For the purpose of promoting pride of ownership, health, safety, and general welfare within its area of jurisdiction, the County is hereby divided into the following zones:

 

(Ord. 19-038, 8-30-2019)

   (1)   Private Road Application:

      A.   Approval of a private road is required prior to the issuance of a building permit for an inhabited structure proposing to use a private road to access a public street.

      B.   An application for a private road shall be on a form provided by the Director and the designated fees shall be paid with the application. Additional fees shall be charged for any requested alternative road standards paid with the application. Additional fees shall be charged for any requested alternative standards which require review by the County Engineer.

      C.   When the application is filed, the Director shall review the application to determine if: 1) the proposed private road meets the standards in this Section and Chapter 6, Article 5 of this Code and 2) will not disrupt regional or local long-range transportation plans.

      D.   Private roads longer than one hundred fifty feet (150') from the public street right-of-way line to the most distant portion of an inhabited building must be approved in writing from the applicable fire official prior to approval by the Director.

      E.   Approval shall not be granted by the Director until the private road is constructed and certified by a licensed engineer to meet the standards in this Section and Chapter 6, Article 5 of this Code.

   (2)   Driveway Serving Two (2) Inhabited Structures Application:

      A.   Approval of a driveway serving two (2) inhabited structures is required prior to the issuance of a building permit where the driveway is proposed to provide access to a public street.

      B.   An application for a driveway shall be on a form provided by the Director and the designated fees shall be paid with the application. Additional fees shall be charged for any requested alternative standards which require review by the County Engineer.

      C.   When the application is filed, the Director shall review the application to determine if: 1) the proposed driveway meets the standards in this Section and Chapter 6, Article 5 of this Code and 2) will not disrupt regional or local long-range transportation plans.

      D.   Driveways longer than one hundred fifty feet (150') from the public street right-of-way line to the most distant portion of an inhabited building must be approved in writing from the applicable fire official prior to approval by the Director.

      E.   Approval shall not be granted by the Director until the driveway is constructed and certified by a licensed engineer to meet the standards in this Section and Chapter 6, Article 5 of this Code.

   (3)   Private Road And Driveway Requirements:

      A.   Private roads and driveways serving two (2) inhabited structures shall be constructed to the minimum standards contained in subsection (4) of this Article. The minimum surface width requirement therein may be reduced in accordance with subsection (5) of this Section.

      B.   Private roads and driveways serving two (2) inhabited structures shall be located within a recorded permanent, perpetual easement. The easement shall have a minimum width of sixty feet (60') from the right-of-way of a public street to the property for the purpose of ingress/egress. The easement width minimum may be reduced to a width not less than twenty-eight feet (28') in accordance with subsection (5) of this Section.

      C.   Private roads and driveways serving two inhabited structures shall have a minimum property frontage of sixty feet (60') required along the right-of-way of a public road for the purpose of ingress/egress. The frontage width requirement may be reduced to a width not less than fifty feet (50') in accordance with part (5) of this Section.

      D.   Private roads and driveways shall have a recorded road user's maintenance agreement that describes the responsible parties for construction and maintenance, including repairs, and necessary improvements to accommodate additional accesses in the future. The agreement shall also list any construction warranties applicable to the specific private road or driveway. Failure to maintain a previously approved private road or driveway shall be a violation of this Article, subject to the enforcement procedures in Article 19 of this Chapter.

      E.   All properties taking access to a private road shall follow the addressing standards in Chapter 6, Article 5 of this Code.

      F.   Private roads shall be named and a sign conforming to the applicable highway district standards shall be erected and maintained at the property owners' expense. The road must have a road name approved by the Director. The naming of roads shall comply with Chapter 6, Article 5 of this code. Verification of the installation of road signs shall be provided to DSD.

      G.   Private roads and driveways shall be located to minimize disruption of existing agricultural practices.

      H.   On subdivision plats, private roads shall be shown as a separate, non-buildable lot in accordance with the requirements of Section 07-17-31 of this Chapter.

   (4)   Private Road And Driveway Minimum Construction Standards:

 

   (5)   Private Road And Driveway Width Reduction: The width of a parcel's easement, frontage, or road surface may be reduced by the Director if the reduction demonstrates all of the following:

      A.   The proposed reduction provides adequate access;

      B.   The physical characteristics of the site require a width reduction; and

      C.   The width reduction will not cause injury, property damage, or a safety hazard.

   (6)   Additional Requirements:

      A.   Bridges: Bridges shall be inspected and certified by an engineer of the developer's choice, to have been constructed in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws.

      B.   Cul-De-Sacs: Cul-de-sacs shall have a fifty-foot (50') radius for a driving surface and a sixty-foot (60') radius for right of way or easement.

(Ord. 16-007, 6-20-2016; amd. Ord. 25-018, 12-16-2025)

Public street right of way widths shall be determined and approved by the governing highway district or agency. (Ord. 16-007, 6-20-2016)

Uses not specified are prohibited, unless determined by the director to be similar or accessory to at least one of the allowed or permitted uses for that particular zone. If a proposed use is similar to or accessory to a conditionally permitted use, the applicant may only receive permission for the similar or accessory use through a conditional use permit. (Ord. 10-006, 8-16-2010)

Transmission poles and lines greater than one hundred feet (100') in height or greater as allowed by the federal aviation administration are an allowed use in all zones. (Ord. 12-006, 3-22-2012)

The adopted Canyon County functional classification map shall be considered in all development requests to the county. (Ord. 10-006, 8-16-2010)

   (1)   No signs are allowed in any zones without an approved administrative decision with the following exceptions:

      A.    Nonilluminated Signs: The following types of signs, when not illuminated, do not require an administrative decision:

         1.    Signs related to home occupations in accordance with section 07-14-13: of this chapter.

         2.    Directional or information signs bearing no advertising message located within a parcel, and signs not exceeding four (4) square feet in area erected for the convenience of the public, such as signs identifying restrooms, public telephones, walkways and similar features or facilities.

         3.    Any sign which is visible only from the parcel on which it is located.

         4.    Campaign signs, provided they are removed within seven (7) days after the election.

         5.    Property signs advertising the availability of property for sale, lease, or rent, but shall not be greater than thirty two (32) square feet.

         6.    Home signs. An accessory sign or nameplate announcing the names of the owners or occupants of the premises.

         7.    Memorial signs or tablets and names of buildings and dates of erection when cut into the surface or facade of the building.

         8.    Signs placed by a public utility showing the location of underground facilities.

         9.    Traffic or other county signs, signs required to be mentioned by law, railroad crossing signs, legal notices and such temporary emergency or nonadvertising signs as may be authorized by the board.

      B.    Agricultural Zone: Signs for any allowed or approved use not exceeding thirty two (32) square feet in area and not exceeding ten feet (10') in height. (Ord. 10-006, 8-16-2010)

      C.    Commercial And Industrial Zones: For commercial and industrial uses, the area of the sign shall not exceed sixty four (64) square feet and shall not exceed ten feet (10') in height, unless approved by an administrative decision from the director. Signs may be lighted, electric, or have moving parts but may not be a distraction to the public so as to be a traffic hazard. (Ord. 12-006, 3-22-2012)

   (2)   No sign shall be placed on a highway district right of way unless authorized by the highway district having jurisdiction.

   (3)   All signs must be placed so as not to block vision by oncoming traffic.

   (4)   All signs shall be maintained in good order and repair. If damaged, it shall be repaired or removed from the premises within thirty (30) days of notice from DSD.

   (5)   A building permit for a sign may be required upon review by DSD, or if the sign is over six feet (6') in height and permanently affixed to the ground.

   (6)   Standards for signs that require an administrative decision:

      A.    Application And Administrative Requirements: A site plan and letter of intent shall be submitted to DSD for review together with all appropriate fees as established by the adopted fee schedule.

      B.    Notifications: Upon acceptance of an application, DSD shall provide notification of the sign application by mail to the owners of parcels within six hundred feet (600') of the external boundaries of the parcel on which the sign will be located and shall provide such individuals a period of fifteen (15) calendar days from the date of the mailing to submit comments concerning the proposed sign. DSD shall also provide notice to the appropriate highway district for comment.

      C.    Comments: The director shall consider all comments that are received within the fifteen (15) day comment period prior to making a final decision concerning the sign request. In considering comments, the director shall evaluate whether such comments adequately demonstrate that the sign would be reasonably compatible with the surrounding vicinity.

      D.    Approval Shall Be At The Discretion Of The Director: The director shall consider all of the application materials as well as all comments received relating to the application and the uses of the surrounding properties in the determination of the compatibility of the proposed sign. The burden is on the applicant to show compatibility. The director may require conditions that are necessary to make the sign compatible with the surrounding vicinity.

      E.    Notice Of Decision: The director shall give notice of the decision granting or denying the application, to those previously notified of the pending application.

      F.    Appeal By Affected Person: Any affected person who is aggrieved by the director's decision as to an application pursuant to this subsection, may file a written notice of appeal in accordance with section 07-05-07, "Appeal Of Director Administrative Decision", of this chapter. (Ord. 10-006, 8-16-2010)

In residential and agricultural zones, there are no county regulations regarding the maximum area of a lot which shall be occupied by impervious surface. In commercial and industrial zones, the area of a lot occupied by impervious surface shall not exceed eighty five percent (85%) of the total area of the lot. (Ord. 10-006, 8-16-2010)

Property lines of unplatted parcels may be adjusted in accordance with the following:

   (1)   The adjustment does not create eligibility for a building permit or administrative lot split on a parcel that was otherwise ineligible;

   (2)   The adjustment does not create any additional parcels;

   (3)   The adjustment does not result in the relocation of a building permit or provide for an administrative lot split onto a contiguous parcel that is not eligible for an administrative lot split;

   (4)   A recorded survey showing all changes to affected property lines shall be submitted to DSD;

   (5)   The adjustment does not create parcels smaller than the minimum lot size for the zone in which the property is located, unless the adjustment increases the size of an existing parcel that was smaller than the minimum lot size for the corresponding zone prior to the adjustment;

   (6)   Original property lot lines may not be adjusted by more than eighty feet (80') except that the director may allow the adjustment of over eighty feet (80') if the adjustment does not cause injury, damage or a safety hazard;

   (7)   The adjustment shall not alter the location of any platted lot line;

   (8)   The property owner has submitted the application form, required supporting information and the applicable fee as established by the adopted fee schedule;

   (9)   If the adjustment involves contiguous parcels with different owners, both property owners shall submit their written consent to the adjustment with the application. However, only one application form and fee are required;

   (10)   Upon compliance with the above items of this section, the Director shall, within ten (10) business days, issue a permit for the property boundary adjustment. The property owner shall record the permit from the Director and the corresponding survey and legal description with the Canyon County Recorder's Office. (Ord. 10-006, 8-16-2010)

No permanent structure shall be located closer than seventy feet (70') to any section line or quarter section line preserved for a future road unless the highway district having jurisdiction waives the seventy foot (70') setback requirement. (Ord. 10-006, 8-16-2010)

   (1)   Setback Requirements:

      A.    Agricultural And Residential Zones:

      TABLE 1

      AGRICULTURAL AND RESIDENTIAL ZONES

      SETBACK REQUIREMENTS

 

 

         1.    Front Yard: Unless the provisions of subsection (1)A4 of this section apply, front setbacks shall be measured from the greatest of either the front property line, public street right-of-way line, or private road easement line. Long established setbacks are permissible:

            (A) When the alignment of existing buildings is matched on two (2) or more parcels, with at least one contiguous parcel; and

            (B) When not a corner parcel; and

            (C) When in a platted subdivision.

         2.    Rear Yard: Rear setbacks shall apply except that long established existing setbacks are permissible:

            (A) When the alignment of existing buildings is matched on two (2) or more parcels, with at least one contiguous parcel; and

            (B) When in a platted subdivision.

         3.    Corner Parcel: Front yard setback requirements are applicable from property lines along a public street and/or private road of a corner parcel with no exceptions made for long established setbacks.

         4.    Principal Arterial And Major Collector Preservation:

            (A) No building or structure shall be erected nearer than fifty feet (50') from the centerline of any major collector shown on the Canyon County functional classification map unless the highway district having jurisdiction waives such setback.

            (B) No building or structure shall be erected nearer than one hundred twenty feet (120') from the centerline of U.S. 20/26, ninety five feet (95') from the centerline of SH44, ninety feet (90') from the centerline of SH55 and seventy feet (70') from the centerline of any other principal arterial shown on the Canyon County functional classification map unless the highway district having jurisdiction waives such setback.

         5.    Front And Corner Yard: Front and corner setbacks shall be measured from the greatest of either the property line, public street right-of-way line, or private road easement line.

      B.    Commercial, Mixed Use And Industrial Zones:

         1.    Parcel Adjacent To Parcel In Unlike Zone: Setbacks on all lot lines adjacent to a parcel of any other zoning classification shall be determined by the sum of the setbacks where the zones abut, divided by two (2), when not located on section or quarter section line.

         2.    Parcel Adjacent On All Boundaries To Other Parcels In Like Zone: If a parcel is adjacent on all boundaries to other parcels within the same zoning classification, then there are no side or rear setback requirements. Notwithstanding the foregoing, no building or structure shall be erected nearer than twenty feet (20') from the front property line, and any public street right- of-way line or private road easement line, except that long established setbacks are permissible:

            (A)   When the alignment of existing buildings is matched on two (2) or more parcels, with at least one contiguous parcel; and

            (B)   When not a corner parcel or not fronting a principal arterial; and

            (C)   When in a platted subdivision.

         3.    Principal Arterial And Major Collector Preservation:

            (A)   No building or structure shall be erected nearer than fifty feet (50') from the centerline of any major collector shown on the Canyon County functional classification map unless the highway district having jurisdiction waives such setback.

            (B)   No building or structure shall be erected nearer than one hundred twenty feet (120') from the centerline of U.S. 20/26, ninety five feet (95') from the centerline of SH44, ninety feet (90') from the centerline of SH 55 and seventy feet (70') from the centerline of any other principal arterial shown on the Canyon County functional classification map unless the highway district having jurisdiction waives such setback.

   (2)   Minimum Parcel Or Lot Size:

         TABLE 2

         MINIMUM PARCEL OR LOT SIZE

 

 

   (3)   Height Regulations: The following table sets forth the maximum height requirements:

         TABLE 3

         HEIGHT REGULATIONS

 

 

Exceptions:

 

(Ord. 19-038, 8-30-2019 ; amd. Ord. 20-012, 5-29-2020 )

Within adopted City Impact Areas, the applicable city's setback and height requirements may be applied. Combinations of County setbacks and heights and city setbacks and heights are not allowed. (Ord. 10-006, 8-16-2010)

   (1)   The purposes of the A (Agricultural) Zone are to:

      A.    Promote the public health, safety, and welfare of the people of the County by encouraging the protection of viable farmland and farming operations;

      B.    Limit urban density development to Areas of City Impact in accordance with the comprehensive plan;

      C.    Protect fish, wildlife, and recreation resources, consistent with the purposes of the "Local Land Use Planning Act", Idaho Code title 67, chapter 65;

      D.    Protect agricultural land uses, and rangeland uses, and wildlife management areas from unreasonable adverse impacts from development; and

      E.    Provide for the development of schools, churches, and other public and quasi-public uses consistent with the comprehensive plan.

   (2)   The purpose of the R-R (Rural Residential) Zone is to encourage and guide growth in areas where a rural lifestyle may be determined to be suitable.

   (3)   The purpose of the R-1 (Single-Family Residential) Zone is to promote and enhance predominantly single-family living areas at a low density standard.

   (4)   The purpose of the R-2 (Combined Medium-Density Residential) Zone is to provide medium-density residential development areas. Medium-density development concentrations should have a full range of community services and facilities available or projected for establishment.

   (5)   The purpose of the C-1 (Neighborhood Commercial) Zone is to provide for local commercial service needs and to restrict incompatible uses.

   (6)   The purpose of the C-2 (Service Commercial) Zone is to provide areas where activities of a service nature, which are more intensive in character than in other Commercial Zones, may be carried out.

   (7)   The purpose of the M-1 (Light Industrial) Zone is to provide for and encourage the grouping together of light industrial uses capable of being operated under such standards as to location and appearance of buildings and the treatment of the land about them so that they will be unobtrusive and not detrimental to surrounding commercial or residential uses.

   (8)   The purpose of the M-2 (Heavy Industrial) Zone is to encourage industries to locate in and provide for suitable areas in which heavy industrial uses may be established, substantially free from residential, light industrial or commercial activities which could interfere with heavy industrial development and operations.

   (9)   The purpose of the MU-A (Mixed Use - Arterial) Zone is to encourage a mix of residential, commercial and industrial uses along principal arterials within Areas of City Impact which are designed in accord with adopted access management standards for State highways or arterials under the control of a local highway agency. (Ord. 19-038, 8-30-2019)

This section lists uses within each land use zone: allowed uses (A), permitted uses through a conditional use permit (C), Director administrative decision (D), not applicable because covered by different use/section (n/a), or prohibited (-).

   ZONING AND LAND USE MATRIX

 

(Ord. 19-038, 8-30-2019 ; amd. Ord. 20-012, 5-29-2020 )