Variance · Planning application
Council approves variance letting home addition stay closer to property lines
The City Council approved the request with conditions on Nov. 17. The addition sits 3 feet 6 inches from the rear line and 4 feet 8 inches from the side line, and must meet fire-safety rules and a corrected site plan.
From the filing
The application's description as it appears in City of Nampa's record. See the official record
The owner of a home at 28 N Midland Blvd in Nampa asked for a variance to build an addition to the existing house that extends into the required rear and side yard setbacks. The lot is a small 0.18-acre single-family parcel. The City Council approved the request with conditions.
Requesting reduced rear yard setback for addition to home
Project name on file: 28 N Midland - Cook Rear Setback
Timeline
Dec. 3, 2025
5 documents added
Nov. 25, 2025
City Council Decision/Action Letter
Nov. 17, 2025
Decision: Approved
Nampa City Council: Approved.
Nov. 17, 2025
Public hearing: Nampa City Council
Nov. 3, 2025
Notice to Area Property Owners
Sept. 26, 2025
Notice to Agencies/Departments
Sept. 17, 2025
Assess Fees (Variance)
Sept. 16, 2025
Plan Intake Passed
Sept. 16, 2025
Application filed
Sept. 16, 2025
Accepted for review
Documents
Site plans
- Download Recorded variance permit for rear and side setbacks
Recorded City of Nampa variance permit allowing a home addition to encroach into the side and rear setbacks, with the approval criteria listed.
Dec. 3, 2025 · 2 pages · 497 KB · Recorded permit #2025-043646
Staff reports
- Download Staff report on rear and side setback variance
City staff report for the Nov. 17 council hearing on a setback variance for an addition that encroaches into the side and rear setbacks, with history and applicable code.
Nov. 26, 2025 · 21 pages · 9.6 MB · Staff Report for CC
Decisions
- Download City council decision letter approving setback variance
Letter from the Nampa Planning and Zoning Department reporting the Nov. 17, 2025 City Council approval of the setback variance, with two conditions including a revised site plan and Building Department standards.
Nov. 26, 2025 · 13 pages · 5.6 MB · CC Decision Letter
- Download Reasoned statement approving setback variance
Nampa City Council findings and decision approving reduced rear and side setbacks for a single-family residential lot, based on the November 17, 2025 hearing.
Nov. 26, 2025 · 4 pages · 805 KB · Reasoned Statement
Other documents
- Download Table R302.1(1) exterior wall fire-resistance requirements
Reference table from IDAPA 24.39.30 listing minimum fire-resistance ratings and fire separation distances for exterior walls, projections, openings and penetrations.
Oct. 31, 2025 · 1 page · 328 KB · Table R302.1(1) IDAPA 24.39.30
