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550-square-foot backyard cottage approved for single-family lot

The city approved a one-bedroom, one-bathroom detached accessory dwelling unit, a single-story building about 14 feet tall, behind an existing house. Conditions include a paved path to the driveway and garage, on-site drainage, and building code compliance.

ApprovedCZC26-00149Filed Aug. 5, 2026Sunset · 3302 W Anderson St+1 related filing
Site plan for 550-square-foot backyard cottage approved for single-family lot
Site plan from the application documents.
Pin at the reported location; the shaded outline is the primary parcel (Ada County).

From the filing

The application's description as it appears in City of Boise's record. See the official record

A 550-square-foot, one-bedroom, one-bathroom detached accessory dwelling unit is approved in the backyard of an existing single-family house at 3302 W Anderson Street in Boise. The single-story building would be about 14 feet 2 inches tall and match the design of the 1,885-square-foot house.

ADU

Project name on file: 3302 W ANDERSON ST - ADU

Timeline

  1. Yesterday

    Status changed from In review to Approved

    Reported as “Approved”.

  2. Two days ago

    23 documents added

  3. Two days ago

    Review Complete: Completed

  4. Two days ago

    Planning and Zoning: Complete

  5. Oct. 12, 2026

    Planning and Zoning: In Review

  6. Oct. 12, 2026

    Assign Reviewers: Completed

  7. Oct. 2, 2026

    Review Complete: Corrections Required

  8. Oct. 2, 2026

    Planning and Zoning: Corrections Required

  9. Sept. 24, 2026

    Planning and Zoning: In Review

  10. Sept. 24, 2026

    Assign Reviewers: Completed

  11. Sept. 7, 2026

    Fee Payment: Payment Received

  12. Sept. 4, 2026

    Prescreen Review: Passed

  13. Sept. 3, 2026

    Prescreen Review: In Progress

  14. Aug. 31, 2026

    Prescreen Review: Corrections Required

  15. Aug. 26, 2026

    Prescreen Review: In Progress

  16. Aug. 10, 2026

    Application Submittal: ePlanReview

    Updated missing fields to generate ePlan case.

  17. Aug. 5, 2026

    Application filed

Documents

Site plans

  • Site plan for a 539 SF detached ADU, showing setbacks, existing trees, utility runs and general construction notes, dated 9/7/2026.

    Sept. 29, 2026 · 1 page · 3.4 MB · PDS-Maps and Drawings

    Download Site plan for detached accessory dwelling unit

Plans

  • Elevation drawing sheet listing foundation ventilation calculations, vent product specifications, and general construction notes on access openings and emergency escape windows.

    Sept. 29, 2026 · 1 page · 2.4 MB · PDS-Maps and Drawings

    Download Building elevations with foundation vent and general notes
  • Floor plan sheet showing room areas, ventilation and illumination calculations, door and window schedules, and general construction notes for a zoning certificate.

    Sept. 29, 2026 · 1 page · 2.1 MB · PDS-Maps and Drawings

    Download Floor plan with ventilation, door and window schedules
  • Site drawing showing the proposed landscape plan, existing trees and fence to remain, and a 539 sq. ft. detached accessory dwelling unit on the property.

    Sept. 29, 2026 · 1 page · 1.6 MB · PDS-Maps and Drawings

    Download Landscape plan for detached ADU

Project narrative

  • Applicant's letter describing a 539 sq ft, one-bedroom detached ADU in the rear yard, designed to match the primary residence and meet zoning standards.

    Sept. 29, 2026 · 1 page · 127 KB · PDS-Letter of Intent

    Download Letter of intent for accessory dwelling unit

Decisions

  • Action letter approving a detached 550 square foot accessory dwelling unit under Boise City Code 11-03-03.2.B, with findings of fact and a pathway condition of approval.

    Two days ago · 9 pages · 214 KB · PDS-Action Letter

    Download Zoning certificate approval letter for accessory dwelling unit

Notices

  • Notice that a zoning certificate was approved for a detached accessory dwelling unit behind an existing single-family house, with appeals due by October 26, 2026.

    Oct. 15, 2026 · 2 pages · 847 KB · PDS-Legal Notice

    Download Notice of approval for accessory dwelling unit

Application

Photos

  • Three photos of the site, dated 9/7/2026, filed with the zoning certificate application.

    Sept. 29, 2026 · 3 pages · 914 KB · PDS-Photos

    Download Site photos

Correspondence

  • ACHD states no street improvements are required and lists conditions: a traffic impact fee if applicable, a driveway approach request, right-of-way permits, and standard conditions of approval.

    Two days ago · 3 pages · 184 KB · PDS-Agency Comments

    Download Ada County Highway District comments
  • Boise Fire Department review finds the ADU application approvable with conditions, noting the 150-foot hose reach requirement cannot be met as proposed.

    Two days ago · 1 page · 192 KB · PDS-Agency Comments

    Download Fire Department comments
  • Boise Parks and Recreation has no comments on the proposal and notes the submitted landscape and site plans retain and protect all existing trees.

    Two days ago · 1 page · 58 KB · PDS-Agency Comments

    Download Parks and Recreation Department letter
  • Public Works reviewer's comments stating no hillside or drainage conditions apply, and that the project does not require a Stormwater Management Plan.

    Two days ago · 1 page · 134 KB · PDS-Agency Comments

    Download Public Works hillside and drainage comments
  • Public Works says the property must connect to the central sanitary sewer, which is available in the adjacent street, and that sewer capacity fees may apply at building permit issuance.

    Two days ago · 1 page · 65 KB · PDS-Agency Comments

    Download Public Works sewer comments
  • Veolia Water Idaho says the accessory dwelling unit needs its own separate water service line and meter, and requires a site plan submitted for review.

    Two days ago · 1 page · 209 KB · PDS-Agency Comments

    Download Veolia Water comments
  • Public Works Hillside & Drainage review finding no conditions, stating the project does not meet Stormwater Management Plan requirements.

    Sept. 29, 2026 · 1 page · 134 KB · PDS-Agency Comments

    Download Public Works drainage comments
  • Veolia Water Idaho reports system pressure of 50 PSI at average demand and 1000 GPM at 20 PSI residual from a nearby hydrant, for fire sprinkler design.

    Sept. 29, 2026 · 1 page · 112 KB · PDS-Other Small Docs

    Download Veolia fire flow information

Other documents

  • Noticing radius map

    Oct. 15, 2026 · 577 KB · PDS-Maps and Drawings

  • Transmittal sheet

    Oct. 2, 2026 · 137 KB · PDS-Transmittal Agencies

  • Statement of legal interest

    Sept. 29, 2026 · 193 KB · PDS-Statement of Legal Interest

  • Receipt

    Sept. 7, 2026 · 131 KB · PDS-Receipts

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