Caldwell staff outline draft school-capacity ordinance tying new development to local school thresholds Caldwell’s community development director presented a draft ordinance that would link residential approvals to school capacity thresholds (110% at the school level), allow conditional three‑year delays on building starts, require district verification letters, and permit voluntary mitigation only; the draft moves to Planning & Zoning April 8 and a council public hearing May 4.

Caldwell is taking a bold step to ensure residential development aligns with school capacity, proposing a new ordinance that could delay projects for up to three years if schools are over capacity.

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Caldwell schools will display “In God We Trust” signs in all nine district buildings after the board approved a community donation, sparking debate over the move.

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Caldwell City Council Approves 12 Unit Apartment Complex Despite Safety Concerns Council approves multifamily development amid debates on crime and safety near schools.

Caldwell City Council has greenlit a controversial apartment complex, sparking fierce debates over safety and crime rates near local schools.

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Resident urges Caldwell City Council to address Valley View School District overcrowding Local resident highlights potential overcrowding crisis in Valley View School District due to growth.

Caldwell residents are sounding the alarm over rapid housing growth that could push local schools to the brink of overcrowding, with one speaker warning of a looming crisis.

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