Highway district traffic impact fee plans recommended for county comprehensive plan

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Canyon County is considering adding Highway District No. 4's traffic impact fee programs and capital improvement plans for the Mid-Star and Caldwell areas to its 2030 Comprehensive Plan. The change would let the county update the ordinances that allow the highway district to collect one-time traffic impact fees from new development. Staff found the amendment meets the required criteria and proposed no conditions.

The County is to consider adopting the following development impact fee capital improvements plans as elements of the Canyon County 2030 Comprehensive Plan in accordance with Idaho Code § 67-8208(1):  City of Caldwell and Highway District No. 4 “Caldwell Area Capital Improvements Plan and Traffic Impact Fee Program” dated December 12, 2024; and  Highway District No. 4 “Mid-Star Service Area Capital Improvements Plan” and “Traffic Impact Fee Program” updates dated August 20, 2025 Highway District No. 4 (HD4). The Planning & Zoning Commission heard a request to add HD4’s request regarding their impact fee program and capital improvement plans on April 3. 2025, recommending approval. The highway district has since adopted an updated version of the plans, requiring the Commission to consider the updates to be adopted. There are (3) three parts to his request: 1. HD4 Traffic Impact Fee Program for the Mid-Star Service area 2. HD4 Mid-Star Service Area Capital Improvements Plan 3. HD4 Caldwell Area Capital Improvements Plan

1. May 21, 2026

   Public hearing: Canyon County Planning and Zoning Commission

2. May 21, 2026

   Canyon County Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval