Idaho Bills

Amends existing law to revise provisions regarding comprehensive plans and areas of impact.

This legislation is the result of a cooperative effort by local government and other stakeholders. Impact areas are areas outside city limits where cities plan growth in the near future. This legislation acknowledges the respective jurisdiction of the counties and the cities and seeks to balance their interests. The bill provides criteria for impact area boundary decisions, establishes a two-mile distance standard and provides a five year planning time frame for impact areas. It promotes cooperation between counties and cities in determining impact area boundaries but makes it clear that the jurisdiction and decision regarding the impact area boundary remains with the county. It also provides for a focused and timely process for the court to review decisions when a county and city disagree.