Small Town, Big Vision Film Festival
By Soncirey Mitchell
Reader Staff
Project 7B and the Idaho Chapter of the American Planning Association hope to inspire the community with their new Small Town, Big Vision Film Festival …
By Soncirey Mitchell
Reader Staff
Project 7B and the Idaho Chapter of the American Planning Association hope to inspire the community with their new Small Town, Big Vision Film Festival …
By Roger and Sandy Sparling
Reader Contributors
On Oct. 20, 2022, the Bonner County Zoning commissioners recommended approval of a zone change for the corner of Vay and Dufort roads. …
By Kristina Kingsland
Reader Contributor
Zoning is a term that refers to the set of laws enacted by the county or city that define how property can be used, how …
By Jennifer Ekstrom
Reader Contributor
It’s said that the world is run by those who show up. Well, this is it, folks. It’s time to show up if you care …
By Lyndsie Kiebert-Carey
Reader Staff
An amendment to Bonner County land use planning code meant to stop the rezoning of properties into higher densities saw its May 25 public hearing …
By Cate Huisman
Reader Contributor
It’s a little painful to see our fields and empty lots filling up with housing, but this is good, because we have a shortage of …
By Lyndsie Kiebert-Carey
Reader Staff
What was meant to be a Bonner County Planning and Zoning Commission hearing Feb. 17 to discuss a proposed land use code amendment from Keep …
By Lyndsie Kiebert-Carey
Reader Staff
Bonner County commissioners will hear a familiar file Thursday, Dec. 16, as Hayden-based company Daum Construction requests a Comprehensive Plan amendment and zone change of …
By Cameron Rasmusson
Reader Staff
The Bonner County Planning Commission hasn’t yet made a decision on proposed changes to land use appeals. But the Bonner County Board of Commissioners may …
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