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Zoning certificate · Planning application

Boise approves 651-square-foot backyard accessory dwelling unit

The approved single-story detached unit has two bedrooms and one bathroom, built in the back yard of an existing house. Approval came with conditions on sound insulation, a paved path to the entrance, and exterior lighting limits.

ApprovedFiled Oct. 1, 2025CZC25-00201Borah · 6455 W Grandview Dr

Assured water supply · Planning application

Assured water supply approved for small-lot residential project

Boise Public Works has approved an assured water supply application tied to a residential small-lots project, according to the approval letter on file. The letter does not describe the number of homes or the type of building.

ApprovedFiled Oct. 1, 2025AWS25-00054Sunset · 3108 W Bella St

Planning project · Planning application

Plan to split a residential lot for a future duplex withdrawn

The request would have divided a 0.36-acre lot into two, with a duplex planned on the new lot and a shared driveway. The application was withdrawn before the Hearing Examiner made a decision.

WithdrawnFiled Oct. 1, 2025PLN25-00863Northwest · 6305 N Gary Ln

Planning project · Planning application

Historic North End home to get new windows, siding and roof, approved

The Dec. 30 decision was made administratively on a certificate of appropriateness for exterior repairs: stucco repair and repainting, replacement roof shingles in similar color, and new clad wood windows that match existing configurations.

ApprovedDecided Dec. 30, 2025PLN25-00856North End · 1918 N 17th St

Planning project · Planning application

Fourplex with one affordable unit approved on a 0.35-acre lot

The city approved four three-bedroom units in one building, with shared parking behind it. One unit must meet affordable housing criteria, which lets the fourplex be built in this zone. The applicant planned to seek a sidewalk waiver.

ApprovedDecided Oct. 2, 2026PLN25-00855West Bench · 4123 N Vera St

Planning project · Planning application

Plan to demolish a home and split lot for two houses approved

The city approved the demolition of the existing single-family home and a property line adjustment on a 0.2-acre lot. The applicant's plans show two single-family homes on two lots, with garages off the alley. The approval was made administratively on June 12.

ApprovedDecided June 12, 2026PLN25-00852Sunset · 2107 N 32nd St

Planning project · Planning application

Expansion of wholesale auto business on 0.42-acre site sought

The request would expand an existing wholesale auto use that does not conform to current zoning. The application is in neighborhood meeting review and would be decided by the Planning and Zoning Commission.

In reviewFiled Sept. 29, 2025PLN25-00851Depot Bench · 2705 W Lampert Dr

Planning project · Planning application

Solar panels and carport approved for historic-district home

The city approved a single-story carport and rooftop solar panels for a home in a historic overlay district, decided administratively on Jan. 23. The panels will also go on the front of the roof, which the design guidelines discourage.

ApprovedDecided Jan. 23, 2026PLN25-00850North End · 1410 W Washington St

Planning project · Planning application

14-foot retaining wall proposed to replace failing terraced walls

The plan would replace three aging, failing walls at the back of a 0.72-acre residential lot with one concrete wall 13 to 14 feet tall. It needs a variance and a hillside permit and is under review by the Hearing Examiner.

In reviewFiled Sept. 29, 2025PLN25-00849Hillcrest · 4814 W Roberts Rd

Floodplain-hillside · Planning application

Floodplain and hillside review request returned to applicant

The city sent back a floodplain and hillside review filed Sept. 29, 2025, for a 0.53-acre lot, putting it on hold. The filing gives no details on what would be built, and staff would have reviewed it administratively.

On holdFiled Sept. 29, 2025CFH25-00073East End · 431 N Morningside Way

Foothills/hillside · Planning application

Single-family home approved for hillside lot with 45-foot height limit

The city approved a hillside permit for a 2,461-square-foot home on a sloping lot, with retaining walls and grading limited to set heights. Before occupancy, the developer must provide a professional assessment of the stormwater system, which has documented failures.

ApprovedFiled Sept. 25, 2025CFH25-00077Barber Valley · 3501 E Eternal Ln

Planning project · Planning application

Single-family home site in Boise foothills gets approval for landscape renovation

The approved work on the 0.43-acre residential lot includes a covered outdoor kitchen, retaining walls, an extended patio around an existing pool, a fence and a repoured driveway, with no change to parking. The city decided the project administratively on Feb. 10 under its hillside review category.

ApprovedDecided Feb. 10, 2026PLN25-00844East End · 2371 E Eastdale Dr