Land Divisions
Development ServicesAgricultural Land Division Public Input
Canyon County is currently reviewing its ordinance for administrative land divisions in agricultural zones to ensure that it is clear and effective for our community. Unlike subdivisions, these types of land divisions are reviewed by County staff and do not require a public hearing.
We want to hear from you—landowners, farmers, developers, and residents—about how these regulations affect you and what improvements, if any, are needed.
Public Survey
Share your thoughts by completing our public survey. Your input matters!
Learn more and provide additional comment at the upcoming public open house as well.
Public Open House:
Thursday, August 14, 2025
Canyon County Administration Building
111 N. 11th Ave.
Stop by anytime between 4-6:30 pm!
Questions can be directed to: zoninginfo@canyoncounty.id.gov
Recent Divisions
Between 2020 and 2025, Canyon County approved 379 land divisions in agricultural zones creating 1,028 new parcels, not inclusive of platted subdivisions. In total there are currently 20,638 parcels in Canyon County, outside city limits that are zoned agricultural.
Link to County Acreage Size Map
Land Division Regulations
Administrative land divisions are reviewed by county staff and do not require a public hearing, unlike subdivisions. The following types of administrative land divisions, (per Article 18 of Canyon County Zoning Code) can be made in agricultural zones
Current requirements for dividing land in the Agricultural (“A”) Zone include:
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- Each new parcel must be at least one acre in size.
- A property can be divided into up to four residential parcels from the original land. However, smaller properties (under 120 acres) may be limited to fewer divisions. If the land isn’t suitable for farming, it may still qualify for up to four residential parcels, even if it’s smaller.
- A draft survey showing the proposed divisions must be included with the application.
- An irrigation plan is required only if applicable to the property.
- A 15-day notification period for the local fire and highway districts takes place before approval.
- Any parcels with slopes over 15% require a preliminary grading and drainage plan.
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