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Planning project · Planning application

Idaho Power seeks about 8% expansion of electrical substation

The utility wants to enlarge the fenced yard of the Eckert Substation for new and upgraded equipment, add a driveway and fully enclose the new area. City staff are reviewing the request administratively.

In reviewFiled May 29, 2026PLN26-00524Barber Valley · 4501 E Warm Springs Ave

Subdivision · Planning application

21-townhome subdivision with one commercial lot approved with conditions

The City Council approved the final plat on Sept. 15, splitting about 1 acre into 21 residential lots, one commercial lot and two common lots. Conditions include a public access easement around an amenity area and recorded agreements for shared areas.

ApprovedDecided Sept. 15, 2026SUB26-00029West End · 1907 W Jefferson St

Planning project · Planning application

Lot line shift approved to make room for a single-family home

The city approved moving the lot line between two lots in a subdivision so one lot can hold a single house on about a third of an acre. The other lots would be developed later. A review was decided administratively on Oct. 9.

ApprovedDecided Oct. 9, 2026PLN26-00523West Valley · 4721 N Maple Grove Rd

Historic preservation · Planning application

Window replacement at historic home approved

The city approved a certificate of appropriateness for replacing windows at a home in a historic district. The lot is about 0.14 acres and is zoned residential. The application was filed May 27.

ApprovedFiled May 27, 2026DRH26-00180North End · 1712 N 14th St

Planning project · Planning application

18 townhomes proposed on 1.54-acre vacant lot in rezoning request

The applicant seeks a rezone, plan amendment, preliminary plat and variance for a townhome subdivision called Bramble Hollow. The site is vacant, and the request is slated for a City Council decision.

SubmittedFiled May 27, 2026PLN26-00515West Boise · 1350 N Ethridge Ln

Planning project · Planning application

Single-family home on hillside lot approved in Boise

The city approved a single-family home on a 0.31-acre lot in the Hillside Overlay on Sept. 30. Staff classed it as a Category II hillside project because of slope and soil hazards, so geotechnical and grading reports are required.

ApprovedDecided Sept. 30, 2026PLN26-00508Central Foothills · 4691 N Accipiter Pl

Zoning certificate · Planning application

Accessory dwelling unit approved on a 0.72-acre lot

The city approved a zoning certificate for an accessory dwelling unit, a secondary home on a lot with an existing property. The application was filed May 26, and a site plan is on file.

ApprovedFiled May 26, 2026CZC26-00113South Cole · 1821 S Vinnell St

Zoning certificate · Planning application

Accessory dwelling unit approved on residential lot

The city approved a zoning certificate for an accessory dwelling unit on a 0.28-acre lot. The application was filed May 26. No further details on the unit's size were provided.

ApprovedFiled May 26, 2026CZC26-00132Hillcrest · 2620 S Hayden Way

Planning project · Planning application

Solar panels approved for home in historic district

City staff approved the request to install solar panels on a residential property in a historic district on June 18. The site covers about 0.22 acres, and the decision was made administratively, without a public hearing.

ApprovedDecided June 18, 2026PLN26-00506North End · 1419 N 20th St

Planning project · Planning application

Conversion of detached office into accessory dwelling unit approved

The city approved turning an existing 432-square-foot detached office into an accessory dwelling unit on a lot with a house. The work is interior only, with no exterior changes or parking changes proposed. The approval was issued Oct. 13.

ApprovedDecided Oct. 13, 2026PLN26-00505Hillcrest · 2618 S Hayden Way