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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.

DeniedVAR-00218-2026Filed April 24, 2026East Nampa · 507 20th Ave N
Pin at the reported location; the shaded outline is the primary parcel (Canyon County).

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

  1. June 3, 2026

    9 documents added

  2. June 3, 2026

    Staff Decision

  3. June 3, 2026

    Decision: Denied

  4. May 18, 2026

    Set Date for Review

  5. May 18, 2026

    Notice to Area Property Owners

  6. May 18, 2026

    Notice to Agencies/Departments

  7. April 24, 2026

    Assess Fees (Variance)

  8. April 24, 2026

    Plan Intake Passed

  9. April 24, 2026

    Application filed

  10. April 24, 2026

    Accepted for review

Documents

Project narrative

  • 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

    Download Applicant's variance narrative letter

Decisions

  • 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

    Download Staff decision letter on side and rear setback variance

Application

  • 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

    Download Master application for staff-level variance

Photos

Other documents

  • Easement affidavit

    April 24, 2026 · Available Online

  • Easement checklist

    April 24, 2026 · Available Online

  • Easement quitclaim deed

    April 24, 2026 · Available Online

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