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Planning project · Planning application

Tree removal approved for historic-area home lot

City staff approved a request to remove a tree on a 0.18-acre residential lot in a historic overlay. The approval was issued administratively on June 18, after the application was filed on March 26.

ApprovedDecided June 18, 2026PLN26-00298North End · 1412 N 23rd St

Planning project · Planning application

Single-family home proposed on 0.2-acre hillside lot

The application is under administrative review by city planners. Because of steep slopes and unstable soils, the home needs a Category II Hillside review, which calls for a geotechnical report and retaining wall details.

In reviewFiled March 26, 2026PLN26-00297Warm Springs Mesa · 3572 E Asteroid Dr

Planning project · Planning application

Single-family home on foothills hillside lot approved

City staff approved a single-family home on a 0.23-acre lot in the Hillside Overlay on Oct. 16. Because of steep slopes and unstable soils, the project needed hillside review, including soils testing and a geotechnical report.

ApprovedDecided two days agoPLN26-00296Warm Springs Mesa · 3603 E Asteroid Ct

Planning project · Planning application

Window replacement at historic single-family home approved

City staff approved replacing the windows on a home considered a contributing historic building. The windows must meet the city's historic window guidelines. The decision was made July 8.

ApprovedDecided July 8, 2026PLN26-00292North End · 1405 W Fort St

Planning project · Planning application

Single-family home on 1.3-acre hillside lot approved

City staff approved a hillside review for one single-family home on about 1.3 acres on June 12. The review covers grading, retaining walls and erosion control because of steep slopes and unstable soils.

ApprovedDecided June 12, 2026PLN26-00290Boise Heights · 363 N Panorama Pl

Planning project · Planning application

Single-family home on foothills lot approved after hillside review

The city approved a hillside review on Aug. 18 for one house on a 0.23-acre lot. Because of slope and unstable soils, the builder must submit geotechnical and engineering documents, and a soils inspection is required during construction.

ApprovedDecided Aug. 18, 2026PLN26-00288Collister · 5488 N Polecat Lofts Ln

Zoning certificate · Planning application

Sidewalk cafe with fenced seating approved for Cub Tavern in Boise

The city approved a 281-square-foot fenced sidewalk cafe tied to a new bar on the ground floor of the historic Smith Block building, on April 24, 2026. Conditions include keeping at least five feet of clear sidewalk for pedestrians and obtaining a sidewalk cafe license from the City Clerk's office.

ApprovedFiled March 24, 2026CZC26-00036Downtown Boise · 1015 W Main St

Planning project · Planning application

Rezone sought to allow two more homes beside existing fourplex

The request would change the zoning on a half-acre lot with a fourplex to a more traditional residential designation. If approved, the owner plans to add two units using affordable housing incentives. The City Council will decide.

In reviewFiled March 24, 2026PLN26-00286Hillcrest · 4700 W Malad St

Planning project · Planning application

Single-family home proposed on foothills lot under hillside rules

The plan calls for one house on about a quarter-acre lot. City planners say it needs the stricter hillside review because of slope and unstable soils, and a geotechnical report is expected. The application is under administrative review.

In reviewFiled March 24, 2026PLN26-00285Warm Springs Mesa · 3623 E Asteroid Ct

Planning project · Planning application

Single-story rear addition to historic home approved

City staff approved a single-story addition at the back of a 1905 home in a historic district. The addition would raise lot coverage to 34%, under the 35% limit, and was approved administratively on June 26.

ApprovedDecided June 26, 2026PLN26-00283North End · 1611 N 7th St

Planning project · Planning application

Second home sought on 1-acre lot in Boise, status withdrawn

The applicant had proposed building a new two-bedroom detached home alongside an existing four-bedroom house, which would be kept. The application was withdrawn and the city cancelled it, and no decision was made on it.

WithdrawnFiled March 23, 2026PLN26-00280Glenwood Rim · 5120 N Sorrento Dr

Planning project · Planning application

Tree removal at a home in a historic district approved

City staff approved the removal of a tree on a 0.15-acre residential lot in a historic district on April 17. The review called for an arborist's report and said a replacement tree might need to be planted on the property.

ApprovedDecided April 17, 2026PLN26-00279North End · 1908 N 18th St

Planning project · Planning application

Sidewalk cafe approved on commercial site

City staff approved a request for a sidewalk cafe on a 0.92-acre commercial property. The administrative approval was issued May 8, after the application was filed March 23.

ApprovedDecided May 8, 2026PLN26-00278Downtown Boise · 1110 W Grove St

Floodplain-hillside · Planning application

Floodplain and hillside permit sought for 14-acre site

A floodplain-hillside permit request covers a 14.19-acre site now zoned for a specific plan area. The application is under review and is set to be decided by the Planning and Zoning Commission.

In reviewFiled March 23, 2026CFH26-00021Barber Valley · 4010 S Eckert Rd

Zoning certificate · Planning application

Two-bedroom accessory dwelling approved above existing Boise house remodel

The city approved an 850-square-foot, second-story rental unit added to a 1952 single-family home, with conditions. It cannot connect inside to the main house or sit in front of it, and needs a paved path at least 4 feet wide to its entrance.

ApprovedFiled March 20, 2026CZC26-00056Sunset · 2501 N 31st St

Planning project · Planning application

Historic home repairs approved, including porch rebuild and new siding

The Historic Preservation Commission approved exterior changes to a historic-district house on Oct. 5. The work includes repairing the front porch, replacing worn vinyl siding, upgrading nine windows to double pane and repairing the back steps.

ApprovedDecided Oct. 5, 2026PLN26-00274North End · 1310 N 23rd St

Planning project · Planning application

Backyard cottage and lot split approved, with sidewalk variance

A Hearing Examiner approved plans for a 610-square-foot accessory dwelling next to an existing 980-square-foot house on a 0.38-acre lot. The request included splitting the lot and keeping the existing attached sidewalks. Approved Oct. 15.

ApprovedDecided Oct. 15, 2026PLN26-00272Hillcrest · 5420 W Targee St