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Planning project · Planning application

Property line adjustment creates 9,374 sq. ft. parcel for future redevelopment

The city approved a property line adjustment on a commercial site zoned for mixed use, creating a parcel of about 9,374 square feet for future redevelopment. Any new building would need separate review, and the parcel will have no direct access to the street, relying instead on shared parking lot access.

ApprovedDecided Dec. 30, 2025PLN25-00560West Boise · 1315 N Milwaukee St

Planning project · Planning application

Approved: 705-square-foot rear addition to a single-family home

The city approved a 705-square-foot addition at the back of a historic-district home, replacing a rear patio and removing a small shed to address lot coverage. The decision was made administratively on Nov. 7.

ApprovedDecided Nov. 7, 2025PLN25-00559East End · 711 E State St

Planning project · Planning application

Repairs to Boise Depot's west end approved, with stucco testing required

The city's Parks and Recreation Department can replace stucco and flat roofing and restore doors, windows, metalwork and sandstone on the historic depot. Stucco mock-ups must be inspected by city staff, and no demolition is allowed.

ApprovedDecided March 6, 2026PLN25-00557Depot Bench · 2601 W Eastover Ter

Planning project · Planning application

Tiny home on wheels approved behind existing house

The city approved a request to place one tiny home on wheels on a 0.17-acre residential lot that already has a house. City rules cap such homes at 400 square feet and bar short-term rental use. The decision came Dec. 30.

ApprovedDecided Dec. 30, 2025PLN25-00555West End · 2902 W Woodlawn Ave

Planning project · Planning application

Owner seeks legal status for basement apartment in historic home

The request would formally recognize a 1-bedroom, 900-square-foot apartment below a single-family house. The owner must show the unit existed before 1988 and has been used since. City staff will review it administratively; no parking changes are planned.

SubmittedFiled July 6, 2025PLN25-00552North End · 926 N 8th St

Zoning certificate · Planning application

Zoning certificate sought for small residential lot

A zoning certificate request was filed July 6 for a 0.11-acre residential property. City staff will review it administratively, and the filing does not say what would be built or changed.

SubmittedFiled July 6, 2025CZC25-00165North End · 926 N 8th St

Planning project · Planning application

Developer seeks approval for 400,000-square-foot speculative warehouse

The Design Review Commission approved the plan on Dec. 31 for a shell building that could be divided into 12 tenant spaces for light manufacturing, office or storage uses, with about 495 parking spaces and 100 loading docks.

ApprovedDecided Dec. 31, 2025PLN25-00551South Cole · 6101 S Pleasant Valley Rd

Planning project · Planning application

Retaining wall on hillside residential lot approved

City staff approved plans for a retaining wall on a 0.32-acre residential lot in a hillside development area. The Jan. 2 administrative decision came after a review that flagged slope and drainage questions.

ApprovedDecided Jan. 2, 2026PLN25-005374430 W Quail Point Ct

Subdivision · Planning application

Boise approves 21 townhomes and small commercial space

The City Council approved rezoning the land from residential to a mixed-use zone and a subdivision plan with 21 townhomes, one commercial lot and two common lots. Buildings are capped at 35 feet, with rooftop structures up to 45 feet. Approval came Dec. 9.

ApprovedDecided Dec. 9, 2025SUB25-00050West End · 1907 W Jefferson St

Variance · Planning application

Zoning commission approves 21 townhomes with small commercial space

On Oct. 13, the commission approved a variance allowing zero-foot rear setbacks inside the site and recommended the rezone and subdivision go to City Council. Buildings are capped at 35 feet to the parapet, with rooftop structures up to 45 feet.

ApprovedDecided Oct. 13, 2025CVA25-00034West End · 1907 W Jefferson St

Rezone · Planning application

Council approves rezoning for 21 townhomes in mixed-use zone

The Jeffrie Brownstones project rezones about 1.96 acres from R-2 and R-3 residential to MX-1 mixed-use and creates 21 residential lots plus one commercial lot. The council also approved the plat Dec. 9, 2025, with a 35-foot height limit and construction-hour limits.

ApprovedDecided Dec. 9, 2025CAR25-00017West End · 1907 W Jefferson St

Planning project · Planning application

69-townhome development approved on 2.3-acre site

The City Council approved the plan for three-story attached townhomes with garages. It involves a rezone to a mixed-use designation and a subdivision plat. Records list 71 dwelling units; the city describes the project as 69 units.

ApprovedDecided Aug. 28, 2026PLN25-00534West End · 3113 W Moore St

Planning project · Planning application

Demolition of single-family house on industrial land approved

The city approved the demolition of a house and sheds on a 3.44-acre site zoned for light industrial use on Oct. 21. The work also includes removing trees and fencing and cleaning up debris, by a contractor working for Capital Paving.

ApprovedDecided Oct. 21, 2025PLN25-00532South Cole · 2425 S Empire Way

Subdivision · Planning application

Council approves 162-unit apartment project on 6-acre site

The Boise City Council approved the plat for Filbert Cabanas Subdivision, creating one buildable lot and dedicating public right-of-way for the Hawkins Companies project. Construction hours are limited, and part of Vincent Street must be vacated before building permits are submitted for the lot.

ApprovedDecided Dec. 8, 2025SUB24-00012South Cole · 1770 S Maple Grove Rd

Design review · Planning application

Design review approved for 162 apartments in eight three-story buildings

Hawkins Companies' plan includes a clubhouse, pool area and pedestrian pathways, with conditions on building setbacks, exterior lighting and replacing removed trees. The Boise City Design Review Commission approved it on Aug. 13, 2025.

ApprovedDecided Aug. 13, 2025DRH24-00090South Cole · 1770 S Maple Grove Rd

Planning project · Planning application

Existing home to become accessory unit, new house with shop approved

The city approved turning the existing 750-square-foot home on a 0.45-acre lot into an accessory dwelling and building a new single-family home of about 3,656 square feet with a shop or garage behind it. Staff approved it on Oct. 21.

ApprovedDecided Oct. 21, 2025PLN25-00531West Bench · 7525 W Settlers Ave

Planning project · Planning application

Request to remove a tree in historic district under city review

A homeowner has asked the city for approval to remove a tree on a 0.11-acre residential lot in a historic district. The request needs a certificate of appropriateness and is being reviewed by city staff without a public hearing.

In reviewFiled June 24, 2025PLN25-00530North End · 1008 W Hays St