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Kuna council adopts zoning text amendment to clarify ‘change in occupancy’ for certificates of occupancy
Summary
The Kuna City Council on a unanimous vote approved a text amendment to Title 5, Chapter 8, Part 12 of the Kuna City Code adding a definition for “change in occupancy” to provide clarity for certificates of occupancy and tenant improvements.
The Kuna City Council approved a zoning text amendment that adds a definition for “change in occupancy” to the city’s certificates-of-occupancy code.
Doug Hansen, Kuna planning and zoning director, told the council the city’s proposal updates “Title 5 Chapter 8 Part 12 of Kuna city code, providing additional clarification with the addition of a definition for change in occupancy.” He said the amendment is intended to clarify how building modifications, tenant improvements and re-uses are treated under the city’s certificate-of-occupancy rules.
The item was presented as a public hearing; no members of the public signed up to testify. Council moved to close evidence and enter deliberation before voting to approve case number 24-04-0A. The motion carried. No amendments or conditions to the text amendment were recorded during the meeting.
The planning and zoning director and staff will carry the approved text forward for incorporation into the city code and implementation in permitting and inspections.
Meeting context: the item was discussed during the public-hearing portion of the agenda and generated no public testimony. The council’s action was procedural — approving the language change recommended by staff.
