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Historic preservation · Planning application

Boise approves replacing 21 windows in historic home

The owner of a contributing historic home may replace 21 windows with wood, metal-clad wood or fiberglass units set back at least 2 inches from the exterior wall, with vinyl windows barred. The city approved the work with conditions on Dec. 12.

ApprovedFiled Nov. 3, 2025DRH25-00394North End · 1107 W Pueblo St

Subdivision · Planning application

City Council approves three-lot subdivision for single-family homes

The council approved the preliminary and final plat on March 3, allowing three single-family lots on about 0.28 acres. Conditions include a detached sidewalk, street trees, and an arborist's report and tree mitigation plan before grading permits are issued.

ApprovedDecided March 3, 2026SUB25-00091Southeast Boise · 2233 S Leadville Ave

Planning project · Planning application

Window replacement at historic home approved

City staff approved a minor certificate of appropriateness on Dec. 12 for changing windows on a house in a historic district. The approval followed an application filed Nov. 3 on a roughly one-tenth-acre residential lot.

ApprovedDecided Dec. 12, 2025PLN25-00963North End · 1107 W Pueblo St

Planning project · Planning application

Accessory dwelling unit approved on 0.13-acre residential lot

City staff approved plans for one accessory dwelling unit on a lot of about 0.13 acres. The Oct. 5, 2026, administrative decision did not need a public hearing. Filed documents include a written plan with the unit's dimensions.

ApprovedDecided Oct. 5, 2026PLN25-00961Depot Bench · 218 S Randall St

Variance · Planning application

Approved variance lets loading dock reach Robert Street property line

The Hearing Examiner approved the variance on March 2 for a recessed loading dock with a metal awning at a shopping center, built for a future grocery tenant. Loading hours are limited to 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. on weekdays and 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on weekends.

ApprovedDecided March 2, 2026CVA25-00062Depot Bench · 1100 S Vista Ave

Assured water supply · Planning application

6-unit multifamily building proposed

A water supply application has been filed for a six-unit multifamily project on land that is currently vacant. The city lists the application as pending submittal, and no decision has been made.

SubmittedFiled Oct. 29, 2025AWS26-00061West Valley · 3420 N Jackie Ln

Planning project · Planning application

5-unit multifamily building proposed on a third of an acre

The plan calls for five three-bedroom units in a single building, each with a two-car garage, on 0.35 acres. The project is under city staff review; the city's own description lists six units, while the plans and review notes say five.

SubmittedFiled Oct. 29, 2025PLN25-00959West Valley · 3420 N Jackie Ln

Planning project · Planning application

Four front windows to be replaced at historic North End home

The city's status is expired, and the filing seeks to swap four nonfunctioning front windows for working ones matching the existing design, configuration and materials. A concept review noted that this type of replacement does not require commission approval.

ExpiredFiled Oct. 29, 2025PLN25-00955North End · 1305 N 8th St

Planning project · Planning application

Request to build fence taller than 6 feet on top of existing wall expired

A homeowner sought a variance from the city's 6-foot fence height limit to put a fence atop an existing wall. The application, filed Oct. 29, 2025, is now marked expired. City planners said a fence set 5 feet back from the wall would not need a variance.

ExpiredFiled Oct. 29, 2025PLN25-00953Pierce Park · 7211 W Rygate Dr

Planning project · Planning application

3-lot subdivision proposed, with existing home to be demolished

The plan would split a 0.28-acre lot into three lots for one single-family house each, replacing the existing home. The applicant also asks to keep an attached sidewalk. The City Council is the review body, and the application is under review.

In reviewFiled Oct. 28, 2025PLN25-00949Southeast Boise · 2233 S Leadville Ave

Planning project · Planning application

Two lots would merge into one 0.82-acre parcel for a single home

The city approved a request to combine two adjoining residential lots into a single 0.82-acre lot for one single-family dwelling, along with removing side lot easements on the shared line. A hillside development permit will be required before any building permit is issued.

ApprovedDecided March 17, 2026PLN25-00948Central Foothills · 4753 N Accipiter Pl

Record of survey · Planning application

Lot split creates second parcel for future affordable housing

Boise approved splitting a 1.46-acre commercial property into two parcels, with the new parcel limited to any future housing under a recorded covenant requiring 20 years of affordability; no units or building size are specified.

ClosedFiled Oct. 27, 2025ROS25-00077Southeast Boise · 2031 E Hospitality Ln

Neighborhood meeting list · Planning application

Multi-tenant commercial building proposed on vacant land

The city's neighborhood meeting list step for a multi-tenant commercial building was filed Oct. 27 and is marked complete. No size, tenants or construction timeline are on file.

ApprovedFiled Oct. 27, 2025NBR25-00190Barber Valley · 3152 E Barber Valley Dr

Planning project · Planning application

Garage converted to 1-bedroom studio apartment gets city approval

The owner sought a permit for a detached garage already converted into a studio accessory dwelling unit of about 432 square feet, which was done without approval. The city approved the zoning certificate, and a retroactive building permit is required next.

ApprovedFiled Oct. 27, 2025PLN25-00946Depot Bench · 1019 S Pico St

Planning project · Planning application

Single-family home in Hillside overlay approved on 0.21-acre lot

The city approved plans for one new single-family home on a 0.21-acre lot on Oct. 5, 2026. Because of the surrounding slopes, the project is under Category II hillside review, which can require geotechnical and engineering reports.

ApprovedDecided Oct. 5, 2026PLN25-00945Warm Springs Mesa · 3596 E Asteroid Dr

Planning project · Planning application

Owners seek legal non-conforming status for existing home with rear accessory unit

The application would formally recognize an existing 675-square-foot single-family home, a 377-square-foot detached accessory dwelling unit and a driveway that do not fully meet current zoning rules. No construction changes are proposed, and the city approved the request administratively on Dec. 5.

ApprovedDecided Dec. 5, 2025PLN25-00944Sunset · 2119 N 34th St