Variance · Planning application
8-foot backyard fence approved for Nampa home with conditions
Staff approved a variance allowing an 8-foot fence along the rear property line, stepping down to 6 feet along the sides. The fence must be permitted and built within six months of the approval.
From the filing
The application's description as it appears in City of Nampa's record. See the official record
A homeowner at 2447 W Yellowbell St in Nampa asked to build an eight-foot vinyl fence along the back property line and part of the side property lines, instead of the usual six-foot limit. The owner says the yard slopes down and the homes behind sit on higher ground, which removes privacy. The city planning director approved the request with conditions.
Request exception and variance to fence height along rear property line.
Project name on file: 2447 W Yellowbell St Fence Height (Sweet)
Timeline
Aug. 25, 2026
13 documents added
Aug. 25, 2026
Staff Decision
Aug. 25, 2026
Decision: Approved
Aug. 7, 2026
Notice to Area Property Owners
July 2, 2026
Notice to Agencies/Departments
July 2, 2026
Set Date for Review
June 8, 2026
Planning Application Review
June 4, 2026
Plan Intake Passed
June 4, 2026
Assess Fees (Variance)
June 4, 2026
Accepted for review
June 3, 2026
Application filed
Documents
Site plans
- Download Site plan showing fence height
Site plan for a fence height variance; the extracted text is mostly illegible, so the drawing's specifics cannot be confirmed.
July 6, 2026 · 2 pages · 1.2 MB · Site plan
Project narrative
- Download Pre-application notes for fence height variance
City planning staff's pre-application notes on a staff-level variance request for a higher fence, with guidance on the variance criteria and an option to seek a staff-level variance.
June 22, 2026 · 1 page · 199 KB · Available Online
- Download Updated narrative for fence height variance request
Applicant's revised narrative requesting an eight-foot vinyl fence where the six-foot limit applies, citing higher neighboring patios and foundations for privacy and security.
June 8, 2026 · 2 pages · 78 KB · Updated Narrative
Decisions
- Download Staff decision letter on fence height variance
Planning Director's August 7, 2026 letter on a staff-level variance request to allow an eight-foot fence along the rear and portions of the side property line, citing NCC 10-24-1 criteria.
Aug. 25, 2026 · 30 pages · 5.7 MB · Staff Decision Letter
- Download Recorded staff-level variance permit for fence height
Recorded city permit allowing an eight-foot fence along the rear and part of the side property line, subject to conditions including a fence permit and six-month construction deadline.
Aug. 25, 2026 · 2 pages · 177 KB · Recorded permit
- Download Decision letter granting fence height variance
Director's decision letter granting an eight-foot fence height variance along the rear and portions of the side property line, with findings of fact and conditions of approval.
June 22, 2026 · 2 pages · 190 KB · Available Online
Application
- Download Staff-level variance application for rear fence height
Master application for a staff-level variance request to City Code on fence height along the rear property line of a residential lot in Meadows Crest.
June 4, 2026 · 2 pages · 716 KB · Application
Photos
- Download Additional photos of existing fence
June 8, 2026 · 4 pages · 964 KB · Additional Photos
- Download Photographs showing sloping yard
Twelve photographs documenting the sloping yard conditions relevant to the requested fence height variance.
June 4, 2026 · 12 pages · 5.7 MB · Photographs
Other documents
- Download Fence contractor estimate for vinyl fence extension
Vanderhoof Brothers LLC estimate for a 2-foot vinyl fence extension with almond panels, totaling $2,774.28 including materials and labor.
June 22, 2026 · 2 pages · 452 KB · Fence Specs
- Affidavit regarding fence height variance
June 4, 2026 · Affidavit
- Fence height variance checklist
June 4, 2026 · Checklist
- Warranty deed
June 4, 2026 · Warranty Deed
