IDAPA 39.03.48
This rule applies to local jurisdictions including cities, counties and highway districts.
The purpose of this rule is to follow-up on a provision contained within Idaho’s Local Planning Act concerning the designation of transportation systems of statewide importance which are exempt from local plans and ordinances. The legislative intent is to prevent local control over improvements to transportation systems of statewide importance. However, it is recognized by the Idaho Transportation Board that local regulations are necessary to achieve the future location, relocation, realignment and other improvements to the state highway system in accordance with the Idaho Transportation Board’s plans.
This rule implements the following statutes passed by the Idaho Legislature:
Highways and Bridges -
Idaho Transportation Board:
State Government and State Affairs -
Local Land Use Planning:
Idaho Transportation Department
Monday – Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
P.O. Box 7129
Boise, ID 83707-1129
3311 West State Street
Phone: (208) 334-8000
itd.idaho.gov
This rule chapter will be reviewed in compliance with Section 67-5292, Idaho Code, and in accordance with the 8-year rule review schedule linked here.
39.03.48 – Rules Governing Routes Exempt From Local Plans and Ordinances
000. Legal Authority. ... 3
001. Purpose. ... 3
002. -- 099. (Reserved) ... 3
100. State Highway System Designation. ... 3
101. -- 299. (Reserved) ... 3
300. Existing State Highway System. ... 3
301. -- 999. (Reserved) ... 3
The Idaho Transportation Board is authorized by Section 40-312, Idaho Code, to prescribe and enforce rules and regulations affecting state highways; by Section 40-310, Idaho Code, to determine which highways or sections of highways shall be part of the state highway system; and by Section 67-6528, Idaho Code, to identify the major transportation systems of statewide importance which would be exempt from local plans and ordinances as adopted according to Chapter 65, Title 67, Idaho Code. (7-1-24)
The purpose of this rule is to follow-up on a provision contained within Idaho’s Local Planning Act concerning the designation of transportation systems of statewide importance which are exempt from local plans and ordinances. The intent of this legislative provision is to prevent local control over improvements to transportation systems of statewide importance. However, it is recognized by the Idaho Transportation Board that local regulations are necessary to achieve the future location, relocation, realignment and other improvements to the state highway system in accord with the Idaho Transportation Board’s plans. (7-1-24)
The state highway system consists of those major highway transportation routes designated by the Idaho Transportation Board pursuant to Section 40-310, Idaho Code, and is hereby determined to be part of the “transportation systems of statewide importance” for the purposes of Section 67-6528, Idaho Code. (7-1-24)
The state highway system is not a permanent configuration or mileage because of additions or deletions over time. The official system description is kept current in the Department’s records and is available to the public upon request. (7-1-24)