Fruitland, ID

Planning Zoning

Planning Zoning Hearing Notices

The Fruitland Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on September 8, 2026, to consider a request by Troy O'Dell to amend the Development Agreement for the Remington Hills Subdivision. The proposed changes would increase the west perimeter fence height from 3 to 6 feet, reduce the front yard setback from 25 to 22 feet, and update the developer information. The public may provide oral and written testimony.

• Fence height increase from 3 to 6 feet on west perimeter
• Front yard setback reduction from 25 to 22 feet
• Update developer information in the agreement
• Public hearing at Fruitland City Hall, 200 S. Whitley Drive

City Council

City Council

The Fruitland City Council will hold a public hearing on the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 budget and consider Ordinance No. 734 for appropriations. The council will also act on several special event permits, including the Fruitland Family Fun Day and Trunk or Treat, and discuss a sidewalk waiver request for 304 S. Minnesota Avenue. Other action items include reports from the city engineer, a water and sewer system update, the treasurer's July 2026 financial report, and a possible executive session on potential litigation.

• Public hearing on FY2026-2027 budget and Ordinance No. 734 appropriations
• Special event permits: Fruitland Family Fun Day (Sept 12), Marching Invitational (Oct 19), Women's Bazaar (Oct 24-25), Trunk or Treat (Oct 31)
• Continued discussion on sidewalk waiver request at 304 S. Minnesota Avenue
• Treasurer's July 2026 financial report
• Executive session on potential litigation (Idaho Code 74-206(1)(f))

City Council

The Fruitland City Council is meeting to consider the fiscal year 2026-2027 budget, including a public hearing and a proposed appropriations ordinance. The council will also act on special event permits, receive reports from the city engineer and treasurer, and discuss potential litigation in executive session.

• Public hearing and action on Ordinance No. 734 for FY2026-2027 appropriations
• Special event permit for Fruitland Chamber of Commerce's Family Fun Day on September 12, 2026
• Special event permit for Fruitland High School Band's Marching Invitational on October 19, 2026
• Treasurer's July 2026 financial report
• Executive session on potential litigation under Idaho Code 74-206(1)(f)

Planning Zoning Hearing Notices

The Fruitland Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on August 11, 2026, to consider a request by Connor and Shaedyn Buck for a conditional use permit allowing a 9-foot privacy screen on the west property line at 1106 Partridge Street (Lot 5, Block 3, Hidden Meadows Subdivision No. 1). The public may provide oral or written testimony.

• Conditional use permit for a 9-foot privacy screen at 1106 Partridge Street
• Public hearing scheduled for August 11, 2026 at 7:00 PM at Fruitland City Hall
• Property described as Lot 5, Block 3, Hidden Meadows Subdivision No. 1
• Application available for review at Zoning Administrator's office during business hours

Planning Zoning

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings and make decisions on a development agreement for Dickinson Frozen Foods, a conditional use permit for a privacy screen, and proposed code amendments for multi-family development and parking standards. The Dickinson Frozen Foods item has been continued from previous meetings.

• Development agreement for Dickinson Frozen Foods Inc. on property east of 600 NW 21st Street and the Farmers Co-op Canal (continued from June and July)
• Conditional use permit for a 9-foot privacy screen at 1106 Partridge Street by Connor & Shaedyn Buck
• Proposed ordinance amending code sections 10-5B-3 (multi-family development standards) and 10-7C-6 (alternatives to on-site parking)

City Council

The Fruitland City Council will hold public hearings and vote on several ordinances and a resolution, including allowing certain signs in residential zones with a conditional use permit, adopting new fees and changes to existing city fees, and addressing false fire alarms, mobile food vehicles, and emergency response cost recovery. The council will also discuss a sidewalk waiver request for 304 S. Minnesota Ave and consider proposed code changes on trees in right-of-ways and open burning regulations.

• Public hearing and Ordinance No. 727: Allow signs in residential zones with conditional use permit
• Resolution No. 2026-07: Amending Master Fee Schedule, adding new fees (meter-installation, alcohol-license, pawnbroker, etc.) and removing reduced unoccupied-structure water rate
• Ordinance No. 728: False fire alarms
• Ordinance No. 730: Emergency response cost recovery program
• Continued discussion: Sidewalk waiver request for 304 S. Minnesota Ave

City Council

The Fruitland City Council will hold public hearings and vote on several ordinances and resolutions, including allowing certain signs in residential zones with a conditional use permit, adopting a new fee schedule with new and revised fees, and enacting ordinances on false fire alarms, mobile food vehicle inspections, and emergency response cost recovery. The council will also consider code changes regarding trees in rights-of-way and burning regulations, and approve the July 2026 department activity reports and treasurer's financial report.

• Public hearing on amending Title 10 Chapter 7 to allow signs in residential zones with a conditional use permit
• Public hearing on proposed new fees (meter-installation, re-billing, alcohol-license, pawnbroker, water-field-service, meter-access, Fire Department) and changes to existing fees (utility, delinquency, yard-sale, false-alarm, VIN-inspection, capacity, hookup, service-line, building-permit valuation)
• Ordinance No.727: Allow signs in residential zone with conditional use permit
• Ordinance No.728: False fire alarms
• Resolution No.2026-07: Amending Master Fee Schedule to add and remove various fees

City Council

The Fruitland City Council held public hearings and adopted several ordinances and a resolution updating city fees, including new emergency-response cost recovery, false fire alarm fees, and a $45 mobile food vehicle inspection fee. It also tabled a proposed sign ordinance for residential zones, discussed a sidewalk waiver for 304 S. Minnesota Avenue, and approved new rules on trees in rights-of-way and open burning.

• Adopted Ordinance 728 (false fire alarms) and 729 (mobile food vehicle inspections)
• Adopted Ordinance 730 (emergency response cost recovery) with Fire Recovery USA agreement
• Adopted Ordinance 731 (water meter access, unoccupied structure fees)
• Adopted Resolution 2026-07 updating Master Fee Schedule, effective Sept 1, 2026
• Tabled Ordinance 727 (residential sign conditional use permit)

City Council

The Fruitland City Council tentatively adopted the proposed 2026-2027 budget and scheduled a public hearing for August 24, 2026. The Council also approved a donation request from the Fruitland Football Booster Club and voted to ask the Payette County Board of Commissioners to place the Permanent Ambulance District Levy Override on the next ballot.

• Tentative adoption of FY2026-2027 budget; public hearing set for August 24, 2026
• Donation of 10 yards of gravel/road mix to Fruitland Football Booster Club for fundraising auction
• Council to request Payette County place Permanent Ambulance District Levy Override on next ballot
• Approved June 2026 Finance Report and FY2025-2026 Third Quarter Finance Report
• Approved consent agenda including July 13, 2026 council minutes and July 2026 Planning & Zoning Commission report

Planning Zoning Hearing Notices

The Fruitland Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on July 14, 2026, to consider an ordinance amendment that would allow certain signs in residential zones through a conditional use permit. The proposed change adds Subsection 11 to Title 10 Chapter 7 Section D of the city code, specifying eligible uses such as churches, schools, and nonprofit organizations, along with approval criteria and conditions. Public testimony is invited.

• Proposed ordinance amending Title 10 Chapter 7 Section D to add Subsection 11 for signs in residential zones via conditional use permit
• Eligible uses include churches, schools, government facilities, parks, community centers, and nonprofit organizations
• Approval criteria include compatibility with residential character, no traffic hazard, and no adverse impact on neighboring properties
• Conditions may cover sign area, height, illumination, landscaping, and electronic message display
• Public hearing at Fruitland City Hall, 200 S. Whitley Drive, on July 14, 2026 at 7:00 PM

Planning Zoning

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings and then vote on two items continued from June 9, 2026. The first is a development agreement with Dickinson Frozen Foods Inc. for property east of 600 NW 21st Street and the Farmers Co-op Canal, in the north 400 block of NW 16th Street. The second is a proposed ordinance to add a subsection to Title 10 allowing certain signs in residential zones with a conditional use permit and review standards.

• Public hearing and action on Dickinson Frozen Foods Inc. development agreement for property east of 600 NW 21st Street and the Farmers Co-op Canal, north 400 block of NW 16th Street
• Public hearing and action on proposed ordinance adding Subsection 11 to Title 10, Chapter 7, Section D to allow certain signs in residential zones with conditional use permit
• Approval of June 9, 2026 meeting minutes

City Council

The Fruitland City Council tabled a decision on a sidewalk waiver request for 304 S. Minnesota Avenue to allow further review of costs and a potential development agreement. The Council also approved a $4,550 Rural Fire Capacity Grant for firefighter PPE and a $15,000 agreement with Clearwater Financial for public engagement on a proposed May 2026 EMS levy override. Routine items included approval of June 2026 meeting minutes, department activity reports, and the monthly bills list.

• Sidewalk waiver request for 304 S. Minnesota Avenue tabled for further review
• Approved $4,550 Rural Fire Capacity Grant from Idaho Dept. of Lands for firefighter PPE
• Approved $15,000 Clearwater Financial agreement for EMS public engagement and May 2026 levy override education
• Approved June 2026 department activity reports and monthly bills

City Council

The Fruitland City Council held a special meeting to conduct a workshop on the 2026-2027 annual budget. Council members reviewed budget requests from department heads and developed a balanced budget. The meeting lasted from 2:00 P.M. to 9:56 P.M.

• Workshop to develop the 2026-2027 annual budget
• Council reviewed budget requests from department heads
• Council developed a balanced budget

City Council

The City Council approved a $546,999.40 contract for the W. 1st Street railroad crossing project and moved forward with an Atlas Pallets reimbursement request. Members also discussed potential local regulations for electric bicycles following a presentation on pedestrian safety.

• Awarded W. 1st Street INPR Railroad Crossing Project contract to Western Refinery Services, Inc. for $546,999.40
• Approved Atlas Pallets latecomer reimbursement request regarding water main upsizing on NW 2nd Avenue
• Reviewed White Pine Country Acres street closure request for Grizzly Drive on July 18, 2026
• Discussed SREDA membership contribution of $7,319.00 to be addressed in FY2026-2027 budget workshop
• Approved Downtown City Park use for a kids' fingerprinting event on July 27, 2026

Planning Zoning Hearing Notices

The Fruitland Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on June 9, 2026, to consider a development agreement for Dickinson Frozen Foods Inc. related to the annexation and zone designation of a 10.10-acre parcel east of 600 NW 21st Street and the Farmers Co-op Canal. The property is described by a detailed metes-and-bounds survey. Citizens are invited to provide oral and written testimony.

• Development agreement request by Dickinson Frozen Foods Inc. for annexation and zone designation
• Property located east of 600 NW 21st Street and the Farmers Co-op Canal, North 400 Block of NW 16th Street
• Parcel size: 10.10 acres, more or less
• Public hearing at Fruitland City Hall, 200 S. Whitley Drive, on June 9, 2026 at 7:00 PM

Planning Zoning

The Fruitland Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and vote on a development agreement with Dickinson Frozen Foods Inc. for property east of 600 NW 21st Street and the Farmers Co-op Canal, in the north 400 block of NW 16th Street. The meeting also includes approval of the previous month's minutes.

• Public hearing on Dickinson Frozen Foods Inc. development agreement for property east of 600 NW 21st Street and the Farmers Co-op Canal, north 400 block of NW 16th Street
• Action item: vote on the Dickinson Frozen Foods development agreement
• Approval of May 12, 2026 meeting minutes

City Council

The Fruitland City Council adopted Ordinance No. 726, establishing minimum separation and safety standards for new pipelines transporting fuel, oil, natural gas, and related products within city limits. The Council also approved a $24,595 contract for design and geotechnical services for Phase 1 of the Payette River Sports Complex, which includes pathways, tennis courts, pickleball courts, and a putting green. Other actions included approving special event permits for a new monthly community event and a car show, tabling a dog park fencing donation, and forwarding a favorable recommendation on a transfer of development rights application.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 726 requiring 10-foot horizontal and 5-foot vertical separation for new pipelines from city water, sewer, and storm sewer mains
• Approved $24,595 design contract with Ardurra for Payette River Sports Complex Phase 1 (pathways, tennis, pickleball, putting green)
• Approved special event permit for Fruitland Chamber of Commerce's new 'Fruitland After Five' monthly summer event
• Tabled Six Rivers Fencing's donation of up to 200 feet of chain-link fencing for a community dog park
• Approved participation in a regional food truck inspection program with $45 annual inspection fee

City Council

The Fruitland City Council meeting scheduled for May 25, 2026 has been cancelled due to a scheduling conflict with the Memorial Day holiday. The notice was issued by City Clerk Suzanne Pearcy. No business will be conducted at this meeting.

Planning Zoning Hearing Notices

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on a proposed ordinance that would add minimum separation distances and safety requirements for new pipelines carrying fuel, oil, natural gas, and petroleum liquids within Fruitland city limits. The ordinance would require a 10-foot horizontal and 5-foot vertical separation from water, sewer, and storm sewer infrastructure, with sleeving at service line crossings. Citizens may provide oral or written testimony at the meeting.

• Proposed amendment to Title 10, Chapter 19, Section 8, Subsection 4(a) of Fruitland City Code
• New pipeline separation standards: 10 ft horizontal, 5 ft vertical from water, sewer, storm sewer mains
• Sleeving required at water and sewer service line crossings
• Public hearing at Fruitland City Hall, 200 S. Whitley Drive, on May 12, 2026 at 7:00 PM

Planning Zoning

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider a proposed code amendment to establish standards for new oil and gas pipelines within the city. They will also vote on a transfer of development rights from a property west of New Plymouth to a parcel on East 1st Street. The meeting includes approval of prior minutes.

• Public hearing on code amendment adding standards for new oil & gas pipelines (Title 10, Chapter 19, Section 8, Subsection 4(a))
• Action item on same code amendment
• Transfer of development right from Walter Allen & Deborah Lynn Schmid (west of 3687 S. Whitley Drive, New Plymouth) to SRQ Properties, LLC (2450 E 1st St. – Parcel 3)
• Approval of March 10, 2026 meeting minutes

City Council

The council voted to deny a request from Rivers Edge HOA to transfer ownership of a drainage overflow lot to the city, citing liability and maintenance concerns. They also approved a property use agreement with Knife River for a staging area related to the ITD US-95 project, and confirmed a new Planning and Zoning Commission member. A funding request from the Payette Soil & Water Conservation District was discussed but tabled for the upcoming budget workshop.

• Denied Rivers Edge HOA request to transfer Lot 25, Block 1 drainage lot to city ownership
• Approved property use agreement with Knife River for staging area at 3663 and 4111 N. Whitley Drive for ITD US-95 project
• Confirmed Jesse Jones to Planning and Zoning Commission, term ending January 2028
• Discussed FY2027 funding request from Payette Soil & Water Conservation District
• Approved $400 for four Public Works employees to participate in Chamber of Commerce Golf Scramble

City Council

The Fruitland City Council approved a $20,194 Idaho Office of Highway Safety grant for a mobile speed trailer, with no net cost to the city. They also approved a $12,605 change order for asphalt work on SW 7th Street, adopted a railroad crossing agreement with ITD, and repealed the old open-air markets ordinance in favor of a special event permit chapter. Several items were tabled, including a drainage lot ownership request and a transfer of development rights, pending further review.

• Approved $20,194.33 grant for mobile speed trailer to address traffic safety
• Approved $12,605 change order for asphalt work on SW 7th Street
• Adopted Resolution 2026-06 for West 1st Street railroad crossing improvements
• Repealed Chapter 4 of Title 3 (Open Air Markets) replaced by Chapter 10 (Special Event Permits)
• Tabled Rivers Edge HOA drainage lot ownership request for liability review

Planning Zoning

The regular meeting scheduled for April 14, 2026, has been cancelled because there are no items on the agenda. A social luncheon is scheduled for April 8, 2026, but no official business or decisions will occur during that time.

City Council

The City Council adopted Ordinance No. 724 updating public records fees to align with Idaho law, and approved a 3.5% rate increase from Hardin Sanitation (about $0.62/month for most customers). They also approved a railroad crossing improvement agreement with ITD for West 1st Street, accepted a $14,000 grant for paramedic training, and tabled discussion on an oil and gas lease integration order pending a detailed map.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 724 updating public records fees, with no charge for first 100 pages and 2 hours labor for Idaho residents
• Approved 3.5% Hardin Sanitation rate increase effective May 1, 2026 (approx. $0.62/month increase)
• Approved State/Local Agreement with ITD for West 1st Street railroad crossing improvements
• Accepted $14,000 Western Idaho Health Care Coalition grant for paramedic Field Training Officer program
• Tabled Snake River Oil & Gas integration order discussion (15.13 acres, $2,269.50 initial payment) pending detailed map

City Council

The Fruitland City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on a zone change and subdivision proposal for properties along N Whitley Drive, including a change from General Commercial to Multi Family Residential and Light Industrial. Other action items include a development agreement, a legal services contract for AFFF litigation, and the mayoral appointment of a police chief.

• Public hearing and action on zone change & comprehensive plan change for 1711, 1715, 1805, and 1815 N Whitley Drive (Two Rivers Subdivision)
• Ordinance No. 722 — zone & comp plan change, development agreement, preliminary plat for Two Rivers Subdivision
• Resolution No. 2026-04 — authorizing legal services agreement for AFFF product liability litigation
• Ordinance No. 723 — amending water meter access (Section 8-2-6(a))
• Mayoral appointment of Police Chief JD Huff

Planning Zoning

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and then decide on a conditional use permit for Daniel Burks to conduct motor vehicle sales at 1350 N. Whitley Drive. The meeting also includes approval of the February 10, 2026 meeting minutes.

• Public hearing on conditional use permit for motor vehicle sales at 1350 N. Whitley Drive
• Decision on conditional use permit for Daniel Burks
• Approval of February 10, 2026 meeting minutes

Planning Zoning Hearing Notices

The Fruitland Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on March 10, 2026, to consider a request by Daniel Burks for a conditional use permit to operate motor vehicle sales at 1350 N. Whitley Drive. Citizens may provide oral or written testimony. The application is available for review at the Zoning Administrator's office.

• Conditional use permit for motor vehicle sales at 1350 N. Whitley Drive
• Public hearing on March 10, 2026 at 7:00 PM at Fruitland City Hall
• Applicant: Daniel Burks
• Property described as Block 4 of Recorder's Plat, Section 22, Payette County

City Council

The City Council held a workshop with Payette County Commissioners on the future of the Payette County Ambulance District, noting a gradual decline in the Paramedics Fund. The Council approved approximately $7,500 for informational mailers and $100 per week for social media promotion for a proposed ambulance levy override. They also approved waiving up to $24,000 in water and sewer capacity fees in exchange for right-of-way dedication from three landowners near the Orchard Heights project, and authorized proceeding with the bid process for Phase 1 of the Payette River Sports Complex.

• Workshop with Payette County Commissioners on future plans for the Payette County Ambulance District
• Approved $7,500 for mailers and $100/week for social media for ambulance levy override outreach
• Approved waiving up to $24,000 in capacity fees for right-of-way dedication near Orchard Heights
• Authorized bid process for Phase 1 of Payette River Sports Complex (estimated $1,015,335.83)
• Denied donation request from Payette Chamber of Commerce for annual fundraiser

City Council

The council accepted Police Chief JD Huff's retirement effective March 1, 2026, and approved Mayor Peterson's appointment of Scott Crimin as Interim Police Chief. It also approved a Master Services Agreement with Ardurra Group, Inc. for professional engineering services, and recognized Travis Villines as SWIOS Collections Operator of the Year.

• Police Chief JD Huff retirement accepted, effective March 1, 2026
• Scott Crimin appointed Interim Police Chief
• Master Services Agreement approved with Ardurra Group, Inc. for engineering services
• Travis Villines recognized as 2025 SWIOS Collections Operator of the Year
• Proclamation of commitment to volunteerism via JustServe.org

Planning Zoning

The Fruitland Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and vote on a recommendation to annex property east of 600 NW 21st Street and north of the 400 block of NW 16th Street, and designate it as Heavy Industrial for Dickinson Frozen Foods Inc.

• Public hearing on annexation and Heavy Industrial zone designation for property east of 600 NW 21st Street and Farmers Co-op Canal in the north 400 block of NW 16th Street
• Action item: recommendation on the annexation and zone designation for Dickinson Frozen Foods Inc.
• Approval of January 13, 2026 meeting minutes