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One-bedroom unit above new detached garage approved

The city approved a 469-square-foot, one-bedroom accessory dwelling above a new 420-square-foot garage, replacing an existing 380-square-foot garage. Approval came Oct. 13 with conditions on paving, a landscape buffer, a walkway and on-site drainage.

ApprovedCZC26-00247Filed Sept. 18, 2026West End · 2515 W Stewart Ave+1 related filing
Pin at the reported location; the shaded outline is the primary parcel (Ada County).

About this application

The city approved a zoning certificate to build a one-bedroom, 469-square-foot accessory dwelling unit above a new detached garage at 2515 W Stewart Ave in Boise. The existing 380-square-foot garage would be demolished and replaced with a two-story structure with a 420-square-foot garage on the ground floor. The building would be about 21 feet 9 inches tall, and the lot backs onto an alley.

ADU

Project name on file: 2515 W STEWART AVE - ADU

Timeline

  1. Yesterday

    20 documents added

  2. Yesterday

    Status changed from In review to Approved

    Reported as “Approved”.

  3. Two days ago

    Review Complete: Completed

  4. Two days ago

    Planning and Zoning: Complete

  5. Oct. 7, 2026

    Planning and Zoning: In Review

  6. Oct. 7, 2026

    Assign Reviewers: Completed

  7. Oct. 2, 2026

    Review Complete: Corrections Required

  8. Oct. 1, 2026

    Planning and Zoning: Corrections Required

  9. Sept. 30, 2026

    Planning and Zoning: In Review

  10. Sept. 30, 2026

    Assign Reviewers: Completed

  11. Sept. 28, 2026

    Fee Payment: Payment Received

  12. Sept. 25, 2026

    Prescreen Review: Passed

  13. Sept. 24, 2026

    Prescreen Review: In Progress

  14. Sept. 24, 2026

    Application Submittal: ePlanReview

    Updated missing field in Project Details to generate ePlan case.

  15. Sept. 18, 2026

    Application filed

Documents

Project narrative

  • Describes a 469 sf. one-bedroom accessory dwelling unit over a 420 sf. alley-loaded garage, with setback encroachments and demolition of an existing garage and patio.

    Sept. 30, 2026 · 1 page · 139 KB · PDS-Letter of Intent

    Download Detailed letter of explanation for ADU and garage

Decisions

  • Letter approving a detached-garage ADU under Boise City Code 11-03-03.2.B, with findings on use, size, bedrooms and height, based on plans revised October 7, 2026.

    Two days ago · 9 pages · 237 KB · PDS-Action Letter

    Download Administrative approval letter for accessory dwelling unit

Other documents

  • PDS-Agency Comments - PARKS COMMENTS 10/9/2026

    Oct. 12, 2026 · 58 KB · PDS-Agency Comments

  • PDS-Legal Notice - PZ_ADMINISTRATIVE LEGAL NOTICE

    Oct. 9, 2026 · 903 KB · PDS-Legal Notice

  • PDS-Maps and Drawings - NOTICING RADIUS MAP

    Oct. 9, 2026 · 518 KB · PDS-Maps and Drawings

  • PDS-Agency Comments - ACHD COMMENTS 10/7/2026

    Oct. 7, 2026 · 190 KB · PDS-Agency Comments

  • PDS-Agency Comments - FIRE COMMENTS 10/2/2026

    Oct. 7, 2026 · 194 KB · PDS-Agency Comments

  • PDS-Agency Comments - SEWER COMMENTS 10/6/2026

    Oct. 7, 2026 · 65 KB · PDS-Agency Comments

  • PDS-Agency Comments - VEOLIA COMMENTS 10/2/2026

    Oct. 7, 2026 · 210 KB · PDS-Agency Comments

  • PDS-Transmittal Agencies - TRANSMITTAL SHEET

    Oct. 2, 2026 · 136 KB · PDS-Transmittal Agencies

  • PDS-Application

    Sept. 30, 2026 · 156 KB · PDS-Application

  • PDS-Maps and Drawings - ELEVATIONS 9/28/2026

    Sept. 30, 2026 · 4.2 MB · PDS-Maps and Drawings

  • PDS-Maps and Drawings - FLOOR PLANS 9/28/2026

    Sept. 30, 2026 · 259 KB · PDS-Maps and Drawings

  • PDS-Maps and Drawings - SITE & LANDSCAPE PLAN 9/28/2026

    Sept. 30, 2026 · 600 KB · PDS-Maps and Drawings

  • PDS-Other Small Docs - ADU CHECKLIST 9/28/2026

    Sept. 30, 2026 · 863 KB · PDS-Other Small Docs

  • PDS-Other Small Docs - CONCEPT REVIEW NOTES 9/28/2026

    Sept. 30, 2026 · 458 KB · PDS-Other Small Docs

  • PDS-Other Small Docs - VEOLIA FIRE FLOW INFORMATION 9/28/2026

    Sept. 30, 2026 · 113 KB · PDS-Other Small Docs

  • PDS-Photos - 9/28/2026

    Sept. 30, 2026 · 746 KB · PDS-Photos

  • PDS-Statement of Legal Interest - 9/28/2026

    Sept. 30, 2026 · 257 KB · PDS-Statement of Legal Interest

  • PDS-Receipts -

    Sept. 28, 2026 · 131 KB · PDS-Receipts

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