Joint boards to vet Request for Proposals for targeted Comprehensive Plan update
On Nov. 2, Jackson and Teton County will review a draft consultant RFP for a targeted Comprehensive Plan check-in and possible amendments, triggered by about 7.2% residential growth since the 2020 update.
The Jackson Town Council and Teton County Board of County Commissioners will discuss a draft Request for Proposals (RFP) for a targeted update and “community check-in” of the Jackson/Teton County Comprehensive Plan at their Nov. 2 joint meeting. Staff are asking for direction on whether the draft captures the intended scope before it is released, and for approval to proceed. The staff report says the plan’s Adaptive Management trigger has been reached, with the 2026 indicator dashboard reporting about 7.2% residential growth since the 2020 update. As drafted, the RFP frames this as a focused review, not a full rewrite, and it flags “Wildlife, habitat connectivity, ecosystem stewardship” among the topics to evaluate. Comprehensive Plan Update Request for Proposals Staff Report
The last time the plan-update machinery was this visible in the public record was the 2020 Growth Management Program review, when joint elected officials were asked to affirm proposed enhancements before staff drafted the updated plan for adoption. That agenda described the effort as a “three phase Growth Management Program Review and Comprehensive Plan Update.” Joint Long-Range Planning Meeting Agenda for Comprehensive Plan Update
Background
On Nov 2, 2026, Jackson and Teton County will discuss an RFP for a focused Comprehensive Plan update, emphasizing targeted amendments, broad engagement, and an 18-month timeline. Budget to be set via consultant proposals; costs split 54%/46%.
Latest: 2027-03 — Expected start of the 18-month Comprehensive Plan update process following consultant selection and contract finalization.
curated as of 2026-11-02
On August 3, 2026, officials will review key housing rule topics—including first responder preferences, occupancy, and eligibility—for the biennial update to Jackson/Teton County Housing Department regulations.
Latest: 2026-08-03 — Joint meeting scheduled to analyze and discuss proposed housing rule changes, including first responder preferences, enforcement, occupancy, and eligibility standards.
curated as of 2026-08-02
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