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Planning project · Planning application

Accessory dwelling above garage of new home approved

The city approved converting open space above the garage of a single-family house still under construction into one accessory dwelling unit. The administrative decision was made Feb. 24.

ApprovedDecided Feb. 24, 2026PLN25-01122Sunset · 2306 N 35th St

Planning project · Planning application

Grading and remodel of single-family home in hillside area approved

The city approved grading and exterior remodeling of an existing single-family house on a 1.19-acre lot in the Hillside overlay. Plans include converting the garage to living space, with no change to access.

ApprovedDecided Sept. 25, 2026PLN25-011216750 W Hill Rd

Zoning certificate · Planning application

Accessory dwelling unit sought on a 0.17-acre residential lot

A zoning certificate application filed Dec. 19 asks the city to allow an accessory dwelling unit on a residential lot. Staff will review it administratively, and no decision has been made.

SubmittedFiled Dec. 19, 2025CZC25-00279Depot Bench · 2410 W Pendleton St

Planning project · Planning application

45-space parking lot expansion at existing aquatic center approved

City staff approved adding 45 parking spaces to an existing aquatic center site of about 3.7 acres. The Feb. 20 administrative approval follows a design review application, and the city's parking and landscaping standards apply.

ApprovedDecided Feb. 20, 2026PLN25-01118Southeast Boise · 3575 S Findley Ave

Planning project · Planning application

Variance to skip required frontage improvements is withdrawn

The request sought relief from building a multiuse path along the property's road frontage on the 3.71-acre commercial site. It was filed Dec. 18, 2025, and withdrawn before a Hearing Examiner decision.

WithdrawnFiled Dec. 18, 2025PLN25-01114Veterans Park · 4709 W State St

Planning project · Planning application

Historic district garage with apartment above approved to replace old garage

The Historic Preservation Commission approved plans to demolish a detached garage and build a new garage with one accessory dwelling unit above, under 1,000 square feet and 22 feet tall. The decision came June 23, 2026, and includes removing one rear yard tree.

ApprovedDecided June 23, 2026PLN25-01111North End · 1009 N 12th St

Planning project · Planning application

Accessory dwelling unit approved as addition to existing garage

The city approved a zoning certificate for one accessory dwelling unit, built by expanding a 360-square-foot garage with a 636-square-foot addition. Access and parking stay on the alley. The main home is a contributing historic building.

ApprovedDecided June 12, 2026PLN25-01110North End · 2507 W Ellis Ave

Neighborhood meeting list · Planning application

Neighborhood meeting list approved for a commercial site project

The city completed its review of the neighborhood meeting list, a required step in which nearby residents are identified to be notified about a project. The filing gives no details on what would be built.

ApprovedFiled Dec. 17, 2025NBR25-00212Lusk District · 860 W Sherwood St

Record of survey · Planning application

Lot line adjustment sought for a 0.46-acre residential property

A record of survey for a lot line adjustment was filed Dec. 17 for a 0.46-acre site in a residential zone. The Planning and Zoning Commission is the review body, and the application is still awaiting formal submittal.

SubmittedFiled Dec. 17, 2025ROS26-00022Central Bench · 204 S Eagleson Rd

Planning project · Planning application

Single-family home with retaining walls approved on hillside lot

The city approved plans for one single-family home with retaining walls in a hillside overlay area, decided by administrative review on Mar. 13. The project must meet hillside development rules, including a geotechnical report and structural calculations for certain walls.

ApprovedDecided March 13, 2026PLN25-01108Barber Valley · 5808 E Millet Dr

Planning project · Planning application

Garage conversion to accessory dwelling unit approved, carport to be torn down

The city approved turning an existing 525-square-foot detached garage into a rental-style accessory dwelling on a lot with a single-family house. The old carport will be removed, and the garage was confirmed as a legal non-conforming building.

ApprovedDecided Aug. 28, 2026PLN25-01105East End · 1308 E Jefferson St

Planning project · Planning application

Two small-lot homes approved to replace one house

The city approved a plan to demolish an existing house and build two single-family homes on small lots on about 0.14 acres. The decision was made administratively on March 27, 2026.

ApprovedDecided March 27, 2026PLN25-01104Central Rim · 4517 W Gage St

Planning project · Planning application

Demolition of historic garage and larger replacement approved

The Historic Preservation Commission approved reclassifying a garage in a historic district from contributing to non-contributing, which is required for demolition. A slightly larger garage would replace it, with the design reviewed separately. The decision came June 16.

ApprovedDecided June 16, 2026PLN25-01103North End · 709 N 6th St

Variance · Planning application

Denied variance would have kept attached sidewalk on Victory Road for three-lot annexation

Studio L Architecture sought to annex about 1.65 acres into Boise with R-1B zoning and divide it into three lots for a 10-unit cottage village, a fourplex and an existing house. The Planning and Zoning Commission denied the sidewalk variance on March 9 and recommended the City Council approve the annexation and…

DeniedDecided March 9, 2026CVA25-00076Southwest Boise · 9501 W Burnett Dr