Planning project · Planning application
Oversized accessory structure in rear setback seeks legal nonconforming status
The owner asked the city to confirm that a large accessory structure over 1,000 square feet, built within setbacks on its own lot, is legally nonconforming. The Planning Director approved the zoning certificate on Oct. 24.

From the filing
The application's description as it appears in City of Boise's record. See the official record
Accessory structure >1000 s.f. located in rear setback.
Project name on file: 3120 W NEFF ST
Timeline
Oct. 24, 2025
Planning Applications: Project Entitled
Sept. 16, 2025
Pending Application Submittal: Planning Applications in Review
Aug. 29, 2025
Concept Review Complete: CR Complete - Type 2
Aug. 11, 2025
Application Submittal: Online
Aug. 11, 2025
Application filed
Documents
Site plans
- Download Existing building site plan
Single-page existing building site plan; the extracted text shows only dimension figures, so the layout details are not readable here.
Aug. 11, 2025 · 1 page · 1.2 MB · PDS-Other Small Docs
- Download New building preliminary site plan
Aug. 11, 2025 · 1 page · 1.5 MB · PDS-Other Small Docs
Project narrative
- Download Concept review summary for legally nonconforming accessory structure
Staff summary outlining the two findings needed for a Legally Nonconforming Structure zoning certificate for an accessory structure built in setbacks on its own lot.
Aug. 29, 2025 · 3 pages · 450 KB · PDS-Concept Review Summary Report
- Download Project description and variance request
Aug. 11, 2025 · 1.3 MB · PDS-Other Small Docs
Application
- Download Planning project application form
Application to reconstruct an existing workshop/shop on a residential R-1C lot, the building being 80 to 90 years old and in need of significant repair.
Aug. 11, 2025 · 2 pages · 153 KB · PDS-Application
Other documents
- Download Legal non-conforming request
Aug. 17, 2025 · 1.3 MB · PDS-Other Small Docs
- Statement of legal interest
Aug. 11, 2025 · 151 KB · PDS-Other Small Docs


