Planning project · Planning application
Desert-themed mural approved for commercial property
The city approved a zoning certificate for a mural painted in sunset colors on a 0.62-acre commercial site. The approval was made by city staff on May 22, 2026. A separate sign permit is needed for the word "Western."

From the filing
The application's description as it appears in City of Boise's record. See the official record
Mural
Project name on file: 1630 S HADLEY AVE
Timeline
Oct. 13, 2026
4 documents added
May 22, 2026
Planning Applications: Project Entitled
May 22, 2026
Pending Application Submittal: Planning Applications in Review
June 3, 2025
Concept Review Complete: CR Complete - Type 2
May 27, 2025
Concept Review Complete: Corrections Required
Please upload a site plan that indicates which wall this mural is proposed to be located. Please also upload an elevation that indicates the entire length of that wall, and height, and the dimensions of the ‘box’ around the text “Western Auto Service”.
May 19, 2025
Application Submittal: Online
May 19, 2025
Application filed
Documents
Site plans
- Download Site plan with building dimensions
One-page site plan showing a total of about 1,295.5 sq. ft of structures, including a 194 sq. ft building 19 ft high, along with other length and height measurements.
May 29, 2025 · 1 page · 1.1 MB · PDS-Other Small Docs
Renderings
- Download Desert-themed mural in sunset colors
Mural proposal for estimation purposes showing an approximately 16 by 50 foot desert-themed mural design, with front door signage still to be determined.
May 19, 2025 · 1 page · 101 KB · PDS-Other Small Docs
Project narrative
- Download Concept review summary for mural zoning certificate
Planner notes on the required Zoning Certificate for a mural, the approval steps, and a follow-up sign permit for the "Western" sign.
June 3, 2025 · 1 page · 444 KB · PDS-Concept Review Summary Report
Application
- Download Planning project application form
Application for a mural on the side of an auto repair shop building in the MX-3 zone, with applicant and owner contact information and a signed certification.
May 19, 2025 · 2 pages · 154 KB · PDS-Application

