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Planning project · Planning application

273-square-foot backyard home approved in historic district

The Historic Preservation Commission approved a plan for one accessory dwelling unit on a 0.14-acre residential lot. Parking would be provided onsite in a new garage. The decision was made June 16, 2026.

ApprovedDecided June 16, 2026PLN25-00324North End · 1706 N 16th St

Neighborhood meeting list · Planning application

22 single-family attached homes proposed with rezoning and subdivision

The application asks to rezone the site to a mixed-use designation and subdivide it for 22 attached single-family units. The city lists this neighborhood meeting step as complete. The site is currently vacant land.

ApprovedFiled April 10, 2025NBR25-00069West End · 1907 W Jefferson St

Variance · Planning application

Plan for 40 single-family lots withdrawn

The applicant sought to annex about 11 acres into Boise and build 40 single-family lots on roughly 8 acres, keeping the existing home. The application was withdrawn after a public hearing held July 14.

WithdrawnFiled April 10, 2025CVA25-00012Northwest · 8750 N Bogart Ln

Subdivision · Planning application

41-lot subdivision approved after annexation into Boise

The Boise City Council approved annexing about 11.93 acres into the city with residential zoning, along with a preliminary plat for 41 buildable lots and eight common lots. The rezone does not take effect until the city completes three readings of the ordinance.

ApprovedDecided Aug. 19, 2025SUB25-00025Northwest · 8750 N Bogart Ln

Annexation · Planning application

Council approves annexing 12 acres for 40-home subdivision

The Boise City Council approved annexing about 12 acres into city limits on Aug. 19, 2025, with traditional residential zoning meant to allow more housing types and lot sizes. The applicant proposes 40 single-family lots on about 8 acres and keeps the existing home on about two acres.

ApprovedDecided Aug. 19, 2025CAR25-00010Northwest · 8750 N Bogart Ln

Design review · Planning application

Historic design review request on hold after return to applicant

A design review application for a 0.87-acre residential site in a historic district was returned to the applicant and is on hold. The filing from April 10, 2025, lists no details on what would be built.

On holdFiled April 10, 2025DRH25-00084East End · 615 E Warm Springs Ave

Planning project · Planning application

Remodel of historic single-family home with new mudroom and windows approved

City staff approved a Certificate of Appropriateness for light remodeling of an existing historic home. Plans include a roof change, partial demolition and reframing of one room, a new mudroom and added windows. Parking stays the same. The decision came April 24.

ApprovedDecided April 24, 2026PLN25-00290North End · 902 N 18th St

Planning project · Planning application

Small outdoor coffee cart approved as accessory food truck at a home

The city approved a zoning certificate on Dec. 30 for a roughly 7-by-4-foot coffee cart that would operate outside as an accessory to the primary dwelling on a 1-acre commercial-zoned site. Staff handled the review administratively.

ApprovedDecided Dec. 30, 2025PLN25-00287Morris Hill · 4795 W Emerald St

Planning project · Planning application

Master plan sought for 186-acre privately owned public park

The plan would guide long-term development of a park open to the public, with trails, an amphitheater, a workshop and a tractor shed. No homes are proposed and no construction is included yet. City staff are reviewing it.

In reviewFiled April 1, 2025PLN25-00285Highlands · 4000 N Simplot Ln

Planning project · Planning application

Three vacant lots removed from historic district in City Council approval

The City Council approved removing three vacant lots, about 1 acre in total, from the Warm Springs Historic District. The applicant said the change would allow housing that fits the adjacent neighborhood. The lots were split off a larger parcel in October 2024.

ApprovedDecided Oct. 2, 2026PLN25-00284East End · 1312 E Lewis St

Planning project · Planning application

Detached backyard rental unit approved for single-family lot

The city approved a zoning permit for one detached accessory dwelling unit, planned as a rental, on a 0.2-acre lot with an existing house. No added parking is required or proposed. Staff approved it on Dec. 31.

ApprovedDecided Dec. 31, 2025PLN25-00278Pierce Park · 7011 W Tamarindo Ct

Planning project · Planning application

Variance sought to build closer to rear lot line for home addition

A homeowner asks the Hearing Examiner for a variance to reduce the rear setback so an addition can be built on a single-family home. The 0.24-acre lot is on hillside ground, so extra drainage and geotechnical documents may be required.

In reviewFiled March 28, 2025PLN25-00276East End · 1324 E Candleridge Dr

Planning project · Planning application

Single-family home with detached unit approved on hillside lot

The city approved plans for one single-family home and a detached accessory dwelling unit on a 1.69-acre parcel in the Hillside overlay. The decision was made administratively on Oct. 14.

ApprovedDecided Oct. 14, 2025PLN25-00274Highlands · 5198 N Becker Ridge Ln

Planning project · Planning application

Food truck court with ice cream trolley proposed on lot with existing duplex

The plan would add a food truck court, including an ice cream trolley and shaved ice shack, to a small commercial lot with a duplex. It is under review by the Historic Preservation Commission; a temporary permit lets the trolley and shack stay up to 180 days.

In reviewFiled March 27, 2025PLN25-00267North End · 1615 N 13th St