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Boise staff recommend stopping further foothills annexation, allowing limited infill on annexed vacant lots
Summary
City planning director Maureen Brewer urged the council to adopt a two-part foothills policy: no new annexations into the foothills and permitting only limited infill on already‑annexed vacant lots. Staff will pursue a comprehensive plan amendment and engage Ada County on alignment options.
Maureen Brewer, city planning director, told the council that staff are recommending the city adopt a two-part policy to protect the Foothills: the city would not annex any additional foothill areas and would consider development only on vacant lots already annexed and zoned for limited residential uses. "A, the city will not annex any additional areas of the foothills, and, b, that the city will only consider development on already annexed to vacant lots," Brewer said.
Why it matters: the Foothills are a scenic and recreation resource and a priority for…
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