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8-2-26: SOUTHWEST PLANNING AREA (SPA) OVERLAY DISTRICT:
A. Purpose: The purpose of the Southwest Planning Area (SPA) Overlay District is to establish standards to accommodate urban development in the southwest planning area of the Boise City comprehensive plan that is compatible with high ground water and drainage conditions and to ensure provision of urban public facilities, in addition to other applicable standards and procedures in this Title.
B. Applicability: This Section applies to development as herein defined in the Southwest Planning Area of the Boise City comprehensive plan. This Section is designated by the Zoning Map (see Section 8-2-4).
C. Standards:
1. New development is not permitted until urban public facilities are available. This subsection does not apply to single-family detached dwellings on existing platted lots or on properties two and a half (2.5) acres or larger.
2. Creeks, streambeds, and riparian areas within this overlay district shall be left in a natural state, not channeled, and kept free of any obstructions to water flows. This subsection does not apply to necessary road and/or public service crossings.
(Ord. 1002, 10-28-2025)
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