Annexation · Planning application
Church campus of 40,000 square feet approved for Star annexation
The Star City Council approved annexing about 8 acres into the city, zoning it Rural Residential, and a phased church facility with a worship auditorium, parking and a playground. Conditions include trees along the western boundary planted in phase one and emergency access bollards.
From the filing
The application's description as it appears in City of Star's record. See the official record
Dayspring Church Inc. is asking the City of Star to annex about 8.17 acres at 9701 W Beacon Light Road and zone it Rural Residential so it can operate as a church. The church would be built in phases over about ten years, starting with a covered arena-style worship facility and about 100 parking spaces, and later adding a playground, walking paths, and possible daycare and educational facilities.
The applicant is requesting approval of an Annexation and Zoning (RR-DA), a Development Agreement, and Conditional Use Permit for a proposed church facility. The property is located at 9701 W. Beacon Light Road in Star, Ada County, Idaho, and consists of approximately 8.1 acres.
Project name on file: Dayspring Church
Timeline
May 5, 2026
Ordinance 434-2026 adopted by the Star City Council
Jan. 20, 2026
Approved
Star City Council: Approved (4-0). Findings of fact adopted February 17, 2026.
Jan. 20, 2026
Public hearing: Star City Council
Oct. 27, 2025
Accepted for review
Sept. 2, 2025
Application filed
Documents
Staff reports
- Download Staff report for annexation, zoning, development agreement and conditional use
City of Star staff report for the Jan. 20, 2026 public hearing on a church facility's annexation, RR-DA zoning, development agreement and conditional use permit on about 8.17 acres.
Jan. 19, 2026 · 64 pages · 24.9 MB · Staff Report
Decisions
- Download Ordinance No. 434-2026 annexing and zoning church property
Ordinance annexing about 8.03 acres into the City of Star and zoning it Rural Residential with a Development Agreement (RR-DA), following a January 20, 2026 public hearing.
May 4, 2026 · 23 pages · 17.0 MB · Ordinance
- Download Findings of fact and conclusions of law
Council's written findings and conclusions on the Dayspring Church annexation and zoning, development agreement, and conditional use permit, following the Jan. 20, 2026 hearing.
Feb. 16, 2026 · 18 pages · 259 KB · Decision