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Master site plan (modification) · Planning application

Church approved for 9,042 sq. ft. addition to existing building

Staff approved a modification to add about 9,042 square feet to the existing 50,634-square-foot church, an increase of roughly 15% over the previously approved size. The decision was made Jan. 29 by Ada County Development Services.

ApprovedDecided Jan. 29, 202603017-BAda County · 14301 W Mcmillan Rd

Variance · Planning application

County denies variance for 1,200-square-foot shop near rear property line

Robert Loiselle sought a variance to put a detached shop about 10 feet from the rear property line instead of the required 25 feet, to make room for turning vehicles, trailers and RVs. The Board of County Commissioners denied the request at its Feb. 11 hearing.

ApprovedDecided Feb. 24, 2026202502068Ada County · 7637 S Mclintock Pl

Variance · Planning application

County denies variance sought to split 9.33-acre rural property

Ada County commissioners denied the request on Feb. 11, 2026. The variance would have cleared the way for a later rezone and a split into two lots of about 5.0 and 4.38 acres, with a private road serving one.

ApprovedDecided Feb. 11, 2026202502482Ada County · 855 S Locust Grove Rd

Accessory use · Planning application

Home farm stand selling eggs, crafts and baked goods approved

Ada County staff approved a large home occupation permit allowing a self-serve honor-system stand selling fresh eggs, handmade crafts, and shelf-stable baked goods and jams. The stand would be 4 by 4 by 6 feet with signage only, and no employees.

ApprovedDecided Jan. 28, 2026202502476Ada County · 7100 W Sorensen Dr

Accessory use · Planning application

Approved: 40-by-60-foot personal shop with half-bath in Ada County

The county staff approved a 2,400-square-foot shop with a half-bath and a 720-square-foot lean-to on one side, for personal use only. It cannot be used as a dwelling or for commercial or industrial purposes. The decision was made Jan. 23.

ApprovedDecided Jan. 23, 2026202502475West Foothills · 4185 W Houseland Ct

Conditional use · Planning application

Wedding and event venue approved for former residential lot

Ada County's Planning and Zoning Commission approved a conditional use permit and site plan for a wedding and event venue on 3.3 acres, with up to 150 guests and 36 parking spaces. Conditions cover event hours, a state-approved left-turn lane and driveway work, and an archaeological survey before site work.

ApprovedDecided Feb. 12, 2026202502464Boise Foothills · 9700 E Hwy 21

Accessory use · Planning application

Home bakery approved to sell baked goods with customer pickups

Ada County staff approved a permit for a large home occupation allowing a micro-bakery run from a home kitchen, with customer pickups weekdays 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., weekends 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and no more than 10 customers a day. The decision was made Jan. 26.

ApprovedDecided Jan. 26, 2026202502457Ada County · 1709 S Buffalo Ct

Variance · Planning application

County approves taller-than-allowed shop for personal sports and storage

The Ada County Board of County Commissioners approved the variance on Mar. 31, despite a staff recommendation of denial. The shop would exceed the 24-foot accessory structure height limit, and a septic system must be installed and approved before occupancy.

ApprovedDecided March 31, 2026202502449Ada County · 7835 W Joplin Rd

Variance · Planning application

Couple wins approval to keep 1,857-square-foot home as secondary dwelling for father

Ada County commissioners approved a variance letting James and Sheri Russell keep their existing 1,857-square-foot house as a secondary dwelling for a family member while they build a roughly 3,000-square-foot main home on the 15-acre rural property. Conditions include a deed restriction barring separate sale of the…

ApprovedDecided Feb. 11, 2026202502439Ada County · 8945 S Ten Mile Rd

Accessory use · Planning application

Approved: 3,600-square-foot garage and shop on 5-acre property

Ada County staff approved a 3,600-square-foot detached accessory structure for personal garage and storage use on a roughly 5-acre residential lot. The approval bars commercial, industrial or residential use unless the county separately signs off.

ApprovedDecided Jan. 13, 2026202502402Eagle Foothills · 1178 E Beacon Light Rd

Private road · Planning application

Appeal over gated private road for Palermo subdivision withdrawn

The applicant withdrew its appeal of a county staff decision on a private road with a gate and service drives to future pad sites, according to an Oct. 5 email to planning staff. The Board of County Commissioners had held the matter over from Sept. 9.

In reviewFiled Dec. 5, 2025202502399Eagle Foothills · E Trinity Ct

Conditional use (time extension) · Planning application

County extends approval for commercial horse stable and riding arena

Ada County commissioners approved a two-year extension, pushing the deadline to Dec. 15, 2027, because the owner lost primary funding and needs time to secure new financing. The project proposes no new buildings, only parking and a trailer turnaround.

ApprovedDecided Feb. 11, 2026202202248-BTen Mile Creek · 9901 W Kuna Rd

Accessory use · Planning application

Approved: 2,400-square-foot detached garage and shop for personal use

Ada County staff approved a permit for a 2,400-square-foot detached accessory structure for personal garage and storage use on a roughly one-acre rural residential lot. The approval bars commercial or industrial use and use as a residence unless the county signs off separately. Decided Jan. 22.

ApprovedDecided Jan. 22, 2026202502398Ada County · 7941 S Chisum Way

Conditional use · Planning application

Winery and event center approved on 10-acre rural property

The Ada County Planning and Zoning Commission approved a winery with an event center, to be built in phases ending with a 4,500-square-foot building, a tasting room and parking for 74 vehicles. Hours are set Tuesday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., with special events allowed until 10 p.m., and the driveway…

ApprovedDecided March 12, 2026202502397West Foothills · 8600 W Chaparral Rd

Vacation · Planning application

Approved: two lots merged for a 5,000-square-foot shop and pool

County commissioners approved on Jan. 14 removing the easement between two residential lots and combining them into one 1.9-acre parcel. The 5,000-square-foot accessory building cannot exceed 24 feet in height or be used as a dwelling or for commercial or industrial purposes.

ApprovedDecided Jan. 14, 2026202502177Ada County