Variance · Planning application
Nampa council approves variance for backyard patio shade cover
The City Council approved a variance letting a homeowner build a patio sunshade within one foot of the rear property line, closer than the usual 15-foot setback for accessory structures. The approval carries conditions, including an encroachment agreement with the city.
From the filing
The application's description as it appears in City of Nampa's record. See the official record
The City Council approved a variance allowing a patio shade structure at 3707 S Edgeview Drive in Nampa to sit closer to the rear property line than the normal 15-foot setback for accessory structures. The property is a 0.15 acre residential professional zoned parcel.
Request variance to rear setback in RP zone to allow for installing a sunshade over backyard patio.
Project name on file: Chafin Patio Shade Setback
Timeline
Aug. 29, 2025
10 documents added
Aug. 11, 2025
City Council Decision/Action Letter
July 21, 2025
Decision: Approved with Conditions
Nampa City Council: Approved with Conditions.
July 21, 2025
Public hearing: Nampa City Council
June 30, 2025
Notice to Area Property Owners
April 28, 2025
Notice to Agencies/Departments
April 18, 2025
Assess Fees (Variance)
April 18, 2025
Plan Intake Passed
April 18, 2025
Accepted for review
April 16, 2025
Application filed
Documents
Site plans
- Download Site map for patio shade setback
April 18, 2025 · 3 pages · 769 KB · Site Map
Project narrative
- Download Applicant narrative on patio shade cover setback
The applicant explains the need for a patio cover to block evening sun and argues the setback variance has no impact on neighbors, views, or drainage.
April 18, 2025 · 1 page · 122 KB · Narrative
- Download Pre-application meeting notes for patio shade variance
Staff notes from a pre-application meeting on a City Council variance to reduce the rear setback for a backyard patio sunshade, which also needs an encroachment agreement with Engineering.
April 18, 2025 · 2 pages · 400 KB · Pre-App Mtg Notes
Decisions
- Download Variance permit for patio shade cover
Recorded City of Nampa variance permit allowing a patio shade cover to encroach into the rear setback and easement within one foot of the property line in an RP zone.
Aug. 29, 2025 · 2 pages · 200 KB · Recorded permit #2025-030822
- Download City Council decision letter on setback variance
Letter notifying the applicant that City Council approved the rear setback variance for an accessory structure, with two conditions including an encroachment agreement and compliance with city codes.
Aug. 11, 2025 · 5 pages · 897 KB · Available Online
Application
- Download Master application for variance request
Planning and zoning master application for a rear setback variance to allow a sunshade over a residential backyard patio in an RP zone.
April 18, 2025 · 2 pages · 1.7 MB · Application
Other documents
- Affidavit regarding patio shade setback
April 18, 2025 · Affidavit
- Patio shade setback checklist
April 18, 2025 · Checklist
- Legal description for patio shade setback
April 18, 2025 · Legal Description - Word
- Warranty deed for patio shade setback variance
April 18, 2025 · Warranty Deed
