Planning project · Planning application
Request filed to recognize car sales on 0.71-acre lot as legal nonconforming use
The applicant asks the city to certify that automobile sales is a legal nonconforming use, since car sales are no longer allowed in the current zone. The request is under administrative review.
From the filing
The application's description as it appears in City of Boise's record. See the official record
Establish automobile sales as a Legal Nonconforming Use on the site.
Project name on file: 9657 W FAIRVIEW AVE
Timeline
April 20, 2026
Pending Application Submittal: Planning Applications in Review
April 6, 2026
Concept Review Complete: Notes
Left v/m to applicant to discuss the application. It does not appear that the automobile sales use was established with the City of Boise.
April 6, 2026
Concept Review Complete: CR Complete - Type 2
March 16, 2026
Application Submittal: Online
March 16, 2026
Application filed
Documents
Project narrative
- Download Concept review summary for legal nonconforming auto sales use
Planner notes on a concept review for establishing a legal nonconforming automobile sales use, covering dealer licenses, seller's permits, and the prior car wash approval.
April 6, 2026 · 1 page · 464 KB · PDS-Concept Review Summary Report
- Download Exhibits referenced in project description
Supporting exhibits including a seller's permit and Idaho Transportation Department vehicle dealer licenses for a used car dealership, the applicant's business.
March 16, 2026 · 11 pages · 1.3 MB · PDS-Other Small Docs
Application
- Download Planning project application form
Application form for a retail automotive sales and service use on a parcel zoned MX-3, filed by the applicant's office of general counsel for the property owner.
March 16, 2026 · 2 pages · 158 KB · PDS-Application
- Download Request for nonconforming use certification
Applicant requests legal nonconforming use designation for vehicle retail sales and automotive service, listing five exhibits such as state seller's permits, dealer licenses, and historical imagery.
March 16, 2026 · 1 page · 182 KB · PDS-Other Small Docs
Photos
- Download 2022 aerial image of the location from the City of Boise GIS viewer
Historical 2022 aerial imagery of the site, exported from the city's property map viewer with Ada County parcel lines overlaid.
March 16, 2026 · 1 page · 448 KB · PDS-Other Small Docs
Other documents
- Owner's statement of legal interest
Property owner's statement authorizing Tracy Crane to submit this application on the owner's behalf.
March 16, 2026 · 753 KB · PDS-Other Small Docs
