City of Coeur d'Alene - Planning Department

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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.)

COVID-19 UPDATE (updated 10/30/20)

The Planning Department has reduced staffing at City Hall in response to Stage Red. We will have two to three staff members at City Hall each day. The other days we will be working remotely. If we are in the office, we can meet you in person, following social distancing guidelines, to help answer your questions. We encourage you to schedule virtual meetings with us using Zoom software. We can also talk to you on the phone or send you information by email (or mail) to limit face-to-face interactions.

Our Planning Commission meetings are still open to the public at this time, but seating will be limited due to spacing requirements. The meetings will be live on Zoom as well to provide additional opportunities to attend and provide comments. Design Review Commission meetings will take place on Zoom. The Historic Preservation Commission will be meeting on Zoom. Subcommittees may meet in person or on Zoom. Meeting agendas will provide details on how to participate.

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. Please be patient, as we may not be able to respond right away. Please leave a message and we will get back to you as soon as possible. You can also reach us on our Zoom phones at the numbers listed below.

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:

Department Staff

Hilary Anderson, MS (Community Planning Director)	Office: (208) 769-2270 Zoom: (208) 684-0777, extension 270
Sean Holm, AICP, MBA (Senior Planner)	Office: (208) 676-7401 Zoom: (208) 684-0777, extension 401
Tami Stroud (Associate Planner) Design Review Commission Liaison	Office: (208) 666-5740 Zoom: (208) 684-0777, extension 740
Mike Behary, AICP, MURP (Associate Planner)	Office: (208) 769-2271 Zoom: (208) 684-0777, extension: 271
Shana Stuhlmiller (Administrative Secretary Public Hearing Assistant) Planning Commission Liaison	Office: (208) 769-2240 Zoom: (208) 684-0777, extension 240
Chelsea Nesbit (Community Development Specialist - CDBG Program)	Office: (208) 769-2382 Zoom: (208) 684-0777, extension 382

Contact Us

Phone: (208) 769-2274

Fax: (208) 769-2284

planningdiv@cdaid.org

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