Infill Development in Meridian
Infill and small-format new construction in downtown Meridian and along the Eagle Road corridor. UDC residential-mixed-use overlays permit duplexes, triplexes, and 4-unit buildings on former single-family parcels where existing infrastructure supports density.
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Old Town District overlay advantage. The UDC Old Town District overlay (TN-O) permits mixed-use, reduces parking minimums, and allows taller buildings than surrounding R-4 districts. This is Meridian's highest-intensity infill zone and the only area where storefront-residential combinations are encouraged by code.
SB 1352 starter-home density unlocks South Meridian. Idaho SB 1352 (effective July 1, 2026) permits starter-home density allowances that local jurisdictions cannot block. South Meridian's rapid growth and lower land basis make it the primary beneficiary of this statute for small-lot subdivision and duplex conversion plays.
ADU permitting momentum. Meridian approved 1,962 ADU units between 2023 and 2025, and the City offers 8 pre-approved ADU plans to streamline permitting. ADU plays are viable in R-4, R-8, R-15, R-40, and Old Town districts, with relaxed owner-occupancy requirements in higher-density zones.
Eagle Road corridor commercial-to-residential conversions. The Eagle Road corridor's commercial zoning (C-N, C-C, C-G) permits residential above ground-floor commercial. Infill development concentrates on underutilized commercial parcels converting to mixed-use or higher-density residential.
Master-planned HOA covenants block infill in Paramount and Bridgetower. Paramount and Bridgetower's HOA covenants restrict lot splits, ADUs, and non-conforming construction. No practical infill pathway exists in these neighborhoods despite their R-4 zoning.
For Builders & Developers
Infill development in Meridian requires navigating UDC overlays, ADU permitting, and SB 1352 starter-home density allowances. We represent builders and developers across Old Town District, Eagle Road corridor, and South Meridian infill projects. Direct call. No blast email.
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