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New Short Term Rental ordinance
City of Lava Hot Springs ordinance 2026-005
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LAVA HOT SPRINGS, IDAHO, SETTING FORTH CERTAIN HEALTH, SAFETY, AND WELFARE REQUIREMENTS WITH RESPECT TO SHORT TERM RENTALS WITHIN CITY LIMITS, INCLUDING SMOKE ALARMS, FIRE EXTINGUISHERS, ESCAPE LADDERS, AND OCCUPANCY LIMITS; ESTABLISHING PENALTIES FOR NON-COMPLIANCE, REPEALING PRIOR CONFLICTING ORDINANCES; AND CONTAINING ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS RELATED TO PASSAGE AND EFFECTIVE DATE OF THE ORDINANCE
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE
CITY OF LAVA HOT SPRINGS
SUNRISE VILLAGE – PRELIMINARY PLAT
PUBLIC HEARING:
Thursday, September 10, 2026
6:00 P.M.
Lava Hot Springs City Hall
115 W. Elm Street
Lava Hot Springs, Idaho
The Lava Hot Springs City Council will hold a public hearing to consider a preliminary plat proposed by Sunrise Village for approximately 5.3 acres, identified in Bannock County records as:
Parcel RPR4227019806
The proposed preliminary plat consists of:
16 RESIDENTIAL LOTS
1 OPEN-SPACE LOT
The City Council will receive public comment concerning the proposed preliminary plat. Any and all interested persons shall have an opportunity to be heard. Oral testimony may be limited to three (3) minutes per person.
Written comments or objections must be received by the City no later than three (3) business days prior to the public hearing.
Lava Hot Springs City Hall
115 W. Elm Street
Lava Hot Springs, Idaho
Phone: 208-776-5820
Fax: 208-776-5130
Email:
lavacityclerk@lavahotsprings.city
THIS NOTICE IS POSTED ON THE PROPERTY TO PROVIDE PUBLIC NOTICE OF THE PROPOSED PRELIMINARY PLAT AND PUBLIC HEARING.
WATER IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
The first phase of the project was completed in 2020. The second phase involves the drilling of a new well and additional improvements. Potential well sites are being explored and will involve the acquisition of land.
MAIN STREET OVER PORTNEUF RIVER BRIDGE.
The city has budgeted funds to install a pedestrian bridge on the south side of the existing traffic bridge over the Portneuf River on East Main Street. The bridge will look identical to the one on the North side but wider to encourage tubers to refrain from walking on the traffic bridge. The city is working on acquiring a small portion of property from an adjoining property owner for the bridge installation.
Business & Contractors list
Authorized and Approved list of Businesses and Contractors licensed to do business in Lava Hot Springs City Limits is located on the tool bar under the more tab then the resource tab.
NOTICE OF MEETING CANCELLATION
LAVA HOT SPRINGS PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the regularly scheduled meeting of the Lava Hot Springs Planning &
Zoning Commission scheduled for:
MONDAY, AUGUST 24, 2026
AT 6:00 P.M.
HAS BEEN CANCELLED.
The next Planning & Zoning Commission meeting will be held as scheduled unless otherwise notified.
Burn Ban in effect on June 1st
Public Notice from Bannock County
Please see the attached joint news release from Pocatello and Bannock County regarding the annual Burn Ban going into effect on June 1st this year.
Public Notice from the Lava's Fire Department
PUBLIC NOTICE COUNTY-WIDE OPEN BURNING BAN
Effective June 1, 2026. Due to the current and expected weather and fuels conditions, Bannock County Commissioners have ordered a County-wide moratorium on all open burning in unincorporated areas of the County. Under authority of the Fire Chief, this ban is adopted and enforceable within the Lava Rural Fire District and The City of Lava Hot Springs. There will be no burn permits issued.
Burning is prohibited.