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- What We Do
- Hailey's Zoning Map
- Mission Statement
- Planning and Zoning Commission
- Contact Us
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Flood Plain Management
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- Tree Planting Guide
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- Townsite Overlay Design Review Guidelines
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What We Do
The Community Development Department provides professional and technical advice to elected officials, appointed commissions, city departments, and citizens to assist in their understanding of City planning and zoning ordinances, building and safety codes and permitting,standards and policies. The department handles all applications for land use development within the City of Hailey.
View Current Hailey Zoning Map
View Current Hailey Zoning Map with the Downtown Residential Overlay (DRO) Boundary
View Zoning District Use Matrix
View Townsite Overlay District Regulations
Projects Happening Now
Sunbeam Subdivision
Other Documents and Studies
Public Comment
Presentations
Hailey Town Square
Presentations
Reports
City Council Meeting Packets
End of Year Presentations
2019 Highlight from Community Development Presentation
2018 Highlights from Community Development Presentation
Other Projects
Mission Statement
Plan for growth while preserving community values and increasing our environmental, economic and social sustainability.
The purpose of the Hailey Community Development Department is to apply best practices to 1) ensure efficient land use, development and growth management, 2) ensure compliance with city policies and standards and 3) provide the public with information and assistance.
The Community Development Department’s core values, the principles that direct the way we do business, are:
- Professional and Ethical
- Thorough and Accurate
- Proactive and Corrective
- Open-minded and Creative
- Communicative and Collaborative
- Organized and Efficient
- Responsive and Adaptable
- Approachable and Knowledgeable
Planning and Zoning Commission
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Janet Fugate, Chair
- Owen Scanlon, Commissioner
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Dan Smith, Commissioner
- Richard Pogue, Commissioner
- Dustin Stone, Commissioner
Contact Information
Office Hours: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday - Friday
Our physical & mailing address: 115 Main St. South, Hailey, ID 83333
Lisa Horowitz
Community Development Director
Phone: 208-788-9815 ext. 2013
E-mail: lisa.horowitz@haileycityhall.org
Robyn Davis
Community Development City Planner
Phone: 208-788-9815 ext. 2015
E-mail: robyn.davis@haileycityhall.org
Jessie Parker
Community Development Assistant
Phone: 208-788-9815 ext. 2027
E-mail: jessica.parker@haileycityhall.org
Department of Building Safety
Jim Lynch
Building Official
Phone: 208-788-9815 ext. 2016
Cell: 208-720-9884
E-mail: building.official@haileycityhall.org
Frequently Asked Questions
- Q1. What is the zoning of my property?
- Q2. What are the allowed uses on my property?
- Q3. What are the setbacks for my property?
- Q4. Are front setbacks measured from the edge of the street?
- Q5. Do I need a permit to operate a Daycare?
- Q6. Can I have a business in my home?
- Q7. I have a complaint about certain uses on a neighbor's property. How do I resolve the problem?
- Q8. What is the purpose of Design Review?
- Q9. How soon can I get my application on a Planning and Zoning Commission agenda?
- 10. I know the City has an Outdoor Lighting Ordinance. How does it affect me or my business?
Q1. What is the zoning of my property?
A. To determine the zoning district your property is located in, please view the map posted at the top of this page or come to City Hall to view the Hailey Zoning Map, or call the Planning Department. You'll need the property's legal description or a detailed description of the property's location, so we can find it on our map.
Q2. What are the allowed uses on my property?
A. Each zoning district has Permitted, Accessory, and Conditional Uses (a Permit is required for a Conditional Use). These are listed for each district in the Hailey Zoning Ordinance. If you do not know the zoning district your property is located in, please call the Planning Department.
Q3. What are the setbacks for my property?
A. The required front, rear, and side yard setbacks vary between zoning districts. Setbacks are listed for each district in the Hailey Zoning Ordinance.
Q4. Are front setbacks measured from the edge of the street?
A. Yes and No. Setbacks are not measured from the edge of the pavement, but from the edge of the street right-of-way (Street right-of-way widths in Hailey vary between 60 and 100 feet). The best way to determine the exact location of all your property lines is to have a land surveyor locate the actual property pins. Click HERE for Hailey street widths.
Q5. Do I need a permit to operate a Daycare?
A. Daycare businesses are defined in three categories:
- Daycare Homes: providing care for six or fewer children at any one time.
- Daycare Facilities: providing care for no more than twelve children at any one time.
- Daycare Centers: providing care for thirteen or more children.
All categories of daycare businesses require a Daycare License from the City of Hailey. Contact City Hall regarding licensing. Depending on the zoning district, some categories also need a Conditional Use Permit. The Planning Department will assist you with this permit application.
Q6. Can I have a business in my home?
A. Home occupations are permitted uses in residential zoning districts, however, these must be clearly incidental and secondary to the use of a dwelling as a residence and not negatively impact the surrounding neighborhood. Home occupations must meet all of the following criteria as set forth in the Hailey Zoning Ordinance:
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The home occupation shall not change the residential character of the dwelling or neighborhood.
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There shall be no exterior advertising.
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There shall be no sale or rental of stocks, supplies or products conducted on the premises.
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There shall be no exterior storage on the premises of material or equipment associated with the home occupation.
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There shall be no offensive noise, vibration, smoke, dust, odors, heat, or glare noticeable at or beyond the property lines.
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The home occupation shall not create the need for additional parking.
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The home occupation shall employ no unrelated person who is not a permanent resident of the dwelling.
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There shall be no significant increase in traffic in the vicinity of the dwelling as a result of the home occupation.
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Storage of explosive, combustible or hazardous materials shall conform to the regulations and restrictions adopted by the City in the Uniform Building Code.
Q7. I have a complaint about certain uses on a neighbor's property. How do I resolve the problem?
A. Consider talking to your neighbor with the intent of working out your problem before involving the City in the matter. If you are unsuccessful in your diplomatic efforts, please submit your complaints, including as many details as possible, in writing to the City. The Planning Department will review the complaint, and if there is a zoning violation, will work to resolve the situation.
Q8. What is the purpose of Design Review?
A. The Design Review process was established in order to protect property rights and values, and ensure that the general appearance of buildings and site improvements are consistent with the goals of the City. These goals include: enhancement of properties with adequate landscaping, proper circulation within parking areas, and to encourage architecture that responds to the needs of the users, as well as presents an attractive exterior to the public and adjoining property owners. Nearly all commercial, industrial, public and multi-family residential (three or more units) projects have a requirement for Design Review approval.
Q9. How soon can I get my application on a Planning and Zoning Commission's agenda?
A. The Planning Department's deadline is approximately 5 1/2 weeks prior to the Commission meetings. This allows the Planning staff time to certify the application as complete, the City Department Heads to review the application to ensure it meets basic standards, and following this review, adequate time for providing notice of the Public Hearing as required by Idaho State Code.
Q10. I know the City has an Outdoor Lighting Ordinance. How does it affect me or my business?
A. The Hailey Outdoor Lighting Ordinance is intended to cut down on unsafe glare to motorists and pedestrians, and to prevent light trespass onto neighboring properties, by requiring all outdoor lighting to be full cut-off and downcast. By directing the light downward, many residences and businesses are able to decrease the wattages of their lights, therefore reducing energy consumption. All residential users as well as business owners should be in full compliance with this ordinance at this time. For the full text of the ordinance, click here. For further questions, call 788-9815.