Variance · Planning application
Request to keep backyard accessory building near property line denied
The city's Planning Director denied a staff-level variance for an existing backyard building used as a dwelling unit. Its wall sits about 18 inches from the line, closer than the 3 feet the Director can approve. Decision issued June 3.
From the filing
The application's description as it appears in City of Nampa's record. See the official record
The owner of 507 20th Ave N in Nampa asked to keep an existing backyard accessory building (used as an accessory dwelling unit) closer to the side or rear property line than the 5-foot minimum, by removing eaves within 3 feet of the line. The city's Planning Director denied the staff-level request because the building wall is about 18 inches from the property line and the eaves reach the line, which is closer than the 3-foot limit the Director may approve.
Request variance for location of previously existing--prior to purchase--shed location, to include adding a firewall, if required.
Project name on file: 507 20th Ave N Easement
Timeline
June 3, 2026
9 documents added
June 3, 2026
Staff Decision
June 3, 2026
Decision: Denied
May 18, 2026
Set Date for Review
May 18, 2026
Notice to Area Property Owners
May 18, 2026
Notice to Agencies/Departments
April 24, 2026
Assess Fees (Variance)
April 24, 2026
Plan Intake Passed
April 24, 2026
Application filed
April 24, 2026
Accepted for review
Documents
Project narrative
- Download Applicant's variance narrative letter
Handwritten-style letter from the property owner requesting a staff-level variance for an easement issue, describing the building's interior work and the permitting history with city staff.
April 24, 2026 · 2 pages · 629 KB · Available Online
Decisions
- Download Staff decision letter on side and rear setback variance
Planning staff letter dated June 2, 2026 addressing a setback variance request to keep an existing accessory structure within three feet of the side or rear property line, with eaves removed, under the city's variance…
June 3, 2026 · 14 pages · 5.9 MB · Staff Decision Letter
Application
- Download Master application for staff-level variance
Nampa master application form for a staff-level variance to address an easement on the property, with applicant, owner and project information fields.
April 24, 2026 · 2 pages · 721 KB · Available Online
Photos
- Download Easement site photo 1
April 24, 2026 · 1 page · 1.2 MB · Available Online
- Download Easement photo, sheet 2
April 24, 2026 · 1 page · 208 KB · Available Online
- Download Site map aerial
Aerial site map showing the easement area for the variance request.
April 24, 2026 · 1 page · 1.0 MB · Available Online
Other documents
- Easement affidavit
April 24, 2026 · Available Online
- Easement checklist
April 24, 2026 · Available Online
- Easement quitclaim deed
April 24, 2026 · Available Online



