Planning project · Planning application
Removal of a tree at a historic home approved administratively
The city approved a request on June 26 to remove a tree at a home in a historic district. The planner's notes say the roots extend to the house foundation, and an arborist's letter recommending removal was required.

From the filing
The application's description as it appears in City of Boise's record. See the official record
Tree removal in a historic district.
Project name on file: 1932 N 18TH ST
Timeline
Oct. 14, 2026
5 documents added
June 26, 2026
Planning Applications: Project Entitled
May 19, 2026
Pending Application Submittal: Planning Applications in Review
May 5, 2026
Concept Review Complete: CR Complete - Type 2
April 29, 2026
Application Submittal: Online
April 29, 2026
Application filed
Documents
Site plans
- Download House footprint diagram with tree location
Diagram of the house footprint taken from the Ada County Assessor, with the location of a tree marked, according to the filename.
April 29, 2026 · 1 page · 80 KB · PDS-Other Small Docs
Project narrative
- Download Concept review summary for tree removal in historic district
Planner notes on a minor Certificate of Appropriateness needed to remove a tree whose roots reach the house foundation, with an arborist letter and possible mitigation.
May 5, 2026 · 1 page · 455 KB · PDS-Concept Review Summary Report
Application
- Download Planning project application for tree removal
Application form for a tree removal project in an R-1C zone, filed by the property owner, with an applicant certification and digital signature.
April 29, 2026 · 2 pages · 157 KB · PDS-Application
Photos
- Download Certified arborist letter on tree removal
A certified arborist from North End Tree Service recommends removing an Eastern White Pine near the house because its root system poses a foundation risk.
April 29, 2026 · 3 pages · 458 KB · PDS-Other Small Docs
Other documents
- Download Description of proposed tree removal project
April 29, 2026 · 14 KB · PDS-Other Small Docs


