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Teton County, Victor, and Driggs have just applied for a transportation grant, and 2 planning grants totaling over $21,000,000 in funds. ...(more)

Yesterday, the County Commissioners took a huge step forward in grappling with the glut of zombie subdivisions in Teton County....(more)

This was a tough hearing. Grouse Landing is a 15-lot planned unit development (PUD) that is one of the last remaining PUDs being reviewed under the old 2007 ordinance. ...(more)

Driggs Planning & Zoning continues The Edge to Weds, August 11^th...This was originally proposed as a 65-unit multiplex infill project...(more)

Scott Green Gravel Pit CUP review continued for more information; Land use chart changes ...(more)

How do you appraise a zombie subdivision?...(more)

In response to the 2009 complaint filed by VARD regarding the “house on the hill” near Tetonia, the county planning staff developed an interactive GIS program...(more)

With 2 new committee members on board, the P4P first discussed the timing and messaging of their outreach campaign....(more)

The County and the City of Tetonia sat down to discuss the area of impact once again ...(more)

Driggs P & Z Considers Impound Yard Approval...(more)

This was the very first meeting of the Plan 4 Planning (P4P) committee!...(more)

The BOCC and the City of Driggs had a discussion regarding the recently annexed Teton Creek Bridge.  ...(more)

River Rim presented the county with a new letter of credit and promised to sit down with officials in July to develop a detailed plan.  ...(more)

Tetonia and the BOCC went another round in impact area negotiations...(more)

The developer of Shoshoni Plains offered no solution to his state of default on the project...(more)

The Board of County Commissioners has officially kicked off the comprehensive planning process...(more)

The Board of County Commissioners voted to adopt revisions to the wildlife ordinances...(more)

The Board of County Commissioners voted to deny an extension for The Arbors...(more)

After sitting down for impact area negotiations, city and county officials were left pondering whether an impact area makes sense for Tetonia.  ...(more)

P & Z recommends approval for home business conditional use permit application...(more)

The Grouse Landing PUD hearing was continued to allow the developers to provide additional information...(more)

The County P & Z has passed the revised wildlife habitat regulations on to the county commissioners for public hearing...(more)

Update 3-29-2010: Olympic training facilities are not happening. ...(more)

The Forest Service and Q102 Radio have proposed 2 new tower sites on Relay Ridge in the Big Holes.  ...(more)

After discussion at the March 8th Work Meeting, the BOCC and Tetonia have agreed to hold a joint workshop to restart negotiations on the area of impact.  ...(more)

The Driggs P & Z unanimously tabled the proposed rock crushing ordinance in order to craft a permit process instead.  ...(more)

The Board of County Commissioners is continuing to grapple with development agreements entered into by previous county administrations.  ...(more)

The Victor Impact area agreement is creeping closer to completion as the county commissioners tabled the agreement in order to clarify a few remaining details.  ...(more)

The 15-lot Canyon Farms subdivision will move forward to be reviewed by the Board of County Commissioners.  ...(more)

Future land use plan crafted by neighborhood residents will be reviewed for final approval by the county commissioners.  ...(more)

Planning & Zoning recommends approval for general contractor and storage facility at 2500N and Hwy 33.  ...(more)

Rocky Road HOA agrees to sign development agreement with the county...(more)

The Teton County P & Z has once again continued the Canyon Farms subdivision application.  ...(more)

The Planning & Zoning Commissioner voted to recommend the Victor Area of Impact Agreement for approval by the Board of County Commissioners...(more)

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The Victor City Council tabled a request for an upzone pending more information from the applicant.  ...(more)

The Board of County Commissioners put off a final decision on Rocky Road, and approved the cell tower in Felt.  ...(more)

The Board of County Commissioners will continue the Mountain Legends discussion in November; work to relocate the Spring Hollow building envelopes is progressing...(more)

100E Neighborhood Plan Recommended For Approval...(more)

Board of County Commissioners Denies Gravel Pit Conditional Use Permit Application...(more)

Driggs Planning & Zoning Commission recommends denial of Conditional Use Permit application submitted by Western Heritage Lumber...(more)

The Teton County, ID Board of County Commissioners discussed the development extension request of the Mountain Legends PUD as well as a proposal to review all conditional use permits in the county on an annual basis.  ...(more)

The Driggs Planning & Zoning Commission continued the application of Western Heritage Lumber for a conditional use permit to operate their business out of the old Ford garage on the north end of Driggs.  ...(more)

The Teton County Planning & Zoning Commission recommended denial of Blackfoot Farms' request for a conditional use permit to operate a gravel pit in a residential area.  ...(more)

The Board of County Commissioners discussed Western Heritage Timbers at their work meeting on Monday, July 27th.  ...(more)

County P&Z continues the applications for Cedron Heights subdivision, the Felt cell tower, and the Rocky Road Industrial Park blanket CUP....(more)

The Teton County, ID Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) reached an agreement at their July 13th, 2009 work meeting on a development agreement template for county subdivisions and PUDs.  ...(more)

The county has a new Charitable Pledge Agreement for the completion of the work on the new courthouse...(more)

The Board of County Commissioners approved the Ridgeline Ranch PUD with conditions.  ...(more)

The board held a hearing on a conditional use permit (CUP) application for a fitness center that has been operating at a person's residence in Badger Creek ...(more)

These clarified guidelines are a very progressive step for P&Z that will benefit developers because they will have a clear idea of what studies are expected of them, and how they should be done.
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The current operators of the MD Nursery Garden Café filed a complaint to the county stating that when they entered into their operating agreement with MD Nursery, they did not understand that they would have to comply with the conditions imposed on the café conditional use permit (CUP)...(more)

Although the permanent transfer station has been finished since last fall, the county cannot use it until neighboring Driggs Centre provides the fire-water hookup that was a condition of their zone change...(more)

Legacy Lakes PUD unanimously denied for open space, phasing, water and sewer issues....(more)

The P&Z held a hearing on a conditional use permit for a fitness center that has been operating at a person's residence...(more)

The zone change and approvals for the Driggs Centre Business Park were conditioned upon Driggs Centre providing firewater to the new transfer station ...(more)

After two hours of deliberations, the Board unanimously voted to approve this Canyon Creek Ranch, subject to almost two-dozen conditions...(more)

P&Z complimented the developer on his new plan and unanimously recommended approval of the Milk Creek Estates preliminary plat ...(more)

At the last BOCC meeting it seemed that a water agreement was eminent between Driggs Centre and the county for Driggs Centre to provide water to the transfer station. ...(more)

The BOCC stated the need for a more detailed proposal before they could make a decision about vacating Milk Creek Road. ...(more)

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The county assessor reported that there are over 300 occupied homes currently not on the county tax roll because they never obtained a certificate of occupancy. ...(more)

Scenic River Estates PUD received unanimous approval with conditions; Canyon Creek Ranch instructed to resolve questions and return in January.  ...(more)

Teton County, ID P & Z recommended that the Milk Creek Road on the north end of Teton Valley be vacated with conditions providing for improved public access to public lands in the area.  ...(more)

At the Dec. 8th Work Meeting, Commissioners discussed distribution of hospital levy funds, the County plowing policy was reiterated, the extension office reported on weed control, and an update was given on the Teton Basin Ice Rink.  ...(more)

Planning Administrator Patrick Vaile gave the board an update on the planning department's workload...(more)

Planning Administrator Patrick Vaile gave a report on the current workload of the planning office....(more)

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At the BoCC's work meeting, Driggs Centre, Teton Basin Ice Rink, Teton Valley Humane Society, and the Blue Dog Properties Extension Request were presented for discussion.  ...(more)

The BoCC voted to remand Ridgeline Ranch to P & Z, approve the Teton Coffee Company CUP, and deny the John Hansford zone change request.  ...(more)

On Tuesday, October 14th the P & Z discussed how to schedule Mahogany Ridge in future hearings and held a public hearing on the Steve Roth CUP request and the MD Nursery amended CUP request.  ...(more)

Envision Victor holds open house on transportation, Trail Creek Acquisitions launches Traditional Neighborhood Design development, and Wrangler's Ridge given contingent approval of final plat.  ...(more)

The much-anticipated final public hearing on the revised PUD ordinance was held Thursday evening in the Teton High School auditorium.  ...(more)

The P & Z held the second public hearing on Mahogany Ridge; Commercial operations in Clawson townsite considered.  ...(more)

On August 27th the Victor City Council heard plans for a mixed-use commercial subdivision in downtown Victor's Central Business Zone.  ...(more)

The Victor P & Z met on August 19th and discussed the city's Impact Area, public participation in subdivision hearings, and the Orton Family Foundation Grant.  ...(more)

Teton Valley Humane Society asked for financial assistance from Victor to help care for stray animals; the City Council reviewed the development agreement for Sunset Village.  ...(more)

Initial Public Hearing on Mahogany Ridge and P & Z Recommendation of Denial for Ridgeline Ranch PUD...(more)

At the very first Mahogany Ridge hearing on August 12th, the first item on the agenda will  be to allow the public to give general comments on this development. ...(more)

Table Rock is a 40 unit traditional subdivision on 120.43 acres abutting the national forest located on 200E and 400S. ...(more)

Jeff Klausmann from Intermountain Aquatics presented an explanation of the science behind the wildlife overlay mapping included in the revised PUD ordinance. ...(more)

The 60-day deadline for MD Nursery to re-submit its conditional use permit application as directed by P&Z has passed....(more)

This was a re-hearing of several applications heard in April without a quorom of the P&Z Commission. ...(more)

During the deliberation, Commissioner Heileson stated that when this subdivision was approved (she sat on the commission at the time) screening and fencing was a requirement in the CCRs and the development agreement ...(more)

VARD praised all of the county's planning efforts with Clarion as a priceless investment in our community's future financial stability. ...(more)

The council tabled the plat to give the developer the opportunity to:
-write up a memorandum of understanding on deed restricting the affordable housing

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VARD is pleased to see the Board acknowledging the intent of the ordinance and choosing to enforce it consistently. Protecting the quality of our groundwater couldn't be more important. ...(more)

VARD's position is that both the intent and plain language of the NP ordinance require the study to be done whenever there is groundwater within 10 feet of the surface, which is the case with this development. ...(more)

VARD believes Victor is taking a wise approach to managing growth and protecting quality of life in Victor by asking the developer to show that his development won’t place an undue burden on the schools and other services upon which we all depend....(more)

Due to illnesses, only three of the seven P&Z commissioners attended the April 8th P&Z Commission meeting.  On Tuesday, April 15th the P&Z will hold a special meeting to consider the following items that chose to wait until there is a quorom....(more)

Marshal McInnis proposed 8 lots, in the form of 4 duplexes, on three quarters of an acre located at 3rd Street and Ashley Avenue in Driggs. 
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Victor held an Open House in which the public was invited to learn about the proposed TND Overlay Zone, the proposed expanded Victor Impact Area and the possible new addressing system.
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The Trail Creek Crossings proposal is for a mixed use commercial and multi family housing development located on the south side of Highway 31 at the intersection with Pole Canyon Road/100 West....(more)

The commissioners directed the Planning Administrator to send notice to MD Nursery that their permit will be investigated and reviewed by the county.
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The commission decided that MD Nursery cannot proceed without review by the county and that MD must submit a new CUP application because of all their new uses.

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Summary of the March 10th BOCC regular meeting ...(more)

VARD's Anna Trentadue, who has a background in water law, researched Tetonia's current water rights situation and evaluated different options for proceeding with each water right.   ...(more)

There is still plenty of time for further citizen input.  Remember that this is the document that will shape how your city grows over the next decade! 
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Victor’s impact area expansion request has been in the works for over a year. It has now been remanded back to the P&Z so that the previously mandated joint meetings between P&Z and Victor will finally take place.    
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This annexation request was for 80 acres north of Johnson Ave and east of 5th Street. ...(more)

VARD is concerned about this density and design of this development at this location, and believes that the city council should require the developer to do a Fiscal Impact Analysis to show that this development is appropriate at this location.
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During this meeting the Planning & Zoning Commission recommended vacation of a 2-unit subdivision and held informal reviews of Mahogany Ridge, a 1,381-unit resort on the west side of the valley along Cedron Road, and of a 48-unit apartment complex along Highway 33 at 350 North.
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The BOCC also passed a county road snow removal policy

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Jan Gallup, the land use advisor hired by Tetonia, asked the commission to review the documents and schedule a public hearing to get citizen input on March 3rd...(more)

Two issues highlighted loopholes in the P&Z department. First, the Legacy Lakes Subdivision extension request was once again tabled for a further hearing because the developer was not notified that a fee was required to process the extension request
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A community forum on law enforcement in Teton County, organized by the Teton Valley Chamber of Commerce....(more)

On the other issues raised in public comment last week and by the planning administrator and city planner, the P&Z declined to act...(more)

The council made a motion to officially hire Jan Gallup as their consultant to work on the comprehensive plan and city ordinances.  ...(more)

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The commissioners conducted initial reviews of  two proposed PUDs which would provide 2,293 housing units in 9,907 acres....(more)

Developer Travis Thompson presented the plat for Black Hawk Estates, a proposed 70-lot subdivision located on 40 acres at the corner of 200 West and 950 South. ...(more)

Superintendent Gordon Woolley said that he talks to many developers who are willing to contribute to the school district but want to know that other developers are also contributing in a way that is fair and equitable. 

The commissioners expressed frustration with Mountain Legends because while it is permissible under the current PUD ordinance, its density and configuration are not harmonious with the surrounding environments. Thus, Mountain Legends illustrates the weaknesses of the current PUD ordinance. ...(more)

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 The school district reported on the costs of increasing enrollment from new developments.  According the district’s accounting, each housing lot developed costs the school district $11,852 in school facilities construction.  ...(more)

The council had a conversation with School District Superintendent Gordon Woolley regarding the school district’s request that the city waive sewer hook-up fees for the planned new middle school.

This request for a zone change from ADR-0.5, Half Acre Average Density Residential to R-1 (approximately 8 units per acre) for 6 acres in the Aspen Meadows subdivision was remanded back to the P&Z by the city council.
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Jeff Carter and Dave Hensel have been appointed to the county P&Z Commission...(more)

In an unanimous decision, the Board affirmed the P&Z rejection of the Fox Creek Village request for their zoning to be changed from M-1 (manufacturing) to C-2 (Retail/Wholesale Commercial).
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There was a strong turn out by the neighbors.  Their primary concerns were the density and layout of the cabin lots on the property and traffic, particularly on Grand Teton Road running through Teewinot subdivision.   

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VARD believes it is important that the language in the Groundwater Protection Ordinance be clarified so that when needed Nutrient Pathogen studies will be required.  ...(more)

300 Main is a mixed-use PUD with a pedestrian-oriented design, extensive landscaping and a mixture of retail, office space and condominiums. ...(more)

The P&Z Commission recognized that this area would be appropriate for higher density ... However two of the commissioners were especially concerned about granting a spot zone for these two lots.    
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If you have driven by the landfill lately you have probably seen the new temporary transfer building that will be open for business on Oct. 23rd...Unfortunately the report on the permanent transfer station is not as rosy. ...(more)

A request for downtown commercial zoning in the vicinity of of 500 N on Highway 33 was recommended for denial based on its inconsistency with the comprehensive plan.  Questions about the application of the Groundwater Protection were raised with regards the Lonesome Dove subdivision. ...(more)

The decision by the BOCC to remand Mountain Legends PUD back to the P&Z shows a new willingness by the county to hold developments to a higher standard.  In addition, the serious impacts of traffic was a recurring theme of concern throughout the evening. ...(more)

Accomplishing a better plan to manage growth for Teton County will not be an easy task if this meeting is an indication of the posture of the P&Z commission.  ...(more)

Clarion Associates, the county's commissioned planning firm, has recommended that a 15-member working group be appointed to begin work on the PUD ordinance.  ...(more)

Commissioner Ellis moved to approve the district map (zone change) and Grand Targhee PUD master plan. The Board then spent the next 4+ hours formulating draft conditions to that approval.  Twelve conditions were approved and three tabled....(more)

The P&Z commission declined to grant a commercial zone in the Fox Creek area along Highway 33. ...(more)

VARD spoke in the neutral position and explained our position that from a purely planning viewpoint rescinding the ordinance would be the cleanest way to go, but given political tensions in the valley such a decision would not be in the best interest of the community as a whole. ...(more)

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In an effort to keep public access to Morrison Crossing open without sacrificing too much private property, BC Ranch presented a plan to add a metal staircase from the north end of the trestle bridge on the Rails to Trails path down to Bitch Creek.  ...(more)

VARD’s position is that the Grand Targhee expansion plan represents not merely an application to be processed but an opportunity to address root causes and better manage growth for the Greater Yellowstone Region, the communities of which face many issues that cross state and county lines. ...(more)

At the August 8th Driggs City Council meeting the council approved the preliminary plat for 300 Main, located just south of Broulim’s along Main Street.  This development is strong in many ways from a Smart Growth perspective. 
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VARD has long advocated for the need to change the PUD ordinance which in its current form allows for development patterns that undermine community assets and land uses identified in the comprehensive plan such as wildlife habitat, agriculture, rural character and open space.  ...(more)

At the Monday, July 23rd meeting the county P&Z reviewed 8 development applications consisting of a total of 984 lots on 4,610 acres.
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It appears that the solid waste issues that have been plaguing our county for over 10 years are finally being resolved.

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VARD's Ian Tuttle spoke in favor of the subdivision, citing its proximity to town, small scale and strong connectivity through pathways as desirable characteristics.
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This Tuesday's work meeting was very productive and focused on problems with wording in the Title 8 zoning ordinance where commercial zones in the county are described....(more)

The big news is that Nelson Engineering presented a master plan design for the solid waste campus planned for the site across from the existing landfill. ...(more)

The Village at Victor Mountain Retreat Commercial/Mixed Subdivision
Travis Thompson presented an initial site plan as well as architectural renderings of the Village at Victor Mountain Retreat, which will be......(more)

The first issue the BOCC dealt with was the appeal of the Big Hole Mountain Fly In Reserve development that the P&Z recommended to deny at the concept hearing. They appealed to the BOCC to overturn the P&Z recommendation and allow their plan to move forward......(more)

On Tuesday, June 12 Grand Targhee presented a revised expansion plan with a reduced density of 592 units (from 725), with no more than 10% of the density as single-family lots. Building will take place on 98.7 acres......(more)

Fox Creek Development, represented by Tom Hunter, requested a zone change from manufacturing (M) to commercial (C2). The property is located on east side of Scenic Hwy. 33 and 500 South. It contains 3 lots, totaling approximately 19 acres.......(more)

Greg Adams was brought on board to be the new “Teton County emergency management coordinator”. His resume is an impressive one and shows his strong background in the emergency management field.......(more)

The proposed Victor Mountain Retreat is comprised of four 15,000 square foot commercial/residential 3-story buildings and six 10,000 square foot commercial residential 3-story buildings......(more)

Approximately 125 people attended the Wyoming County Commissioner hearing at the Alta School pertaining the Grand Targhee expansion. The proposed development entails 773 total units......(more)

The commissioners met with the city of Driggs before their regular meeting. The main point of discussion was how to coordinate all the GIS information among the county, Driggs, Victor, and Tetonia.......(more)

City Hall was filled Wednesday night with neighbors and residents concerned about a 300-acre, 349-unit subdivision proposed along the north side of Cedron at 200 West......(more)

Sharon Woolstenhulme of A&W Engineering told the BOCC that Fish and Game submits the same boiler plate letter on every application although not all of the points are relevant to every proposed development.  ...(more)

The Victor planning and zoning commission recommended annexation of Teton Springs...(more)

The Tetonia City Council took important steps toward better community planning.  The city hired a part-time city attorney...(more)

Sheriff Cooke stated, "Funding is an issue in all departments in the county"...(more)

VARD's main concern with the P&Z draft was that it changed the intent of the original Gateway draft presented by a collaborative group, representing a diversity of stakeholders.  ...(more)

One outspoken opponent to the LID and bill was Nolan Boyle, Executive Director of the Teton Valley Alliance, who presented a petition with 250 names of Victor residents apparently opposed to the process on the grounds of property rights.  ...(more)

The BOCC deliberated for nearly two hours with their legal counsel to decide how to proceed with the moratorium... The Board discussed various options, one of which was an interlocutory appeal with a stay, which they rejected.

P&Z approved Hays Ranch PUD...Commissioner Hopkins abstaining for lack of time to review the new plat...(more)

Council Member Rex Jardine said that the city should run like a business, that the fees have been too cheap for too long and with the impending wastewater treatment project costs are going to be even higher to the city.  ...(more)

VARD supported the project ( Teton Lodge and Outfitters) based on the high density of residential and its ability to positively contribute to downtown Victor’s economic vitality. ...(more)

The Driggs P&Z held a public hearing on a proposed cell tower ordinance, which was a combination of a draft given to the P&Z by VARD, and the cell tower ordinances of Rexburg and Hailey. 
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40 more acres were annexed into the city last night...(more)

Commissioner Trupp initiated a conversation on various e-mails that the Teton Valley Alliance had requested from the county. ...(more)

The hearing was presided over by District Judge Jon Shindurling who stated clearly at the beginning of the hearing that its purpose was to address solely the issues of the injunction request and not substantive issues ...(more)

Take a look at our new Victor Development Map which shows the location of pending annexation and subdivision requests as well as details such as number of proposed lots.  

The Driggs City Council approved a request for annexation and zone change to high-density residential (R-3) on 20 acres in the Valley Centre subdivision.  ...(more)

The P&Z commission held a seven hour work meeting to revise the PUD ordinance for the northwest area of the county. Unfortunately, the commission's lack of a unified vision ...(more)

The Board of County Commissioners approved Huntsman Springs PUD
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Val Kunz applied for annexation of approximately 58 acres on the west side of Victor. The land is adjacent to the city limits, has ready access to city services, and is appropriate for annexation...(more)

The Ranch PUD lies partially within wetlands on the west side of the valley in proximity to the Teton River. ...(more)

The inadequacies of the city's sewer system was the reoccurring theme throughout the evening, illustrating how future growth and development in the city is dependent upon whether the city can provide basic infrastructure.  
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Rick Massey came before the board to try to resolve a building height and use issue in his development, Saddleback Vistas.  ...(more)

John Brund, representing Teton Lodge & Outfitters, proposed a roughly 120,000 square foot resort lodge to be located on the North edge of Victor.  The proposal showed four buildings, each roughly 30,000 square feet, with underground parking. ...(more)

The Driggs P&Z passed on a recommendation to approve a zone change from neighborhood commercial (C-1) to central business district (CBD)...(more)

The day started out with a packed courthouse...(more)

Monday evening the commissioners held a pubilc hearing in the high school auditorium, which was almost filled to capacity....(more)

The city council had approved a preliminary plat for Redtail in September of last year, but the developer, Geordie Gillett, went back to the drawing board in order to address many comments regarding the proposed development’s probable impacts to wildlife...(more)

Commissioners pointed out that in fact the regulations are not new and have been in place for nearly 10 years. The confusion is arising now because our landfill has never actually been in compliance...(more)

The proposed ordinance establishes height limitations for telecommunications towers...(more)

The main event of this session was the ordinance that was presented by a diverse group ...(more)

Rolling Hills Estates subdivision concept was passed with 23 lots on 222.7 acres.  This public hearing packed the courtroom as this area has historically provided access into the Pinnacles...(more)

Three proposals were received from private firms interested in managing the new C&D pit...(more)

Although this meeting was noticed as a joint meeting between the city council and the planning and zoning commission, only one member of the P&Z attended the meeting...(more)

In attendance from the public were approximately eight county residents who were concerned about the impact area expansion encroaching on their farms south of Victor...(more)

After a thorough staff review and hard work on the part of the city P&Z staff and the developer, only four issues were brought up

The Board of County Commissioners decided "in concept" to go with the courthouse option dubbed "Huntsman A"...(more)

As Teton County's housing market continues to boom, construction and demolition (C&D) continues to play a large role...(more)

Travis Thompson, representing RMV LLC, requested from the P&Z commission an annexation, lot split, and rezoning of forty-four acres on the north side of Cedron along Highway 33...(more)

The Teton County Idaho Commissioners discussed the plan for the new courthouse and...(more)

Tuesday, February 6th Tetonia Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting P&Z zone change highlights need for new comp plan, preferred land use map The Tetonia P&Z recommended approval of a zone change of...(more)

This decision points to the problems with Victor’s annexation policy, which has extended city limits in long tendrils out into land that is predominantly rural in character.  
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