Planning project · Planning application
Attached accessory dwelling unit approved in existing single-family house
The city approved dividing a 926-square-foot house into a 549-square-foot main home and a 377-square-foot attached unit. A sidewalk from the new unit's door to the street is required. The decision was made Sept. 4.
From the filing
The application's description as it appears in City of Boise's record. See the official record
Proposed attached ADU to SFD
Project name on file: 225 E MELROSE ST - CZC (ADU)
Timeline
Sept. 4, 2026
Planning Applications: Project Entitled
July 26, 2026
Pending Application Submittal: Planning Applications in Review
July 21, 2026
Concept Review Complete: CR Complete - Type 2
June 22, 2026
Concept Review Complete: Corrections Required
6-22-26 After discussion, applicant is seeking to apply for an attached ADU. Applicant will work to draft new floorplan to comply with size requirements and submit that with a new scope of work.
June 15, 2026
Application Submittal: Online
June 15, 2026
Application filed
Documents
Site plans
- Download Site plan
One-page site plan showing the existing garage and driveway, a planned walkway, and the ADU and main unit with dimensioned boundaries.
July 17, 2026 · 1 page · 12 KB · PDS-Maps and Drawings
Plans
- Download Floor plan, front and back units
Floor plan of a house split into a front unit of 549 sq ft and a back unit of 377 sq ft, totaling 926 sq ft, with shower, sink, toilet and washer/dryer locations marked.
July 17, 2026 · 1 page · 14 KB · PDS-Maps and Drawings
Project narrative
- Download Concept review summary report
Planning staff summary of a concept review for converting part of an existing single-family home into an attached ADU, noting a required sidewalk to the street and existing parking.
July 21, 2026 · 1 page · 453 KB · PDS-Concept Review Summary Report
Application
- Download Planning project application form
Application for planning review of a single-family lot proposing up to three units, with later plans to split the lot and add an ADU or THOW.
June 15, 2026 · 2 pages · 158 KB · PDS-Application
