Other Contact Information Star Sewer and Water District 10831 W. State Street, Star, ID 83669 starswd.com [EMAIL REDACTED] [PHONE REDACTED] Star Joint Fire Protection District 11665 W. State Street, Ste. B, Star, ID 83669 [EMAIL REDACTED] midstarfire.org/permits [PHONE REDACTED] Ada County Highway District Development Services 1301 N. Orchard Street, Boise, ID 83706 [EMAIL REDACTED] [PHONE REDACTED] Highway District No.4 15435 Hwy 44, Caldwell, Idaho 83607 [EMAIL REDACTED] [PHONE REDACTED] Central District Health Department (if applicable) 707 N. Place, Boise, ID 83704 cdhd.idaho.org [PHONE REDACTED] Southwest District Health (if applicable) 13307 Miami Lane, Caldwell, Idaho 83607 [EMAIL REDACTED] [PHONE REDACTED] I have read and understand that I am responsible for submitting plans to and acquiring certifications from the appropriate agencies listed above prior to obtaining my building permit from the City of Star. Signature Date