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1. How do I find the zoning of my property?

We always recommend that you check with the City Planning & Zoning office at 208-939-0227, but if you are looking after office hours or you want to check for yourself: 

Step One: Check the Ada County Assessor’s Website. The Ada County Assessor maintains a land record system that is available online: http://www.adacountyassessor.org/propsys/ This system lets you search by address, parcel number, or subdivision. Once you find the property, look for "Zone Code" to the left of the picture. 

Step Two: Once you have the zoning code you need to compare that to the Eagle City Code 8-2-1: Zoning Districts, which can be found online at the following link: https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/eagleid/latest/eagle_id/0-0-0-9902. This section of Eagle City Code will also give you information about permitted uses within the zone and setbacks. 

Please Note: The County Assessor’s website is not always up-to-date and the City Planning & Zoning should be contacted for the most accurate information.

2. What codes guide development?

Land uses & development in Eagle are guided by four main sections on Eagle City Code: 

1. Title 8: Zoning: The zoning chapter regulates the use of all land under the jurisdiction of the City of Eagle and is established under Idaho Code  §67-6511.  
2. Title 9: Land Subdivisions: The land subdivision chapter regulates the subdivision or splitting of land under the jurisdiction of the City of Eagle and is established under Idaho Code  §50-13 & §67-6513.  
3. Title 10: Flood Control: The flood control chapter regulates uses and development within the FEMA regulated floodplain and floodway of land under the jurisdiction of the City of Eagle and is established under Idaho Code  §46-1020-26 & CFR 44(I)-60.  
4. Title 11: Planned Developments: The planned development chapter is used to regulates large developments within the City.  This chapter has sections specific to large projects that require special consideration or standards not found in Eagle City Code and is established under Idaho Code  §50-13,  §67-6511, & §67-6513.

3. What are the roles and responsibilities of the Mayor, Council, Planning and Zoning Commission, and Design Review Board?

Mayor: Eagle City Code 1-5-4

The Mayor is sworn in to protect and defend the US constitution, the Idaho Constitution, Idaho Code, and Eagle City Code. The Mayor serves as the chief administrator for the City- presiding over meetings of the Council, setting agendas, processing complaints, and overseeing day to day management of the City. Unlike the City Council, the Mayor only votes to break a tie. 

City Council: Eagle City Code 1-5-5

The Eagle City Council is made up of four at-large elected officials who are sworn in to protect and defend the US constitution, the Idaho Constitution, Idaho Code, and Eagle City Code. The City Council is the legislative and policy-making branch of the City government. The Council is charged with oversight of the City finances, improvements & work done for the City. 

Planning and Zoning Commission (P&Z): Eagle City Code 2-1-5

The Planning and Zoning Commission is made up of five mayor-appointed and council confirmed members. The commission is charged with oversight under Idaho Code 67-65: The Local Land Use Planning Act. One of the five members shall be appointed to represent the people outside the City limits but within the Eagle Area of Impact Boundary. 

Design Review Board: Eagle City Code 2-2-4

The Eagle Design Review Board is made up of five mayor-appointed and council confirmed design professionals (land use, engineering, architecture, landscape architecture, business & citizen). The Board reviews both commercial & subdivision applications to confirm compliance with the City’s Design Review Standards in Eagle City Code 8- 2A.

4. How do I read a City of Eagle meeting agenda?

How to read an agenda.

5. Which agencies receive land use applications?

Agencies that receive land use applications

6. How do I find a property's setbacks?

For property setback information, please email pnz@cityofeagle.org with the complete property address you are inquiring about setbacks for. We will reply by email within two business days.

7. What are Eagle's property maintenance requirements?

8-11-3: MINIMAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE: No building or premises shall detrimentally impact the surrounding neighborhood due to dilapidation, deterioration, decay, abandonment or unfinished construction and render the enjoyment of the property essentially uncomfortable or inconvenient to the neighborhood. (Ord. 520, 6-28-2005) 

If you notice a property maintenance issue, please file a code enforcement complaint online. 

8. Where can I park a trailer?

8-3-2: SUPPLEMENTAL GENERAL PROVISIONS: C. Parking And Storing Of Certain Vehicles: Automotive vehicles or trailers of any kind or type without current license plates shall not be parked or stored on any residentially zoned property other than in a completely enclosed building or carport. Further, no boats, motor homes or other recreational vehicles may be parked more than seventy-two (72) consecutive hours in front of any residentially zoned property. One boat and one recreational vehicle may be stored in the side or rear yard.

If you notice an issue, please file a code enforcement complaint online. 

9. What are Eagle's architectural styles?

The City of Eagle has 9 architectural design styles. They are as follows:

1. Craftsman 189-1920
2. Colonial Revival 1905-1915
3. English Cottage 1910-1930
4. Italianate 1880-1900
5. Mediterranean 1925-1935
6. Prairie School 1910-1925
7. Queen Ann 1880-1910
8. Romanesque Revival 1890-1900
9. Tudor 1920-1930

For more information about these design styles and how they are applied please view the Eagle Architecture and Site Design Book.

10. What is the difference between a variance and a waiver?

Variance (Eagle City Code 8-7-4-2):

A variance is a modification to the bulk and placement standards (setbacks, shape of structure) when the strict enforcement of code will create a hardship. Idaho Code Section 67-6516 states: “A variance shall not be considered a right or special privilege, but may be granted to an applicant only upon a showing of undue hardship because of characteristics of the site and that the variance is not in conflict with the public interest.” 

Waiver  (Idaho Code Section 67-6512 (f)):

A waiver is the process of permitting exceptions to development standards, other than use, through the use of a conditional use permit or by administrative process.  Waivers must be consistent with the City’s adopted plan and illustrate how the allowance provides for better compliance than the existing City plan and other city code.  

An example of a waiver in Eagle City Code is Building Height: 

Eagle City Code 8-2-4 establishes a Maximum Height for buildings within the City of Eagle based on zoning but, Eagle City Code 8-2A-6B-6 establishes that “additional height may be permitted if a conditional use permit is approved by the city council”.

Commonly in Eagle, waivers are completed as part of the Planned Unit Development process under Eagle City Code 8-6-6-2(C)-2 or as part of a development agreement in the Mixed Use (MU) zoning designation under Eagle City Code 8-2-1. 

11. What is the Eagle is HOME plan?

Learn about the Eagle is HOME plan

12. What changed with the 2017 Eagle is HOME Comprehensive Plan?

Learn about the 2017 Eagle is HOME plan changes

13. What is the difference between the comprehensive plan and zoning?

A comprehensive plan under Idaho Code (§67-6508) is a guide looking toward the future of the City.  The plan shall include all land within the jurisdiction of the governing board. The plan shall consider previous and existing conditions, trends, compatibility of land uses, desirable goals and objectives, or desirable future situations for each planning component. Eagle’s Comprehensive Plan can be found by clicking here. 

Zoning is standards under Idaho Code (§67-6511) that regulates and restricts the height, number of stories, size, construction, reconstruction, alteration, repair or use of buildings and structures; percentage of lot occupancy, size of courts, yards, and open spaces; density of population; and the location and use of buildings and structures. All standards shall be uniform for each class or kind of buildings throughout each district, but the standards in one (1) district may differ from those in another district.

14. How do the city and school district work together to plan for growth?

The City of Eagle and West Ada School District release first-ever School Planning Report Card. The goal of the report card is to have the school district and City review how the two entities cooperatively plan for, fund, and manage public schools within the City of Eagle. Additional information on school capacity and enrollment is released by the West Ada School District in September of each year. The City provides the school district copies of all applications received by the City for recommendation and comment. The intent is to have the report card updated annually as conditions changes within the District.

15. What is the plan for Downtown Eagle?

Downtown Eagle Plan 4/29/2019

16. What multi-family projects have been approved?