(City of Pocatello Press Release, August 25, 2026)
The Pocatello Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing Wednesday, September 9, at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall, 911 North 7th Avenue, to gather community input on proposed text amendments to Comprehensive Plan 2040 and Title 17: Zoning Ordinance.
Both text amendment applications were submitted by the City of Pocatello Planning & Development Services Department. The proposed amendments would update the City’s zoning and land use regulations in response to recent changes to Idaho State law.
The proposed updates include changes in regulations to manufactured homes, accessory dwelling units, infill and starter home subdivisions.
Proposed amendments can be viewed at the following links: Comprehensive Plan 2040 Amendments: pocatello.gov/DocumentCenter/View/13850/Comprehensive-Plan-2040-Amendment; Title 17: Zoning Ordinance Amendments: pocatello.gov/DocumentCenter/View/13851/State-Preemption-2026-Updates.
Proposed Amendments are also available by emailing planning@pocatello.gov or by calling 208.234.6514. Staff reports will be available the Monday prior to the hearing online at pocatello.gov/AgendaCenter or in the Planning & Development Services Department.
All interested persons are invited to attend to express their views regarding this proposal. Oral testimony is limited to three (3) minutes per person. Written testimony up to two (2) pages may be submitted up to the start time of the meeting or to the Planning & Development Services Department, and written testimony of more than two (2) pages must be submitted no later than five (5) working days prior to the scheduled meeting date.
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, it is the policy of the City of Pocatello to offer its public programs, services, and meetings in a manner that is readily accessible to everyone, including those with disabilities. If you are disabled and require an accommodation, please contact Skyler Beebe with two (2) business days’ advance notice at sbeebe@pocatello.gov; 208.234.6248; or 5815 South 5th Avenue, Pocatello, Idaho. Advance notification within this guideline will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility.
