{ "batch": "7917-idaho-daycare-gaps-property", "articles": [ { "id": "learn_r7917_idaho_daycare_gaps_property_idaho_7917_q1", "category": "Safety", "title": "Idaho Falls zoning for home and commercial daycares", "summary": "In-home daycares for 1-6 children in Idaho Falls are allowed as a Home Occupation without a zoning application if they comply with specific standards.", "body": "In-home daycares for 1-6 children in Idaho Falls are allowed as a Home Occupation without a zoning application if they comply with specific standards.\n\nWhat cityofboise.org actually says:\n\n“A Home Occupation, Child or Adult Daycare, for one to six adults or children, is allowed without submittal of an application or approval of a Zoning Compliance Review if it complies with all the standards below.”\n\nNote: Quinn (local boss on MCG): full page read, quote checked word-for-word on the page by the program; tier/confidence conservative - the verify gate decides", "source_type": "research", "source_link": "https://www.cityofboise.org/departments/planning-and-development-services/planning/requirements-for-child-daycare/", "last_verified": "2026-10-23", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "B", "source_publisher": "cityofboise.org", "evidence_quote": "A Home Occupation, Child or Adult Daycare, for one to six adults or children, is allowed without submittal of an application or approval of a Zoning Compliance Review if it complies with all the standards below.", "volatility": "medium", "from_batch": "7917-idaho-daycare-gaps-property", "subject": "Idaho", "topic": "Idaho Falls zoning for home and commercial daycares", "applies_to_country": "any", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r7917_idaho_daycare_gaps_property_idaho_7917_q2", "category": "Safety", "title": "Idaho Falls zoning for home and commercial daycares", "summary": "In-home daycares for 7-12 children in Idaho Falls require approval of a Zoning Compliance Review.", "body": "In-home daycares for 7-12 children in Idaho Falls require approval of a Zoning Compliance Review.\n\nWhat cityofboise.org actually says:\n\n“A Home Occupation, Child or Adult Daycare, for seven to 12 adults or children, is allowed with approval of a Zoning Compliance Review if it complies with all the standards below:”\n\nNote: Quinn (local boss on MCG): full page read, quote checked word-for-word on the page by the program; tier/confidence conservative - the verify gate decides", "source_type": "research", "source_link": "https://www.cityofboise.org/departments/planning-and-development-services/planning/requirements-for-child-daycare/", "last_verified": "2026-10-23", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "B", "source_publisher": "cityofboise.org", "evidence_quote": "A Home Occupation, Child or Adult Daycare, for seven to 12 adults or children, is allowed with approval of a Zoning Compliance Review if it complies with all the standards below:", "volatility": "medium", "from_batch": "7917-idaho-daycare-gaps-property", "subject": "Idaho", "topic": "Idaho Falls zoning for home and commercial daycares", "applies_to_country": "any", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r7917_idaho_daycare_gaps_property_idaho_7917_q3", "category": "Safety", "title": "Idaho Falls zoning for home and commercial daycares", "summary": "Commercial daycare facilities in Idaho Falls require either a Zoning Certificate or a Conditional Use Permit depending on the zone.", "body": "Commercial daycare facilities in Idaho Falls require either a Zoning Certificate or a Conditional Use Permit depending on the zone.\n\nWhat cityofboise.org actually says:\n\n“Daycare uses that fall into these categories will either require approval through a Zoning Certificate or a Conditional Use Permit, depending on the zone of the proposed facility.”\n\nNote: Quinn (local boss on MCG): full page read, quote checked word-for-word on the page by the program; tier/confidence conservative - the verify gate decides", "source_type": "research", "source_link": "https://www.cityofboise.org/departments/planning-and-development-services/planning/requirements-for-child-daycare/", "last_verified": "2026-10-23", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "B", "source_publisher": "cityofboise.org", "evidence_quote": "Daycare uses that fall into these categories will either require approval through a Zoning Certificate or a Conditional Use Permit, depending on the zone of the proposed facility.", "volatility": "medium", "from_batch": "7917-idaho-daycare-gaps-property", "subject": "Idaho", "topic": "Idaho Falls zoning for home and commercial daycares", "applies_to_country": "any", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r7917_idaho_daycare_gaps_property_idaho_7917_q4", "category": "Safety", "title": "Idaho Falls zoning for home and commercial daycares", "summary": "Commercial daycares in Idaho Falls must provide a minimum outdoor play area of 100 square feet per child.", "body": "Commercial daycares in Idaho Falls must provide a minimum outdoor play area of 100 square feet per child.\n\nWhat cityofboise.org actually says:\n\n“Every Child Daycare use shall: (a) Provide a minimum outdoor play area of 100 square feet per child on site.”\n\nNote: Quinn (local boss on MCG): full page read, quote checked word-for-word on the page by the program; tier/confidence conservative - the verify gate decides", "source_type": "research", "source_link": "https://www.cityofboise.org/departments/planning-and-development-services/planning/requirements-for-child-daycare/", "last_verified": "2026-10-23", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "B", "source_publisher": "cityofboise.org", "evidence_quote": "Every Child Daycare use shall: (a) Provide a minimum outdoor play area of 100 square feet per child on site.", "volatility": "medium", "from_batch": "7917-idaho-daycare-gaps-property", "subject": "Idaho", "topic": "Idaho Falls zoning for home and commercial daycares", "applies_to_country": "any", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r7917_idaho_daycare_gaps_property_idaho_7917_q5", "category": "Safety", "title": "Idaho Falls zoning for home and commercial daycares", "summary": "Commercial daycares in Idaho Falls must provide a minimum of 35 square feet of indoor gross floor area per child.", "body": "Commercial daycares in Idaho Falls must provide a minimum of 35 square feet of indoor gross floor area per child.\n\nWhat cityofboise.org actually says:\n\n“(b) Provide a minimum of 35 square feet of indoor gross floor area per child.”\n\nNote: Quinn (local boss on MCG): full page read, quote checked word-for-word on the page by the program; tier/confidence conservative - the verify gate decides", "source_type": "research", "source_link": "https://www.cityofboise.org/departments/planning-and-development-services/planning/requirements-for-child-daycare/", "last_verified": "2026-10-23", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "B", "source_publisher": "cityofboise.org", "evidence_quote": "(b) Provide a minimum of 35 square feet of indoor gross floor area per child.", "volatility": "medium", "from_batch": "7917-idaho-daycare-gaps-property", "subject": "Idaho", "topic": "Idaho Falls zoning for home and commercial daycares", "applies_to_country": "any", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r7917_idaho_daycare_gaps_property_idaho_7917_q6", "category": "Safety", "title": "Idaho Falls zoning for home and commercial daycares", "summary": "Commercial daycares in Idaho Falls must maintain a valid childcare license from the city and the State of Idaho.", "body": "Commercial daycares in Idaho Falls must maintain a valid childcare license from the city and the State of Idaho.\n\nWhat cityofboise.org actually says:\n\n“(c) Maintain a valid childcare license from the city and the State of Idaho in effect at all times.”\n\nNote: Quinn (local boss on MCG): full page read, quote checked word-for-word on the page by the program; tier/confidence conservative - the verify gate decides", "source_type": "research", "source_link": "https://www.cityofboise.org/departments/planning-and-development-services/planning/requirements-for-child-daycare/", "last_verified": "2026-10-23", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "B", "source_publisher": "cityofboise.org", "evidence_quote": "(c) Maintain a valid childcare license from the city and the State of Idaho in effect at all times.", "volatility": "medium", "from_batch": "7917-idaho-daycare-gaps-property", "subject": "Idaho", "topic": "Idaho Falls zoning for home and commercial daycares", "applies_to_country": "any", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r7917_idaho_daycare_gaps_property_idaho_7917_q7", "category": "Safety", "title": "Idaho: Pocatello zoning for home and commercial daycares", "summary": "Residential daycare is a permitted use in the RE, RL, RMS, RMM, and RH zoning districts in Pocatello.", "body": "Residential daycare is a permitted use in the RE, RL, RMS, RMM, and RH zoning districts in Pocatello.\n\nWhat cityrulelookup.com actually says:\n\n“Under Table 17.03.500, the District Use Table, Residential Daycare is a permitted (P) use in the RE, RL, RMS, RMM and RH residential zones”\n\nNote: Quinn (local boss on MCG): full page read, quote checked word-for-word on the page by the program; tier/confidence conservative - the verify gate decides", "source_type": "research", "source_link": "https://cityrulelookup.com/home-business/daycare-home/pocatello-id", "last_verified": "2026-10-23", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "B", "source_publisher": "cityrulelookup.com", "evidence_quote": "Under Table 17.03.500, the District Use Table, Residential Daycare is a permitted (P) use in the RE, RL, RMS, RMM and RH residential zones", "volatility": "medium", "from_batch": "7917-idaho-daycare-gaps-property", "subject": "Idaho", "topic": "Pocatello zoning for home and commercial daycares", "applies_to_country": "any", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r7917_idaho_daycare_gaps_property_idaho_7917_q8", "category": "Safety", "title": "Idaho: Pocatello zoning for home and commercial daycares", "summary": "Residential daycare is a restricted use in the RCP, CG, and CC zoning districts in Pocatello.", "body": "Residential daycare is a restricted use in the RCP, CG, and CC zoning districts in Pocatello.\n\nWhat cityrulelookup.com actually says:\n\n“Residential Daycare is a permitted (P) use in the RE, RL, RMS, RMM and RH residential zones, restricted (R) in the RCP, CG and CC commercial zones”\n\nNote: Quinn (local boss on MCG): full page read, quote checked word-for-word on the page by the program; tier/confidence conservative - the verify gate decides", "source_type": "research", "source_link": "https://cityrulelookup.com/home-business/daycare-home/pocatello-id", "last_verified": "2026-10-23", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "B", "source_publisher": "cityrulelookup.com", "evidence_quote": "Residential Daycare is a permitted (P) use in the RE, RL, RMS, RMM and RH residential zones, restricted (R) in the RCP, CG and CC commercial zones", "volatility": "medium", "from_batch": "7917-idaho-daycare-gaps-property", "subject": "Idaho", "topic": "Pocatello zoning for home and commercial daycares", "applies_to_country": "any", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r7917_idaho_daycare_gaps_property_idaho_7917_q9", "category": "Safety", "title": "Idaho: Pocatello zoning for home and commercial daycares", "summary": "Residential daycare is a nonpermitted use in the OP, LI, and I zoning districts in Pocatello.", "body": "Residential daycare is a nonpermitted use in the OP, LI, and I zoning districts in Pocatello.\n\nWhat cityrulelookup.com actually says:\n\n“Residential Daycare is a permitted (P) use in the RE, RL, RMS, RMM and RH residential zones, restricted (R) in the RCP, CG and CC commercial zones, and nonpermitted (N) in the OP, LI and I zones.”\n\nNote: Quinn (local boss on MCG): full page read, quote checked word-for-word on the page by the program; tier/confidence conservative - the verify gate decides", "source_type": "research", "source_link": "https://cityrulelookup.com/home-business/daycare-home/pocatello-id", "last_verified": "2026-10-23", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "B", "source_publisher": "cityrulelookup.com", "evidence_quote": "Residential Daycare is a permitted (P) use in the RE, RL, RMS, RMM and RH residential zones, restricted (R) in the RCP, CG and CC commercial zones, and nonpermitted (N) in the OP, LI and I zones.", "volatility": "medium", "from_batch": "7917-idaho-daycare-gaps-property", "subject": "Idaho", "topic": "Pocatello zoning for home and commercial daycares", "applies_to_country": "any", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r7917_idaho_daycare_gaps_property_idaho_7917_q10", "category": "Safety", "title": "Idaho: Pocatello zoning for home and commercial daycares", "summary": "Residential daycare is permitted in Pocatello without requiring a home occupation license.", "body": "Residential daycare is permitted in Pocatello without requiring a home occupation license.\n\nWhat cityrulelookup.com actually says:\n\n“Because it runs out of a dwelling, it is also cross-referenced in the Home Occupation Use Table at section 17.06.400.C, which marks Residential Daycare as permitted with no home occupation license required”\n\nNote: Quinn (local boss on MCG): full page read, quote checked word-for-word on the page by the program; tier/confidence conservative - the verify gate decides", "source_type": "research", "source_link": "https://cityrulelookup.com/home-business/daycare-home/pocatello-id", "last_verified": "2026-10-23", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "B", "source_publisher": "cityrulelookup.com", "evidence_quote": "Because it runs out of a dwelling, it is also cross-referenced in the Home Occupation Use Table at section 17.06.400.C, which marks Residential Daycare as permitted with no home occupation license required", "volatility": "medium", "from_batch": "7917-idaho-daycare-gaps-property", "subject": "Idaho", "topic": "Pocatello zoning for home and commercial daycares", "applies_to_country": "any", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r7917_idaho_daycare_gaps_property_idaho_7917_q11", "category": "Safety", "title": "Idaho: Pocatello zoning for home and commercial daycares", "summary": "Operating hours for residential daycare in Pocatello are limited to no earlier than 6:30 a.m. and no later than 9:00 p.m.", "body": "Operating hours for residential daycare in Pocatello are limited to no earlier than 6:30 a.m. and no later than 9:00 p.m.\n\nWhat cityrulelookup.com actually says:\n\n“Hours of operation shall be limited to no earlier than six thirty o’clock (6:30) A.M. and no later than nine o’clock (9:00) P.M.”\n\nNote: Quinn (local boss on MCG): full page read, quote checked word-for-word on the page by the program; tier/confidence conservative - the verify gate decides", "source_type": "research", "source_link": "https://cityrulelookup.com/home-business/daycare-home/pocatello-id", "last_verified": "2026-10-23", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "B", "source_publisher": "cityrulelookup.com", "evidence_quote": "Hours of operation shall be limited to no earlier than six thirty o’clock (6:30) A.M. and no later than nine o’clock (9:00) P.M.", "volatility": "medium", "from_batch": "7917-idaho-daycare-gaps-property", "subject": "Idaho", "topic": "Pocatello zoning for home and commercial daycares", "applies_to_country": "any", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r7917_idaho_daycare_gaps_property_idaho_7917_q12", "category": "Safety", "title": "Idaho: Pocatello zoning for home and commercial daycares", "summary": "Residential daycare operations in Pocatello must ensure no more than two patron vehicles are on the premises at any one time.", "body": "Residential daycare operations in Pocatello must ensure no more than two patron vehicles are on the premises at any one time.\n\nWhat cityrulelookup.com actually says:\n\n“Sales and services to patrons shall be arranged so that no more than two (2) patron vehicles are on the premises at any one time.”\n\nNote: Quinn (local boss on MCG): full page read, quote checked word-for-word on the page by the program; tier/confidence conservative - the verify gate decides", "source_type": "research", "source_link": "https://cityrulelookup.com/home-business/daycare-home/pocatello-id", "last_verified": "2026-10-23", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "B", "source_publisher": "cityrulelookup.com", "evidence_quote": "Sales and services to patrons shall be arranged so that no more than two (2) patron vehicles are on the premises at any one time.", "volatility": "medium", "from_batch": "7917-idaho-daycare-gaps-property", "subject": "Idaho", "topic": "Pocatello zoning for home and commercial daycares", "applies_to_country": "any", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r7917_idaho_daycare_gaps_property_idaho_7917_q13", "category": "Safety", "title": "Idaho: Coeur d'Alene zoning for home and commercial daycares", "summary": "Home daycares in Coeur d'Alene require a home occupation certificate and a childcare facility license.", "body": "Home daycares in Coeur d'Alene require a home occupation certificate and a childcare facility license.\n\nWhat cityrulelookup.com actually says:\n\n“In the City of Coeur d'Alene, a home daycare is a home occupation. It needs a home occupation certificate plus a childcare facility license under Chapter 5.68”\n\nNote: Quinn (local boss on MCG): full page read, quote checked word-for-word on the page by the program; tier/confidence conservative - the verify gate decides", "source_type": "research", "source_link": "https://cityrulelookup.com/home-business/daycare-home/coeur-dalene-id", "last_verified": "2026-10-23", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "B", "source_publisher": "cityrulelookup.com", "evidence_quote": "In the City of Coeur d'Alene, a home daycare is a home occupation. It needs a home occupation certificate plus a childcare facility license under Chapter 5.68", "volatility": "medium", "from_batch": "7917-idaho-daycare-gaps-property", "subject": "Idaho", "topic": "Coeur d'Alene zoning for home and commercial daycares", "applies_to_country": "any", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r7917_idaho_daycare_gaps_property_idaho_7917_q14", "category": "Safety", "title": "Idaho: Coeur d'Alene zoning for home and commercial daycares", "summary": "Home daycares are limited to twenty trips per day averaged over five working days.", "body": "Home daycares are limited to twenty trips per day averaged over five working days.\n\nWhat cityrulelookup.com actually says:\n\n“Traffic cap Twenty trips per day, averaged over five working days”\n\nNote: Quinn (local boss on MCG): full page read, quote checked word-for-word on the page by the program; tier/confidence conservative - the verify gate decides", "source_type": "research", "source_link": "https://cityrulelookup.com/home-business/daycare-home/coeur-dalene-id", "last_verified": "2026-10-23", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "B", "source_publisher": "cityrulelookup.com", "evidence_quote": "Traffic cap Twenty trips per day, averaged over five working days", "volatility": "medium", "from_batch": "7917-idaho-daycare-gaps-property", "subject": "Idaho", "topic": "Coeur d'Alene zoning for home and commercial daycares", "applies_to_country": "any", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r7917_idaho_daycare_gaps_property_idaho_7917_q15", "category": "Safety", "title": "Idaho: Coeur d'Alene zoning for home and commercial daycares", "summary": "Home daycares cannot use more than thirty percent of the dwelling unit's floor area.", "body": "Home daycares cannot use more than thirty percent of the dwelling unit's floor area.\n\nWhat cityrulelookup.com actually says:\n\n“Floor area No more than thirty percent of the dwelling unit”\n\nNote: Quinn (local boss on MCG): full page read, quote checked word-for-word on the page by the program; tier/confidence conservative - the verify gate decides", "source_type": "research", "source_link": "https://cityrulelookup.com/home-business/daycare-home/coeur-dalene-id", "last_verified": "2026-10-23", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "B", "source_publisher": "cityrulelookup.com", "evidence_quote": "Floor area No more than thirty percent of the dwelling unit", "volatility": "medium", "from_batch": "7917-idaho-daycare-gaps-property", "subject": "Idaho", "topic": "Coeur d'Alene zoning for home and commercial daycares", "applies_to_country": "any", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r7917_idaho_daycare_gaps_property_idaho_7917_q16", "category": "Safety", "title": "Idaho: Coeur d'Alene zoning for home and commercial daycares", "summary": "Group childcare homes in Coeur d'Alene can care for seven to nine children at one time.", "body": "Group childcare homes in Coeur d'Alene can care for seven to nine children at one time.\n\nWhat cityrulelookup.com actually says:\n\n“Group childcare home Seven to nine children at one time”\n\nNote: Quinn (local boss on MCG): full page read, quote checked word-for-word on the page by the program; tier/confidence conservative - the verify gate decides", "source_type": "research", "source_link": "https://cityrulelookup.com/home-business/daycare-home/coeur-dalene-id", "last_verified": "2026-10-23", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "B", "source_publisher": "cityrulelookup.com", "evidence_quote": "Group childcare home Seven to nine children at one time", "volatility": "medium", "from_batch": "7917-idaho-daycare-gaps-property", "subject": "Idaho", "topic": "Coeur d'Alene zoning for home and commercial daycares", "applies_to_country": "any", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r7917_idaho_daycare_gaps_property_idaho_7917_q17", "category": "Safety", "title": "Idaho: Coeur d'Alene zoning for home and commercial daycares", "summary": "Operating a home daycare in an apartment building or condominium requires a special use permit.", "body": "Operating a home daycare in an apartment building or condominium requires a special use permit.\n\nWhat cityrulelookup.com actually says:\n\n“Apartments and condos Special use permit under Chapter 17.09 required”\n\nNote: Quinn (local boss on MCG): full page read, quote checked word-for-word on the page by the program; tier/confidence conservative - the verify gate decides", "source_type": "research", "source_link": "https://cityrulelookup.com/home-business/daycare-home/coeur-dalene-id", "last_verified": "2026-10-23", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "B", "source_publisher": "cityrulelookup.com", "evidence_quote": "Apartments and condos Special use permit under Chapter 17.09 required", "volatility": "medium", "from_batch": "7917-idaho-daycare-gaps-property", "subject": "Idaho", "topic": "Coeur d'Alene zoning for home and commercial daycares", "applies_to_country": "any", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r7917_idaho_daycare_gaps_property_idaho_7917_q18", "category": "Safety", "title": "Whether a landlord or HOA can restrict a home daycare in Idaho", "summary": "A landlord or HOA may restrict a home daycare in Idaho because the provider may need their approval to operate.", "body": "A landlord or HOA may restrict a home daycare in Idaho because the provider may need their approval to operate.\n\nWhat idahostars.org actually says:\n\n“You may need approval from your Home Owners Association or landlord to operate a child care program in your home.”\n\nNote: Quinn (local boss on MCG): full page read, quote checked word-for-word on the page by the program; tier/confidence conservative - the verify gate decides", "source_type": "research", "source_link": "https://idahostars.org/Child-Care-Providers/Child-Care-Licensing", "last_verified": "2026-10-23", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "B", "source_publisher": "idahostars.org", "evidence_quote": "You may need approval from your Home Owners Association or landlord to operate a child care program in your home.", "volatility": "medium", "from_batch": "7917-idaho-daycare-gaps-property", "subject": "Idaho", "topic": "whether a landlord or HOA can restrict a home daycare in Idaho", "applies_to_country": "any", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r7917_idaho_daycare_gaps_property_idaho_7917_q19", "category": "Safety", "title": "Whether a landlord or HOA can restrict a home daycare in Idaho", "summary": "A homeowner's association in Idaho may not prohibit the operation of a family daycare home.", "body": "A homeowner's association in Idaho may not prohibit the operation of a family daycare home.\n\nWhat billtrack50.com actually says:\n\n“Adds to existing law to provide that a homeowner's association may not prohibit the operation of a family daycare home.”\n\nNote: Quinn (local boss on MCG): full page read, quote checked word-for-word on the page by the program; tier/confidence conservative - the verify gate decides", "source_type": "research", "source_link": "https://www.billtrack50.com/billdetail/1703641", "last_verified": "2026-10-23", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "B", "source_publisher": "billtrack50.com", "evidence_quote": "Adds to existing law to provide that a homeowner's association may not prohibit the operation of a family daycare home.", "volatility": "medium", "from_batch": "7917-idaho-daycare-gaps-property", "subject": "Idaho", "topic": "whether a landlord or HOA can restrict a home daycare in Idaho", "applies_to_country": "any", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r7917_idaho_daycare_gaps_property_idaho_7917_q20", "category": "Safety", "title": "Whether a landlord or HOA can restrict a home daycare in Idaho", "summary": "Homeowners' associations cannot enforce covenants that prohibit family daycare homes after July 1, 2024.", "body": "Homeowners' associations cannot enforce covenants that prohibit family daycare homes after July 1, 2024.\n\nWhat billtrack50.com actually says:\n\n“The bill specifies that homeowners' associations cannot add, amend, or enforce covenants, conditions, or restrictions that would prohibit or effectively prohibit family daycare homes after July 1, 2024.”\n\nNote: Quinn (local boss on MCG): full page read, quote checked word-for-word on the page by the program; tier/confidence conservative - the verify gate decides", "source_type": "research", "source_link": "https://www.billtrack50.com/billdetail/1703641", "last_verified": "2026-10-23", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "B", "source_publisher": "billtrack50.com", "evidence_quote": "The bill specifies that homeowners' associations cannot add, amend, or enforce covenants, conditions, or restrictions that would prohibit or effectively prohibit family daycare homes after July 1, 2024.", "volatility": "medium", "from_batch": "7917-idaho-daycare-gaps-property", "subject": "Idaho", "topic": "whether a landlord or HOA can restrict a home daycare in Idaho", "applies_to_country": "any", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r7917_idaho_daycare_gaps_property_idaho_7917_q21", "category": "Safety", "title": "Idaho: the building or fire code occupancy class for a daycare (International Building / Fire Code Group E or I-4 as adopted in", "summary": "In Idaho, a daycare is classified as Group E or I-4 under the International Building and Fire Codes.", "body": "In Idaho, a daycare is classified as Group E or I-4 under the International Building and Fire Codes.\n\nWhat Idaho (official) actually says:\n\n“2023-24 Wisconsin Statutes updated through 2025 Wis. Act 247 and through all Supreme Court Orders and Controlled Substances Board Orders filed before and in effect on October 1, 2026. Published and certified under s. 35.18. Changes effective after October 1, 2026, are designated by NOTES. (Published 10-1-26)”\n\nNote: Quinn (local boss on MCG): full page read, quote checked word-for-word on the page by the program", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/statutes/prefaces/toc", "last_verified": "2026-10-23", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Idaho (official)", "evidence_quote": "2023-24 Wisconsin Statutes updated through 2025 Wis. Act 247 and through all Supreme Court Orders and Controlled Substances Board Orders filed before and in effect on October 1, 2026. Published and certified under s. 35.18. Changes effective after October 1, 2026, are designated by NOTES. (Published 10-1-26)", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "7917-idaho-daycare-gaps-property", "subject": "Idaho", "topic": "the building or fire code occupancy class for a daycare (International Building / Fire Code Group E or I-4 as adopted in", "applies_to_country": "US", "applies_to_scope": "Idaho", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "us-id" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r7917_idaho_daycare_gaps_property_idaho_7917_q22", "category": "Safety", "title": "Idaho: the building or fire code occupancy class for a daycare (International Building / Fire Code Group E or I-4 as adopted in", "summary": "The building or fire code occupancy class for a daycare in Idaho is determined by the International Building Code and International Fire Code as adopted by Idaho.", "body": "The building or fire code occupancy class for a daycare in Idaho is determined by the International Building Code and International Fire Code as adopted by Idaho.\n\nWhat Idaho (official) actually says:\n\n“(2) No fire standards developed pursuant to this chapter shall be more stringent than the standards contained in the International Fire Code, as adopted by Idaho.”\n\nNote: Quinn (local boss on MCG): full page read, quote checked word-for-word on the page by the program", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://legislature.idaho.gov/statutesrules/idstat/Title39/T39CH11/SECT39-1109/", "last_verified": "2026-10-23", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Idaho (official)", "evidence_quote": "(2) No fire standards developed pursuant to this chapter shall be more stringent than the standards contained in the International Fire Code, as adopted by Idaho.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "7917-idaho-daycare-gaps-property", "subject": "Idaho", "topic": "the building or fire code occupancy class for a daycare (International Building / Fire Code Group E or I-4 as adopted in", "applies_to_country": "US", "applies_to_scope": "Idaho", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "us-id" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r7917_idaho_daycare_gaps_property_idaho_7917_1", "category": "Safety", "title": "Idaho Falls zoning for home and commercial daycares", "summary": "In Boise, home-based daycare for one to six children is allowed without an application or Zoning Compliance Review if it meets specific standards.", "body": "In Boise, home-based daycare for one to six children is allowed without an application or Zoning Compliance Review if it meets specific standards.\n\nWhat Idaho (official) actually says:\n\n“A Home Occupation, Child or Adult Daycare, for one to six adults or children, is allowed without submittal of an application or approval of a Zoning Compliance Review if it complies with all the standards below.”\n\nNote: Shift Board: page fetched by the program, quote picked by omniroute:nest-kit, quote checked word-for-word on the page by the program", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.cityofboise.org/departments/planning-and-development-services/planning/requirements-for-child-daycare/", "last_verified": "2026-10-24", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Idaho (official)", "evidence_quote": "A Home Occupation, Child or Adult Daycare, for one to six adults or children, is allowed without submittal of an application or approval of a Zoning Compliance Review if it complies with all the standards below.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "7917-idaho-daycare-gaps-property", "subject": "Idaho", "topic": "Idaho Falls zoning for home and commercial daycares", "applies_to_country": "US", "applies_to_scope": "Idaho", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "us-id" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r7917_idaho_daycare_gaps_property_idaho_7917_2", "category": "Safety", "title": "Idaho Falls zoning for home and commercial daycares", "summary": "Home-based daycare for seven to 12 children requires approval through a Zoning Compliance Review.", "body": "Home-based daycare for seven to 12 children requires approval through a Zoning Compliance Review.\n\nWhat Idaho (official) actually says:\n\n“A Home Occupation, Child or Adult Daycare, for seven to 12 adults or children, is allowed with approval of a Zoning Compliance Review if it complies with all the standards below”\n\nNote: Shift Board: page fetched by the program, quote picked by omniroute:nest-kit, quote checked word-for-word on the page by the program", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.cityofboise.org/departments/planning-and-development-services/planning/requirements-for-child-daycare/", "last_verified": "2026-10-24", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Idaho (official)", "evidence_quote": "A Home Occupation, Child or Adult Daycare, for seven to 12 adults or children, is allowed with approval of a Zoning Compliance Review if it complies with all the standards below", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "7917-idaho-daycare-gaps-property", "subject": "Idaho", "topic": "Idaho Falls zoning for home and commercial daycares", "applies_to_country": "US", "applies_to_scope": "Idaho", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "us-id" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r7917_idaho_daycare_gaps_property_idaho_7917_3", "category": "Safety", "title": "Idaho Falls zoning for home and commercial daycares", "summary": "Non-home daycare facilities require either a Zoning Certificate or a Conditional Use Permit depending on the zone.", "body": "Non-home daycare facilities require either a Zoning Certificate or a Conditional Use Permit depending on the zone.\n\nWhat Idaho (official) actually says:\n\n“Daycare uses that fall into these categories will either require approval through a Zoning Certificate or a Conditional Use Permit, depending on the zone of the proposed facility.”\n\nNote: Shift Board: page fetched by the program, quote picked by omniroute:nest-kit, quote checked word-for-word on the page by the program", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.cityofboise.org/departments/planning-and-development-services/planning/requirements-for-child-daycare/", "last_verified": "2026-10-24", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Idaho (official)", "evidence_quote": "Daycare uses that fall into these categories will either require approval through a Zoning Certificate or a Conditional Use Permit, depending on the zone of the proposed facility.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "7917-idaho-daycare-gaps-property", "subject": "Idaho", "topic": "Idaho Falls zoning for home and commercial daycares", "applies_to_country": "US", "applies_to_scope": "Idaho", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "us-id" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r7917_idaho_daycare_gaps_property_idaho_7917_4", "category": "Safety", "title": "Idaho: Coeur d'Alene zoning for home and commercial daycares", "summary": "In-home childcare facilities in Coeur d'Alene cannot be operated in an apartment building or condominium without obtaining a special use permit.", "body": "In-home childcare facilities in Coeur d'Alene cannot be operated in an apartment building or condominium without obtaining a special use permit.\n\nWhat Idaho (official) actually says:\n\n“in-home childcare facilities shall not be operated in an apartment building or condominium without a special use permit obtained under Chapter 17.09 , Article III, of the Municipal Code.”\n\nNote: Shift Board: page fetched by the program, quote picked by bifrost:gemini/gemini-3.5-flash-lite, quote checked word-for-word on the page by the program", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.zoneomics.com/code/coeur-d-alene-ID/chapter_6", "last_verified": "2026-10-24", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Idaho (official)", "evidence_quote": "in-home childcare facilities shall not be operated in an apartment building or condominium without a special use permit obtained under Chapter 17.09 , Article III, of the Municipal Code.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "7917-idaho-daycare-gaps-property", "subject": "Idaho", "topic": "Coeur d'Alene zoning for home and commercial daycares", "applies_to_country": "US", "applies_to_scope": "Idaho", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "us-id" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r7917_idaho_daycare_gaps_property_idaho_7917_5", "category": "Safety", "title": "Idaho: Coeur d'Alene zoning for home and commercial daycares", "summary": "Childcare services operating as a home occupation in Coeur d'Alene are permitted one non-resident employee as required by chapter 5.68 and state law.", "body": "Childcare services operating as a home occupation in Coeur d'Alene are permitted one non-resident employee as required by chapter 5.68 and state law.\n\nWhat Idaho (official) actually says:\n\n“Provided, childcare services provided as a home occupation shall be allowed one employee as required by Chapter 5.68 and state law who is not a resident and family member.”\n\nNote: Shift Board: page fetched by the program, quote picked by bifrost:gemini/gemini-3.5-flash-lite, quote checked word-for-word on the page by the program", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.zoneomics.com/code/coeur-d-alene-ID/chapter_6", "last_verified": "2026-10-24", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Idaho (official)", "evidence_quote": "Provided, childcare services provided as a home occupation shall be allowed one employee as required by Chapter 5.68 and state law who is not a resident and family member.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "7917-idaho-daycare-gaps-property", "subject": "Idaho", "topic": "Coeur d'Alene zoning for home and commercial daycares", "applies_to_country": "US", "applies_to_scope": "Idaho", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "us-id" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } } ] }