Variance · Planning application
Variance approved
Application for approval of an existing treehouse structure that exceeds the maximum height for an accessory structure by 1'6" (25.5') a 2.47 acre parcel in an RSW zone.
Southwest Community
Planning applications, hearings and decisions in Southwest Community, Ada County, from Ada County's public record.
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Variance · Planning application
Variance approved
Property Boundary Adustment and Variance to adjust the lines between two nonconforming lots.
Accessory use · Planning application
Approved: 951-square-foot detached home on a 1.09-acre rural lot
Ada County staff approved an accessory use permit for a detached secondary dwelling of 951 square feet, with a 474-square-foot garage and 209 square feet of porch and patio, for a total footprint of 1,634 square feet. The decision was made Feb. 17.
Subdivision · Planning application
Two 2.5-acre parcels approved from one lot in unincorporated Ada County
Ada County staff approved a retroactive one-time division that split a single property into two parcels of about 2.5 acres each. The decision was made Feb. 11 by county Development Services staff.
Accessory use · Planning application
Approved: 1,200-square-foot detached secondary dwelling
Ada County staff approved a detached secondary dwelling with 1,200 square feet of finished space, plus a 645-square-foot attached garage and a 666-square-foot attached patio cover. The decision was made Feb. 3.
Subdivision · Planning application
Final plat for 12 commercial lots on 11.4 acres under review
The plat would divide an 11.4-acre property into 12 buildable lots for commercial uses. The application, filed Dec. 30, 2025, is in review.
Accessory use · Planning application
Approved: 2,016-square-foot detached steel shop for personal garage use
Ada County staff approved a 42-by-48-foot detached post-frame steel shop, 16 feet tall, for personal use. The approval bars it from being used as a dwelling or for commercial or industrial purposes.
Accessory use · Planning application
Approved: 2,100-square-foot garage with motorhome bay and attic space
Ada County staff approved a two-car garage of about 2,100 square feet that includes a motorhome bay, a bathroom and a laundry area on the first floor, with stairs to an attic of about 900 square feet. The decision was made Jan. 26.
Preliminary plat (time extension) · Planning application
Preliminary plat (time extension)
Application for approval of a Final Time Extension to be reviewed by the BOCC to allow time for the new property owners to fully get through our own preliminary plat application and final plat application related to…
Accessory use · Planning application
Approved: 40-by-46-foot steel storage building at a home in Ada County
The county approved a detached steel post-frame accessory structure for personal use and storage, barred from being used as a dwelling or for commercial or industrial purposes. Ada County Development Services made the staff decision on Dec. 16.
Development review · Planning application
Ada County denies plan for attached homes and commercial space
The county commissioners denied a request to modify a development agreement, which would have added a new plat and zoning changes for attached single-family homes and commercial uses. The hearing and decision were on June 30.
Rezone · Planning application
Rezone denied for 8.4 acres
Modification of the Winters Run Subdivision. The subdivision application will consist of 54 residential lots, 24 commercial lots, and 12 common lots.
Preliminary plat (time extension) · Planning application
Time extension sought for final three phases of Winters Run subdivision
The request would extend the approved preliminary plat for Phases 7-9 on 17.63 acres of commercial and medium-density residential land. The County Commissioners heard it May 13, and no decision is on file.
Master site plan (modification) · Planning application
Church approved for 3,035-square-foot sanctuary expansion and 220 more seats
Ada County staff approved an administrative modification adding a Sanctuary, crying room and bathroom totaling 3,035 square feet to an existing church. The decision was made Nov. 3.
Accessory use · Planning application
Owner withdraws plan for 2,400-square-foot storage and hobby building
The proposal was for a detached accessory structure of 2,400 square feet on a residential property, to be used for personal storage and a hobby. The application was withdrawn, and it was filed Oct. 7.
Property boundary adjustment · Planning application
Withdrawn application would adjust lot lines to match a 30-year-old fence line
The Ada County application, filed Oct. 7, sought to move the boundary between two lots so it matches a fence line that has been in place for more than 30 years. The application has since been withdrawn.
Accessory use · Planning application
Approved: 3,500-square-foot detached accessory structure for personal and vehicle storage
Ada County Development Services approved the zoning permit on Nov. 12 for a 3,500-square-foot detached building on a 0.78-acre residential lot. The structure may not be used for commercial or industrial purposes or as a residence unless the county approves that use separately.
Accessory use · Planning application
Approved: 2,400-square-foot detached storage building for personal use
Ada County staff approved a permit for a detached accessory structure of 2,400 square feet for personal storage, which cannot be used as a residence or for commercial or industrial purposes. The decision was made Oct. 15.
Variance · Planning application
Variance approved
Variance for property setback requirements in order to construct a carport.
Accessory use · Planning application
Approved: 2,400-square-foot detached garage and workshop
Ada County staff approved a 2,400-square-foot detached accessory structure for personal vehicle storage and workshop use. The building cannot be used as a dwelling or for commercial or industrial purposes. The decision was made Oct. 16.