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Nampa council approves Ridgeview North subdivision after debate over usable open space and school impacts
Summary
Council approved a 59.76-acre rezone and preliminary plat for Ridgeview North, creating 235 lots and two zoning pods (RS-6 and RD). Council discussion focused on how much of the advertised open space is actually usable, and on implications for nearby schools and irrigation easements.
The Nampa City Council on Jan. 7 approved the Ridgeview North rezone and preliminary plat, clearing a 59.76-acre proposal to create 235 residential lots and 49 common lots near the new Valley View School District elementary site.
The proposal from Trilogy Development would rezone 45 acres to RS-6 (single-family) and 14.84 acres to RD (two-family), producing a gross density of 3.93 units per acre and a net density of about 4.96 units per acre. The developer said the plan exceeds the city's 15% qualified open-space requirement and includes pathways, picnic shelters, a half basketball court and a pickleball court in later phases.
Council interest centered on how much of the project’s advertised open space is usable by residents. Staff said the project provides about 10.16 acres of open space overall and 9.71 acres that meet the city’s definition of “qualified open space,”…
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