County, cities planning for future

Kootenai County and the cities of Coeur d’Alene, Hayden, Post Falls and Rathdrum are updating the Areas of Impact, which serve as a guide for planning future growth. Idaho law requires cities and counties to review and establish the boundaries of these Impact areas by Dec. 31. 

“An Area of Impact defines the area outside a city’s limits where both the city and county believe there will be future growth and development, a need for additional services and possible annexation,” said David Callahan, director of Community Development for Kootenai County. “These Areas of Impact simply identify areas where the city and county planning interests overlap, and the two jurisdictions should coordinate land-use decisions.”