About Us

The Administration team provides support and leadership for the Development Services department. We work with Code Enforcement, work on special projects such as the Capital Improvement Program, and work with the Board of County Commissioners. We love Ada County and the Development Services staff, and are honored to serve them and you!

Our Vision

Balancing growth for a sustainable future while maintaining the trust of those we serve.

Our Mission

Development Services staff helps guide growth on behalf of Ada County residents and leaders through every development (and building) activity.

We’re Hiring!

We are hiring for the following positions:

• Associate Engineer
• Building Inspector I, II

Please go to the Ada County Careers page to apply.

Public Records Requests

To request public documents or information such as application material or staff reports please submit a Public Records Request Form to our office. Your request will be processed within three working days and may be subject to administrative fees. Please see our Planning and Zoning Fee Schedule for further information.

Meet the Team

Megan Leatherman

DIRECTOR

mleatherman@adacounty.id.gov

208-287-5715

Megan Leatherman has over seventeen years of Community Development experience. She holds a Master’s degree in City & Regional Planning from The Ohio State University and has a Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Pre-Law from Ohio University. She began her Idaho planning work at a small planning firm in Meridian as a Land Use Planner.

In 2006, Megan started at Ada County and worked her way up from Associate Planner, to Planning Manager, to Director in 2012. Being raised in Columbus, Ohio, her strong Midwestern work ethic and character has created a culture of collaboration, service, and teamwork.

She was awarded the Idaho Business Review Accomplished Under 40 Award in 2014 and the Women of the Year award in 2019.  In addition to her professional achievements, Megan played lacrosse for Ohio University and played on the USA National Lacrosse Team. Megan has two children, ages 12 and 14.