Zoning certificate · Planning application
Demolition of two one-story commercial buildings approved
The city approved tearing down two single-story masonry and wood-truss commercial buildings, about 8,000 square feet each or combined per the applicant. No new construction was reviewed, and the lot must be stabilized with groundcover until redeveloped.
From the filing
The application's description as it appears in City of Boise's record. See the official record
The project is the demolition of two single-story commercial buildings, made of masonry and wooden trusses, at 300 N Orchard Street in Boise. The city approved the demolition only; no new construction was proposed or reviewed.
Project name on file: 300 N ORCHARD ST
Timeline
July 28, 2026
Appeal Period: Completed
July 17, 2026
Review Complete: Completed
July 17, 2026
DR: Complete
June 30, 2026
DR: In Review
June 30, 2026
Assign Reviewers: Completed
June 30, 2026
Fee Payment: Payment Received
June 30, 2026
Prescreen Review: Passed
June 29, 2026
Prescreen Review: In Progress
June 29, 2026
Application Submittal: ePlanReview
June 29, 2026
Application filed
Documents
Plans
- Download Site demolition plans, pages 6-30
Civil engineering demolition plan sheets prepared by Bailey Engineering, Inc. for a zoning certificate, dated June 30, 2026.
July 2, 2026 · 2 pages · 6.6 MB · PDS-Maps and Drawings
Project narrative
- Download Letter of intent for building demolition
Cover letter describing the planned demolition of a two-building commercial structure, including asbestos abatement, utility disconnection, phased demolition methods, dust control, and site grading.
July 2, 2026 · 2 pages · 391 KB · PDS-Letter of Intent
Decisions
- Download Zoning certificate and demolition approval action letter
Action letter approving demolition of two single-story commercial buildings, with conditions on permits, site stabilization, right-of-way work, and tree protection.
July 17, 2026 · 2 pages · 176 KB · PDS-Action Letter
Notices
- Download Notice of approval for zoning certificate demolition
Planning and Development Services notice that a Zoning Certificate for demolishing two commercial buildings in the MX-2 zone has been approved, with a deadline to appeal by July 27, 2026.
July 15, 2026 · 2 pages · 732 KB · PDS-Legal Notice
Application
- Download Zoning certificate application for demolition
Zoning certificate application for demolition of vacant buildings on a 1.35-acre MX-2 zoned parcel, filed by Biltmore Co for the property owner, with a submittal checklist.
June 29, 2026 · 3 pages · 206 KB · PDS-Application
Photos
- Download Site photos
Eight site photographs dated June 30, 2026, submitted with the zoning certificate application.
July 2, 2026 · 8 pages · 6.0 MB · PDS-Photos
Correspondence
- Download Idaho DEQ general comments
Idaho Department of Environmental Quality general comments on air quality, wastewater and recycled water rules, and related permitting for the demolition permit application.
July 20, 2026 · 4 pages · 709 KB · PDS-Agency Comments
- Download Boise Fire Department comments
The Boise Fire Department reports no comments on the zoning certificate review, noting building code requirements will be addressed at the building permit stage.
July 16, 2026 · 1 page · 151 KB · PDS-Agency Comments
- Download Parks Department comments on tree removal and mitigation
Boise Parks and Recreation asks the applicant for an arborist assessment of at least five removed mature trees and a replacement planting schedule.
July 16, 2026 · 1 page · 244 KB · PDS-Agency Comments
- Download Public Works sewer comments
Public Works says new plumbing fixtures must connect to the central sanitary sewer, which is available, and sewer capacity fees may be due at building permit issuance.
July 16, 2026 · 1 page · 65 KB · PDS-Agency Comments
Other documents
- Noticing radius map
July 15, 2026 · 662 KB · PDS-Maps and Drawings
- Agency transmittal
July 10, 2026 · 131 KB · PDS-Transmittal Agencies
- Statement of legal interest
July 2, 2026 · 54 KB · PDS-Statement of Legal Interest
- Receipt
June 30, 2026 · 134 KB · PDS-Receipts
