Dear neighbors,
Next week Boise City Council will hold a public hearing on the modern zoning code. The news release shared today includes a schedule, pre-registration for testimony, and an email address to share written comments.
The executive summary is attached and you can also view it online here.
For questions related to the hearing and/or zoning code, please reach out to Lindsay Moser, Communications Mgr. – Planning & Development Services (PDS) lmoser@cityofboise.org or 208-972-8496.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
June 5, 2023
CITY OF BOISE INVITES RESIDENTS TO PARTICIPATE IN PUBLIC HEARING ON MODERN ZONING CODE
Next week Boise City Council will hold a public hearing on the modern zoning code and is inviting the public to participate by providing verbal testimony. Sign-ups are now available, and residents are encouraged to pre-register online. Written comments will be accepted until June 8, 2023, at 5:00 p.m. and should be submitted to zoningrewrite@cityofboise.org.
The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended staff create an Executive Summary, which is now available on the city’s website, along with all other project documents.
The full reserved hearing schedule is outlined below and will take place at city hall in the Maryanne Jordan Council Chambers; days and times will be adjusted as needed. Please check the public meetings webpage for updates to the schedule.
· Monday, June 12, 2023 – 4:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
- Presentation from staff and neighborhood associations
- 6:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. dinner break
· Tuesday, June 13, 2023 – 2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
- Public testimony
- 4:00 p.m. – 4:15 p.m. break
· Wednesday, June 14, 2023 – 4:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
- Public testimony
- 6:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. dinner break
· Thursday, June 15, 2023 – 4:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
- Q&A, rebuttal, deliberations, decision
- 6:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. dinner break
The hearings will be available to view through a live stream on the City of Boise Public Meetings YouTube Channel. To learn more visit the modern zoning code webpage. Any accommodations needed for the public hearings, such as language interpretation or ASL, can be made by reaching out to communityengagement@cityofboise.org or calling (208) 972-8500.
