Howard v. Canyon County Board of Commissioners

SILAK, Justice.

John Howard (Howard) petitioned the Canyon County Planning and Zoning Commission (the Planning and Zoning Commission) for a conditional use permit to place a residential subdivision on 28 acres of land zoned agricultural. The Planning and Zoning Commission and, on appeal, the Canyon County Board of Commissioners (the Commissioners) denied the petition because Howard’s proposed use would adversely impact the area’s agricultural character. Howard appealed arguing that he had satisfied all conditions and requirements for a conditional use permit and therefore the Commissioners…