Nampa, ID Environmental Rules: Erosion Control (2026)
Key Facts
- Permit needed
- Site development/erosion control permit
- Plan trigger
- 1+ acre of land disturbance
- Enforced by
- Nampa Public Works Department
- Security required
- Cash bond or letter of credit
- Max penalty
- $1,000 per day, misdemeanor
Summary
Nampa requires a site development/erosion and sediment control permit for any land-disturbing construction activity within city limits; projects uncovering one acre or more must have an approved erosion and sediment control plan before that permit issues.
It is unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to perform any construction activity, including, but not limited to, all land disturbing activity, directly or indirectly associated with construction projects within the corporate limits of Nampa without first obtaining a site development and/or erosion and sediment control permit.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 16 Update 1).
Full Breakdown
Under Nampa City Code § 9-6-4-1, it is unlawful to perform any construction or land-disturbing activity within city limits without first obtaining a site development and/or erosion and sediment control permit from the Nampa Public Works Department. Sites disturbing one acre or more must have an approved erosion and sediment control plan before a permit issues (§ 9-6-4.A). Applicants post a cash bond or letter of credit covering improvement, landscaping and repair costs (§ 9-6-4.F), and Public Works may inspect work and revoke a permit for uncorrected violations (§§ 9-6-4-5, 9-6-4-9). No permit is required for emergency work necessary to protect life or property, but Public Works must be notified within 24 hours.
Violations & Fines
A misdemeanor: fines up to $1,000 per offense, each day of continued violation a separate offense, plus the cost of restoring the site (§ 9-6-8).
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