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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
CITY OF LAVA HOT SPRINGS
NOTICE OF CANCELLATION
September 10, 2026 Public Hearing and Regular City Council Meeting
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Public Hearing and Regular City Council Meeting scheduled for Thursday, September 10, 2026, at 6:00 P.M. have been CANCELLED due to a deficiency identified in the required posting of the meeting agenda.
The City has determined that the meetings should not proceed until proper public notice and agenda posting requirements have been satisfied.
Both the Public Hearing and Regular City Council Meeting will be rescheduled.
Notice of the new date, time, and location will be provided and posted in accordance with applicable notice requirements.
We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate the public’s understanding.
City of Lava Hot Springs
Amantha Sierra, City Clerk/Treasurer
Dated: September 9, 2026
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.
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.
Lava's Clean up Day
This weekend September 12, 2026
Free Dumpster Day - For all Lava residents!