Allowed Use

The Table of Allowed Uses identifies what land uses are allowed in each of the city's zoning districts, and identifies standards that apply to that use and zoning district in order to that help avoid potential impacts and support the unique characteristics of each use in a specific location.

Allowed Use Types of Allowances
Allowed Use Allowed Use Tables
Zoning Code Chapter 11-03 View the Code

Types of Allowances

The Table of Allowed Uses identifies what uses are allowed, allowed with an incentive, or conditionally allowed in each zone using the following abbreviations:

Allowed Uses

An "A" indicates that the use is allowed by right and is not subject to Use-Specific Standards or other special conditions other than those that are standard for other uses allowed in the district. Allowed uses are subject to all other applicable regulations of the code and are generally reviewed through an Administrative Review process.

Allowed Subject to Use-Specific Standards

An "A*" indicates that the use is allowed, subject to administrative review to verify compliance with Use-Specific Standards, noted in the far right column of the allowed use table. Uses that are allowed subject to Use-Specific Standards are generally reviewed through an Administrative Review process.

Conditional Uses

A "C" or “C*” indicates that the use is allowed in that zoning district only if reviewed and approved through the submission of a Conditional Use Permit. Conditional uses are subject to all other applicable regulations in the code, including the Use-Specific Standards and Development and Design Standards.

Each Conditional Use Permit application is evaluated on its potential to have a positive impact on adjacent properties and surrounding areas, among other factors, and may be approved, approved with conditions, or denied based on the findings of the decision-making body. Conditional uses are generally reviewed through a public hearing.

Uses Allowed with Conditions

An “A/C” or “A*/C*” indicates that the use is allowed in that zoning district under some circumstances or in some locations, but requires approval through the submission of a Conditional Use Permit in other areas or locations. The Use-Specific Standards cross-referenced in the far-right column clarify those cases in which a Conditional Use Permit is required. These uses may be reviewed either administratively or through a hearing process depending on the zone, location, density, and form.

Prohibited Uses

A blank cell indicates that the use is prohibited in that zoning district.

Symbols

An “*” symbol next to an abbreviation indicates that the use shall comply with the Use-Specific Standards indicated in the far-right column, also found in Section 11-03-03, Use-Specific Standards.

A “+” symbol next to an abbreviation indicates that there are incentives available for that use within that zoning district, or that the use is only allowed if available incentives are used. Incentives are cross-referenced in Section 11-03-03, Use-Specific Standards, and the cross-referenced content appears in Section 11-04-03.7, Incentives.

Table of Allowed Uses

The following tables are representative of Table 11-03:1: Table of Allowed Uses in Boise's Zoning Code.

Allowed Use Residential Uses
Allowed Use Public, Institutional and Civic Uses
Allowed Use Commercial Uses
Allowed Use Industrial Uses
Allowed Use Unlisted Accessory Uses
Allowed Use Temporary Uses



Residential Uses

Household Living

Zoning DistrictR-1AR-1BR-1CR-2R-3MX-1MX-2MX-3MX-4MX-5MX-UMX-HI-1I-2I-3A-1A-2Use-Specific Standards
Accessory Dwelling UnitA*A*A*A*A*A*A*A*A*A*A*11-03-03.2B
Caretaker's ResidenceAAA
Dwelling, Single-Family DetachedA*A*A*A*A*AA11-03-03.2A
11-03-03.2C
Dwelling, Cottage VillageA*+A*+A*A*A*11-03-03.2D
Dwelling, Single-Family AttachedA*+A*+A*A*A*A*A*

11-03-03.2A
11-03-03.2E

Dwelling, Live/WorkA*A*A*A*A*A*A*A*A*11-03-03.2F
Dwelling, DuplexA*A*A*A*A*A*A*A*A*A*

11-03-03.2A
11-03-03.2G

Dwelling, Triplex or Fourplex(A+)*(A+)*(A+)*A*A*A*A*A*A*A*

11-03-03.2A
11-03-03.2G

Dwelling, Multiple-Family(A+)*(A+)*A*/C*A*/C*A*/C*A*/C*A*/C*A*/C*A*/C*A*A*

11-03-03.2A
11-03-03.2H

Group Home, FHAA SmallA*A*A*A*A*A*A*A*A*C*A*11-03-03.2I
Group Home, FHAA LargeA*A*A*A*A*A*C*A*11-03-03.2I
Livestock and Animals, AccessoryA*A*A*A*A*A*A*

11-03-03.1B
11-03-03.2J

Manufactured HomeA*A*A*A*A*A*A11-03-03.2K
Manufactured Home CommunityC*C*C*C*C*C*C*C*C*C*C*11-03-03.2L



Group Living

Zoning DistrictR-1AR-1BR-1CR-2R-3MX-1MX-2MX-3MX-4MX-5MX-UMX-HI-1I-2I-3A-1A-2Use-Specific Standards
Assisted Living FacilityC*C*A*A*A*A*A*11-03-03.2M
Boarding HouseAAAAAAAA
Continuing Care Retirement FacilityC*C*A*A*A*A*A*A*11-03-03.2M
Convalescent or Nursing HomeC*C*A*A*A*A*A*C*A11-03-03.2M
Dwelling, Co-HousingC*C*C*C*C*C*C*C*A*11-03-03.2N
Fraternity or Sorority HouseC*C*C*11-03-03.2M
Recovery ResidencesC*C*C*C*C*C*C*11-03-03.2M



Residential Home Occupation

Zoning DistrictR-1AR-1BR-1CR-2R-3MX-1MX-2MX-3MX-4MX-5MX-UMX-HI-1I-2I-3A-1A-2Use-Specific Standards
Home Occupation, Child or Adult DaycareA*A*A*A*A*A*A*A*A*A*A*A*

11-03-03.1B
11-03-03.2O

Home Occupation, OtherA*A*A*A*A*A*A*A*A*A*A*

11-03-03.1B
11-03-03.2P



Public, Institutional and Civic Uses

Adult or Child Day Care

Zoning DistrictR-1AR-1BR-1CR-2R-3MX-1MX-2MX-3MX-4MX-5MX-UMX-HI-1I-2I-3A-1A-2Use-Specific Standards
Adult or Child Day Care FacilityC*C*A*A*A*A*A*A*A*A*A*A*11-03-03.3A
Adult or Child Day Care Center, SmallC*C*C*C*A*A*A*A*A*A*A*C*11-03-03.3A
Adult or Child Day Care Center, LargeC*C*C*C*C*A*A*A*A*A*A*C*11-03-03.3A

Community and Cultural Facilities

Zoning DistrictR-1AR-1BR-1CR-2R-3MX-1MX-2MX-3MX-4MX-5MX-UMX-HI-1I-2I-3A-1A-2Use-Specific Standards
Art Gallery, Museum or LibraryCCCAAAAAAC
CemeteryC*C*11-03-03.3B
Community CenterCCAAAAAAAACC
Fire or Police FacilityCCCCCAAAAAAAAACC
Food KitchenAACCA
Forest Reserve or Recreation AreaAAA
Jail or Detention FacilityC*C*C*C-11-03-03.3C
Mortuary or MausoleumC*C*AAAAAA11-03-03.3B
Park or PlaygroundAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA
Religious InstitutionCCCCCCAAAAAC
Uses Related to and Operated by a Religious InstitutionCCCCCC
Shelter HomeCCCC



Education and Health

Zoning DistrictR-1AR-1BR-1CR-2R-3MX-1MX-2MX-3MX-4MX-5MX-UMX-HI-1I-2I-3A-1A-2Use-Specific Standards
HospitalCAAAACAA*A*11-03-03.2B
College or Other Institute of Higher EducationAAAAAA11-03-03.3D
SchoolC*C*C*C*C*A*A*A*A*A*C*C*C11-03-03.3E
Trade or Vocational SchoolA*/C*A*/C*A*/C*A*/C*A*/C*C*C*11-03-03.3F



Transportation

Zoning DistrictR-1AR-1BR-1CR-2R-3MX-1MX-2MX-3MX-4MX-5MX-UMX-HI-1I-2I-3A-1A-2Use-Specific Standards
Aircraft Landing FieldCCC
Park and Ride FacilityAAAAAAAAAA
Transit FacilityAAAAAAAAAA
Transit TerminalCAAAAAAA

Commercial Uses

Agricultural and Animals

Zoning DistrictR-1AR-1BR-1CR-2R-3MX-1MX-2MX-3MX-4MX-5MX-UMX-HI-1I-2I-3A-1A-2Use-Specific Standards
Agricultural Uses or StablesACA
Animal Daycare or KennelA*C*A*A*A*A*A*A*11-03-03.4A
Animal Hospital or ClinicACAAAAAAC
Beekeeping, AccessoryA*/C*A*/C*A*/C*A*/C*A*/C*A*/C*A*/C*A*/C*A*/C*A*/C*A*/C*A*/C*A*/C*A*/C*A*/C*A*/C*A*/C*

11-03-03.1B
11-03-03.4B

Commercial FeedlotCC
Slaughterhouse, Rendering PlantCC
Urban FarmA*A*A*A*A*A*A*A*A*A*A*A*A*A*A*A*A*



Communication Facilities

Zoning DistrictR-1AR-1BR-1CR-2R-3MX-1MX-2MX-3MX-4MX-5MX-UMX-HI-1I-2I-3A-1A-2Use-Specific Standards
Attached Wireless Communication FacilityA*A*A*A*A*A*A*A*A*A*A*A*AAAAA11-03-03.4D
Freestanding Wireless Communication Facility - Monopole/Structure ≤ Base Height of Zoning DistrictA*A*A*A*A*A*A*A*A*A*A*A*A*A*A*A*A*11-03-03.4D
Freestanding Wireless Communication Facility - Monopole/Structure ≥ Base Height of Zoning DistrictC*C*C*C*C*C*C*C*C*C*C*C*C*11-03-03.4D
Other Communication TowersCCCCCCCCCCCCC



Food and Beverage Service

Zoning DistrictR-1AR-1BR-1CR-2R-3MX-1MX-2MX-3MX-4MX-5MX-UMX-HI-1I-2I-3A-1A-2Use-Specific Standards
Brewpub, Micro-Distillery, or Micro-WineryA*A*A*A*A*A*A*11-03-03.4E
Food Truck, AccessoryA*A*A*A*A*A*A*A*A*A*

11-03-03.1B
11-03-03.4F

Food Truck CourtA*A*A*A*A*A*11-03-03.4G
Neighborhood CaféA*/C*A*A*A*A*A*A*A*A*11-03-03.4H
RestaurantAAAAAAAC
Sidewalk Café, AccessoryA*A*A*A*A*A*A*
Tavern or LoungeAAAAACA



Lodging

Zoning DistrictR-1AR-1BR-1CR-2R-3MX-1MX-2MX-3MX-4MX-5MX-UMX-HI-1I-2I-3A-1A-2Use-Specific Standards
Bed and BreakfastA*A*A*A*A*A*A*A*A*A*A*11-03-03.4I
Hotel or MotelCAAAACC
Recreation Vehicle ParkC*11-03-03.4J



Office, Personal and Business Service

Zoning DistrictR-1AR-1BR-1CR-2R-3MX-1MX-2MX-3MX-4MX-5MX-UMX-HI-1I-2I-3A-1A-2Use-Specific Standards
Financial InstitutionA*AAAAA11-03-03.4K
Medical or Dental ClinicA*AAAAAAAA11-03-03.4K
OfficeA*AAAAAACC*C*A11-03-03.4L
Personal and Business ServiceA*AAAAAAA11-03-03.4K



Recreation and Entertainment

Zoning DistrictR-1AR-1BR-1CR-2R-3MX-1MX-2MX-3MX-4MX-5MX-UMX-HI-1I-2I-3A-1A-2Use-Specific Standards
Auditorium or Theater, IndoorCCCAAA
Club, Lodge, or Social HallCAAAAA
Conference or Event CenterCAAAAA
Firing Range, IndoorC*C*C*C*11-03-03.4M
Golf CourseACCCCAC
Recreation, IndoorACCCCAAAAAAAC
Recreation, OutdoorACCCCCCCCCAC



Retail

Zoning DistrictR-1AR-1BR-1CR-2R-3MX-1MX-2MX-3MX-4MX-5MX-UMX-HI-1I-2I-3A-1A-2Use-Specific Standards
Building MaterialsCAA
Retail Sales, Neighborhood < 2,000 SFA*/C*A*A*A11-03-03.4N
Retail Sales, Small <5,000 SFA*AA*A*A*AA11-03-03.4O
Retail Sales, Medium 5,001 SF to 10,000 SFAA*A*A*A11-03-03.4O
Retail Sales, Large 10,001 SF to 60,000 SFAA*A*A*C11-03-03.4O
Retail Sales, Big Box > 60,000 SFCCCC



Sexually Oriented Business

Zoning DistrictR-1AR-1BR-1CR-2R-3MX-1MX-2MX-3MX-4MX-5MX-UMX-HI-1I-2I-3A-1A-2Use-Specific Standards
Sexually Oriented BusinessC*C*C*C*C*C*11-03-03.4P



Vehicles and Equipment

Zoning DistrictR-1AR-1BR-1CR-2R-3MX-1MX-2MX-3MX-4MX-5MX-UMX-HI-1I-2I-3A-1A-2Use-Specific Standards
Drive-Through FacilityA*A*A*A*C*

11-03-03.1B
11-03-03.4Q

Electric Vehicle Charging FacilityA*A*A*A*A*A*A*A*A*A*A*A*A*A*A*A*A*

11-03-03.1B
11-03-03.4R

Parking Garage as Principal UseC*C*C*C*A*A*C*A*

11-04-06
11-04-08

Parking Lot as Principal UseA*C*A*

11-04-06
11-04-08

Service StationC*A*C*A*A*A*11-03-03.4S
Vehicle Fleet Operations CenterAAA
Vehicle Repair, MajorA*C*A*A*A*11-03-03.4T
Vehicle Repair, MinorC*A*A*A*A*A*A*11-03-03.4T
Vehicle Sales, Rental, and Leasing, LightC*C*A11-03-03.4U
Vehicle and Equipment Sales, Rental, and Leasing, HeavyC*A11-03-03.4U
Vehicle WashCAAAC



Industrial Uses

Manufacturing and Processing

Zoning DistrictR-1AR-1BR-1CR-2R-3MX-1MX-2MX-3MX-4MX-5MX-UMX-HI-1I-2I-3A-1A-2Use-Specific Standards
Contractor Shop and YardCAAA
Industry, ArtisanA*A*A*A*A*A*A*A*11-03-03.5A
Industry, LightCA*/C*C*A11-03-03.5B
Industry, HeavyC*A*/C*A11-03-03.5B
Mining and ExtractionC*C*C*C*11-03-03.5C



Storage, Wholesale, and Warehousing

Zoning DistrictR-1AR-1BR-1CR-2R-3MX-1MX-2MX-3MX-4MX-5MX-UMX-HI-1I-2I-3A-1A-2Use-Specific Standards
Bulk Storage of Flammable or Dangerous MaterialsCA
Fulfillment CenterA*/C*
Outdoor StorageC*A*A*A*11-03-03.5D
Outdoor Storage, AccessoryA*A*A*A*A*

11-03-03.1B
11-03-03.5D

Self-Service StorageA*A*A*A*11-03-03.5E
Trucking TerminalA*A*C*11-03-03.5F
Wholesale or Warehouse, SmallC*C*A*A*C*A*11-03-03.5G
Wholesale or Warehouse, LargeA*/C*A*A*11-03-03.5G



Utilities

Zoning DistrictR-1AR-1BR-1CR-2R-3MX-1MX-2MX-3MX-4MX-5MX-UMX-HI-1I-2I-3A-1A-2Use-Specific Standards
Electric SubstationC*C*C*C*C*C*C*C*C*C*C*C*C*C*C*C*C*11-03-03.5H
Power PlantCCC
Renewable Energy Facility, AccessoryA*A*A*A*A*A*A*A*A*A*A*A*A*A*A*C*C*

11-03-03.1B
11-03-03.5J

Utility Facility, MinorC*A*/C*A*/C*A*/C*A*/C*A*/C*A*/C*A*/C*A*/C*A*/C*A*/C*A*/C*A*/C*A*/C*A*/C*C*C*11-03-03.5J
Utility Facility, MajorACCCC



Waste and Salvage

Zoning DistrictR-1AR-1BR-1CR-2R-3MX-1MX-2MX-3MX-4MX-5MX-UMX-HI-1I-2I-3A-1A-2Use-Specific Standards
Composting FacilityA*C*C*C*C*C*11-03-03.5K
Junkyard, Vehicle SalvageC*C*C*11-03-03.5L
Recycling Collection FacilityA*A*A*A*A*A*A*A*A*A*A*A*A*11-03-03.5M
Sanitary LandfillC
Solid Waste Transfer FacilityA*A*11-03-03.5N



Unlisted Accessory Uses

Zoning DistrictR-1AR-1BR-1CR-2R-3MX-1MX-2MX-3MX-4MX-5MX-UMX-HI-1I-2I-3A-1A-2Use-Specific Standards
Unlisted Uses Accessory to an Allowed or Approved Conditional UseA*A*A*A*A*A*A*A*A*A*A*A*A*A*A*A*A*

11-03-03.1B
11-03-03.6A



Temporary Uses

Zoning DistrictR-1AR-1BR-1CR-2R-3MX-1MX-2MX-3MX-4MX-5MX-UMX-HI-1I-2I-3A-1A-2Use-Specific Standards
Construction OfficeA*A*A*A*A*A*A*A*A*A*A*A*A*A*A*A*A*

11-03-03.7A
11-03-03.7B

Mobile Food TruckA*A*A*A*A*A*A*A*A*A*A*A*A*A*A*A*A*

11-03-03.7A
11-03-03.7C

Off-Site Construction StagingA*A*A*A*A*A*A*A*A*A*A*A*A*A*A*A*A*

11-03-03.7A
11-03-03.7D

Safety FacilityA*A*A*A*A*A*A*A*A*A*A*A*A*A*A*A*A*11-03-03.7A
Sales and Leasing OfficeA*A*A*A*A*A*A*A*A*A*A*A*A*A*A*A*A*

11-03-03.7A
11-0-03.7E

Seasonal SalesA*A*A*A*A*A*A*A*A*A*A*A*A*A*A*A*A*

11-03-03.7A
11-03-03.7F

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