Planning & Zoning

NOTICE:  Please be advised:  Fraudulent emails requesting payment and claiming to be from the Planning & Zoning Commission and/or the Design Review Board have been reported.  

• These emails have an attached invoice that appear legitimate.

• The Planning & Zoning Commission and Design Review Board do not request payments via email.

• All legitimate applications fees are paid through official county channels.  Contact the Planning & Zoning Department directly for any question regarding payment.

• If you receive an email requesting payment for an application fee, do not respond, do not click on links, do not open attachments, and do not send money.

The Valley County Planning and Zoning Department offers many services and enforces a multitude of ordinances and codes. The Planning and Zoning Department administers and advises on the following:

• Valley County Code

• Land Use and Development Ordinance

• Subdivision Regulations

• Signage

• Mobile Home and RV Parks

• Addressing    (address posting info)

• Flood Damage Prevention

• Wellhead Protection

• Idaho State Statutes

We offer assistance to applicants, and provide zoning information and interpretations to the general public, as well as real estate agents, lawyers, surveyors, engineers, financial institutions, and other professionals.

The Planning and Zoning staff also:

• Reviews all building permits

• Assigns addresses

• Certifies parcel approval for Central District Health applications for septic system permits

• Handles floodplain determinations for the public and professionals

• Offers assistance with elevation certifications and map amendments

Our mission is to provide friendly and efficient service to the public and coordinate with other jurisdictions.