Variance · Planning application
Approved: 90-foot freeway pylon sign for multi-tenant industrial site
The Nampa City Council approved a variance on July 7 letting Idaho Electric Signs build a 90-foot double-sided illuminated sign advertising up to ten businesses, visible from Interstate 84. The approval carries conditions, including a state outdoor advertising permit.
From the filing
The application's description as it appears in City of Nampa's record. See the official record
A variance to allow a taller, larger freestanding sign for Bath Fitters at 2228 E Chisholm Dr in Nampa, on a 2.17-acre lot beside Interstate 84. City code limits such signs in the light industrial zone to 40 feet tall and 300 square feet, and the City Council approved the variance request.
Manufacture and install 90' double sided illuminated freeway pylon sign; requesting variance to square footage.
Project name on file: Bath Fitters Sign
Timeline
Aug. 6, 2025
14 documents added
July 24, 2025
City Council Decision/Action Letter
July 7, 2025
Decision: Approved with Conditions
Nampa City Council: Approved with Conditions.
July 7, 2025
Public hearing: Nampa City Council
June 23, 2025
Notice to Area Property Owners
May 14, 2025
Notice to Agencies/Departments
May 9, 2025
Assess Fees (Variance)
May 8, 2025
Plan Intake Passed
May 8, 2025
Accepted for review
May 7, 2025
Plan Intake Failed
May 5, 2025
Application filed
Documents
Plans
- Download Proposed freestanding pylon sign specifications
Drawing and notes for a double-faced, internally illuminated single-pole freeway pylon sign with a 27-foot overall height, aluminum cabinets and cladding, and white LED lettering.
May 5, 2025 · 1 page · 2.4 MB · Sign Specs 1 - Proposed
- Download Freeway pylon sign drawing, brought to code
Sign specification drawing for a double-face internally illuminated freeway pylon sign with a 12-foot single pole, cladding, cabinet and face details, and a note that engineering is required for pipe and footing size.
May 5, 2025 · 1 page · 1.6 MB · Sign Specs 2
Project narrative
- Download Sign variance hardship narrative from Idaho Electric Signs
Narrative requesting a pylon sign height variance from 40 feet to 90 feet so multi-tenant businesses are visible from the interstate and overpass traffic.
May 5, 2025 · 1 page · 204 KB · Narrative
Staff reports
- Download Staff report on sign height and area variance for IL district
Staff recommends approval of a variance to the freestanding sign limits for a light industrial parcel, subject to significant limitations in the proposed conditions, following the I-84 sign code amendments.
July 24, 2025 · 22 pages · 6.8 MB · CC Staff Report
Decisions
- Download Variance permit for freestanding sign height and area
Recorded City Council variance permit allowing a freestanding pole or monument sign in the IL district to exceed the 40-foot height and 300 sq. ft. area limits, with approval criteria and conditions.
Aug. 6, 2025 · 2 pages · 496 KB · Recorded variance permit
- Download Findings of fact, conclusions of law and decision on sign height variance
Nampa City Council's written decision approving a variance for a 90-foot, 1,110 sq. ft. freestanding sign in an IL zone, applying five approval criteria.
July 24, 2025 · 5 pages · 193 KB · Findings of Fact
- Download City Council decision letter on sign variance
Letter from the Planning and Zoning Department notifying the applicant that City Council approved the variance for a taller, larger freestanding sign, with three conditions, including State highway sign rules.
July 24, 2025 · 10 pages · 3.7 MB · CC Decision Letter
Application
- Download Pre-application email on the variance process for a taller pylon sign
City staff email to an applicant explaining the variance criteria City Council must weigh for a multi-tenant pylon sign taller than code allows.
May 5, 2025 · 2 pages · 2.0 MB · Pre-Application Meeting Notes
Other documents
- Legal description, Parcel A (revised, verified by engineer)
May 13, 2025 · Legal Description Revised
- Bath Fitters sign checklist
May 9, 2025 · Checklist
- Bath Fitters sign quitclaim deed
May 7, 2025 · Quitclaim Deed
- Bath Fitter affidavit of legal interest
An affidavit of legal interest submitted on behalf of Bath Fitter in connection with this variance application before the city council.
May 5, 2025 · Affidavit of Legal Interest
- Download Record of survey for Bath Fitter proprietary boundary
Record of survey by Timberline Surveying for Brivan Idaho, LLC retracing the boundary of a portion of the NW 1/4 of Section 14, with easement notes and a legend.
May 5, 2025 · 1 page · 5.4 MB · Record of Survey
- Bath Fitter aerial image
May 5, 2025 · Vicinity Map