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Planning project · Planning application

Boise approves 564-square-foot one-bedroom ADU above two garages

The city approved a one-bedroom accessory dwelling with a roof deck, built over two single-car garages, on a lot with an existing 921-square-foot house. The administrative approval was issued Aug. 4.

ApprovedDecided Aug. 4, 2026PLN25-01151North End · 2305 N 25th St

Planning project · Planning application

Change to two-story units approved for Cole Bluff Cottages sixplex

The city approved a modification to the existing cottage development permit, changing the planned three-story units to two stories. The architect's letter says no other site changes are proposed. The approval was made administratively on April 28.

ApprovedDecided April 28, 2026PLN25-01147West Boise · 1408 N Cole Cottage Ln

Planning project · Planning application

One-bedroom accessory unit above detached garage approved

The city approved a roughly 440-square-foot, one-bedroom accessory dwelling unit on the second story of a detached, alley-loaded garage. The approval was issued Feb. 6 at administrative level, with no change to the approved two-car garage.

ApprovedDecided Feb. 6, 2026PLN25-01144Winstead Park · 6279 W Poplar St

Planning project · Planning application

Exterior changes approved for drive-through restaurant building

The city approved exterior changes to an existing commercial building that houses a drive-through restaurant, on about a third of an acre. No changes to the parking lot are proposed, and signs need a separate permit. Staff approved it March 26.

ApprovedDecided March 26, 2026PLN25-01143North End · 1700 W State St

Planning project · Planning application

Neighborhood book cafe approved in former office building

The city approved turning a roughly 1,260-square-foot office into a small book pub serving limited food, wine, beer, coffee and tea. Hours are limited to 7 a.m. to 8 p.m., with outdoor seating on the rear patio only and two parking spaces off the alley.

ApprovedDecided Oct. 5, 2026PLN25-01139North End · 1220 W Hays St

Variance · Planning application

Garage addition with indoor stairs to attic storage denied

The Hearing Examiner denied a variance on June 1 that would have let a garage addition sit 2 feet 10 inches from the rear property line, where 15 feet is required. The examiner said the addition is new construction that could be redesigned to meet setback rules.

DeniedDecided June 1, 2026CVA25-00075North End · 1919 N Harrison Blvd

Vacations/waivers/street names · Planning application

Council approves partial vacation of a sewer easement

The Boise City Council approved the request on Feb. 10 to give up part of a 17-foot city sewer easement on a 2.18-acre site. The city's project description mentions a four-story, 121-room apartment/hotel, but the council's action letters describe no buildings or housing.

ApprovedDecided Feb. 10, 2026SOS25-00011Southeast Boise · 2149 E Hospitality Ln

Design review · Planning application

Four-story, 121-room LivSmart Studios hotel approved

The Boise Design Review Commission approved the plan at a Feb. 11 hearing, with conditions on construction hours, outdoor lighting, landscaping and sidewalks. The 59,000-square-foot building would have 121 surface parking spaces.

ApprovedDecided Feb. 11, 2026DRH25-00412Southeast Boise · 2149 E Hospitality Ln

Record of survey · Planning application

Boise approves reconfiguring four small lots into new home sites

The city approved a property line adjustment creating four parcels, each assigned a new address. Existing buildings and accessory structures on the property must be removed, and the survey must be signed and recorded with the Ada County Recorder.

ApprovedFiled Dec. 22, 2025ROS25-000683108 W Bella St

Design review · Planning application

Four small-lot homes with rear garages and ADUs approved

Boise approved Feb. 13 a plan for four single-family homes on small lots, each with a detached garage and an accessory dwelling unit above, reached from the alley, subject to conditions on floor area, landscaping and pedestrian paths.

ApprovedFiled Dec. 22, 2025DRH25-003613108 W Bella St

Planning project · Planning application

Tree removal approved for home in historic district

City staff approved a request to remove a tree on a 0.14-acre residential lot in a historic area. The approval was issued administratively on Jan. 30, 2026, without a public hearing.

ApprovedDecided Jan. 30, 2026PLN25-01132North End · 916 N 20th St

Planning project · Planning application

Tree removal sought in Boise historic district

An application filed Dec. 22 asks the city to approve removing a tree on a 0.81-acre site in a historic district. Staff would decide administratively, and the application is still pending submittal.

SubmittedFiled Dec. 22, 2025PLN25-01131East End · 740 E Warm Springs Ave

Planning project · Planning application

900-square-foot detached backyard rental unit approved

The city approved a detached, two-bedroom, two-bath accessory dwelling unit in the rear yard of an existing home. The applicant says it will house extended family. Staff approved it on March 6, 2026.

ApprovedDecided March 6, 2026PLN25-01130West Boise · 11692 W Azure Dr

Design review · Planning application

Design review sought for changes to a historic-district commercial site

A design review application was filed Dec. 22, 2025, for a 0.81-acre commercial property in a historic district. City staff will review it administratively, and no decision has been made. The filing gives no details on what would be built.

SubmittedFiled Dec. 22, 2025DRH26-00003East End · 740 E Warm Springs Ave

Planning project · Planning application

One single-family home proposed on 1.5-acre hillside lot

The application seeks city approval to build one house on a hillside site of about 1.5 acres. City staff say it needs the stricter Category II hillside review because of surrounding slopes, and a geotechnical report may be required. It is under administrative review.

In reviewFiled Dec. 19, 2025PLN25-01126Highlands · 799 E Chardie Rd

Planning project · Planning application

Approved plan for a 4,100-square-foot commercial building

The city approved the project administratively on Apr. 17. It covers about 0.91 acres now used for commercial purposes. Early review described a new bank, while the city's filing calls the work a remodel that reuses the existing foundation.

ApprovedDecided April 17, 2026PLN25-01124Central Rim · 910 N Orchard St