County may set a once-a-year window for public LDR change requests
On June 1, the Planning Commission will weigh an LDR change that would push public-proposed text and zoning-map amendments into an annual Work Plan review, instead of letting them land on staff desks anytime a fee check shows up.
If you have a needed fix in the Land Development Regulations, the county is talking about putting it on a calendar.
At the June 1 Planning Commission meeting, members will review proposed LDR amendments (AMD2026-0002) that would create an annual review cycle for public proposals to be considered in the county’s Long-Range Planning Work Plan, with the Board of County Commissioners deciding what gets initiated and scheduled. Staff says the goal is a more predictable, coordinated list of regulation changes, instead of ad hoc proposals competing for limited long-range planning capacity. That matters out on the rural edge, where a delayed zoning or LDR clarification can mean a whole season of uncertainty for hay ground, stock water, or an ag operation trying to plan ahead. Read the staff report here: AMD and ZMA process change staff report.
Background
AMD2026-0002 centralizes initiation of LDR and zoning map amendments to County officials, adds pre-application conferences, lowers fees, and aligns reviews with annual work planning.
Latest: 2026-08-04 — Board of County Commissioners scheduled public hearing for AMD2026-0002.
curated as of 2026-07-09
The 2026 Biennial LDR redline update proposes 35-40 amendments, including new housing mitigation rules, parking requirements, and process streamlining, with formal review by the Planning Commission on September 2, 2026.
Latest: 2026-09-02 — Formal Planning Commission meeting scheduled for consideration and recommendation of the 2026 Biennial LDR redline update.
curated as of 2026-09-02
Teton County considered a process amendment (AMD2026-0002) in spring 2026 to align with new state housing laws, shifting amendment initiation to the Board or Planning Director and streamlining public input.
Latest: 2026-05 — Staff and Planning Director recommend approval of AMD2026-0002, changing the process for LDR and Zoning Map Amendments to be Board/Director-initiated, requiring pre-application conference, and removing the $1,500 application fee.
curated as of 2026-05-30
Source Documents
| Date | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|
| June 1, 2026 | Planning Commission Staff Report — AMD and ZMA Process Change Applicant Submissions | staff report |