Reject Boise Upzone
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About US
Reject Boise Upzone opposes the proposed code as currently written.
Reject Boise Upzone supports public planning that protects homeowners, renters, the integrity and stability of our neighborhoods, and Boise’s unique environment and quality of life. We seek a community-led, consensus-driven zoning code that protects neighborhoods while accommodating compatible growth and change. The code should promote true affordable housing and effective anti-displacement programs. New development must not overburden infrastructure.
We are building a strong, diverse coalition across Boise to promote land-use zoning that benefits all of the city’s residents, not just developers. Reject Boise Upzone is a coalition of several well-known grassroots citizen groups including Boise Working Together, Old Hill Road, Protect Boise Neighborhoods, and Vanishing Boise.
Please watch videos below on how Upzoning is monetizing neighborhoods for redevelopment
Well this one sums it up! Watch the False Promise of UpZoning in Seattle (7 mins)
Extremely well made video of the UpZoning battle in Austin, Texas.
Great video about impacts of UpZoning in Olympia, WA
Steps to know how the proposed Zoning Code may affect you:
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Find what proposed zone (i.e. R1-C, R2, etc.) your property will be located in by using this interactive map found at the City of Boise website: Zoning Code Rewrite (arcgis.com)
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Find what new "allowed uses" will be allowed ("by right") in your neighborhood and that will not require neighborhood engagement. See Table 11-03.1 on page 133 for your zone ("A" means it's an Allowed Use) of the proposed Zoning Code Rewrite: https://www.cityofboise.org/media/15920/boise-zoning-code-consolidated-draft_public-draft.pdf
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Find your new minimum lot area of your Proposed Zone (Table 11-04.2, page 202). For instance, the minimum lot area in R1-C is 3,500 square feet (3,500/43,560 = 0.08 acres). Then go to the Ada County Assessor website (Ada County Assessor) and use the interactive map to see what homes near you could be divided into two or more parcels for re-development. For instance, in the R1-C zone, any lot 7,000 square feet (0.16 acres) or larger could be split into two lots. (Note: email us if you need assistance with this process)