Department Overview
It is the responsibility of the Planning and Zoning Department to provide for the administration of the City of Eagle Zoning Ordinance, the Land Subdivision Ordinance, the Flood Control Ordinance, and the Comprehensive Plan. The Department serves as the technical staff on planning and zoning issues before the City Council, the Planning and Zoning Commission, and the Design Review Board.
The Department also serves as the technical staff on transportation-related issues and works cooperatively with the Ada County Highway District (ACHD), Community Planning Association of Southwest Idaho (COMPASS), and the Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) to facilitate transportation projects with the City of Eagle and the greater Treasure Valley. The Department also assists the public in compliance and zoning requirements including the interpretation of the zoning ordinance, land subdivisions ordinance, and the submittal of applications for the said ordinances.