Fruitland public meetings in 2025

City Council

The December 22, 2025 Fruitland City Council meeting is cancelled due to a scheduling conflict with the Christmas holiday.

• Meeting cancellation

Planning Zoning

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider a recommendation on a request by BWR Holding Company LLC to amend a development agreement related to the replat of the Fruitland Commercial Complex. The meeting also includes approval of the previous meeting's minutes and other routine business.

• Public hearing on BWR Holding Company LLC's request to amend development agreement for replat of Fruitland Commercial Complex
• Action item on the same amendment request
• Approval of November 12, 2025 meeting minutes

Planning Zoning Hearing Notices

The Fruitland Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on December 9, 2025, to consider a request by BWR Holding Company LLC to amend the Development Agreement for the Replat of Fruitland Commercial Complex. The amendment would increase the number of commercial lots allowed within the development. The public may provide oral and written testimony.

• Public hearing on amendment to Development Agreement for Replat of Fruitland Commercial Complex
• Request by BWR Holding Company LLC to increase number of commercial lots
• Property located in Lots 1-8 and Lot A, Block 1, Plat Book 7, Page 29, Payette County

City Council

The Fruitland City Council voted to deny a Development Agreement Amendment for Shady River Mobile Home Park that would have allowed a larger manufactured home on Lot 15. The council also approved a new no-parking zone on SW 6th Avenue, authorized survey work for right-of-way along SE 6th Street, and approved additional funding for a paramedic levy override campaign.

• Denied Development Agreement Amendment for Shady River Mobile Home Park, 3100 Alden Road, to allow a 14' x 52' manufactured home on Lot 15
• Approved new No Parking Any Time zone on south side of NW 6th Avenue from Washoe Road to east terminus
• Approved $4,000 per parcel survey work by Mason & Associates for right-of-way along SE 6th Street (parcels at 2091, 2084, 2120, and 2119 SE 6th)
• Approved $21,000 additional funding for Payette County Ambulance District public engagement for May 2026 levy override election
• Adopted Ordinance No. 716 amending City Code on temporary business identification signs

City Council

The Fruitland City Council approved a zone change from Single Family Residential to Neighborhood Commercial for 304 S Minnesota Avenue and the preliminary and final plats of the Hrizuk-Johnson Subdivision. They also approved a $10,920 contract for a Payette River Sports Complex master plan design, a special event permit for a school holiday bazaar, and tabled a sign code amendment to add exemptions for non-profit signs. A public hearing on a mobile home park development agreement amendment was continued to December 8.

• Zone change and subdivision approval for 304 S Minnesota Avenue (Hrizuk-Johnson Subdivision)
• Contract with Ardurra for Payette River Sports Complex master plan design: $10,920
• Special event permit for Fruitland School District PTO Holiday Bazaar on Dec 6, 2025
• Tabled Ordinance No. 716 on temporary business identification signs to add non-profit exemption
• Continued public hearing on Shady River Mobile Home Park development agreement amendment to Dec 8

Planning Zoning

The Planning & Zoning Commission will consider a conditional use permit for a recreational vehicle to serve as a second residence at 8180 N. Pennsylvania Avenue. The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes and training.

• Conditional use permit for Russell Spotwood to use an RV as a second residence at 8180 N. Pennsylvania Avenue
• Approval of October 14, 2025 meeting minutes

Planning Zoning

This agenda is a procedural notice only. The Fruitland Planning and Zoning meeting originally scheduled for November 11, 2025 has been moved to 7:00 p.m. on November 12, 2025 because of the Veterans Day holiday. No other business items are listed.

• Meeting rescheduled from Nov 11 to Nov 12, 2025, at 7:00 p.m.

City Council

The Fruitland City Council denied a resident's request to use a city park for paramotor landings and voted to prohibit all ultralight vehicles in city parks. The Council also approved grant applications for road safety and sidewalk projects, accepted a $4,292 fire department equipment grant, and directed staff to draft a letter on proposed Area of Impact boundary adjustments.

• Denied paramotor use at Snake River Sports Complex park and banned all ultralight vehicles in city parks
• Approved special event permit for Christmas on Main Street (Dec 4, 2025) and waived fees
• Authorized pursuit of up to four LHTAC grants: $30,000 sign project, $50,000 school zone enforcement, $500,000 pedestrian improvements, $2 million safety program
• Accepted Idaho Department of Lands Grant of $4,292 with 10% match for wildland firefighter PPE
• Approved live fire training drill at 400 NW 9th Street

City Council

The City of Fruitland has cancelled its November 4, 2025 General Municipal Election because the number of candidates for each office equals the number of seats to be filled. The City Clerk has declared the following candidates duly elected: Kari Peterson (Mayor), Ed Pierson (Council Member), and Cathy Yasuda (Council Member). All will serve four-year terms beginning at the first City Council meeting in January 2026.

City Council

The Fruitland City Council adopted a resolution adding Point-of-Care Ultrasound to the ALS-2 transport fee schedule. They heard a presentation on a $40 million Payette County jail bond proposal for the November 4 election. The council also approved MOUs for utility extensions to support a potential new ambulance facility, and denied an oil and gas lease offer for city-owned property.

• Adopted Resolution 2025-12 adding POCUS to ambulance transport fee schedule
• Reviewed $40,000,000 Payette County jail bond proposal for Nov. 4 election
• Approved water and sewer MOUs for potential ambulance facility near NW 2nd Avenue
• Denied Snake River Oil & Gas lease offer of $150/acre for 1.648 acres
• Approved $16,100 contract with Mason & Associates for City Hall parking lot extension at 200 S. Whitley Drive

Planning Zoning

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings and then vote on several items: a zone change and subdivision for Hrizuk Global Equities, a conditional use permit for a storage barn sales lot, an amendment for Shady River Mobile Home Park, and a proposed ordinance on temporary signs. Decisions and recommendations will follow the hearings.

• Hrizuk Global Equities – Zone Change from Single Family Residential to Neighborhood Commercial for 304 S Minnesota Avenue
• Hrizuk Global Equities – Preliminary & Final Plat of Hrizuk-Johnson Subdivision
• Dwight Hooley – Conditional Use Permit to Allow Storage Barn Sales Lot at 1711 N Whitley Drive
• Shady River Holdings LLC – Development Agreement Amendment for Shady River Mobile Home Park
• Proposed Ordinance Amending City Regulations for Temporary Signs

Planning Zoning Hearing Notices

The Fruitland Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a request by Hrizuk Global Equities, LLC for a preliminary and final plat of the Hrizuk-Johnson Subdivision and a zone change from Single Family Residential to Neighborhood Commercial for 304 S Minnesota Avenue. The property is 0.26 acres. Citizens may provide oral and written testimony.

• Preliminary and final plat for Hrizuk-Johnson Subdivision
• Zone change from Single Family Residential to Neighborhood Commercial
• Property at 304 S Minnesota Avenue, Fruitland, Idaho
• Public hearing at Fruitland City Hall, 200 S. Whitley Drive, October 14, 2025 at 7:00 P.M.

City Council

The Fruitland City Council meeting scheduled for October 13, 2025 has been cancelled due to a scheduling conflict with the Columbus Day holiday. No business will be conducted at this meeting.

City Council

The Fruitland City Council held a special meeting to discuss a proposed Memorandum of Understanding with Payette County for installing water services at the new County EMS Building on NW 2nd Avenue. The Council voted to support developing a draft MOU for review, which would involve City Public Works crew in partnership with the County Road and Bridge crew.

• Discussed MOU for City Public Works to install water services for County EMS Building on NW 2nd Avenue
• Estimated 120 man-hours from City Public Works for the installation
• Council voted to support drafting the MOU

City Council

The Fruitland City Council adopted Ordinance No. 719, amending city code to require a minimum 22-foot driveway length in new residential developments to prevent vehicle overhang onto sidewalks or rights-of-way. The council also awarded a $254,551 sidewalk construction contract to Paul Construction, Inc. for the Children Pedestrian Safety Project on SW 7th Street, S Iowa Avenue, to S Pennsylvania, despite a funding shortfall. Additionally, they forwarded an unfavorable recommendation on a variance request for an additional dwelling unit at 8077 Estates Blvd and approved a special event permit for a school PTO carnival.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 719 requiring minimum 22-foot driveway length in new residential developments
• Awarded $254,551 sidewalk construction contract to Paul Construction, Inc. for Children Pedestrian Safety Project on SW 7th Street, S Iowa Avenue, to S Pennsylvania
• Forwarded unfavorable recommendation to Payette County on variance request for additional dwelling unit at 8077 Estates Blvd
• Approved special event permit for Fruitland School District PTO carnival on October 17, 2025 at Fruitland Elementary School, 1100 S. Pennsylvania Avenue
• Approved $9,022 additional funding request from Ardurra for out-of-scope wastewater master plan work

Planning Zoning Hearing Notices

The Fruitland Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider Lyndon Jantz's request for a conditional use permit to allow a storage shed storage lot at 816 S. Whitley Drive. Citizens may provide oral or written testimony. The application is available for review at the Zoning Administrator's office.

• Conditional use permit for storage shed storage lot at 816 S. Whitley Drive
• Applicant: Lyndon Jantz
• Public hearing at Fruitland City Hall, 200 S. Whitley Drive, on September 9, 2025 at 7:00 PM

Planning Zoning

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and decide on a conditional use permit for a shed storage lot at 816 S. Whitley Drive. They will also consider amending city code on temporary signs and a variance for an additional dwelling unit at 8077 Estates Blvd.

• Public hearing and decision on Lyndon Jantz conditional use permit for shed storage lot at 816 S. Whitley Drive
• Recommendation to amend City Code 10-7D-7R regarding temporary signs
• Impact area recommendation on Justin & Kevin Maness variance of two-acre requirement for additional dwelling unit at 8077 Estates Blvd.

City Council

The Fruitland City Council accepted a $500,000 donation from the Murata Estate for the Payette River Sports Complex, adopted new fees and fee increases, approved special events, and canceled the November 2025 general election due to unopposed incumbents. The council also approved a partial park closure for tree removal, a professional services agreement for a street project, and reclassified an ambulance position to part-time.

• $500,000 donation from Murata Estate for Payette River Sports Complex amenities
• Adopted new fees (dangerous dog appeals, meter tamper lockout) and increased several existing fees
• Approved special events: CCW Holiday Bazaar (Oct 25-26) and Trunk or Treat (Oct 31)
• Canceled November 4, 2025 general election; incumbents declared elected
• Approved Idaho Transportation Department agreement for NE 11th to NW 16th Street Phase 1

City Council

The City Council adopted the 2025-2026 fiscal year budget via Ordinance No. 718. They also approved a new Naming Policy for public buildings, streets, and parks, which requires a donation of at least 50% of a facility's cost for naming consideration.

• Adoption of Ordinance No. 718- FY2025-2026 Appropriations
• Adoption of Resolution No. 2025-06 – Naming Policy
• Acceptance of a $1,770 Firefighter License Plate Grant for a rescue training manikin
• Approval of a First Interstate Bank credit card upgrade to a rewards program

Planning Zoning Hearing Notices

The Fruitland Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on a proposed amendment to the city code that would set a minimum driveway length of 22 feet in all new residential developments to prevent vehicle overhang onto sidewalks or public rights-of-way. The amendment also updates driveway curb-cut setback distances from intersections. The commission will receive oral and written testimony before deciding whether to recommend the change.

• Proposed amendment to Title 10, Chapter 15 (D), Section 3 (H) of Fruitland City Code
• New minimum driveway length of 22 feet for all new residential developments
• Driveway curb-cut setback: 50 feet from property line in residential zones, 150 feet in commercial/industrial zones
• Public hearing at Fruitland City Hall, 200 S. Whitley Drive, on August 12, 2025 at 7:00 PM

Planning Zoning

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings and then decide on a modified conditional use permit for a vehicle sales and storage lot at 1011 NW 16th Street, and on a proposed ordinance amending driveway regulations in Title 10. The commission will also discuss underground power, temporary signs, and parking.

• Public hearing and decision on Hometown LLC's request to modify a conditional use permit for vehicle sales and storage on the NW portion of 1011 NW 16th Street
• Public hearing and recommendation on a proposed ordinance amending Title 10, Chapter 15 (D), Section 3 (H) regarding driveways
• Discussion of underground power, temporary signs, and parking

City Council

The Fruitland City Council adopted a resolution removing the Alternate Sewer Charge, affecting 24 commercial accounts. They also denied an appeal from the Lewis Business Center regarding a sight triangle violation at NW 13th Street and Highway 95. The council approved an updated industrial sewer contract with Swire Pacific Holdings and discussed potential code amendments on temporary signs and underground power. A $500,000 donation offer for the Payette River Sports Complex was also discussed.

• Resolution No. 2025-05 adopted to remove Alternate Sewer Fee Schedule, increasing sewer bills for 24 commercial accounts
• Appeal denied for Lewis Business Center (1401 N Whitley Drive) sight triangle violation at NW 13th Street and Highway 95
• Updated Industrial Sewer User’s Contract approved with Swire Pacific Holdings INC. effective July 1, 2025
• Discussion of code amendments on feather flag regulations and underground power requirements
• $500,000 donation offer for Payette River Sports Complex; cost estimates for tennis, basketball, and pickleball courts range $275,000–$360,000

City Council

The Fruitland City Council tentatively adopted the 2025-2026 budget, including a 3% salary increase for Stuart Grimes, and scheduled a public hearing for August 25, 2025. The council also approved several agreements, including a revised MOU with Alma Mater Inc. for historical banners and flower baskets, a cybersecurity services MOU with the Cyber Defense Center, and a railroad construction agreement for the West 1st Street crossing. Additionally, they authorized open market procurement for the SW 7th Street sidewalk project after bids exceeded the $234,000 budget.

• Tentative adoption of 2025-2026 budget with 3% salary increase for Stuart Grimes; public hearing set for Aug. 25, 2025
• Approved special event permit for Fruitland Family Fun Day on Sept. 13, 2025, closing SW 3rd Street from Colorado to Minnesota Ave., with fees waived
• Approved revised MOU with Alma Mater Inc. for historical banners and flower baskets on streetlight poles, subject to annual review
• Approved MOU with Cyber Defense Center for ShadowSOC managed security services
• Adopted Resolution No. 2025-04 for open market procurement for SW 7th Street sidewalk project (budget $234,000)

City Council

The Fruitland City Council is meeting in a special budget workshop to develop the fiscal year 2025-2026 budget. The council will also take action on proposed new fees, including appeals for dangerous dog determinations and a meter tamper lockout fee, as well as proposed increases to water, sewer, business license, and right-of-way permit fees.

• 2025-2026 budget workshop
• Proposed new fee: Appeal – Potentially Dangerous Dog Determination
• Proposed new fee: Appeal – Dangerous Dog Determination
• Proposed new fee: Meter Tamper Lockout Fee
• Proposed fee increases: On/Off Water Service Fee (Non-Pay), Business License, Water Hookup Fee, Water and Sewer Capacity Fees, Water Service Line Fees, Right-Of-Way Permits

City Council

The Fruitland City Council voted to support a Payette County Paramedics levy override that would generate $2.38 million annually to fund a third ambulance, staffing, and equipment. The council also approved an irrigation tap for Atlas Pallets, a donation of gravel to the Fruitland Football Booster Club, and a $254,555 grant for a new ambulance and radios. A public hearing was set to remove the outdated Alternate Sewer User Fee Schedule.

• Supported levy override for Payette County Ambulance District; estimated $82.87/year tax impact per $100,000 home value
• Approved Atlas Pallets irrigation tap request on NW 2nd Avenue with stipulation
• Approved donation of 10 yards of gravel to Fruitland Football Booster Club
• Approved grant participation for $254,555 ambulance and radio purchase
• Set public hearing to remove Alternate Sewer User Fee Schedule ($37.80/ERU)

Planning Zoning Hearing Notices

The Fruitland Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on July 8, 2025, to consider a request by Ideal Lending LLC for a conditional use permit to conduct motor vehicle sales at 1610 N. Whitley Drive. The property is described in the agenda with a legal description. Citizens may provide oral and written testimony. The application is available for review at the Zoning Administrator's office.

• Conditional use permit for motor vehicle sales by Ideal Lending LLC
• Property located at 1610 N. Whitley Drive, Fruitland, ID
• Public hearing at Fruitland City Hall, 200 S. Whitley Drive, July 8, 2025 at 7:00 P.M.
• Citizens encouraged to provide oral and written testimony

Planning Zoning

The Fruitland Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and then decide on a conditional use permit requested by Ideal Lending LLC to allow motor vehicle sales at 1610 N. Whitley Drive. The meeting also includes approval of the June 10, 2025 minutes.

• Public hearing on conditional use permit for motor vehicle sales at 1610 N. Whitley Drive (Ideal Lending LLC)
• Decision on the conditional use permit
• Approval of June 10, 2025 meeting minutes

City Council

The City Council adopted Ordinance No. 715, amending the zoning code to prohibit using accessory buildings as temporary or permanent shelters for human habitation. It also adopted Ordinance No. 717 and Resolution No. 2025-03 to establish a fee schedule for Significant Industrial Users discharging to the city's wastewater system. Several items, including the Two Rivers Subdivision development agreement and preliminary plat, were removed from the agenda and will be rescheduled. The council tabled the Industrial Sewer User's Contract with Swire Coca-Cola until July 14, 2025.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 715 amending Title 10 Chapter 9 Section 10 to prohibit human habitation in accessory structures
• Adopted Ordinance No. 717 amending City Code 8-4-5 to establish industrial user costs
• Adopted Resolution No. 2025-03 adopting Significant Industrial Users fees and amending the comprehensive fee schedule
• Tabled Industrial Sewer User's Contract with Swire Coca-Cola until July 14, 2025
• Approved a request to amend City Code 10-15D-3 to require a minimum driveway length of 22 feet, sent back to Planning & Zoning for further development

Planning Zoning

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings and then vote on two conditional use permits: one for a church at 402 & 406 W 1st Street and another for a daycare at 808 N Whitley Drive. The commission will also recommend a code amendment to the City Council establishing minimum driveway length for residential developments.

• Conditional use permit for Church of Christ at 402 & 406 W 1st Street
• Conditional use permit for daycare at 808 N Whitley Drive by Guerline Doyley and Erin Ruckman
• Recommendation to City Council for code amendment on minimum driveway length for residential developments

Planning Zoning Hearing Notices

The Fruitland Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on June 10, 2025, to consider a conditional use permit request from the Church of Christ to allow a church at 402 and 406 W. 1st Street. The property is located in Block 12, Lots 3-6 of the Original Townsite of Fruitland. Citizens may provide oral or written testimony at the hearing.

• Conditional use permit for Church of Christ at 402 and 406 W. 1st Street
• Property described as Block 12, Lots 3-6, Original Townsite of Fruitland
• Public hearing at Fruitland City Hall, 200 S. Whitley Drive, June 10, 2025 at 7:00 PM

City Council

The Fruitland City Council discussed options after a May 20 special revenue bond election for water and sewer upgrades failed. They voted to develop an arsenic treatment and well activation plan as an interim solution. The Council also approved several contracts and permits, including an industrial sewer contract with Dickinson Frozen Foods and a $4,800 budget extension for sidewalk project re-bidding.

• Failed special revenue bond election for water and sewer upgrades; Council votes to develop arsenic treatment and well activation plan
• Approved Industrial Sewer User's Contract with Dickinson Frozen Foods, effective July 1, 2025
• Approved $4,800 budget extension for SW 7th Street sidewalk project re-bid
• Approved revised engineering estimate of $458,610 for NE 11th St to NW 16th St Phase 1 design
• Approved subscription for Police Department AI reporting software from 2357 Solution LLC

City Council

The May 26, 2025 Fruitland City Council meeting is cancelled due to the Memorial Day holiday. The agenda also includes minutes from the April 28 meeting, which covered decisions on a potentially dangerous dog designation, banner installation, and a sewer manhole survey project.

• Dog designated as Potentially Dangerous (German Shepherd Shilo, 1908 N Allen Avenue) per Fruitland City Code 5-2-13
• Council authorized 15 additional banner mounting brackets at $116.10 each for historical banners on SW 3rd Street and S Pennsylvania Avenue
• GIS services agreement approved for $25,000 to survey 342 sewer manholes for wastewater master plan
• Council approved cancellation of the May 26 meeting for Memorial Day
• Transportation engineer report updated on sidewalk and road projects (SW 7th Street, W 1st Street RR crossing, Pennsylvania Ave Phase 1)

Planning Zoning Hearing Notices

The Fruitland Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on May 13, 2025, to consider a conditional use permit request from Hometown Chevrolet Buick GMC, Inc. The permit would allow development and expansion of automotive dealership facilities on the undeveloped western portion of 1011 NW 16th Street. Citizens may provide oral and written testimony.

• Conditional use permit for Hometown Chevrolet Buick GMC, Inc. to expand dealership facilities
• Property located at 1011 NW 16th Street, Fruitland, Idaho
• Public hearing at Fruitland City Hall, 200 S. Whitley Drive, on May 13, 2025 at 7:00 PM

Planning Zoning

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on a development agreement for the Two Rivers Subdivision and a conditional use permit for Hometown Chevrolet to expand onto undeveloped land. They will also consider an ordinance amending accessory structure regulations and a transfer of development rights from Mio Farms to a property on NE 16th Street.

• Development Agreement for Two Rivers Subdivision (1711, 1715, 1805, 1815 N. Whitley Drive)
• Conditional Use Permit for Hometown Chevrolet expansion at 1011 NW 16th Street
• Proposed ordinance amending Title 10 Chapter 9, Section 10 on accessory structures
• Transfer of development rights from Mio Farms to Randy & Heidi Pryor at 2160 NE 16th Street

City Council

The Fruitland City Council approved moving forward with a 3-mile multi-use Greenbelt Trail along a pipeline easement, agreed to contribute $5,000 to a YMCA feasibility study, and tabled a $6,400 budget extension for the SW 7th Street sidewalk project pending cost justification. The council also approved a grant-writing contract for the police department, denied a National Fitness Campaign proposal, and maintained current mayor and council salaries.

• Approved development of a 3-mile multi-use Greenbelt Trail along a Williams-Northwest Pipeline easement from Washoe and NW 26th to NW 2nd Ave and Sand Hollow Drain
• Approved $5,000 contribution from General Fund for a YMCA regional feasibility study on the Moscrip Foundation property
• Tabled a $6,400 budget extension for Ardurra to re-bid the SW 7th Street sidewalk project (S Iowa Ave to S Pennsylvania Ave) pending cost review
• Approved a grant-writing services agreement with JPA Consulting at $60/hour for the Police Department
• Approved a street closure for Grizzly Drive (Cub Drive to Cub Drive) on June 21, 2025 for a block party

City Council

The City Council expressed support for a concept to use a donated six-acre parcel for a YMCA facility instead of a public park, contingent on feasibility studies. The Council also approved a 3.5% sanitation rate increase, a $1,000 sponsorship for Girls State, and a $25,000 sewer manhole survey. A dog was designated as potentially dangerous after the owner failed to attend the hearing.

• Moscrip Family Foundation offers six acres and funds for a park, but Council supports exploring YMCA use instead
• Hardin Sanitation rate increase of 3.5% approved, adding $0.60/month for most residential service
• $25,000 GIS services agreement approved for sewer manhole survey and master plan
• $1,000 sponsorship approved for American Legion Girls State program
• German Shepherd named Shilo at 1908 N Allen Ave designated potentially dangerous under city code

City Council

The Fruitland City Council denied a request by Trilogy Development to annex and zone the South 2100 Block of E 1st Street (Orchard Heights North) as Single Family Residential. The Council tabled a zone and comprehensive plan change for 1711, 1715, 1805, 1815 N Whitley Drive to allow a development agreement. All bids for the SW 7th Street sidewalk project were rejected as they exceeded the $234,000 available funding; the project will be rebid in September 2025. The Council approved a $94,170 contract for a 2025 Wastewater Treatment Plant Preliminary Engineering Report.

• Denied annexation and Single Family Residential zoning for Orchard Heights North (South 2100 Block of E 1st Street)
• Tabled zone and comprehensive plan change for 1711, 1715, 1805, 1815 N Whitley Drive (General Commercial to Multi Family Residential and Light Industrial)
• Rejected all bids for SW 7th Street sidewalk project (lowest bid $321,314 vs. $234,000 available); rebid planned for September 2025
• Approved $94,170 contract with Ardurra Group for 2025 Wastewater Treatment Plant Preliminary Engineering Report
• Approved special event permits and fee waiver for Fruitland Spring Fair and Parade on May 10, 2025

Planning Zoning

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings and then vote on three conditional-use permits: two for motor vehicle sales at 1350 N. Whitley Drive (Good Faith Motors LLC and Cars Town US LLC) and one temporary hardship permit to allow a recreational travel trailer at 420 S. Whitley Drive. The meeting also includes approval of the March 11, 2025 minutes.

• Conditional Use Permit for Good Faith Motors LLC at 1350 N. Whitley Drive
• Conditional Use Permit for Cars Town US LLC at 1350 N. Whitley Drive
• Temporary Use Permit (Hardship) for recreational travel trailer at 420 S. Whitley Drive
• Approval of March 11, 2025 meeting minutes

Planning Zoning Hearing Notices

The Fruitland Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a request by Evie Lynne for a Temporary Use Permit (hardship) to allow a recreational travel trailer at 420 S. Whitley Drive. The property is described as Lot 5 in Block 2 of Brainard’s Addition to Fruitland Townsite. Citizens may provide oral or written testimony.

• Temporary Use Permit (hardship) for recreational travel trailer at 420 S. Whitley Drive
• Property described as Lot 5, Block 2, Brainard’s Addition to Fruitland Townsite
• Public hearing on April 8, 2025 at 7:00 PM at Fruitland City Hall

City Council

The Fruitland City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on annexing and rezoning 8087 N Pennsylvania Avenue and an adjoining north parcel for single-family residential use. Other action items include adopting updated building valuation data, increasing re-inspection fees, and calling special revenue bond elections for water and sewer improvement projects.

• Public hearing and action on annexation and zone designation for 8087 N Pennsylvania Avenue and adjoining north parcel
• Resolution No. 2025-02 to adopt February 2025 International Code Council Building Valuation Data and increase re-inspection fee
• Ordinance No. 713 calling for special revenue bond election for water improvement projects
• Ordinance No. 714 calling for special revenue bond election for sewer improvement projects
• Proposed code amendment 10-9-10 regarding accessory structures

Planning Zoning Hearing Notices

The Fruitland Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on March 11, 2025, to consider a request by Haliegh Taylor for a conditional use permit to operate a Group Facility Daycare at 2184 Austin Way (Lot 21, Block 1, Rivers Edge Subdivision No. 2). Citizens may provide oral and written testimony.

• Conditional use permit for a Group Facility Daycare at 2184 Austin Way
• Public hearing before the Planning & Zoning Commission on March 11, 2025 at 7:00 PM
• Location: Fruitland City Hall, 200 S. Whitley Drive
• Applicant: Haliegh Taylor

Planning Zoning

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and vote on a conditional use permit for a group facility daycare at 2184 Austin Way. They will also consider amending city code on accessory structures and a transfer of development rights near 7425 Elmore Road.

• Public hearing and decision on Conditional Use Permit for daycare at 2184 Austin Way
• Action item to amend City Code 10-9-10 regarding accessory structures
• Transfer of Development Right from a parcel to an adjoining parcel west of 7425 Elmore Road by SRQ Properties LLC

City Council

The City Council discussed the challenges of annexing vacant properties without water and sewer capacity, and set a May 20, 2025 special revenue bond election for $25.3 million in water and wastewater improvements. Public hearings on a mixed-use development and an 18-acre annexation were continued to April 14, 2025 due to publication errors. The Council also upheld a code violation requiring a 6-foot fence at 2120 Justine Court to be reduced to 36 inches.

• Council discussed annexation policy for vacant properties lacking water/sewer access
• Public hearing continued for KM Engineering's Two Rivers District mixed-use development on N Whitley Drive (6.58 acres, 40 multi-family units, commercial lots, light industrial)
• Public hearing continued for Trilogy Development's annexation of 18 acres at S 2100 Block of E 1st Street (Orchard Heights North subdivision)
• Council set May 20, 2025 bond election for $7.9M wastewater and $17.4M water improvement projects
• Council upheld code violation requiring fence at 2120 Justine Court to be reduced from 6 ft to 36 inches in front yard

City Council

The Fruitland City Council held a regular meeting on February 24, 2025, where it adopted a resolution increasing building permit fees, approved the Creekside Commercial Subdivision, and denied a front yard setback variance. The council also approved a $3,000 purchase for fire hydrant adapters and received reports from city engineers.

• Adopted Resolution No. 2025-02 to increase building permit fees, with the new valuation at $167.37 per square foot for single-family residential.
• Approved the development agreement amendment and preliminary/final plats for Creekside Commercial Subdivision by Rywest Homes, Inc.
• Denied a variance request for front yard setback at 2120 Justine Court and scheduled an appeal of code determination for March 10, 2025.
• Approved purchase of two hydrant gate valve adapters for the Fire Department, not to exceed $3,000, funded from State Revenue Sharing-Capital Projects.
• Approved the January 2025 Finance Report and the February 2025 Planning & Zoning Commission Report.

Planning Zoning

The Fruitland Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings and make recommendations on two items: a front-yard setback variance for a fence at 2120 Justine Court, and a series of zone changes, a preliminary plat, and a development agreement for properties on N. Whitley Drive related to the proposed Two Rivers Subdivision. The commission will also approve the minutes from the January 14, 2025 meeting.

• Variance request by Austin Homes LLC for a sight-obscuring fence over 36 inches in the front yard setback at 2120 Justine Court
• Zone change from General Commercial to Multi-Family Residential for west portions of 1805 and 1815 N. Whitley Drive
• Zone change from General Commercial to Light Industrial for west portions of 1711 and 1715 N. Whitley Drive
• Preliminary plat for Two Rivers Subdivision
• Development agreement for Two Rivers Subdivision

Planning Zoning Hearing Notices

The Fruitland Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on February 11, 2025, to consider a request by KM Engineering LLP for a zone change and comprehensive plan change from General Commercial to Multi-Family Residential for a portion of 1805 and 1815 N. Whitley Drive, and from General Commercial to Light Industrial for portions of 1711 and 1715 N. Whitley Drive. The hearing also includes a development agreement and preliminary plat for the Two Rivers Subdivision. The total area involved is approximately 11.718 acres.

• Zone change from General Commercial to Multi-Family Residential for 2.885 acres at 1805 and 1815 N. Whitley Drive
• Zone change from General Commercial to Light Industrial for 2.249 acres at 1711 and 1715 N. Whitley Drive
• Preliminary plat and development agreement for Two Rivers Subdivision (6.584 acres)
• Public hearing to receive oral and written testimony

City Council

The council approved a $15,000 contribution from economic development funds to cover part of a $38,985.50 cost overrun for the NW 2nd Ave water main extension, after a fiber-optic line forced a realignment. They also adopted a new fee schedule via Ordinance 712 and Resolution 2025-01, approved a police corporal's promotion to sergeant at $39/hour, and authorized exploring purchase of a new $611,683.64 sewer vac truck.

• Approved $15,000 from economic development funds for water main shift on NW 2nd Ave
• Adopted Ordinance 712 amending city code to remove fees and establish fees by resolution
• Adopted Resolution 2025-01 adopting a comprehensive fee schedule
• Approved promotion of Corporal Justin Harrell to sergeant at $39.00 per hour
• Authorized exploring purchase of a new 2025 Vactor Truck for $611,683.64

City Council

The Fruitland City Council approved a $6,000 purchase from the Michael Vaughan Reward Fund for forensic evidence, added an $8.31 per yard commercial overage fee for Hardin Sanitation, and moved forward with a public hearing on building permit fee increases. The council also updated the Transportation Master Plan and accepted termination of a building inspection agreement with Payette County.

• Approved $6,000 purchase from Michael Vaughan Reward Fund for forensic evidence in the Michael Vaughan investigation
• Added $8.31 per yard commercial overage fee for Hardin Sanitation due to dumpster overfilling
• Moved forward with a public hearing to increase Building Permit Fee Structure by more than 5%
• Updated Transportation Master Plan, reclassifying several local roads (e.g., SE 6th Street, Arizona Ave, NW 11th Street) as Minor Collectors
• Accepted notice of termination from Payette County Commissioners regarding the Fruitland/Payette County Building Inspection Agreement

Planning Zoning Hearing Notices

The Fruitland Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on January 14, 2025, to consider a request by Rywest Homes, Inc. for a development agreement amendment and preliminary and final plats for the Creekside Commercial Subdivision, a 0.477-acre parcel near U.S. Highway 95. Citizens may provide oral and written testimony.

• Request by Rywest Homes, Inc. for a development agreement amendment
• Preliminary and final plats for the Creekside Commercial Subdivision
• Property described as a portion of Lot 8, Block 1 of Creekside Professional Plaza Subdivision, 0.477 acres
• Public hearing at 7:00 PM on January 14, 2025 at Fruitland City Hall

Planning Zoning

The Fruitland Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings and make recommendations on two development items: a development agreement amendment with preliminary and final plats for the Creekside Commercial Subdivision by Rywest Homes, Inc., and an annexation and zone designation of Single Family Residential for property at 8087 N Pennsylvania Avenue and north to NW 24th Street by Trilogy Development. The commission will also approve the December 10, 2024 meeting minutes.

• Public hearing: Rywest Homes, Inc. – Creekside Commercial Subdivision plats and development agreement amendment
• Public hearing: Trilogy Development – Annexation and zone designation of Single Family Residential for property at 8087 N Pennsylvania Avenue and north to NW 24th Street
• Recommendation: Rywest Homes, Inc. – Development Agreement Amendment
• Recommendation: Rywest Homes, Inc. – Preliminary and Final Plats of Creekside Commercial Subdivision
• Recommendation: Trilogy Development – Annexation and zone designation of Single Family Residential

City Council

The Fruitland City Council approved a $21,900 scope of work with Ardurra for 2025 Water Treatment Plant Compliance Reports & Plans to return to compliance with IDEQ requirements. They also approved appointments to the Planning & Zoning Commission, a facilities use request from the Chamber of Commerce, disposal of a 1978 fire truck, a Cintas mat agreement, and a judgment levy of $32,152.88 for the Ambulance District related to an Idaho Power tax appeal. Several department activity reports and the December 2024 bills were approved. The council tabled the Payette County Building Inspection Agreement and held executive sessions on potential litigation.

• Approved $21,900 Ardurra scope for 2025 Water Treatment Plant Compliance Reports & Plans
• Approved appointments of Terry Heitz, Barry Carlman, and Sharon Blacketter to Planning & Zoning Commission (terms ending January 2029)
• Approved disposal of a 1978 American LaFrance Fire Truck
• Approved judgment levy of $32,152.88 for Ambulance District due to Idaho Power tax appeal
• Tabled Payette County Building Inspection Agreement for further discussion