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Council adopts code changes on EV charger circuits, special‑events liquor, speed limits and franchise addendum

Boise City Council · December 17, 2025

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Summary

Council voted on several ordinances: removed EV charger circuit requirements in residential garages (ORD 38‑25), approved zoning amendments (ORD 39‑25), permanently adopted a pilot to allow liquor at certain city parks/events (ORD 40‑25, 3–2), amended prima facie speed limits to 20 mph default (ORD 47‑25, unanimous), and accepted a franchise addendum with Intermountain Gas (ORD 48‑25, unanimous).

Council considered and enacted several ordinances during the meeting’s reading calendars.

Key ordinance outcomes - ORD 38‑25 (electrical code): Amendment to Boise City electrical code to remove EV charger circuit requirements for residential garages was read and approved (motion carried during third reading).

- ORD 39‑25 (zoning map amendment): Zoning amendments for properties (CAR 25‑12 referenced) were approved as presented.

- ORD 40‑25 (special events with liquor): Council removed language that had limited a pilot program and adopted the pilot permanently to allow liquor at specified events/facilities in a city park or recreation facility. The ordinance passed on split vote, 3 in favor (Halliburton, Nash, Stead) and 2 opposed (Willets, Corliss).

- ORD 47‑25 (code cleanup — prima facie speed limit): Council approved a cleanup that sets a 20 mph prima facie default speed limit where no speed signs are posted; council members framed it as a safety and enforcement clarification. Vote recorded as unanimous in favor.

- ORD 48‑25 (franchise addendum): Council approved an addendum to the Intermountain Gas Company franchise agreement that temporarily extends the term and provides written acceptance; motion carried unanimously after suspending reading rules for immediate consideration.

Votes and procedure Clerk roll calls and motions were used for readings and approvals. Several items were read by title and approved by motion; for ORD 40‑25 council divided 3–2 while ORD 47‑25 and ORD 48‑25 passed unanimously after suspension of reading rules and third‑reading dispensation.

What to watch The special‑events liquor change (ORD 40‑25) elicited public‑safety and public‑health concerns from some council members and may prompt monitoring and possible adjustments to enforcement or operational guidance as events proceed.