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Starting a Business in Meridian,
Idaho
If you
are new to the area or starting a business, please download the Getting Started Checklist. This informative checklist covers
the basics of starting a business in Meridian, introducing you to the people and
places to know and other area specific information.
Federal and State forms and information will help you navigate this process. Getting Started We recommend you visit with a City Planner before starting your business. Our planners will help walk you through the process. The City of Meridian also has an Economic Development Coordinator that is available to answer any questions that you might have. Choose the correct zoning for the project you would like to start. Conditional Use and Principally Permitted Use are two processes that the city of Meridian utilizes. To start a business in Meridian you will need to pursue one of these processes. Conditional Use Conditional Use requires submitting an application which will go to a public hearing before Meridian’s Planning and Zoning Commission. The public hearing process for Conditional Use applications takes approximately 2 months from start to finish. Neighbors within 300 feet of the property and affected public agencies, such as the Ada County Highway District, the Meridian Development Corporation and irrigation districts, that could be affected by the application are sent notices of the hearing and asked to provide comment. The Conditional Use process ensures that the public and the City’s Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council have an opportunity to review and comment on uses that may significantly impact neighboring properties. Principal Permitted Use Principal Permitted uses require approval of a certificate of zoning compliance (CZC) prior to applying for a building permit. No public hearings are required and turn-around on CZC applications is approximately 1 to 2 weeks. Conditional Use
Principal Permitted Use
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