Parking reforms in Boise, ID

Parking minimum removal

The MX-5 District as well as ADUs have been exempt from parking mandates since December 2023.

Status
Adopted
Scope
  • City center / business district
  • Citywide
Affected land uses
  • All uses
  • Residential, low-density
Requirements
  • Accessory dwelling units
  • By right
Reporter
Matthew Pabich
Citation
Source
Boise Approved Zoning Code
Notes
Pages 250, 255, 262, 263
URL
issuu.com
  • Screenshot of Boise Approved Zoning Code
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Parking minimum reduction

Parking minimums were reduced in much of the city as part of a wider zoning rewrite, which was approved in June 2023, and went into effect in December 2023. Minimums may be reduced through a variety of means.

Status
Adopted
Scope
Citywide
Affected land uses
  • All uses
  • Commercial
  • Industrial
Requirements
  • Affordable housing
  • Bike parking
  • By right
  • Other
  • Transportation demand management
  • Tree preservation
Reporter
Matthew Pabich
Citation
Source
Boise Approved Zoning Code
Notes
Pages 250, 255, 262, 263
URL
issuu.com
  • Screenshot of Boise Approved Zoning Code
  • Screenshot of Boise Approved Zoning Code
  • Screenshot of Boise Approved Zoning Code
  • Screenshot of Boise Approved Zoning Code

Parking maximum

Parking maximums apply to many uses, including multi-family dwellings, art galleries, community centers, and restaurants.

Status
Adopted
Scope
Citywide
Affected land uses
  • Commercial
  • Other
  • Residential, multi-family
Requirements
By right
Reporter
Matthew Pabich
Citation
Source
Boise Approved Zoning Code
Notes
Pages 250, 255, 262, 263
URL
issuu.com
  • Screenshot of Boise Approved Zoning Code
  • Screenshot of Boise Approved Zoning Code
  • Screenshot of Boise Approved Zoning Code
  • Screenshot of Boise Approved Zoning Code