Commission approves setback variance for 717-square-foot home addition

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The Canyon County Planning and Zoning Commission approved a variance allowing a home addition at 15949 Hill Top Circle near Wilder, Idaho. The variance reduces the required front setback from 30 feet to 3 feet because steep slopes, the septic drain field, the home's current placement, and the lot size limit where an addition can go. The approval includes a requirement to apply for a building permit for an unpermitted addition already on the northeast corner of the property.

The applicant, Austin Emry, is requesting a variance to reduce the front setback requirement in the Agricultural (“A”) zone from thirty feet (30’) to three feet (3’) for Hill Top Circle (found on the Northern boundary of the property). The applicant is requesting a front setback variance in order to obtain a building permit for an approximately 717 square foot home addition. PUBLIC NOTIFICATION: Courtesy Agency notice: September 19, 2025 Agency Hearing Notice: December 11, 2025 Neighbor notification within 600 feet mailed on: December 11, 2025 Newspaper notice published on: December 16, 2025 Notice posted on site on: December 12, 2025 TABLE OF CONTENTS: Page # 1. Background 1 2. Hearing Body Action 2 3. Hearing Criteria 2 4. Agency Comment 4 5. Public Comment 5 6. Summary & Conditions 5 7. Exhibits 5

1. Jan. 15, 2026

   Public hearing: Canyon County Planning and Zoning Commission

2. Jan. 15, 2026

   Approved

   Canyon County Planning and Zoning Commission: Approved.