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Rezone · Planning application

Rezone change approved for 40.84-acre rural site

Canyon County approved a modification to an earlier rezone for a 40.84-acre property currently classified as other rural land. The decision came Nov. 6, after the request was filed Feb. 7.

ApprovedDecided Nov. 6, 2025RZ2021-0047-MODCanyon County · W Linden St

Rezone · Planning application

Request to rezone 2.85 acres for light industrial use withdrawn

The owner sought a conditional rezone from agricultural to light industrial to allow existing businesses, including a UTV accessory shop, a tire business and vinyl wrapping. Staff recommended denial. The application shows as withdrawn on July 21, 2026.

WithdrawnDecided July 21, 2026RZ2025-0001Canyon County · 11583 Orchard Ave

Conditional use · Planning application

Pool contractor wins approval to stage equipment on Canyon County farmland

Cesar Mena's pool construction business, Pool & Spa by Cesar LLC, can use about one acre of a 7.53-acre farm parcel for storing trucks, equipment and supplies. The county Planning and Zoning Commission approved the permit on March 6, with weekday hours limited to 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. and a sight-obscuring fence and dust…

ApprovedDecided March 6, 2026CU2025-0003Northeast Canyon County · 17172 Early Rd

Conditional use · Planning application

Special events facility proposal withdrawn on 12-acre rural site

A conditional use permit seeking to allow a special events facility on a 12.39-acre tract that now has a residence was withdrawn. The application was filed Jan. 23, 2025, and the withdrawal was recorded March 12, 2026.

WithdrawnDecided March 12, 2026CU2025-0001West Canyon County · 18940 Lower Pleasant Ridge Rd

Variance · Planning application

Variance for second home closer to property line denied

The Planning and Zoning Commission denied a request to cut the required side setback from 10 feet to 4.73 feet on a 2.55-acre agricultural parcel. The owners wanted to convert an existing building into a second residence. Staff had recommended approval; one neighbor opposed it.

DeniedDecided Sept. 3, 2026ZV2026-0005Lake Lowell · 9516 Leston Ln

Variance · Planning application

Request to halve front setback for planned private road denied

The Planning and Zoning Commission denied a request to cut a required front setback from 20 feet to 10 feet on a 3.58-acre rural property. It was a first step toward turning a shared driveway into a private road serving about four homes. Staff had recommended approval.

DeniedDecided Sept. 3, 2026ZV2026-0004Canyon County · 1012 E. Locust Ln

Variance · Planning application

County approves setback variance for unpermitted farm building

The Canyon County Planning and Zoning Commission approved a variance letting an existing agricultural structure sit 3 feet from the southern property line instead of the 10 feet required. The owner must apply for a building permit within 30 days of the Mar. 19 decision.

ApprovedDecided March 19, 2026ZV2025-0003Canyon County

Variance · Planning application

County approves setback variance for 717-square-foot home addition

The Canyon County Planning and Zoning Commission approved Austin Emry's request to cut the front setback from 30 feet to 3 feet, allowing an addition built without permits. He must apply for a building permit within 30 days of the Jan. 15 approval.

ApprovedDecided Jan. 15, 2026ZV2025-0001West Canyon County · 15949 Hill Top Circle

Private road · Planning application

Private road near Melba renamed Morning Star Lane

Canyon County commissioners approved renaming the private road, which serves four parcels, from Rifle Ridge Lane on Dec. 11. The approval requires a road sign and a shared road maintenance agreement among property owners.

ApprovedDecided Dec. 11, 2025RD2025-0010South Canyon County

Private road · Planning application

County approves renaming private road that serves three parcels

Canyon County commissioners approved the name change on Aug. 26, and the request adds no homes or buildings. Conditions include engineer-certified construction, a highway-standard road sign verified within 90 days, and written fire district approval for roads longer than 150 feet.

ApprovedDecided Aug. 26, 2025RD2025-0005South Canyon County · 8481 Bird Dog Ln

Code amendment · Planning application

Canyon County approves revised Star area of city impact boundary

Commissioners adopted a new boundary for the land outside Star's city limits where the city plans for future growth, after trimming a northern expansion to stay within two miles. The disputed overlap with Nampa was left outside both cities' boundaries; the board acted Nov. 19.

ApprovedDecided Nov. 19, 2025OR2025-0014Canyon County