Planning & Zoning

The purpose of this change is to dedicate additional time to review of existing cases, and to provide thorough and accurate information to our customers. We are working on improving our timeliness of case processing, as well as adding and training new team members.

To help us serve you better, customers are asked to complete an INTAKE FORM. Please be as specific with the information as you can be.

Any intake forms, voice mails, or emails to the Zoning Info email box will receive a response within three (3) business days. Messages can also be left for the Planning, Engineering and Floodplain Department on the main planning line: 208-402-4164 or through the Zoninginfo@canyoncounty.id.gov email address.

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The following links and information have been provided to assist you in your due diligence before purchasing property or learning more about land development in Canyon County.

Interactive GIS Mapper click below
Property Search ToolZoning

Parcel Inquiry Request
This is a research request to determine if specific parcels have a building permit available or are eligible for the Administrative Land Division process. The inquiry can also address any other parcel specific questions you may have such as for private roads, easements, and other items. Research is limited to records available from Development Services and Assessor’s Plat room, and Recorder’s Office. This includes research, interpretation, and the process for development from the reviewing planner. Fee is $40/parcel.

Public Records Request
This is a request for documents only and does not include interpretation and advice regarding land development proposals.
Public Records Request

Incomplete applications will not be accepted.

Applications may be submitted in person or emailed to: zoninginfo@canyoncounty.id.gov

Once the Development Services Department Planning & Zoning team receives your application and determines it is complete, they will contact you for payment. An application will not be considered complete until all required information listed on the application form has been submitted, and verified by County staff. An application will be considered submitted and processing will begin after payment is received.

When submitting, please include the complete master application form and all required attachments as outlined in the appropriate application type checklist. If applying for multiple applications at once, submit one application packet that includes all required items.

Application packets include forms, directions and fees. If applying for multiple applications at once, submit one application packet that includes all required items, some fees are reduced if applications are combined. Packets do not include the credit card authorization form see below:

Applications approved by Staff:

Applications approved through a Director’s Decision:

Applications approved through a Public Hearing Process:

Land Hearings Application TrackerTitle 67, Chapter 65 of the Idaho State Statute grants the County Board of Commissioners (governing board) the authority to exercise their powers to appoint members of a Planning & Zoning Commission to act with full authority of the governing board within the unincorporated area of the county, excluding the authority to adopt ordinances or to finally approve rezones and land subdivisions.

The Planning & Zoning Commission, guided by the Local Land Use Planning Act (§ 67-6509) is granted the authority to make decisions on land use planning applications, including recommendations, adoption, and amendments. Each commission shall consist of not less than three (3) nor more than twelve (12) voting members, all appointed by the County Board of Commissioners. An appointed member must have resided in the county for at least two (2) years and must remain a resident of the county during his service on the commission. No person shall serve more than two (2) full consecutive terms.

The Planning and Zoning Commission members:

If you would like to volunteer your time as a P&Z Commissioner, please download and fill out the application below and submit to the Board of County Commissioners. Planning & Zoning Commission Application

Administrative Staff
The administrative staff of the Development Services Department operates as a team to administer the zoning, subdivision, building, and public nuisance ordinances. Established processes and standardized forms are used to process applications, issue permits, schedule and conduct public hearings and enforce ordinances. Procedures are constantly evaluated in an attempt to update our processes, forms, and ordinances for ease of use and easy-to-follow processes. We welcome your feedback.

Planning & Zoning Staff
We plan our day, our children’s future and our vacations. It makes sense to plan the future of our communities to ensure that the decisions we make today will result in a viable and healthy future. Planning is influenced by physical, economic, and social forces. Planners use tools such as zoning, economic, and demographic analysis, natural and cultural resource evaluation, goal setting and strategic planning. Planning is key to implementing the wishes, hopes, and aspirations of citizens all across the spectrum.

Engineering Staff

GIS Staff