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Riverbank repair with new rip rap and plantings proposed along Boise River

A river system permit and floodplain permit are sought to repair about 235 feet of riverbank in a city park, with rip rap, new vegetation and invasive species management. The project is in review and would go before the Planning and Zoning Commission.

In reviewFiled Feb. 2, 2026PLN26-00127East End · 500 S Walnut St

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Three sandstone boulder benches proposed for river wetland preserve

A floodplain permit request would place three flat-topped sandstone benches along a public walking path in a wetland preserve within the floodway. The city's staff review is under way, and a "no rise" flood analysis would be required before work starts.

In reviewFiled Feb. 2, 2026PLN26-00126Veterans Park · 4623 W Willow Ln

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Sidewalk cafe approved for existing tavern

City planners approved a zoning certificate on June 12 to add a sidewalk cafe to a bar and tavern. The operator will still need a separate sidewalk cafe license from the City Clerk before opening.

ApprovedDecided June 12, 2026PLN26-00125Downtown Boise · 1015 W Main St

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Second menu-board lane at existing Burger King drive-thru approved

The city approved minor design changes on about 2 acres: a second menu-board entrance on the existing single-lane drive-thru, a relocated trash enclosure and possible small parking changes. Use and zoning stay the same.

ApprovedDecided April 14, 2026PLN26-001246490 S Eisenman Rd

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Basement apartment in existing home approved as accessory dwelling unit

The city approved converting a finished basement into a one-bedroom, one-bathroom accessory dwelling unit with its own outside stairway entrance. The decision was made administratively on May 4, and no added parking is required.

ApprovedDecided May 4, 2026PLN26-00119Depot Bench · 2201 W Frederic St

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Billboard relocation approved by Planning and Zoning Commission

The commission approved a conditional use permit to move an existing billboard to a 0.39-acre commercial site. The city does not allow new billboards, so the move is tied to removing a sign elsewhere in the city. The approval came Oct. 16.

ApprovedDecided two days agoPLN26-00111Veterans Park · 3809 W State St

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Tree removal approved for home in historic district

City staff approved a request on April 24 to remove a tree from a 0.15-acre residential lot in a historic district. Removal there requires an administrative decision and a letter from a certified arborist.

ApprovedDecided April 24, 2026PLN26-00104North End · 1619 N 20th St

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Backyard sport pool on foothills hillside lot approved

City staff approved a 20-by-40-foot swimming pool, 5 feet deep, on a 0.52-acre residential lot classed as a hillside project. Geotechnical review, a sewer cleanout for draining and a subgrade inspection will be required during construction.

ApprovedDecided July 8, 2026PLN26-00103East End · 2612 E Plateau Dr