Development & economy in Idaho local government
What Idaho city councils, county boards and school districts are deciding about development & economy — plain-English summaries written from official agendas and minutes, updated as meetings happen.
345 Idaho meetings since 2024 covered development & economy. Counts are directional — coverage varies by place and platform.
Places in Idaho with the most development & economy activity
- Twin Falls County, ID (62)
- Eagle, ID (53)
- Post Falls, ID (44)
- Nampa, ID (39)
- Pocatello, ID (25)
- Idaho Falls, ID (20)
- Blackfoot, ID (18)
- Burley, ID (16)
- Jerome, ID (15)
- Caldwell, ID (10)
- Blaine County, ID (10)
- Payette, ID (8)
Latest matching meetings
Commission discusses Micron Technology annexation and residential developments
The Planning and Zoning Commission will review several land use items including a large-scale annexation for Micron Technology. Other items include a time extension for a multi-family residential development and a new subdivision plat.
Nampa to hold public hearings on zoning, kennel, and housing code changes
The Nampa Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on August 11, 2026, regarding a multi-family development, a non-commercial kennel license, and proposed text amendments to the city's housing and manufactured home codes.
Minidoka County Urban Renewal Agency to review FY2027 budget
The board will discuss the proposed FY2027 budget and a corresponding budget ordinance. Members will also review bank account signatories and a consultant agreement for Leslie Garner.
Lake Lowell Estates annexation, zoning, and 24-home subdivision
The Nampa City Council Commission will hold public hearings on three items: annexation and zoning of Lake Lowell Estates (proposed 24 single-family homes on Lake Lowell Avenue), annexation and zoning of Isa Ridge Estates (two existing homes plus seven new single-family dwellings on Ustick Road), and vacation of a…
Public hearing on sign and lot‑line variances at 396 W Hwy 26 and 598 Lincoln St
The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on two variance applications: one to increase the allowable square footage of a freestanding post sign and canopy sign for Circle K at 396 W Hwy 26, and another to adjust the rear lot line setback and minimum frontage at 598 Lincoln St. The agenda also…
Planning Commission to hear three proposals including duplex subdivision
The Nampa Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on July 28, 2026, for three development applications. The applications include a duplex subdivision with reduced setbacks, a two-lot industrial short plat, and an annexation and zoning change for airport-related development. The commission will take…
P&Z considers rezoning and gunsmithing permit
The Planning and Zoning Commission will consider a consent agenda item for the Hartley Cove Subdivision and a public hearing for a gunsmithing business. The agenda includes routine approvals and no unfinished or new business.
Council to consider land use changes for townhouses and church
The Nampa City Council will hold public hearings on two development proposals. One seeks to rezone land at 5601 E Locust Lane from low-density residential to medium-density for cottage-style townhouses. The other involves annexing and rezoning parcels at Midway Road and Iowa Avenue for a new church and future…
Planning commission to consider gunsmithing permit and subdivision
The Eagle Planning and Zoning Commission will consider a conditional use permit for a gunsmithing business and a subdivision development agreement. The meeting will also approve minutes from the previous session.
Board to vote on BID boundaries and hear downtown updates
The board will take action on approving minutes from the June 2026 meeting and the corresponding financials. A proposed change to the Business Improvement District boundaries will be presented for a vote. Multiple advisory committees will report on parking management, public art, facade improvements, and other…
Planning Commission to consider zoning change from Central City to TN-3 on Russet St.
The Planning & Zoning Commission will vote on two preliminary plats and hold public hearings on a zoning district change, an annexation zoning recommendation, and two special use permits. Action items include a request to rezone 451 Russet St. from Central City to Town Neighborhood-3, and a recommendation for zoning…
Commission will consider changes to the Comprehensive Plan land‑use map and city boundary.
The Planning & Zoning Commission will review three design review requests for properties on West Avenue K and South Lincoln Avenue. It will hold a public hearing on a 46‑lot residential preliminary plat for Upland Meadows Subdivision #2 near South Tiger Drive. The commission will also consider amendments to the…
Planning Commission to consider Spring Shores Commons with 68 homes and commercial lot
The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on three items: a conditional use permit for home-based firearms sales at 1024 10th Ave S, a permit for auto/truck repair at 126 11th Ave N, and a zoning map amendment, development agreement modification, and preliminary plat for Spring Shores Commons on…
Agency will consider revoking the 9th & Arthur Urban Renewal Assignment Agreement
The Caldwell Urban Renewal Agency will discuss several items, including appointing Rachelle Castleberry as interim treasurer and reviewing updates on current development projects. It will consider a resolution to revoke and rescind the Assignment Agreement for the 9th and Arthur Urban Renewal Project originally dated…
Commission reviews Airey Ridge Subdivision development request
The Parks, Pathways & Recreation Commission will consider a request for the Airey Ridge Subdivision. The proposal includes annexation and rezoning of a 157.50-acre site for a 36-lot residential planned unit development.
Budget, new positions, and Flying Hat Ranch annexation on agenda
The Blaine County Board of Commissioners will hold a special meeting to discuss and act on the county budget, including a reserve policy confirmation and a cost of living increase. They will also consider creating several new positions (Election Clerk, Court Clerk, School Resource Officer, and Seasonal Noxious Weed…
Urban Renewal Agency to discuss 6th St and downtown projects
The Urban Renewal Agency will review the status of the HECO 6th St Project and a SWOT analysis for the downtown project. The body will also review a construction contract with Durham Gravel.
Council to approve Watermark Subdivision development agreement
The Eagle City Council will consider routine consent‑agenda items, including library equipment and digital services agreements and a temporary noise waiver. Public hearings will be held on three land‑use applications: a drainage‑easement vacation in Eagle Hills West, a rezoning amendment for Carrara Estates, and an…
Council to hold 2027 budget workshop and consider multiple annexations and development agreements
The meeting begins with a workshop on the 2027 budget, followed by a regular session. The regular agenda includes a public hearing on the Pleasant View Meadows Annexation (ANNX-25-10), a consent calendar with numerous annexation reasoned decisions and development agreements, and unfinished business items such as…
Annexation and zoning of 1.17 acres near W 33rd North and N Boulevard
The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a request to annex and initially zone approximately 1.17 acres for mixed residential (R2). They will also consider final plats for multiple subdivisions including Alpine Ridge, Sparrow Hill, and Homes at the Falls.
Council votes on annexing 75 acres to Residential 1 zoning and Ellie’s Landing plat.
The Jerome City Council will hold public hearings and vote on major land-use actions, including annexing 75.4 acres near 100 North and 200 East to Residential 1 zoning. The council will also approve the final plat for the Ellie’s Landing Planned Unit Development and introduce an ordinance regulating manufactured home…
City Council to transfer $1.78 M from Roadway Trust to Street Fund
The Caldwell City Council will consider a consent calendar containing multiple routine actions, including a $1,785,094.53 transfer from the Roadway Trust Fund to the Street Fund. Council members will also hold public hearings on a development agreement modification for Covington Square and a rezoning request for…
Historic Preservation Commission reviews Certificate of Appropriateness and time capsule action
The Twin Falls Historic Preservation Commission will confirm a quorum, approve minutes from the June 1 meeting, and consider a Certificate of Appropriateness. An action item concerning the America 250 time capsule will be discussed. The commission will also set the date for its next meeting.
Planning commission considers rezone for Habit Burger and Hartley Cove subdivision
The Planning and Zoning Commission will consider a rezone and development agreement modification for the Habit Burger restaurant at 3314 East Chinden Boulevard. The body will also hold a public hearing on the annexation and rezone of the Hartley Cove Subdivision on North Hartley Road.
Council to revise alcohol ordinance, discuss budget, utilities
The Idaho Falls City Council will hold a work and budget session. Key items include a review of major revisions to the city's alcohol ordinance, discussion of the 2026-2027 budget including property tax and multi-year obligations, and a strategic extension of utilities. The council will also review the CDBG 5-year…
Nampa City Council to vote on three major land use and zoning changes
The City Council will hold public hearings to decide on three development projects involving annexation and zoning changes. These proposals include a large residential estate, an industrial subdivision, and a residential project near Star Road.
Council votes on rezoning South 5th Ave land and awards a $1.3M water well contract.
The Pocatello City Council will hold public hearings to adopt official housing and urban forest plans. Members will also vote on an ordinance to rezone property near Century High School and annex nearly 19 acres into city limits. Additionally, the council will approve multiple infrastructure contracts, including a…
HPC reviews $23k historic plaque project and August downtown walking tour plans.
The Historic Preservation Commission will approve last month's minutes and discuss updates on downtown preservation efforts. Staff will present progress on installing historic plaques for local businesses and coordinate an August walking tour. The group will also review ideas for future historic home history projects.
Public hearing for Hartley Cove Subdivision annexation and rezone
The Commission will hold a public hearing on Ravello Development's request to annex and rezone 5.74 acres on North Hartley Road for a 6-lot residential planned unit development. The consent agenda includes approval of minutes and a rezone and conditional use permit for Habit Burger at Eagle Marketplace on East Chinden…
Public hearing for 14,000 sq ft medical office building PUD
The Board will hold a public hearing on a proposed 14,000 sq ft medical office building under a Planned Unit Development at 102 Blue Haven Lane and 12598 State Highway 75. Also on the agenda: discussion of ambulance district priorities, approval of a grant match letter for Sun Valley Economic Development, and…
Design Review Board to discuss updating Eagle Architecture and Site Design Book
The Design Review Board will hold a discussion on updating the Eagle Architecture and Site Design Book. The consent agenda includes approval of findings for two multi-tenant commercial buildings (5,841 sq ft and 3,320 sq ft) and a master sign plan at Aspen Pointe Plaza on East State Street.
Council to consider annexation of 10.7 acres for industrial zoning
The City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on annexing approximately 10.7 acres with Industrial and Manufacturing (I&M) zoning. Other items include approving a $114,967.50 sole-source SCADA upgrade for the wastewater plant, leasing water from Pocatello for $121,296.14, and waiving $40,595.17 in fees for the…
Council to consider annexation of Mabury Subdivision and 1,640-acre BLM land deal
The Eagle City Council will hold public hearings on three land-use items: annexation and rezone for a 13-lot residential subdivision, a conditional use permit for an oversized accessory dwelling unit, and a development agreement modification for another subdivision. On the consent agenda, the council will consider a…
Public hearing on Lake Lowell Estates annexation and 24-home subdivision
The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider annexation and zoning for the Lake Lowell Estates project. The proposal includes 24 single-family homes, common lots, and right-of-way on Lake Lowell Avenue.
Council to consider Opportunity Zone application and FAA funds agreement
The Burley City Council will hold a special meeting to discuss and possibly approve two action items: submitting an Opportunity Zone application for an area south of the river and north of 16th Avenue, and approving an FAA funds agreement. They will also conduct a budget workshop with department heads for the next…
City Council to consider annexation, zoning changes, and public hearing on Cedar Hills LID
The Pocatello City Council will convene to approve a consent agenda including material claims, a treasurer's report, and various land-use decisions such as annexing 19 acres near Century High School and amending zoning for a property on South 5th Avenue. The meeting also includes public hearings on a HUD performance…
FY2027 Budget Discussion and Finance Report Approval
The Idaho Falls Redevelopment Agency will discuss the FY2027 budget and audit update. They will also consider approval of minutes from May 21, 2026, and the June finance report. Proposed changes to the finance report and a director's report are on the agenda.
Council to consider Heaven View annexation and user fee changes
The City Council will hold a workshop on land use regulation changes, then convene a regular meeting. Actions include public hearings on user fees and the Heaven View annexation and vacation (ANNX-25-9 & VAC-25-4), a second reading of an ordinance on door-to-door permit issuance, and new business items such as the…
Public hearing on 19-unit apartment complex at 1375 S Broadway
The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and vote on a conditional use permit for a 19-unit multi-family apartment complex at 1375 S Broadway St. They will also consider adopting amended ordinances regarding artificial turf, including definitions and landscaping requirements. Consent agenda items…
Caldwell City Council to consider large mixed-use development and multiple annexations
The City Council will hold public hearings on a 124.6-acre mixed-use subdivision and several rezoning and annexation requests. The body will also vote on various utility easements, city contracts, and commission appointments.