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Planning project · Planning application

Exterior changes sought for single-family home in historic district

The owner proposes opening an enclosed front patio, replacing the front window and door, adding brick on the front area, and repainting; the existing home is not expected to change in size or use. The city approved the project administratively on Jan. 16.

ApprovedDecided Jan. 16, 2026PLN25-01007North End · 1917 N 9th St

Planning project · Planning application

Retroactive approval sought for 23-space surface parking lot

The request would legally recognize an existing parking lot on a 0.15-acre site, with 23 spaces including one accessible space. Planning staff said at an early review they could not support it. The application is marked expired.

ExpiredFiled Nov. 14, 2025PLN25-01006Downtown Boise · 205 W Myrtle St

Planning project · Planning application

10-by-20-foot shed sought in historic district; application expired

The application would have added a 10-by-20-foot shed on a residential lot of about 0.14 acres in a historic district overlay. It was filed Nov. 14, 2025, for administrative review, and is now listed as expired.

ExpiredFiled Nov. 14, 2025PLN25-01004North End · 1811 N 14th St

Planning project · Planning application

Window replacement sought on historic home, approved Dec. 30

The application covers replacing windows visible from the street at a residential property in a historic area, reviewed administrately under a minor Certificate of Appropriateness. The windows must meet the city's historic design guidelines.

ApprovedDecided Dec. 30, 2025PLN25-01001East End · 821 E State St

Planning project · Planning application

11-unit, 3-story mixed-use building proposed on small commercial lot

The plan calls for two ground-floor commercial spaces and studio apartments on three floors, with rear surface parking reached from an alley. The Design Review Commission held a hearing on March 5; no decision is on file.

SubmittedFiled Nov. 13, 2025PLN25-00999Central Rim · 4402 W Emerald St

Zoning certificate · Planning application

Zoning certificate sought for a small residential lot

A zoning certificate request was filed on Nov. 13 for a 0.12-acre residential site. The application is under administrative review, so no public hearing is involved, and the city lists it as awaiting applications.

SubmittedFiled Nov. 13, 2025CZC25-00271Central Bench · 4313 W Libby St

Variance · Planning application

Variance sought for commercial lot on 0.23-acre site

A variance request was filed Nov. 13 for a 0.23-acre commercial property. The Design Review Commission is the review body, and the application has been submitted but no decision is on file. The filing does not say what exception is sought.

SubmittedFiled Nov. 13, 2025CVA26-00015Central Rim · 4402 W Emerald St

Historic preservation · Planning application

City approves removal of one mature Bradford pear tree at historic home

An arborist found the tree in poor condition, and city forestry staff agreed, so the Dec. 12 approval allows its removal with no replacement required, though planting a new tree is encouraged. No buildings or new construction are proposed.

ApprovedFiled Nov. 12, 2025DRH25-00404North End · 809 N 17th St

Subdivision · Planning application

Boise council approves rezone and 4-lot split allowing 3 new homes

The City Council approved the rezone and subdivision of 0.89 acres on May 5, keeping the existing house and allowing three more. Conditions include a shared driveway for two lots and a new detached sidewalk with street trees along Shoup Avenue.

ApprovedDecided May 5, 2026SUB25-00089West Boise · 650 S Cotterell Dr

Planning project · Planning application

Owner seeks 900-square-foot detached ADU with two bedrooms

The city's administrative review approved a detached accessory dwelling unit of up to 900 square feet on a 0.22-acre residential lot, with no new parking required. The unit is a 2-bedroom, filed Nov. 10, 2025, and decided Jan. 30, 2026.

ApprovedDecided Jan. 30, 2026PLN25-00994Southeast Boise · 2021 S Longmont Ave

Planning project · Planning application

Approved: removal of a tree in a historic district

The city administratively approved the removal of one tree on a 0.14-acre residential lot, with an arborist report and site plan on file. The decision was made Feb. 24.

ApprovedDecided Feb. 24, 2026PLN25-00992North End · 1610 N 15th St

Planning project · Planning application

Tree removal approved for historic-district home site

City staff approved a request to remove a tree on a 0.14-acre residential lot in a historic district. The approval was issued Dec. 12 after an administrative review.

ApprovedDecided Dec. 12, 2025PLN25-00990North End · 809 N 17th St