P&Z Summary / General Information
Valley County
Planning and Zoning
Idaho Code 67-65: Local Land Use Planning Act
The purpose is to promote the health, safety and general welfare
of the people of the state of Idaho.
Valley County Codes (VCC)
Valley County has performance-based land use ordinances with one Land Use Zone: Multiple Use Allowed uses are agriculture (including timber) and single-family residences (VCC Table 9-3-1). Most other uses require a permit per VCC Title 9 Land Use and Development.
The Compatibility Rating is a tool to assist in the determination of compatibility of a proposed land use with surrounding land uses. It is not the sole deciding factor in the approval or denial of any applicant.
Septic Systems
Central District Health
Do you know septic system & drainfields need to be maintained?
Individual Wells
Idaho Department of Water Resources
Central Sewer and/or Water
Idaho Department of Environmental Quality
Wetlands
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
State Highway 55
Idaho Transportation Department
Valley County
Assessor Office (208) 382-7126
Clerk’s Office (208) 382-7100
Building Department (208) 382-7114
Parks & Recreation (208) 405-3148
Planning & Zoning (208) 382-7115
Road & Bridge (208) 382-7195
Sheriff (208) 382-7150
Treasurer (208) 382-7110
- Chairman announces the item (e.g., C.U.P. # and name).
- Commissioners state if they have a conflict of interest or have had exparte contact.
- Staff Report, Exhibits, and Questions for Staff.
- Presentation by Applicant. (3 minutes each)
- Testimony of Proponents.
- Testimony of Undecided.
- Testimony of Opponents.
- Rebuttal by the Applicant.
- If new information is provided, must reopen for other testimony.
- The Public Hearing is closed for Commissioner deliberation.
- Commissioners approve a motion or postpone to a future date for further information.
- There is a 10-day appeal period to the Board of County Commissioners in accordance with Valley Code 9-5H-12.
- One acre where individual sewage disposal systems and individual wells are proposed.
- 20,000-sqft where a central water supply system and individual sewage disposal systems are proposed.
- 12,000-sqft where a central sewage collection and disposal system and individual wells are proposed.
- 8,000-sqft where both central systems are proposed.
| Front | 20-ft |
| Side | 7.5-ft |
| Rear | 20-ft |
| Side Street | 20-ft |
| High Water Line | 30-ft |
| State Highway | 100-ft |
All setbacks are measured from the eaves of the structure, not the wall, to the property line. Other setbacks vary. (VCC 9-5-8)
Maximum lot coverage - 35%
Maximum Density
2.5 Dwelling Units Per Acre
No Development in the Floodplain
Planned Unit Development (PUDs)
may vary from these minimums.
Conditional Use Permits (C.U.P.) are required for short-term rentals for greater than 12 guests.
A C.U.P. is also required to rent out sites for RVs, camping, or glamping.
Applications are available on the Valley County website or from the Planning and Zoning Office.
Detailed plans for Site Grading and Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPP) are not required at time of conditional use permit approval.
Prior to construction of the infrastructure, excavation, or recordation of the final plat, the final plans must be approved by the County Engineer. (VCC 9-5A-1-E)
Appeals must be written. The appeal must be submitted to the Planning and Zoning Director within 10 calendars days from the decision date, with the appropriate fee.
Administrative Decisions
Planning & Zoning Commission
Board of County Commissioners
Reconsideration
District Court
(and beyond)
Katlin Caldwell
Scott Freeman
Carrie Potter
Ken Roberts
Heidi Schneider
