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Zoning certificate · Planning application

Approved: one-bedroom accessory dwelling unit with shop behind a Boise home

The city approved a single-story detached shop with a one-bedroom accessory unit of about 897 square feet at the rear of the lot. The gravel driveway must be paved and buffered, and the shop may not be used commercially.

ApprovedFiled Dec. 8, 2025CZC25-00260Borah · 1164 S Wild Phlox Way

Planning project · Planning application

Eight-home subdivision proposal withdrawn

The applicant withdrew a plan filed Dec. 8 for eight single-family homes on about one acre. The plan had been headed for City Council review and needed a variance for a community water well.

WithdrawnFiled Dec. 8, 2025PLN25-01074Collister · 6021 N Eugene Ln

Planning project · Planning application

Parcels combined into one 17-acre lot for storage facility growth

The city approved consolidating contiguous parcels on 17.35 acres into one lot on Feb. 10. The applicant says it will allow future growth of a storage facility. No development is proposed now, and the properties are vacant.

ApprovedDecided Feb. 10, 2026PLN25-01073West Boise · 600 N Maple Grove Rd

Subdivision · Planning application

Four-lot townhome subdivision approved by Boise City Council

The City Council approved the plan on April 14 to split a 0.35-acre residential lot into four buildable lots for townhouses. Conditions include removing the existing house, adding a landscape buffer and sidewalk, and getting administrative permit approval before building permits are filed.

ApprovedDecided April 14, 2026SUB25-00047Southeast Boise · 2233 S Division Ave

Planning project · Planning application

Tree removal sought on residential lot in historic district

The request to remove a tree on a 0.15-acre residential lot in a historic district was filed Dec. 7, 2025. It is under review by city staff, who can decide it without a public hearing.

In reviewFiled Dec. 7, 2025PLN25-01072North End · 1619 N 20th St

Design review · Planning application

Cook Bros. approved for two homes with garages and apartments above

The city approved on Jan. 23 a plan to demolish an existing house and build two two-story single-family homes, each with a detached garage and an accessory dwelling unit above it, with conditions on construction hours and outdoor lighting.

ApprovedFiled Dec. 5, 2025DRH25-00415West End · 911 N 31st St

Zoning certificate · Planning application

Approved: two single-family homes, each with a garage apartment, replace one house

Cook Bros Construction will demolish the existing home and build two two-story single-family homes, each with a detached garage and a one-bedroom accessory unit above. The city approved the project Jan. 23 with conditions on construction hours and outdoor lighting.

ApprovedFiled Dec. 5, 2025CZC25-00250West End · 911 N 31st St

Planning project · Planning application

Two light industrial buildings totaling 195,050 square feet approved

The Design Review Commission approved two multi-tenant buildings on about 15.7 acres, sharing a truck court, with 236 parking spaces planned. Tenants are not yet identified; a contractor shop and gravel yard may be one use. The decision came June 12.

ApprovedDecided June 12, 2026PLN25-01067South Cole · 2543 S Beverly St

Planning project · Planning application

Bridge over Five Mile Creek to be extended 12 feet for wider road, approved

Adler Industrial's plan extends the existing bridge by about 12 feet, 8 feet on the north side and 4 feet on the south, to fit road widening required for traffic intersection improvements. The city approved it on Aug. 18; a floodplain permit is still needed.

ApprovedDecided Aug. 18, 2026PLN25-01066South Cole · 5121 W Gowen Rd

Historic preservation · Planning application

Approved changes open a porch and replace four windows on a house

A homeowner's plan to open an enclosed porch, replace the front door and enlarge one front window was approved with conditions. The conditions require existing siding on the main building to stay, and new windows must be wood, metal-clad wood or fiberglass and recessed at least 2 inches.

ApprovedFiled Dec. 3, 2025DRH25-00426North End · 1917 N 9th St

Planning project · Planning application

2,200-square-foot mechanical building for new chiller plant approved

City staff approved a standalone 2,200-square-foot accessory building to house a mechanical room for a new chiller plant, on a site of about 25 acres. The decision was made administratively on May 22.

ApprovedDecided May 22, 2026PLN25-01060Borah · 6001 W Cassia St

Planning project · Planning application

Plan to combine contiguous parcels into one lot approved

The city approved a request to consolidate two or more neighboring parcels on about 0.19 acres into a single buildable parcel. A Record of Survey is required, and no homes or buildings are part of the request.

ApprovedDecided Oct. 9, 2026PLN25-01059Vista · S Vista Ave

Planning project · Planning application

Garage conversion into a 2-bedroom accessory dwelling approved

The city approved turning a detached garage into a roughly 893-square-foot, two-bedroom, two-bath accessory dwelling behind an existing house. The Feb. 5 administrative decision requires replacement parking off the alley.

ApprovedDecided Feb. 5, 2026PLN25-01057Southeast Boise · 1514 S Euclid Ave

Zoning certificate · Planning application

Approved: Converting detached garage into one accessory dwelling unit

The city approved a zoning certificate on Feb. 20 to convert an existing single-story detached accessory building into a one-bedroom, one-bathroom unit of about 586.5 square feet. The owners plan to use it for family or guests, not as a rental.

ApprovedFiled Dec. 2, 2025CZC25-00244West Valley · 9641 W Cook Ln

Zoning certificate · Planning application

City approves 480-square-foot detached unit beside new home

Blake Wolf plans a detached accessory dwelling unit of about 480 square feet alongside a planned 1,272-square-foot single-family home. The city administratively approved the zoning certificate on Jan. 16, and appeals to the Hearing Examiner were due by Jan. 26.

ApprovedFiled Dec. 2, 2025CZC25-00255West Boise · 9577 W Irving St

Planning project · Planning application

Seven-story mixed-use building with 10 homes proposed on 0.42-acre site

The plan has ground-floor retail, second-floor offices and condominiums on the upper floors, with underground parking. The Design Review Commission held its hearing Feb. 5, 2026, and no decision is on file. Construction could start at the end of 2026.

In reviewFiled Dec. 2, 2025PLN25-01053North End · 800 W State St