ORDINANCE GUIDEEffective Apr 2026
Meridian Infill Development Guide
Zoning, setbacks, and permitting for infill development in Meridian. Covers UDC mixed-use overlays, Idaho SB 1352 starter-home allowances effective July 1, 2026, and Old Town adjustments.
Ordinance evolves; verify with Meridian Planning before any development decision.
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Where this pathway usually breaks. And where it actually works.
South Meridian is the highest-probability infill zone for small-lot SFH and duplex plays under SB 1352. Developers who can deliver 1,200–1,500 sqft homes at $350K–$400K will capture first-time buyer demand that master-planned communities (Paramount, Bridgetower) no longer serve.
ADU infill in North Meridian targets owner-occupant investors who want to live in one unit and rent the other. This is a different buyer profile than traditional landlords — often first-time investors or house-hackers.
Old Town mixed-use delivers higher returns but requires more sophisticated execution (retail tenant management, mixed-use design, parking logistics). South Meridian duplex is simpler but lower-margin — better suited for first-time developers or builders transitioning from single-family.
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