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Council approves final plat for eight single-family homes

The Boise City Council approved the final plat on Oct. 22, creating eight buildable lots and one common lot on a 0.89-acre site currently zoned for smaller lots.

ApprovedDecided Oct. 22, 2025PLN25-00665Collister · 3514 N Collister Dr

Planning project · Planning application

Backyard swimming pool with automatic cover proposed on hillside lot

A 16-by-30-foot pool is proposed on a 0.52-acre lot. The city says nearby slopes require a hillside review, and a geotechnical report and retaining wall calculations may be required. Staff will decide the application administratively.

SubmittedFiled Aug. 6, 2025PLN25-00661Barber Valley · 3522 E Via Estancia Ln

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Approved: 5,600-square-foot addition to Tree City Church building

The city approved a minor conditional use permit and design review for a single-level addition for church counseling services, which the city considers part of the religious institution's operations. The addition would expand the existing 49,000-square-foot building by about 11 percent.

ApprovedDecided Nov. 21, 2025PLN25-00659Centennial · 3852 N Eagle Rd

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Window and landscaping changes approved for home in historic district

City staff approved a request to change windows and landscaping at a home on a quarter-acre lot. The owners plan to remove two trees and several shrubs to match openings created by an interior remodel. The approval was issued June 2.

ApprovedDecided June 2, 2026PLN25-00657East End · 117 N Locust St

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Backyard remodel and retaining wall proposed on hillside lot

A homeowner wants to remodel a backyard and build a retaining wall on a 0.27-acre residential lot. The city says it needs a hillside review because of surrounding slopes, and may require a geotechnical report and engineering plans.

SubmittedFiled Aug. 4, 2025PLN25-00656Warm Springs Mesa · 2971 Starview Dr

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Rear addition to historic 1895 Boise home approved

The owners' architect sought to replace a small rear addition with a larger two-level one of about 850 square feet, adding roughly 200 square feet to the footprint, and to remodel the first and second floors. The city approved the project administratively on Nov. 4.

ApprovedDecided Nov. 4, 2025PLN25-00653North End · 402 W Union St

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Triplex approved to replace existing duplex and detached garage

City staff approved plans on Nov. 4 to demolish the existing structures on a quarter-acre lot and build a three-unit triplex. The plans include a detached sidewalk with street trees along the frontage.

ApprovedDecided Nov. 4, 2025PLN25-00647Sunset · 2709 N 32nd St

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Garage conversion into one accessory dwelling unit approved

The city approved turning part of an existing garage addition, about 325 square feet, into a small apartment with a kitchenette. Existing garage parking is unaffected, and the approval also recognizes the building's existing setback issues as legal nonconforming.

ApprovedDecided July 28, 2026PLN25-00641South Boise Village · 1501 S Michigan Ave

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Coffee shop proposed in former office space, with parking variance sought

The plan would convert a 1,100-square-foot ground-floor office into a 25-seat coffee shop, with an existing upstairs apartment staying. A variance is sought for parking in the front and street-side setbacks. The Hearing Examiner will decide.

In reviewFiled July 29, 2025PLN25-00640North End · 1518 W Fort St

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Duplex proposed on 1.38-acre lot, with group living use possible later

The applicant narrowed an earlier proposal to a single duplex with 8 surface parking spaces and attached garages. The applicant also plans to seek a conditional use permit for a group living use, which requires a neighborhood meeting first.

In reviewFiled July 28, 2025PLN25-00638West Valley · 9230 W Ustick Rd

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Duplex approved to replace existing home on small Boise lot

The city approved plans on July 27, 2026, to demolish the existing home and build a new two-unit duplex on about 0.14 acres. The administrative review required the project to meet duplex standards, including one parking space per unit.

ApprovedDecided July 27, 2026PLN25-00634West End · 2602 W Bannock St

Subdivision · Planning application

Subdivision of 4.68-acre commercial site sought in Boise

The application would divide a 4.68-acre commercial property. It was filed July 23 and is listed as pending application submittal, with the Design Review Commission named as the review body.

SubmittedFiled July 23, 2025SUB26-00036Lusk District · 1025 S Capitol BLVD

Record of survey · Planning application

Lot line adjustment sought for 4.68-acre commercial site

A record of survey has been filed to adjust property lines on a 4.68-acre commercial site. The application is submitted and pending, with the Design Review Commission listed as the review body. No construction is described.

SubmittedFiled July 23, 2025ROS26-00009Lusk District · 1025 S Capitol BLVD

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337-unit affordable housing complex with structured parking approved

The Design Review Commission approved a mixed-use project on 4.68 acres after a Feb. 12 hearing. Earlier plans described two buildings with ground-floor commercial space and roughly 400 structured parking spaces. The decision was made May 15.

ApprovedDecided May 15, 2026PLN25-00625Lusk District · 1025 S Capitol Blvd