City of Coeur d'Alene - Planning Department

Planning Department

The Planning Department provides land use planning services to the citizens of Coeur d'Alene. These services include assisting the community in the development of the Comprehensive Plan and the administration of the Zoning and Subdivision Ordinances.

The department also oversees the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds to assist low-to-moderate income community members.

(Click on the Community Development tab to the left to learn more.)

The Planning Department is fully staffed back at City Hall as of June 15th. So we are happy to meet you in person, following social distancing guidelines, to help answer your questions. We also have the ability to meet with you remotely using Zoom software if you would prefer not to have face-to-face interactions. Our Planning Commission meetings will be open to the public starting in June, but seating will be limited due to spacing requirements. The Historic Preservation Commission will be meeting on Zoom in June.

For general zoning questions, to find out if your property is in the City of Coeur d’Alene, or to schedule a meeting or inspection, please call us at 208-769-2274 or send an email to planningdiv@cdaid.org.

Below are links to Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) and common requests for information.

Zoning Questions (including allowable uses, setbacks, height, etc.)
- What is my Zoning? (Search the map to find out your zoning)
- What are the requirements for my Zoning? (Look up allowable uses, required setbacks, etc. for your zoning)

Zoning Code (See Title 17 of the City Code)

Informational Documents

Fence Questions

Landscaping

Hillside Lots

Setback Questions:
- Setbacks - Corner Lots
- Setbacks - Lots with Alley
- Setbacks - Lots without Alley

Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Application and Standards

Infill Standards

Commercial Design Standards

Auto Sales/Repairs Guide for Dealer License Requests

Application Forms (see application forms for applicable fees) – Please note that applications can be emailed/mailed, but we must receive a check via mail, using the drop box outside of City Hall by the main entrance facing McEuen Park, or in-person

Commission Meeting Agendas

Questions about your Building Permit

Project Review Meetings

Emergency Minor Home Repair (EMRAP Program)

The Planning Team is proud to have received a plaque from the American Planning Association designating Sherman Avenue as a Great Street in America:

L - R: Jacob Plagerman, Mike Behary, Tami Stroud, Hilary Anderson, Shana Stuhlmiller, Sean Holm

(Chelsea Nesbit not pictured)

Department Staff

Hilary Anderson, MS (Community Planning Director)	(208) 769-2270
Sean Holm, AICP, MBA (Senior Planner)	(208) 676-7401
Tami Stroud (Associate Planner)	(208) 666-5740
Mike Behary, AICP, MURP (Associate Planner)	(208) 769-2271
Jake Plagerman (Planning Tech.)	(208) 292-5773
Shana Stuhlmiller (Administrative Secretary Public Hearing Assistant) Planning Commission Liaison	(208) 769-2240
Chelsea Nesbit (Community Development Specialist - CDBG Program)	(208) 769-2382

Contact Us

Phone: (208) 769-2274

Fax: (208) 769-2284

planningdiv@cdaid.org

Hours: 8:00am - 5:00pm Monday - Friday