Code amendment · Planning application
Meridian zoning code changes under review after Sept. 3 commission hearing
The 2026 legislative amendment to the city's Unified Development Code was filed July 17. The Planning and Zoning Commission held a public hearing on Sept. 3, and the city has not yet issued a decision.
From the filing
The application's description as it appears in City of Meridian's record. See the official record
Hearing Date: 09/03/2026 Assigned Planner: Caleb Hood Request(s): UDC text amendment to update the code to be compliant with recently passed Idaho Codes (IC); primary topics include manufactured dwelling units (homes), accessory dwelling units, and starter home subdivisions. The proposed amendments include modifications, additions, and clarifications within Chapters 1, 2, 3, 5, and 6 of the UDC, by the Planning Division of the Meridian Community Development Department. Location: Citywide
Project name on file: 2026 Legislative UDC Text Amendment
Timeline
Two days ago
Status changed from Approved to In review
Reported as “Pending”.
Oct. 15, 2026
Status changed from In review to Approved
Reported as “Approved”.
Sept. 8, 2026
Decision: Approved
Planning and Zoning Hearing: Approved.
Sept. 8, 2026
Planning and Zoning Hearing: Approved
Sept. 3, 2026
Public hearing: Meridian Planning and Zoning Commission
Aug. 7, 2026
Planning Review: Approved
Aug. 6, 2026
City Clerk Review: Approved
Aug. 3, 2026
Parks Review: No Comment
Aug. 3, 2026
MFD Plan Review: No Comment
July 29, 2026
Wastewater Modeling Review: Approved
July 21, 2026
MPD Review: No Comment
July 21, 2026
Water Modeling Review: No Comment
July 20, 2026
GIS Review: No Comment
July 20, 2026
Land Development Review: No Comment
July 20, 2026
Transportation Plan Review: No Comment
July 20, 2026
City Clerk Review: Approved
July 20, 2026
Property Owners List Review: No Comment
July 20, 2026
Legal Description Review: No Comment
July 17, 2026
Application Submittal: Accepted
July 17, 2026
Application filed
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