Meridian City Council approves two zoning ordinances for property annexation

The Meridian City Council convened on April 15, 2025, to address several key agenda items, primarily focusing on the annexation and rezoning of land parcels within the city.

The meeting commenced with a motion to approve a previous item, which was passed unanimously by the council members present. Following this, the council moved on to discuss Ordinance Number 25-2078. This ordinance involves the annexation of a parcel of land, including a section of the Ada County Highway District right-of-way, into the city of Meridian. The specific area being annexed is located in the Southeast quarter of the Southwest quarter of Section 16, Township 3 North, Range 1 East, Boise Meridian, Ada County, Idaho. The ordinance also includes a rezoning of 1.12 acres from R-1 to the C-G zoning district. The council directed city staff to update all relevant maps to reflect these changes. The motion to approve this ordinance was also passed unanimously.

Next, the council addressed Ordinance Number 25-2079, which pertains to the rezoning of 188.7 acres of land located in the Southwest quarter of the Northeast quarter of Section 15, Township 3 North, Range 1 West, Boise Meridian. This ordinance proposes to rezone the land from H-E-C-C and T-C zoning districts to R-15 and C-G zoning districts. Similar to the previous ordinance, the council directed city staff to amend all applicable maps accordingly. A motion to approve this ordinance was made and seconded, and the council proceeded to vote.

Overall, the meeting was marked by a clear focus on land management and zoning adjustments, reflecting the city's ongoing development efforts. The council's decisions will facilitate the integration of new areas into the city and update zoning classifications to better align with future growth.