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Nampa planners back form‑based code and new downtown zoning, send recommendation to city council
Summary
The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended that City Council adopt a form‑based code and rezone the downtown core (DH/DV/DB to CN/GB), saying the code clarifies design expectations, speeds staff review and preserves historic fabric. The commission forwarded a favorable recommendation after no public testimony.
The Nampa Planning and Zoning Commission recommended that City Council adopt a new form‑based code and accompanying text and map amendments to redefine the city’s downtown core.
Senior planner Brianne House told commissioners the form‑based code is intended to make clear what the city expects for building form and streetscape in downtown, preserving the area’s character while removing ambiguity that has complicated design review. "Form based…
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