Administrative Land Division Ordinance Amendment

GT Position: Growing Together has concerns regarding several proposed changes to Canyon County’s Administrative Land Division ordinance.

GT wrote a letter to the Board of County Commissioners to simply provide additional context regarding the substantive concerns raised before the Planning and Zoning Commission as the County continues its review of the ordinance.

Why it matters: Administrative land divisions have historically provided a limited method of dividing agricultural property without a full rezoning process. The proposed amendments could significantly change when and how that process may be used.

What GT asked the Commissioners to consider:  Growing Together asked the BOCC to consider the full range of substantive concerns raised during the P&Z hearing, including impacts on agricultural-only parcels, the proposed 40-acre remainder requirement, removal of the nonviable-land division process, notification and irrigation requirements, and other potential unintended consequences. GT also asked that the public testimony be accurately reflected so the ordinance can be evaluated based on the complete record and its practical effects on agriculture, property owners, agencies, and County staff.

Status: Development Services Department took the Ordinance update to hearing with the P&Z Commission on Thursday August 20th.

The P&Z Commission determined that more testimony and review were necessary.

• • • They Continued the Hearing to November 5, 2026. With a new Comment Deadline of October 26th.
    • Public testimony remains open, including written comments submitted under the normal deadline (above)
    • The Commission discussed the possibility of additional workshops or stakeholder engagement after completing public testimony.
    • Vote to continue: 6–0, unanimous.

Read GT’s full letter →​email final.docx​

To find the information on the Canyon County website follow these steps:

• Click on https://landhearingsagenda.canyoncounty.id.gov/Landing 
• Then select the month of August in the date window
• Then scroll to the bottom and click on Aug 20 – Land Division Ordinance Amendment (OR2025-0019)
• Then you can click on the various links for the Preliminary Hearing Materials  Staff Report.  Agenda.  and Audio