As of July 1, 2024, the Idaho State Legislature passed Senate Bill 1403, a change that affects how cities and counties plan for growth and manage “areas of impact.”
This legislation revised Idaho Code §67-6526 to:
- Clarify the authority of County Boards of Commissioners in establishing and amending AOI boundaries;
- Require regular review of AOI agreements, at least once every five years; and
- Promote greater predictability, coordination, and consistency in land-use planning between cities and counties.
The intent of the amendment is to reduce jurisdictional conflicts and ensure that future growth is planned in appropriate and logical locations.
Kootenai County currently has adopted effective AOI maps with the following cities:
- City of Coeur d’Alene
- City of Hayden
- City of Post Falls
- City of Rathdrum
These AOI agreements remain in full force and effect unless and until they are amended or replaced through the formal public process required by state law.
City of Coeur d'Alene
City of Hayden
City of Post Falls
City of Rathdrum
***Note: As additional city Area of Impact maps and ordinances move through the review and adoption process, this website will be updated to reflect those actions.