SUBFY2027-0001: Zach Matson with Matson Homes, LLC is requesting a Combined Preliminary Plat/Final Plat consisting of 5 residential lots and 2 common lots. The property is currently located at 3947 N. Zinnia St.; Ada County Parcel #R2734502685 in the R-3 Zoning District.

Planning & Zoning:  January 20, 2027.  

City Council: February 8, 2027. 

 

  • Neighborhood meeting Wednesday November 25, 2026, at 5:30 pm.
  • Planning and Zoning Commission December 16, 2026, at 6:30 pm
  • City Council January 11, 2027, at 6:00 pm

The City of Garden City is considering amendments to Title 8 of the Garden City Code to correct drafting errors, resolve conflicts between code provisions, clarify development standards, update references, add definitions, and improve code administration and implementation. Proposed amendments may include, but are not limited to:

  • 8-2B-3 Base Zoning District Regulations: Clarification of setback requirements applicable to mixed-use development within the R-3 and C-2 zoning districts and clarification of when setback standards apply.
  • 8-4A-4 Outdoor Lighting: Revision of lighting measurement standards and correction of lighting intensity requirements.
  • 8-4B-3 Residential Amenities: Clarification of amenity calculations and establishment of maximum amenity requirements.
  • 8-4B-5 Building Design Standards: Revision of window transparency requirements and alternative compliance measures.
  • 8-4C-3 Frontage and Streetscape Standards: Clarification of frontage tree placement, front setback calculations, and related design standards.
  • 8-4E-7 Pathways and Pedestrian Facilities: Resolution of conflicts between City Code and ACHD standards and consideration of waivers as authorized by Idaho law.
  • 8-4I and 8-4L Landscape Standards: Updates to landscaping references, frontage tree requirements, open space standards, and planting requirements.
  • 8-6A-8 Expiration of Approvals: Refine process and findings.
  • 8-7A-2 Definitions: Addition and revision of definitions, including Front Building Line, Active Open Space, and Passive Open Space.
  • Miscellaneous Corrections and Scribner's Errors: Correction of typographical, grammatical, cross-reference, figure, and formatting errors throughout Title 8.

Additional sections of Title 8 may be amended as necessary to implement these changes.

Extension Proposed Changes

 

  • Neighborhood meeting Wednesday November 25, 2026, at 5:30 pm.
  • Planning and Zoning Commission December 16, 2026, at 6:30 pm
  • City Council January 11, 2027, at 6:00 pm

The City of Garden City is considering amendments to Title 8 of the Garden City Code to establish regulations for Data Centers, define the use, and clarify whether Data Centers are permitted, conditionally permitted, or prohibited within the city. Proposed amendments include, but are not limited to:

  • Table 8-2B-2 Allowed Uses by Base Zoning District
  • 8-7A-1 Definition of Uses

Additional sections of Title 8 may be amended as necessary to implement these changes.

  • Neighborhood meeting Wednesday November 25, 2026, at 5:30 pm.
  • Planning and Zoning Commission December 16, 2026, at 6:30 pm
  • City Council January 11, 2027, at 6:00 pm

The City of Garden City is considering amendments to Title 8 of the Garden City Code, including Section 8-4A-9 Waterways, to clarify when waterway tiling may be permitted; establish or revise standards related to waterways, public pathways, and roadways; and improve implementation and administration of waterway regulations.

Additional sections of Title 8 may be amended as necessary to implement these changes.

 

  • Neighborhood meeting Wednesday November 25, 2026, at 5:30 pm
  • Planning and Zoning Commission March 17, 2027, at 6:30 pm
  • City Council April 26, 2027, at 6:00 pm

Proposed amendments to Title 8 to revise land use classifications and approval processes; establish an Administrative Conditional Use Permit process for certain uses; modify permitted, Administrative Conditional Use Permit, Conditional Use Permit, and prohibited use regulations; update use-specific standards; modernize land use and zoning definitions; amend use standards, and related development regulations necessary to implement these changes. Waivers as authorized by applicable Idaho statutes and local code provisions may also be considered as part of this application.

Proposed amendments include, but are not limited to, the following sections of Title 8:

  • 8-2 Base Zoning District Regulations
  • Table 8-2B-1 Allowed Uses in All Base Zoning Districts
  • 8-2C Non-Residential Use Provisions
  • 8-3A General Regulations
  • 8-3D Neighborhood Destination Node
  • 8-4 Design and Development Regulations
  • 8-6A General Provisions
  • 8-6B Specific Provisions
  • 8-7A-1 Definition of Uses
  • 8-7A-2 Definition of Terms