Zoning & land use in Idaho local government
What Idaho city councils, county boards and school districts are deciding about zoning & land use — plain-English summaries written from official agendas and minutes, updated as meetings happen.
1,564 Idaho meetings since 2024 covered zoning & land use. Counts are directional — coverage varies by place and platform.
Places in Idaho with the most zoning & land use activity
- Bonner County, ID (232)
- Twin Falls County, ID (142)
- Blaine County, ID (128)
- Eagle, ID (125)
- Moscow, ID (106)
- Pocatello, ID (95)
- Nampa, ID (89)
- Washington County, ID (82)
- Blackfoot, ID (72)
- Fruitland, ID (70)
- Post Falls, ID (58)
- Jerome, ID (51)
Latest matching meetings
City Council to hear zoning changes and development agreements for two Nampa parcels
The Nampa City Council will hold public hearings on two land-use proposals: one seeks to rezone and annex two parcels on N Can Ada Road for multi-family housing, and the other requests rezoning, a conditional use permit, subdivision approval, and a planned unit development for a duplex project on Southside Boulevard.
P&Z to hear variance, 6-lot industrial plat, subarea plan
The Jefferson County Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on a variance request, a proposed 6-lot industrial subdivision, and a workshop to review the Greater Rigby Subarea Plan. The variance would allow parcels to exceed the 3.2:1 depth-to-width ratio. The subdivision is a short plat for industrial…
Commission to hear four agricultural zoning requests including CAFO modifications and variances
The Gooding County Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on September 15, 2026, to review four applications related to agricultural properties. The agenda includes two CAFO modifications, one variance for a shop addition, and one special use permit for employee housing. All properties are located in…
Nampa Planning Commission to hold four annexation and zoning public hearings
The Nampa Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on September 15, 2026, to consider four annexation and zoning requests, each with a potential development agreement. The items include two residential annexations (RS4 and RS8.5), one light industrial (IL), and one community business (BC) zoning. The…
Public hearing on data center and solar farm ordinances
The Washington County Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on proposed data center and solar farm ordinances, followed by possible action. The commission will also review findings for the Benoit Rezone 239, discuss scheduling for an ADU ordinance, and may enter executive sessions to consult legal…
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.
Zoning Commission to hear variance for 5-foot setback on Evergreen Road property
The Bonner County Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a variance request for a reduced property line setback. The applicant seeks a 5-foot setback where 25 feet is required along about 250 feet of the northern property line on a 12.85-acre parcel zoned Agricultural/Forestry 20 off Evergreen Road…
Planning Commission to review two new subdivisions and state starter-home law changes
The Moscow Planning and Zoning Commission will decide on two final subdivision plats—Park Valley Addition and Sierra Vista Addition—and discuss code changes required by Idaho’s new Starter Home Subdivisions law. The meeting will also include routine approval of prior minutes and a public comment period.
Roofing contractor CUP hearing for residential Treasure Lane property
The Blaine County Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on a Tier II Home Occupation Conditional Use Permit for a roofing contractor business at 154 Treasure Lane, a 1.46-acre R-1 zoned parcel. The permit would allow up to 2 non-resident employees. The commission will also discuss findings of fact…
Blackfoot Planning & Zoning Commission meeting canceled for September 8, 2026
The regularly scheduled Planning & Zoning Commission meeting for September 8, 2026, was canceled. No decisions or discussions occurred. Residents can contact City Hall for questions.
Fruitland P&Z to hear fence height, setback changes for Remington Hills
The Fruitland Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on September 8, 2026, to consider a request by Troy O'Dell to amend the Development Agreement for the Remington Hills Subdivision. The proposed changes would increase the west perimeter fence height from 3 to 6 feet, reduce the front yard setback…
Council to consider Harvest Hills rezone, North Orchard annexation, park restroom grant
The Moscow City Council will hold public hearings on three major items: a grant application for a new restroom at Lola Clyde Park, a rezone and preliminary plat for the Harvest Hills 2nd Addition, and the annexation and zoning of the North Orchard area. The council will also consider consent items including a lot line…
Post Falls Planning Commission to hold hearings on three annexations and a zone change
The Post Falls Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on three annexation requests and a zone change with subdivision. The consent calendar includes approval of minutes and a zoning recommendation for the Peck & Peck annexation. The meeting also includes routine items like a Star Trek Day…
Nampa City Council to hold public hearings on annexations, zoning, and code changes
The Nampa City Council will hold public hearings on September 8, 2026, to consider several planning and zoning items, including annexations, zoning map amendments, a code text amendment, and an easement vacation. These hearings are part of the city's legal notice process for public input on proposed land use changes.
City Council to vote on annexation, rezoning, and multiple appointments
The Eagle City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on an annexation and rezone ordinance for Hartley Cove Subdivision, final plat approvals for two residential subdivisions, and multiple appointments to city boards. The meeting also includes routine consent agenda items such as contracts, lease amendments, and…
Council to consider airport grants, runway design, and police/fire pay scale changes
The Pocatello City Council will hold two public hearings on rezoning requests, consider several subdivision plat approvals, and vote on multiple airport-related contracts and grants. The council will also decide on pay scale changes for police and fire management, a lease agreement for affordable housing, and a change…
Board hears appeal for 8-foot street setback variance on Sherwood Beach Road
The Bonner County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing to decide an appeal for a zoning variance. The applicant seeks an 8-foot street setback instead of the required 25 feet to build an accessory structure on a 0.172-acre property zoned for Recreation. The Zoning Commission previously denied this request…
Blaine County hearing examiner to consider four setback variance requests
The Blaine County Hearing Examiner will hold a public hearing on four variance applications, each seeking to modify setback requirements for residential properties. The applicants are requesting relief from standard front, side, or rear yard setbacks to expand existing homes or install a fence. All properties are…
Twin Falls Planning & Zoning Commission holds training on permit criteria
The Twin Falls Planning & Zoning Commission will meet on September 2, 2026, at 12:00 PM in Council Chambers to confirm quorum, receive training on special use permits and preliminary plats, and set the next meeting date. The session is procedural with no decisions scheduled.
McCall DIFAC meets to review development impact fee packet
The McCall Development Impact Fee Advisory Committee is scheduled to meet on September 1, 2026, at 4:30 P.M. The agenda lists the committee meeting and references a document packet, but the provided text does not specify any particular decisions, proposals, or discussion topics.
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Commission to vote on annexing 27 acres and rezoning for RV park and mixed housing
The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two annexation and initial zoning requests and one ordinance amendment. The body will also review three final plats for residential subdivisions. One preliminary plat item was postponed to October 6, 2026.
Power County P&Z to review gas, electrical, wind facility code changes
The Power County Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a work session to consider several action items, including revisions to Title 10 Chapter 19 regarding gas, electrical, and wind facilities, and approval of sign letters for two subdivisions. The agenda also includes a collaboration with the Board of County…
Boise City Council discusses ordinances, subdivisions, and city expenses
The City Council will review several items including a proclamation for Rebecca Hupp Day and various subdivision requests. The agenda includes multiple ordinance readings regarding price increases during emergencies and zoning changes. Additionally, the council will consider consent agenda items such as city checks…
Council to approve $234,048.99 for Washington St and Filer Ave intersection design
The Twin Falls City Council will vote on several action items, including approving findings for a zoning district change and an annexation. The council will also authorize spending from street fund reserves for intersection design and use park impact fee reserves for landscaping at Canyon Trail Junction. Additionally…
Council adopts $393.5M budget and new alcohol server training rules
The Idaho Falls City Council will adopt the 2026/27 fiscal year budget of $393,483,954 and a new ordinance requiring alcohol servers and security personnel to complete training. The body will also approve a 1% levy on forgone revenue of $540,078.00 and $250,116.00 for one-time capital projects. Additionally, the…
P&Z to review new 5,561 sq ft home at 37 W Lane Ranch, plus setback code change
The Sun Valley Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on a design review application for a new two-story single-family residence at 37 W Lane Ranch, continued from August 13. The commission will also discuss a potential zoning code amendment to minimum setback requirements in residential districts…
Bonner County Zoning Commission to hear two variance requests Aug. 27
The Bonner County Zoning Commission will hold a public meeting on August 27, 2026, to consider two variance requests and discuss upcoming agenda items. The first request seeks a reduced property line setback for an accessory structure addition, and the second asks to divide land into smaller parcels than the minimum…
Blaine County P&Z to weigh TDR sending area expansion for Cove Springs
The Blaine County Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on a subdivision/zoning text amendment and rezone application from Blackburn Farming, LLC for property at 535 Gannet Road. The proposal seeks to expand the Transfer of Development Rights (TDR) sending area within the A-20 zone to allow…
Commissioners deliberate on remanded Cocolalla private community facility permit
The Bonner County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing to deliberate on File CUP0013-23, a Conditional Use Permit for a private community facility. The project site is 20.006 acres in Cocolalla, zoned Rural 5, and located off Roop Road. The file was previously sent to Judicial Review, where the Court…
Burley P&Z to hold public hearing on proposed sewer saddle requirements
The Burley Planning and Zoning Commission is holding a special meeting to conduct a public hearing on a proposed ordinance regarding sewer saddle requirements, which would be recommended to the City Council. Following the hearing, the commission will deliberate and issue a reasoned decision and recommendation. They…
P&Z to review final plats for Pine View, Augustine Ave, Harvest Hills
The Moscow Planning and Zoning Commission will consider several action items, including final subdivision plats for Pine View Addition and Augustine Avenue Apartments, a variance for Empire Lane, and reasoned statements for Harvest Hills 2nd Addition. They will also discuss citizen survey questions. The meeting…
Public hearings on drive-up window and RV storage permits
The Blackfoot Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on two conditional use permits: one for a drive-up window at 991 W Bridge Street and another for seasonal outdoor RV storage at Champions Gate. They will also consider consent agenda items for sign and setback variances. The meeting includes approval…
P&Z to decide on three special use permits, including ATV repair, multi-family, event center
The Jerome Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings and take action on three special use permit requests: renewal for an ATV and motorcycle repair shop at 401 South Lincoln Avenue, a new permit for a three-unit multi-family dwelling at 109 West Avenue K, and a new permit for a small reception/event…
County to set FY 2027 budget and consider stream permit
The Blaine County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting to adopt the FY 2027 budget and related resolutions, approve contracts and agreements, and conduct land use hearings. The agenda includes a public hearing on a stream alteration permit reconsideration and a discussion on an advisory question for the…
Nampa Planning Commission to hear 4 items incl. annexations, duplex subdivision, kennel
The Nampa Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on four applications: annexation and zoning for a duplex subdivision, an industrial annexation, a kennel conditional use permit, and a large mixed-use annexation with a master planned community. The commission will decide or discuss these items at the…
Twin Falls Planning & Zoning meeting cancelled for Aug 25, 2026
This meeting of the Twin Falls Planning & Zoning Commission has been cancelled. The agenda contains only standard procedural items and public hearing rules, with no substantive items for discussion or decision. Residents should note the meeting will not take place as originally scheduled.
Eagle P&Z to vote on waivers for city and fire district site
The Eagle Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a special meeting to consider a conditional use permit for the City of Eagle and Eagle Fire District. The permit would waive multiple city code requirements for a 7.42-acre site at 11280 North Horseshoe Bend Road. The commission will vote on the findings of fact and…
County to hold public hearings on 2026-27 budget and variance appeal for 29 lots
The Jefferson County Commissioners will review and approve routine items, discuss an insurance matter, and consider a variance appeal for 29 lots in the Hunter Chase Subdivision. In the evening, they will hold public hearings to adopt the 2026-2027 budget and to re-open and adjust the 2025-2026 budget without…
Council to weigh Wellspring annexation reevaluation, Eagle Marketplace rezone
The Eagle City Council will consider several land-use requests, including a reevaluation of the Wellspring Subdivision annexation and a rezone for Eagle Marketplace. It will also hold public hearings on a gunsmithing conditional use permit and a development agreement modification. Consent items include a $15,000…