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Floodplain permit · Planning application

798-square-foot pool house approved in floodplain

Ada County Development Services approved the floodplain permit for the pool house in a staff decision on Aug. 25. The application was filed July 7.

ApprovedDecided Aug. 25, 2026202601209Ada County · 7919 N Hawks Beard Ln

Subdivision · Planning application

Two-lot subdivision approved by Ada County commissioners

The Ada County Board of County Commissioners approved a final plat on July 21 that divides one residential property into two lots, following a public hearing held the same day. The plat shows two dwelling units.

ApprovedDecided July 21, 2026202600142-BAda County

Subdivision · Planning application

Final plat for 4-lot subdivision on 23 acres approved

The Ada County Board of County Commissioners approved the final plat for the Scotland Subdivision, which divides 23.3 acres into four lots. The board decided the request on Aug. 18, after a public hearing.

ApprovedDecided Aug. 18, 2026202501442-BAda County

Conditional use · Planning application

66,560-square-foot elementary school approved to replace 1974 building

Ada County commissioners on the Planning and Zoning Commission approved West Ada School District's plan on Aug. 13 with conditions, including a revised landscape plan and lighting. The school is designed for about 800 students, and the old building will be demolished after the new one is built.

ApprovedDecided Aug. 13, 2026202601193Southwest Community · 11711 W Lake Hazel Rd

Accessory use · Planning application

Detached 617-square-foot second dwelling with RV garage approved

County staff approved a secondary dwelling, an RV garage and a covered patio totaling 2,255 square feet on a 1-acre lot. The structure cannot be used commercially, and one of the two homes must stay owner occupied. Approved Sept. 17.

ApprovedDecided Sept. 17, 2026202601167Ada County · 7448 N Cavea Ln

Subdivision · Planning application

Plan to split 10-acre parcel into 2 lots sought in Ada County

The preliminary plat would divide a 10-acre residential property into two lots, with two homes in total. The county has received the application but has not yet deemed it complete. It was filed June 30.

SubmittedFiled June 30, 2026202601155Ada County · 4770 S Mcdermott Rd

Conditional use · Planning application

0.81-mile underground natural gas pipeline approved with conditions

Northwest Pipeline LLC's 10-inch line would connect to an existing pipeline, with a fenced tap site and small corrosion-protection posts above ground. The county commission approved it Sept. 10, requiring an Idaho Power crossing agreement and on-site drainage.

ApprovedDecided Sept. 10, 2026202601149Ten Mile Creek · S Cole Rd

Property boundary adjustment · Planning application

Property boundary adjustment approved to fix unrecorded legal description

Ada County Development Services approved the change on July 27 as a staff decision. It corrects a property description that was never recorded and went unnoticed until the entitlement process. The land is currently farmland.

ApprovedDecided July 27, 2026202601141Ada County · S Locust Grove Rd

Accessory use · Planning application

4,189-square-foot two-story horse barn with lounge approved

Ada County Development Services approved the detached barn in a staff decision on Aug. 11. The horse barn takes up the main level, and the second story would have a half bath and lounge area.

ApprovedDecided Aug. 11, 2026202601129Ada County · 3815 S Rustler Ln

Master site plan (modification) · Planning application

Expansion of shooting ranges and six new pistol bays approved

Ada County Development Services approved, as a staff decision on July 1, changes to lengthen ranges 1-6 to 250 yards and range 7 to 350 yards, raise berms to 30 feet at the back and 20 feet on the sides, and add six competition pistol bays.

ApprovedDecided July 1, 2026201700861-DSoutheast Ada County · 14000 E Double Tapp Ln

Accessory use · Planning application

Family home daycare for up to 6 children approved

Ada County Development Services approved the daycare in a residential home on July 21 as a staff decision. Care would be offered Monday through Saturday, 6:30 a.m. to 7 p.m., on a lot of about 0.15 acres.

ApprovedDecided July 21, 2026202601050Southwest Community · 9261 W Patina Dr