Code amendment · Planning application
Meridian approves code changes on building height and drive-throughs
The zoning code update defines how residential building height is measured, clarifies height standards in residential and traditional neighborhood districts, and changes the approval process for tiered drive-throughs. It applies city-wide.
About this application
Hearing Date: January 15, 2026 Project: ZOA-2025-0003 - Building Height and Drive-through Text Amendment Planner: Bill Parsons Request: A request for a UDC text amendment to define residential building height measurements, clarify building height standards in the Residential and Traditional Neighborhood Districts, and update the approval process for tiered drive-throughs, by the City of Meridian Planning Division. Location: City-wide
Project name on file: Building Height and Drive-through Text Amendment
Timeline
March 10, 2026
Final Action: Application Complete
Feb. 19, 2026
City Council Hearing: Approved
Feb. 17, 2026
Public hearing: Meridian City Council
Jan. 16, 2026
Planning and Zoning Hearing: Approved
Jan. 15, 2026
Public hearing: Meridian Planning and Zoning Commission
Outcome: Recommended Approval.
Jan. 15, 2026
Recommended Approval
Meridian Planning and Zoning Commission: Recommended Approval.
Dec. 19, 2025
Planning Review: Approved
Dec. 5, 2025
Wastewater Modeling Review: No Comment
Dec. 5, 2025
MPD Review: No Comment
Dec. 5, 2025
Water Modeling Review: No Comment
Dec. 5, 2025
GIS Review: No Comment
Dec. 5, 2025
Parks Review: No Comment
Dec. 5, 2025
Land Development Review: No Comment
Dec. 5, 2025
MFD Plan Review: No Comment
Dec. 5, 2025
Transportation Plan Review: No Comment
Dec. 5, 2025
City Clerk Review: Approved
Dec. 5, 2025
Property Owners List Review: No Comment
Dec. 5, 2025
Legal Description Review: No Comment
Dec. 5, 2025
Application Submittal: Accepted
Dec. 5, 2025
Application filed
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