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Request to loosen backyard cottage rules in Harris Ranch withdrawn

The application sought to make accessory dwelling unit rules in Harris Ranch match citywide standards, including larger allowed sizes and no owner-occupancy or added parking requirement. It was withdrawn before a City Council decision.

WithdrawnPLN25-00900Filed Oct. 13, 2025Barber Valley · 3845 S Millbrook Way+2 related filings
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

Zoning ordinance amendment for ADU standards in Harris Ranch (SP-01)

Project name on file: 3845 S MILLBROOK WAY

Timeline

  1. Dec. 12, 2025

    Planning Applications: Application Withdrawn

    Applicant withdrew 12-12-25.

  2. Nov. 20, 2025

    PDS Refund: Complete

  3. Nov. 14, 2025

    PDS Refund: Notes

    waiting for supervisor approval before processing

  4. Nov. 10, 2025

    Pending Application Submittal: Planning Applications in Review

  5. Nov. 10, 2025

    Concept Review Complete: CR Complete - Type 4 NBR-IDR Waived

  6. Oct. 13, 2025

    Application Submittal: Online

  7. Oct. 13, 2025

    Application filed

Documents

Project narrative

  • Planner notes on a proposed zoning code amendment to align accessory dwelling unit standards in the Harris Ranch Specific Plan Area with citywide rules, including size and approval changes.

    Nov. 10, 2025 · 2 pages · 455 KB · PDS-Concept Review Summary Report

    Download Concept review summary for Harris Ranch ADU code amendment

Application

  • Application to amend the SP-01 zone code's accessory dwelling unit provisions so they match current Boise City Code.

    Oct. 13, 2025 · 2 pages · 158 KB · PDS-Application

    Download Planning project application form

Correspondence

  • Email thread between Planning and Development Services staff requesting a refund of an incorrectly applied fee, which had been paid on Nov. 10, so the applicant can pay the correct fee.

    Nov. 14, 2025 · 2 pages · 743 KB · PDS-Correspondence

    Download Fee refund request email chain

Other documents

  • Fee receipt

    Nov. 10, 2025 · 136 KB · PDS-Receipts

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