Zoning code amendment

North End NA planning chair, speaking as an architect, generally supported the changes but warned affordable rentals keep converting to condos and noted tiny homes on wheels may not meet minimum living-space codes.

Veterans Park NA rep objected that the streetscape waiver for ACHD/CCDC-planned projects codifies a loophole if those projects are delayed or canceled, and criticized removing property-value language from design review.

A Catholic deacon with St. Vincent de Paul urged approval, sharing stories of families the society helps find housing.

An ADU resident from southeast Boise supported the changes, citing affordability, right-sized parking, and friends priced out of Boise.

Valley Regional Transit's CEO supported the package and asked for deeper parking reductions along high-quality transit corridors in the next refinement.

A founding member of Neighbors for Boise praised the ADU results but urged going further on parking, streetscape standards, and small-home types.

A 30-year Idaho Housing Finance Association veteran supported the changes, arguing more housing at all price points lowers rents.

Urged the city to nurture small incremental developers and add flexibility, saying code reform alone won't produce affordable housing.

Sierra Club Idaho organizer voiced personal and organizational support, noting high school students in the audience also back the refinements.

Supported the updates but encouraged smaller minimum lot sizes and eliminating parking minimums in future rounds.