The Community Planning Division of Ada County Development Services processes land use applications. We rely on the Ada County and Idaho Zoning Ordinances and the Ada County Comprehensive Plans to determine approval or recommendation of approval to our Planning and Zoning Commission/Board of County Commissioners. The Strategic Planning Division works on long range planning by creating the Ada County Comprehensive Plan and other projects such as the Master Facilities Plan and Coordinated Growth Strategy.

Each property has unique opportunities and challenges. For more information regarding what you can do with your property, please call our office at 208-287-7900.

The Ada County Highway District’s Traffic Division is responsible for planning, designing and managing efficient traffic flow and traffic safety throughout Ada County. The Ada County Development Services Planning & Zoning Division processes land use applications for properties located in unincorporated Ada County.

Each city within Ada County has their own planning departments that process land use applications and manage future growth. Their jurisdictions cover all properties that are within city limits. The Ada County Development Services Planning & Zoning Division processes land use applications for properties located in unincorporated Ada County.