BOISE, Idaho — The Ada County Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously rejected a conditional use permit this week that would have allowed Icarus Behavioral Health Center to double its patient capacity at a residential facility in southwest Boise.

Icarus, a recovery center serving patients across the Gem State with locations in Boise, Nampa, Caldwell, Eagle, Meridian and Pocatello, sought approval to expand its south Boise facility from eight to 16 residents. The expansion would have required converting the property from residential to commercial use.

The facility treats non-emergency behavioral health issues, including anxiety, depression, eating disorders, substance abuse and PTSD.

"The current use is allowed. We are asking for the CEP to treat more people in need," an Icarus repres

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