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Power County Unincorporated
City Zoning Code

CHAPTER 9

AOC - AREA OF IMPACT ZONING DISTRICT

10-9-1: AMERICAN FALLS:

   A.   Area Of Impact Established: As required by Idaho Code section 67-6526, amd. Senate Bill NO. 1403 an Area of Impact for the City of American Falls is hereby established.
   B.   Area Boundaries: The boundaries of the American Falls Area of City Impact are illustrated on the map attached to ordinance 95-02, amd. ord. 2025-01, 2-10-2025 on file in the Office of the County Clerk, which is hereby made a part of this section. These boundaries have been established after due consideration of the statutorily required factors of trade area, geographic factors, and areas that can reasonably be expected to be annexed to the City in the future.
   C.   Future Land Use Map for Area Of Impact: The future land use pattern for the American Falls Area of Impact, as identically incorporated into the Comprehensive Plan of Power County and the City of American Falls, is illustrated on said map, which is hereby made a part of this section.
   D.   Ordinances Applicable:
      1.   The American Falls Development Code, as amended, shall apply to all development within the Area of Impact established by this section.
      2.   Processing of land use applications, including subdivisions, building permits, conditional use permits, planned unit developments, variances, zoning amendments, and other land use regulations within the Area of Impact of American Falls and Power County shall first be submitted with the appropriate fee to the Power County Building Administrator. After receipt of the appropriate fee, Power County shall forward information submitted by applicant to the City of American Falls for review.
   E.   Governing Body Review Of Development Proposals: Final hearings and action on all zoning matters, and the final plat of all subdivisions within the Area of Impact established by this section, shall be heard by Power County Planning and Zoning Commission. City of American Falls Development Code will be taken into consideration for properties located in the impact area.
   F.   Final Appeal: Final appeals of the decisions of the Power County Planning and Zoning Commission in regard to the Area of Impact shall be referred to the Power County Commissioners. The Power County Commissioners shall determine whether the decision being appealed is in compliance with the Comprehensive Plan and the American Falls Development Code, and affirm, modify, or overturn that decision accordingly. (Ord. 2018-05, 10-1-2018; amd. Ord. O-2025-1, 2-10-2025)

10-9-2: ROCKLAND:

   A.   Area Of City Impact Established: As required by Idaho Code section 67-6526, amd Senate Bill NO. 1403, Area of Impact for the City of Rockland is hereby established.
   B.   Area Boundaries: The boundaries of the Rockland Area of City Impact are illustrated on the map attached to ordinance 98-02, amd. ordinance 2025-01, 2-10-2025 on file in the Office of the County Clerk, which is hereby made a part of this section. These boundaries have been established after due consideration of the statutorily required factors of trade area, geographic factors, and areas that can reasonably be expected to be annexed to the City in the future.
   C.   Future Land Use Map For Area Of Impact: The future land use pattern for the Rockland Area of Impact, as identically incorporated into the Comprehensive Plans of Power County and the City of Rockland, is illustrated on said map, which is hereby made a part of this section.
   D.   Ordinances Applicable:
      1.   The Rockland Development Code, as amended, or the County Development Code, and the most restrictive Code shall apply to all development within the Area of Impact established by this section. However, this language is not to imply that the two (2) codes may not work in conjunction with one another. The intent is to promote safety.
   E.   Governing Body Review Of Development Proposals:
      1.   Action on all zoning matters, and the final plat of all subdivisions within the Area of Impact established by this section, shall be taken by the Power County Planning and Zoning Commission and shall be governed by Rockland Development Code.
      2.   Approval of appeals, by the Power County Commissioners, shall be based on compliance with the Rockland Development Code and/or the County Development Code as stipulated in subsection D1 of this section, except where that requirement has previously been waived by the Rockland City Council.
   F.   Transfer Of Jurisdiction: Any developer may, upon filing a complete and properly prepared petition for annexation to the City of Rockland, request that Planning, Zoning and Building Code jurisdiction be immediately transferred to the City, in advance of the final approval of the annexation. This request shall be made, in writing, to the County Zoning Administrator, who shall independently confirm that the request for annexation has been properly filed, and notify the City of Rockland of the transfer of jurisdiction. (Ord. 2018-05, 10-1-2018; amd. Ord. O-2025-1, 2-10-2025)

10-9-3: SCOPE; PURPOSE:

This chapter provides for the zoning of the American Falls and Rockland Areas of Impact. It places the Areas of Impact in a single zoning district, within which the County will enforce the cities’ plans and ordinances. (Ord. 2019-01, 1-14-2019; amd Ord. 2025-01, 2-10-2025)

10-9-4: COUNTY RETAINS JURISDICTION:

The County retains jurisdiction over the area of impact, except as provided in this chapter.
   A.   American Falls: All applications for the approval of subdivisions, conditional use permits, and zoning map amendments, will be reviewed and approved by the County. The County retains jurisdiction over the Area of Impact.
   B.   Rockland: All applications for the approval of subdivisions, conditional use permits, and zoning map amendments, will be reviewed and approved by the County. The County retains jurisdiction over the Area of Impact. (Ord. 2019-01, 1-14-2019; amd Ord. 2025-01, 2-10-2025)

10-9-5: COUNTY ADOPTION OF CITY PLANS AND CODES:

   A.   American Falls: The County hereby adopts the “American Falls Comprehensive Plan” and “American Falls Development Code” by reference, as they apply to the American Falls Area of Impact.
   B.   Rockland: The County hereby adopts the “Rockland Comprehensive Plan” and “Rockland Development Code” by reference, as they apply to the Rockland Area of Impact. (Ord. 2019-01, 1-14-2019; amd Ord. 2025-01, 2-10-2025)

10-9-6: JOINT REVIEW OF DEVELOPMENT PROPOSALS:

   A.   The City of American Falls shall be invited to appoint a member of its City Council to act as a liaison between the City Council and County Planning and Zoning Board.
   B.   The City of Rockland shall be invited to appoint a member of its City Council to act as a liaison between the City Council and County Planning and Zoning Board.
      1.   Public hearings shall be held in accordance to Idaho law.
         a.   The County Planning and Zoning Commission is responsible for calendaring the hearings.
         b.   The County Planning and Zoning Commission Chairperson shall preside and conduct the hearing.
   C.   Each city with Power County Planning and Zoning Commission may jointly grant a waiver of specified requirements of the American Falls or Rockland Development Codes, where compliance with those requirements is impractical, in advance of annexation, and annexation is not possible. (Ord. 2019-01, 1-14-2019; amd Ord. 2025-01, 2-10-2025)

10-9-7: GOVERNING BODY REVIEW OF DEVELOPMENT PROPOSALS:

   A.   Except where jurisdiction is transferred prior to annexation, as provided below, all appeals from decisions in the Area of Impact shall be taken by the BOCC, as provided in this title.
   B.   The final plat of all subdivisions within the area of impact established by this title must be approved by both the City Council and County Planning and Zoning Board. Approval shall be based on compliance with the American Falls or Rockland Development Code, and final plat approval shall be obtained from the city before requesting final approval from Power County. (Ord. 2019-01, 1-14-2019; amd Ord. 2025-01, 2-10-2025)

10-9-8: TRANSFER OF JURISDICTION:

Any developer may, upon filing a complete and properly prepared petition for annexation to the City of American Falls or the City of Rockland, request that planning, zoning, and Building Code jurisdiction be immediately transferred to the city, in advance of the final approval of the annexation. This request shall be made, in writing, to the Power County Building Administrator, who shall independently confirm that the request for annexation has been properly filed and notify the city of the transfer of jurisdiction. (Ord. 2019-01, 1-14-2019; amd Ord. 2025-01, 2-10-2025)