Title 08 Zoning Regulations amd 20130909TITLE 8
ZONING REGULATIONS
SUBJECT CHAPTER PAGE
PURPOSE AND SCOPE 1
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DEFINITIONS 2
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ZONES, DISTRICTS AND BOUNDARIES
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BASE ZONING REGULATIONS 4
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OVERLAY AREAS 5
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LAND USE PERMITS 6
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NONCONFORMING USES 7
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VARIANCES 8
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SIGNS 9
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ADMINISTRATION 10
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AMENDMENTS
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SCREENING STANDARDS
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Title 8, Rev. 09/09/2013 Teton County Idaho Zoning Ordinance
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CHAPTER 1
PURPOSE AND SCOPE
SECTION:
8-1-1: Short Title
8-1-2: Authority
8-1-3: Purposes of Zoning Ordinance
8-1-1: SHORT TITLE: This title shall be known as the TETON COUNTY ZONING
ORDINANCE.
8-1-2: AUTHORITY: This title is adopted pursuant to the authority granted by Chapter 65,
Title 67 of the Idaho Code, and Article 12, Section 2 of the Idaho constitution, as amended or
subsequently codified.
8-1-3: PURPOSES OF ZONING ORDINANCE: This title is enacted for the purpose of
promoting the health, safety, morals, convenience and welfare of the people of the county. More
specifically, it is the intent of this Title to regulate the use of land and guide development in the County
in harmony with the policies and guidelines of the officially adopted Teton County Comprehensive
Plan and to achieve the following objectives:
A. Encourage orderly growth and development of land:
1. To mitigate adverse impacts upon the water supply, sewage disposal, public safety
and emergency services, educational facilities; and
2. To mitigate the unnecessary imposition of an excessive expenditure of public funds
for the delivery of such services.
B. To protect residential, commercial, industrial uses and public areas from unreasonable intrusion
of incompatible uses.
C. To provide for appropriately located residential areas with opportunities for a variety of
dwelling types and densities.
D. To provide for adequate parking on and off street.
E. To encourage variety, excellence and creativity in the design of development, preservation of
critical open space areas and preservation of the natural beauty of the area.
F. To provide the manner and form for preparing and processing applications for modification of
and variances from zoning regulations.
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G. To encourage the proper distribution and compatible integration of agricultural,
residential, commercial and industrial uses within designated areas.
H. To ensure that additions and alterations to or remodeling of existing buildings or
structures is completed in accordance with the restrictions and limitations imposed in this
title.
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CHAPTER 2
DEFINITIONS
SECTION:
8-2-1-A: General Definitions
8-2-1-B: Usage
8-2-1-C: Definitions In Another Chapter or No Definition
8-2-1-A: GENERAL DEFINITIONS: The following terms used in this title shall have the
respective meanings hereafter set forth:
ACCESSORY A structure not used for human habitation, not greater than 3000
BUILDING: square feet (279 m2) in floor area, and not over two (2) stories in
height, the use of which is customarily accessory to and incidental
to that of a dwelling(s) and which is located on the same lot.
ACCESSORY One-story detached accessory structure used as a tool or storage
shed,
STRUCTURE, playhouse, or similar use, provided the floor area does not exceed
DETACHED: 200 square feet (11m2).
ACREAGE: Any tract or parcel of land that has not been subdivided and
platted, in common ownership and having an area of one acre or
more.
ADMINISTRATOR: The Planning Administrator appointed by the Board having
knowledge in the principles and practices of planning, zoning, and
subdivision administration.
AFFECTED PERSON: An affected person is a person so described in Idaho Code section
67-6521.
AGENT: A person that legally represents the developer and the owner and
such legal authorization shall be on file, in writing, with the
Planning Department of the County.
AGRICULTURAL A structure designed and constructed to house automobiles, trucks, farm
BUILDING: implements, hay, grain, poultry, livestock or other horticultural
products. This structure shall not be a place of human habitation,
nor shall it be a place used by the public.
ANTIQUE: A unique object of personal property that is not less than 50 years old
and has special value primarily because of it’s age. (amd 2014-09-09)
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APPLICANT: The applicant refers to the person or persons who file an
application with the Planning Commission seeking relief or
authority under this title.
APPLICATION: The documents submitted to the county to apply for a permit to
fulfill the requirements of the county ordinances with regard to
land use. An application is deemed complete and officially
received by the county at the time the applicable application
checklist items are complete and confirmed in writing and dated by
the Planning Administrator.
BERM: A shaped and sloped mound or embankment of earth capable of
holding vegetation or ground cover, usually two to six feet high,
used to shield or buffer a property from adjoining uses, highways,
or noise.
BLOCK: The space along one side of a street between the two (2) nearest
intersecting streets, or between an intersecting street and a right of
way, waterway or other similar barrier, whichever is lesser.
BOARD: The Board of County Commissioners of Teton County, Idaho.
BOUNDARY The adjusting of common property lines or boundaries between
ADJUSTMENT: adjacent tracts, or parcels for the purpose of accommodating a
transfer of land or rectifying a disputed property line location. The
resulting adjustment shall not create any additional tracts or parcels
and all reconfigured tracts or parcels shall contain sufficient area
and dimension to meet minimum requirements for zoning and
building purposes.
BUFFER: An area of natural vegetation or man-made construction that is
intended to provide a dimensional separation between dissimilar
land uses. A buffer may secondarily provide a visual screen
between land uses.
BUILDING: Any structure with substantial walls and roof securely affixed to
the land and entirely separated on all sides from any other
structure, by space or by walls in which there are no
communication doors, windows or openings, which is designed or
intended for the shelter, enclosure or protection of persons,
animals, chattels or property of any kind.
BUILDING ENVELOPE: That area of a lot that encompasses all building improvements and
appurtenances including but not limited to: Excavation, fill,
grading, storage, demolition, structures, decks, roof overhangs,
porches, patios and parking. Building envelopes are encouraged,
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in developments throughout the County to protect scenic vistas,
and to ensure defined building sites within special development
subdivisions and planned unit developments.
BUILDING SITE: An area proposed or provided and improved by grading, filling,
excavation or other means for erecting pads for buildings.
CC&Rs: Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions. Also called Protective
Covenants or Restrictive Covenants.
CITY: The city having jurisdiction of the parcel of land under
consideration.
CLUSTER: An arrangement of adjoining residential lots in groupings that
allow closer spacing than would be generally permitted, where the
reduced lot sizes are offset by open space, and where groupings of
lots are limited in size and location in order to reduce the
perception of a single large development and to preserve rural and
open character.
CLUSTER HOUSING: A development of land consisting of separate residential lots where
conventional setbacks, lot sizes or density may be varied with
adjacent land held in common, usually as open space, and where
said common land is maintained under private management or
homeowner’s association.
COLLECTIBLE: An object of personal property that has special value primarily
because of it’s unique characteristics and the high level of demand
for the object. (amd 2014-09-09)
COMMISSION: The Planning and Zoning Commission of Teton County, Idaho
COMMITTEE: A technical committee may be appointed by the Board upon
recommendation by the Planning Commission to assist with the
technical evaluation of subdivisions, and to make
recommendations to the Planning Commission. The membership
of the committee shall include, but not be limited to, persons that
are engaged in either private or public work with specific
knowledge in the following areas:
A. Road design and construction;
B. Sewer and water facility design and construction;
C. Health requirements for water and sewer facilities;
D. Environmental planning criteria such as: geology, water
systems, vegetation and noise;
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E. Solid waste;
F. Recreational and open space;
G. Schools;
H. Law enforcement;
I. Fire protection.
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN: The plan or any portion thereof, adopted by the Board, which
includes all the land within the jurisdiction of the Board. The plan
with maps, charts, and reports shall be based on components
outlined in Title 67-6508 of the Land Use Act of the Idaho Code as
they may apply to land use regulations, and actions unless the plan
specifies reasons why a particular component is unneeded.
CONDITIONAL USE: A use that, because of special requirements or characteristics, may
be allowed in a particular zoning district only after review by the
county and granting a conditional use approval imposing
conditions as necessary to make the use compatible with other uses
permitted in the same zone or vicinity.
CONDOMINIUM: An estate consisting of an undivided interest in common in real
property, in an interest or interests in real property, or in any
combination thereof; together with a separate interests in real
property, in an interest or interests in real property or in any
combination thereof.
COUNCIL: The city council of an incorporated city within the County.
COUNTY RECORDER: The office of the County Recorder.
COUNTY ROAD The “Highways and Street Guidelines for Design and
STANDARDS: Construction” manual for Teton County, Idaho, as adopted.
COVENANT: A written promise or pledge or contract recorded on/within a
public or official document of the County.
CULVERT: A drain that channels water under a bridge, street, road or
driveway.
DEDICATION: The setting apart of land or interests in land for use by the public
by ordinance, resolution, entry in the official minutes or by the
recording of a plat. Dedicated land becomes public land upon the
acceptance by the County.
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DENSITY: A unit of measurement for the number of dwelling units per acre of
land. This is sometimes expressed in the reciprocal, as in 2.5 or 20
acres per unit.
DENSITY GROSS: The number of dwelling units per acre of the total land to be
developed including land dedicated to public use.
DENSITY NET: The number of dwelling units per acre of the land devoted to
residential uses only and excluding land dedicated to public use.
DEVELOPMENT: An activity to construct infrastructure, or a structure, or a building
for which a building permit is required, or to divide the land into
lots and parcels in anticipation of such activities, and specifically
including a subdivision or PUD.
DEVELOPER: The owner or agent of the owner on an application submitted to the
county to subdivide land.
DEVELOPMENT SITE: That portion of a property that will be dedicated to a proposed
development.
DIRECT IMPACT: Those adverse effects caused by the proposed action and occurring
at the same time and place.
DWELLING UNIT: A structure for human habitation which shall not include a mobile
living unit such as a motor home or trailer coach, or a hotel,
dormitory, hospital, rooming house or tent. A single unit providing
complete independent living facilities for one or more persons,
including permanent kitchen and sanitation facilities, and
provisions for living, sleeping, and eating (see KITCHEN
FACILITIES and SANITATION FACILITIES). (amd 2011-05-
12)
EASEMENT Real Property that has become a public right-of-way by
PRESCRIPTIVE: prescriptive use by the public for five (5) years or more as defined
by Idaho Law.
EASEMENT PUBLIC: Real property that has been granted, dedicated or deeded to a
governmental jurisdiction for public or special use.
FAMILY: One or more persons, occupying a dwelling unit and living as a
single housekeeping unit, as distinguished from renters, or a group
occupying a boarding house, lodging house, hotel, motel or similar
establishment.
FLOODPLAIN: The National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) defines a regulatory
floodplain as the area adjacent to a watercourse that is inundated
by the 100-year discharge, and therefore has a 1% chance of being
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inundated in any single year. These lands are coarsely depicted on
the Comprehensive Plan Map No. 8 titled The Official 100 Year
Flood Plan Required by FEMA, as adopted.
FLOODWAY: The channel of a river or other water course and the adjacent land
areas that must be reserved in order to discharge the base (100-
year) flood without cumulatively increasing the water surface
elevation more than a designated height (pursuant to Title 12).
FORESTED RIPARIAN Riparian areas variably composed of native trees and/or shrubs
HABITAT: such as: cottonwood, aspen, hawthorn, alder, or willow occurring
alone or in combination with associated native understory species.
FRONTAGE: The distance across the front of a lot, which is adjacent to a public
road, right-of-way and/or easement.
HANDICAPPED PERSON: A person who has a severe, chronic disability attributable to a
mental or physical impairment or to a combination of mental and
physical impairments, which is likely to continue indefinitely, and
which results in a substantial function limitation in three (3) or
more of the following areas of major life activity: self-care,
receptive and expressive language, learning mobility, self-
sufficiency; and who require a combination or sequence of special
interdisciplinary or generic care, treatment or other services that
are individually planned and coordinated to allow the person to
function in and contribute to, a residential neighborhood.
HEALTH AUTHORITY: The Idaho State Department of Health and Welfare and its local
district health offices that exercise jurisdictional authority for the
state.
HIGH WATER MARK: The line that the water impresses on the soil by covering it for
sufficient periods of time to prevent the growth of terrestrial
vegetation (IDAPA 58.01.03 Onsite Sewage Disposal Rules).
Additional indicators of high water mark that may be present
include but are not limited to: top of point bars or depositional
areas, break in bank slope, edge of active floodplain, or edge of
perennial vegetation.
HIGHWAY: A street or road designated as a highway by the state or federal
government.
HILLSIDE: Those areas designated as hillsides on Comprehensive Plan Map 5,
as adopted, or any successor map approved by the Board as being a
more accurate representation of hillside lands in Teton County.
HILLSIDE SUBDIVISION: The Hillside Overlay Provision shall be applied to applications
for development, as regulated in Title 9.
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IMPROVEMENT: Any alteration to the land or other physical construction associated
with subdivisions and building site developments.
INDICATOR SPECIES Big Game: Elk, Mule Deer and mountain shrublands
AND INDICATOR
HABITAT: Columbian Sharp-Tailed Grouse: Sagebrush-steppe, and
mountain shrublands
Songbirds and Raptors: Forested riparian habitat, and mountain
shrublands
Trout: Cutthroat Trout, Rainbow Trout and perennial and seasonal
surface water (excluding ditches and irrigation water delivery
systems)
Water Birds: Sandhill Crane, Trumpeter Swan, and Palustrine
emergent wetlands
INDIRECT IMPACT: Those adverse effects caused by the proposed action and occurring
later in time or farther removed in distance, but still reasonably
foreseeable. Indirect impacts may include effects related to
changes in pattern of land use, human presence and population
density, and related effects on natural systems and ecosystems.
JUNK: Old or scrap metal, rope, rags, batteries, paper trash, rubber, refuse,
rubbish, debris, waste, dismantled or wrecked vehicles and
automobiles or parts thereof, iron, steel, and other old or scrap
ferrous and nonferrous material or any matter having no substantial
market value as a whole, which is exposed to the elements and is
not enclosed in any structure or otherwise concealed from public
view. (amd 2013-04-11, 2014-09-09)
KITCHEN FACILITIES: A permanently installed means for cooking, such as a range or
cook-top, OR a permanently installed kitchen sink with the
capacity to wash dishes. (amd 2011-05-12)
LANDSCAPE Any combination of living plants and non-living materials, such as
MATERIAL: rock, pebbles, sand, mulch, pavers, berms, walls, and other
decorative materials.
LANDSCAPING: The planting and arranging of landscape materials to enhance the
aesthetic and functional qualities of a site.
LOT AREA: The area of any lots shall be determined exclusive of street,
highway, road or other rights of way.
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LOT/PLOT: A designated parcel, tract, or area of land established by plat,
subdivision, or as otherwise permitted by law, to be separately
owned, used, developed or built upon.
LOT TYPES: Corner Lot: A lot located at the intersections of two (2) or more
streets;
Flag Lot: A lot with a long easement on one side that creates
the image of a flag;
Interior Lot: A lot other than a corner lot, with frontage on only
one street;
Through Lot: A lot with frontage on more than one street other
than a corner lot.
MANUFACTURED A structure transportable in one or more modules which is
HOME: designed and built on a permanent chassis to be used as a dwelling,
with a permanent foundation and footing and when connected to
required utilities, and includes the plumbing, heating, air
conditioning and electrical systems therein. Units manufactured
prior to June 1976 not stamped approved by HUD shall not be
considered a “manufactured home” as defined herein. For
clarification, this definition excludes mobile homes, trailers,
campers, and other similar units as may be defined in this Title.
Manufactured home units shall be designed and constructed to
satisfy the provisions of the uniform building code (UBC) and
other mandated related codes by state and federal authority.
MAXIMUM EXTENT All possible efforts to comply with the regulation and to avoid or
FEASIBLE: minimize adverse impacts have been undertaken. Documentation
showing that an application has satisfied regulations subject to the
“maximum extent feasible” standard shall be presented with the
preliminary plat application. Economic considerations may be
taken into account but shall not be the overriding factor in
determining "maximum extent feasible."
MITIGATION: A design, action, or facility offered by an applicant for
development approval, or required by Teton County as a condition
of development approval, in order to avoid, minimize, or offset
negative impacts of development that would or might otherwise
occur. Avoidance of impacts and minimization of impacts are
preferable to offsetting mitigation measures. Mitigation shall be
conducted onsite unless all efforts to mitigate for development
related impacts onsite have been exhausted, in which case offsite
mitigation proposals will be considered.
MONUMENT: A survey marker as defined in Idaho Code Section 50-1303.
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MOUNTAIN Shrublands dominated by serviceberry, chokecherry, sagebrush,
SHRUBLANDS: bitterbrush, snowberry and/or other native mountain shrub species.
NONCONFORMING USE: A land use or activity, which was lawful prior to the adoption,
revision, or amendment of this title but which fails, by reason of
such adoption, revision or amendment, to conform to the present
requirements of this title.
NORTH AMERICAN NAICS. A standard land use classification system issued by the
INDUSTRY CLASSIFI- federal Office of Management and Budget which categorizes
CATION SYSTEM: establishments by the type of economic activity in which they are
engaged.
OFF STREET PARKING: An off street space available for parking of motor vehicles, which
conforms to the Off Street Parking Schedule in Section 8-4-4 of
this ordinance.
OPAQUE: Impenetrable to view, or so obscuring the view that features,
buildings, other structures, and uses become visually
indistinguishable.
OPEN SPACE: Significant tracts of land not under residential, mixed, institutional,
commercial or industrial use; however, open space may be held in
privately owned large lots of 20 acres or more. Open space may
include sensitive environmental areas and productive uses
including agriculture or low impact recreation amenities. Open
space shall not include features such as streets, parking areas,
constructions for habitation, or building envelopes. Open space
includes but is not limited to lands set aside as a Community
Benefit in a PUD generally in exchange for density higher than
that of the underlying zone.
OVERLAY AREAS: The boundaries of areas shown on the following maps or any
successor maps approved by the Board as a more accurate
depiction of the type of land, soil, feature, or risk indicated in the
title to the map, or by definition:
A. (AV) Airport Vicinity Overlay: Those areas under the
horizontal and conical surfaces shown on the Airport
Surfaces Map maintained by the City of Driggs.
B. (FP) Flood Plain Overlay: Those areas shown on
Comprehensive Plan Map titled “The Official 100 Year
Flood Plain required by FEMA.”
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C. (HS) Hillside Overlay: Those areas designated as hillsides
on Comprehensive Plan Map titled “The Critical Overlay
Areas of TetonCounty.”
D. (SC) Scenic Corridor Overlay includes: All lands lying
within 330 feet of both sides of the rights-of-way for Idaho
State Highways 31, 32, 33 and Ski Hill Road from Driggs
City limits to the Wyoming state line.
E. (WH) Wildlife Habitat Overlay: Those areas designated as
wildlife habitat on the Teton County Wildlife Overlay map,
as adopted and amended.
F. (WW) Wetlands and Waterways Overlay: Includes all
lands defined and regulated as wetlands through the federal
clean water act as administered by the U.S. Army Corps of
Engineers and the streams listed below. Because the
existing WW Overlay as mapped does not accurately
identify all such areas, the WW will be applied to: (1) all
wetland areas identified on the U.S. Fish and National
Wetland Inventory Maps, unless a jurisdictional
determination is secured from the U.S. Army Corps of
Engineers (USACE) indicating the area as uplands; (2) all
areas delineated as wetlands and verified as such by the
USACE; and (3) those areas lying within 300 feet of the
high water mark of the following waterways:
Badger Creek Mahogany Creek
Bear Creek Milk Creek
Bitch Creek Moose Creek
Bull Elk Creek North Leigh Creek
Darby Creek Packsaddle Creek
Drake Creek Patterson Creek
Dry Creek South Leigh Creek
Fox Creek Spring Creek
Game Creek Teton Creek
Grouse Creek Teton River
Grove Creek Trail Creek
Henderson Creek Twin Creek
Horseshoe Creek Warm Creek
Little Pine Creek
OWNERSHIP: The individual, firm, association, syndicate, partnership or
corporation having any interest in the land to be subdivided.
PALUSTRINE Wetlands dominated by rooted herbaceous wetland vegetation with
EMERGENT less than 30% cover of woody plants (shrubs or trees). These
WETLANDS: wetlands are coarsely mapped on USFWS National Wetlands
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Inventory Maps (NWI) and labeled as PEM (e.g., PEMA, PEMC,
PEMF).
PARCEL/TRACT: A lot or tract as recorded on any plat or record on file in the office
of the county assessor, or any unplatted, contiguous parcel of land
held in one ownership and of record at the effective date hereof
and its amendments.
PARKING SPACE: Usable space within a public or private parking area or building of
not less than 280 square feet in area and having at least the
dimensions of 10’ x 20’ exclusive of access drives, aisles or ramps
for the storage of one passenger automobile or commercial vehicle.
PASTURE: An area seasonally used for grazing domestic animals.
PERMITTED WITH A use other than a permitted or conditional use that may be
CONDITIONS: administratively allowed on a land parcel as long as it meets the
specified minimum conditions of its permit.
PERSON: This term applies broadly to include any natural person as well as
any organization or entity, including, but not limited to, a
partnership, corporation, association, or governmental entity.
PLANNED UNIT A subdivision of land consisting of separate residential lots of
DEVELOPMENT (PUD): record where conventional setbacks, lot sizes, or density may be
varied with adjacent land held in common, usually as open space,
and managed by a private entity or a homeowner’s association.
Two (2) types of PUDs are available under Title 9 – Rural Reserve
PUD and Planned Community PUD – each of which is defined
and described in Chapter 5 of Title 9.
PLANNING The Planning and Zoning Commission appointed by the Board of
COMMISSION: County Commissioners. Referred to as the Commission.
PLANNING The Planning, Zoning, Building & GIS Department of Teton
DEPARTMENT: County, Idaho.
PLAT: The map of a subdivision. A preliminary plat or a final plat.
PRINCIPAL: Primary; A separate, complete structure that is the larger/largest of
the structures.
PROFESSIONAL An engineer registered to practice engineering in the State of
Idaho.
ENGINEER:
PUBLIC HEARING AND A complete definition of the public hearing procedure is found in
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NOTICE PROCEDURE: sections 67-6509, 67-6511, 67-6512, and 67-6519 of the Idaho
Local Land Use Planning Act of the Idaho Code, Chapter 65, Title
67. All public hearings shall be noticed in accordance with these
sections.
PUBLIC UTILITY: Any person or municipal department duly authorized to furnish to
the public under public regulation electricity, gas, steam,
telephone, transportation or water.
RESERVE STRIP: A strip of land between a partial street and adjacent property,
which is reserved or held in public ownership for future street
extension or widening.
RIDGE: The crest, or apparent crest, of a hill or mountain or linear crests of
part of a hill or mountain when viewed from the State Highways or
Ski Hill Road.
RIDGELINE: An area including the crest of a hill or slope and a vertical,
perpendicular distance in feet on either side of the crest within
which development would break the skyline.
RIDGELINE Development on or near the crest of a hill or mountain which has
DEVELOPMENT: the potential to cause skylining when viewed from the State
Highways or Ski Hill Road.
RIGHT OF WAY: A strip of land established by prescriptive use, dedicated, deeded
or reserved for use as a public way, which normally includes
streets, sidewalks and other public utilities or services areas.
RIPARIAN AREA: Areas contiguous to and affected by surface and subsurface
hydrologic features of perennial or intermittent water bodies
(rivers, streams, lakes, or drainage ways). Riparian areas generally
have distinctly different vegetative species than adjacent areas, or
similar species with more robust growth than adjacent areas.
Riparian areas are often located between wetland and upland
areas.
ROAD: A right-of-way not less than 60 feet in width which has been
dedicated, deeded or has been established by prescriptive use for
the public use. The roads in the county are classified by the Idaho
Transportation Department as follows:
Private Road: A road or network of roads that has not been
dedicated or deeded to the public, however, may be
open for public use. These roads are not maintained
by any public entity.
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Rural Major Collector Road: The road or network of roads that
provide movement within the county onto and
provide connection to the designated minor arterial
roads. These routes are gravel based all-weather
roads that may or may not be maintained throughout
the year. These roads require a minimum right of
way of 80 feet.
Rural Minor Collector Road: The road or network of roads that
provide movement within the county and onto and
provide connection to the designated major
collector roads. These roads may be graveled or
unimproved and may be maintained but only on a
summer-only basis. These roads require a minimum
right of way of 60 feet.
State Highway: The road or network of roads that provide
corridor movement into and out of the county. The
roads are State Highways 31, 32, and 33.
RURAL RESERVE AREA: All those areas of Teton County outside the cities and city areas of
impact.
SANITATION FACILITIES: A toilet, or other permanent conveyance for sewage as approved
by the District 7 Health Department. A detached privy,
incinerating toilet, or other alternative approved system shall be
considered part of the dwelling unit served. (amd 2011-05-12)
SCENIC CORRIDOR: See “Overlay Areas”. See also Chapter 5 of this title.
SCREEN: Natural vegetation or a decorative structure that creates an opaque
visual block or obscures an unattractive view from one side to the
other throughout the year. Screening may consist of any
combination of the following:
a. Fencing
b. Masonry or rock wall
c. Plants or natural vegetation
d. Earthen berm
SETBACK: The shortest distance from a building on a lot to any property line,
lot line or public road right-of-way adjacent to said lot.
SINGLE AGRICULTURAL The minimum size of an agricultural land parcel is 20 acres.
LAND PARCEL:
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SINGLE LAND SPLIT: The division of land as provided for under the “ One Time Only
Land Split” provisions of Chapter 3 of the Teton County
Subdivision Ordinance.
SINGLE LEGAL All contiguous lands described in a single deed. Land that touches
PARCEL OF LAND: only at the corner point, is not contiguous.
SKYLINE OR NATURAL The visual line at which the earth or vegetation and the sky appear
SKYLINE: to: meet. The skyline is typically viewed as the top, crest, or peak
of a ridge or hillside.
SKYLINING: An outline or silhouette of a structure against the background of
the sky.
STANDARD The specifications as specified in this title or as officially adopted
SPECIFICATIONS: by the county.
STREET: A public street of not less than 50 feet in width with a 24 foot wide
road surface that may or may not have been dedicated or deeded to
the public for public use. Within the county, street designations
apply within subdivisions and classifications shall not be classified
as a road under the definition of this or any other ordinance of the
county. Street classifications are as follows:
Cul-de-Sac: A minor street with a turnaround space at its
terminus.
Frontage Street: A collector street, parallel to and adjacent to, a
county road that provides access to abutting
properties and shall have a designated right of way
of 50 feet.
Loop: A minor or collector street with both terminal points
on the same street or road of origin. The minimum
right of way shall be determined by the
classification of the street.
Minor Street: A street that carries traffic to a collector street or
road system and shall have a designated right of
way width of 50 feet.
Partial Street: A dedicated right of way providing only a portion
of the required street width.
Private Street: A street that serves a single (1) residence or owner
that has not been dedicated or deeded to the public,
however, it may be open for public use. These
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streets are not maintained by any public entity, but
shall have a minimum right of way of 30 feet with
20 feet of drivable surface; more right of way may
be required depending on the use and location.
STATE: The State of Idaho.
STRUCTURE: Any assemblage of materials into a finished product that stands
above the ground such as a building, fence, wall, billboards,
mobile home, etc.
SUBDIVIDER: Any legal entity who subdivides a parcel of land, may also be
referred to as a developer.
SUBDIVISION: A deeded tract of land existing on the land records of the county
that is divided into two (2) or more lots, parcels, or sites for the
purpose of sale or building development, whether immediate or
future.
The following are exempted from the above definition:
A. Agricultural exemption: A bona fide division or partition of
agricultural land for agricultural purposes, which is the
division of land into lots/parcels, all of which are 20 acres
or larger and maintained as agricultural lands. This
exemption does not apply to a division for residential,
commercial, or industrial purposes.
B. Sale or transfer of adjacent agricultural land: The
conveyance, sale, or transfer of any parcel of land in the
zoning districts A- 2.5 or A-20 to an adjacent property
and landowner for the purpose of increasing the property
size without changing the agriculture use.
SUBDIVISION DE FACTO: Three (3) or more residential parcels or lots of deeded land that
were established as single parcels or lots through the use of
individual land divisions, but are now or may be located next to
each other, and in fact now meet the definition of a subdivision
because the three lots are contiguous and in reality cannot be
distinguished from a three lot subdivision except for the manner in
which they were originally divided.
SUBDIVISION MASTER A master plan for a particular subdivision/planned unit
PLAN: development (PUD) that provides specific design standards and
guidelines regulating development and the use of property within
the development that shall be recorded as part of the Master
Plan/Development Agreement/Final Plat subdivision process of the
county.
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SURVEYOR: Any person who is licensed in the State as a public land surveyor
to do professional surveying.
TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE: Those qualified professionals, individuals or groups appointed to
review a subdivision or PUD application pursuant to section 3-2-
C-6.
TECHNICAL STUDY: A study that may be required by the county, including but not
limited to engineering, flood, geologic, hydro-geologic, natural
features, noise, photometric, traffic, or surface water drainage.
TEMPORARY USE: A use established for a fixed period of time, with the intent to
discontinue such use upon the expiration of such time, and that
does not involve the construction or alteration of any permanent
structure
TRANSFER OF A process by which development rights may be transferred from
DEVELOPMENT RIGHTS: one parcel of land to another parcel of land.
UNDUE HARDSHIP: Special conditions depriving the applicant of rights commonly
enjoyed by other property owners in the same district under the
terms of this title; not merely a matter of convenience or profit.
UTILITIES: Installations for conducting water, sewage, gas, electricity,
television, storm water, telephone and similar facilities providing
service to and used by the public.
VARIANCE: A modification of the requirements of this title as to lot size, lot
coverage, width, depth, front yard, side yard, rear yard, setbacks,
parking space, height of buildings or other provision affecting the
size or shape of a structure or the size of lots. A variance shall not
be considered a right or special privilege, but may be granted to an
applicant only upon showing applicability of all of the following:
A. Undue hardship because of characteristics of the site; and
B. that the variance is not in conflict with the public interest; and
C. the need for a variance is not arising as a direct result of the
applicant's own actions.
VICINTIY MAP: A small-scale map showing the location of a tract of land in
relation to a larger area. A vicinity map should be clearly labeled
with road names and/or other clearly identifiable landmarks or
features.
WIND TURBINE: An alternative energy device that converts wind energy to
mechanical or electrical energy and shall be erected no closer than
50 feet from the property line, and not located in the scenic
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corridor. No more than one wind turbine shall be allowed per
residential lot. County standard height limits shall apply unless a
variance in accordance with Title 8, Chapter 8 is approved by the
board of adjustment.
YARD: A space on a lot, other than a court, unoccupied and unobstructed
by buildings and/or structures from the ground upward, except as
otherwise provided herein.
ZONE/ZONING DISTRICT: A portion of the unincorporated area of the county shown on the
official zoning map and associated with this title, and given formal
zoning district designation.
8-2-1-B USAGE: For the purposes of Title 8, all words and terms used herein are limited to the
meanings given to them by this Chapter or as specifically provided in another Chapter of this
title. Words and terms that are defined in another Chapter of Title 8 relate specifically to that
Chapter. Unless the context clearly indicates to the contrary, the following interpretations apply:
1. Words used in the present tense shall include the future tense
2. Words used in the singular shall include the plural and words used in the plural
shall include the singular
3. The word “may” means that an action is encouraged
4. The word “shall” means that an action is mandatory
5. The words “used” or “occupied” shall include the phrases “intended”, “designed”,
or “arranged to be used or occupied”.
8-2-1-C DEFINITIONS IN OTHER CHAPTER OR NO DEFINITIONS: If a word or term
is not defined in this Chapter but is defined elsewhere in this title, that definition shall be
applicable unless the context indicates that a standard dictionary definition is more appropriate.
If a word or term is not defined in this title, then a standard dictionary definition applies. If the
dictionary definition doesn’t apply to the above situations, then the definition found in “A
Planner’s Dictionary”, 2004, by the American Planning Association, PAS Report Number
521/522, or latest edition, is applicable. Where a word or term is defined in this Chapter and also
defined elsewhere in this title, the definition contained in this Chapter shall be generally
applicable except in the Chapter or Section to which the other definition is applied.
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CHAPTER 3
ZONES, DISTRICTS AND BOUNDARIES
SECTION:
8-3-1: Zoning Maps
8-3-2: Interpretation Of Map Boundaries
8-3-3: Interpretation Of Zoning In Split Zoning Situations
8-3-4: Consistency With Comprehensive Plan
8-3-5: Base Zoning Districts
8-3-6: Zoning District Descriptions
8-3-7: Application For Change Of Zone
8-3-1: ZONING MAPS: The boundaries of the zoning districts shall be determined and
defined by the adopted zoning maps (adopted and incorporated herein by reference) which show
the boundaries of both the base zoning districts and the overlay areas. The originals of such maps
shall be housed and available to the public at the offices of the Teton County planning and
zoning and building department. Amendments and maintenance of this title, official maps and
comprehensive plan shall be done in accordance with the requirements set forth in Idaho Code
section 67-6500 et seq.
8-3-2: INTERPRETATION OF MAP BOUNDARIES: Whenever any uncertainty
exists as to the boundary of any zoning district shown on the zoning maps, the following shall
apply:
A. Where any zoning district boundary line indicated as following a street, road, or public
way, it shall be construed as following the centerline thereof.
B. Where a zoning district boundary line is indicated as approximately following a lot or
property line, such line shall be construed as being on the property line.
C. Where a zoning district boundary line does not follow a street, road, public way, lot or
property line or obvious natural boundary, the location of such boundary shall be located
on the zoning map with distances indicated.
8-3-3: INTERPRETATION OF ZONING IN SPLIT ZONING SITUATIONS:
A. Non-PUD or Non-Subdivision Applications: When the boundaries of the district as
shown on the “Official Zoning Districts of Teton County” map are drawn so that a single
property has more than one zoning district designation, control of use or control of
zoning on the property shall follow the district requirements for each zoning district as
drawn on the property;
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B. PUD and Subdivision Applications: When boundaries of the districts as shown on the
official zoning map are drawn so that a proposed PUD or subdivision has more than one
zoning district designation, the number of lots per acre shall be calculated by the
percentage split among the zoning districts by area. Lot numbers shall be rounded down
to the nearest whole number.
Examples:
Lot Number Total Acres* Acres A-20 Acres A-2.5 Lots Allowed
in A-20
Lots Allowed
in A-2.5
Total Lots
Allowed
1 0.89 0.54 0.35 0.027 0.14 0
2 9.23 0.80 8.43 0.04 3.37 3
3 27.59 7.12 20.47 0.36 8.19 8
4 2.47 1.02 1.45 0.051 0.58 0
5 34.85 17.12 17.73 0.86 7.09 7
6 5.91 1.45 4.46 0.073 1.78 1
7 8.85 0.63 8.22 0.032 3.29 3
* Area caluclations are approximate
8-3-4: CONSISTENCY WITH COMPREHENSIVE PLAN: The classification of
land within zoning districts shall be done in a manner consistent with the land uses provided in
the comprehensive plan. The comprehensive plan is a guide and should be adhered to in
accordance with definition in section 8-2-1 of this title and Idaho Code section 67-6500 et seq.
Deviations from the comprehensive plan are allowable when justified for public safety, health,
and welfare reasons.
8-3-5: BASE ZONING DISTRICTS: For the purpose of promoting the health, safety
and welfare of Teton County, all land in the county shall be designated within one of the
following base zoning districts and where appropriate one of the overlay areas listed below:
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Agriculture, large increment residential (A-20)
Agriculture, rural residential (A-2.5)
Residential (R-1)
Residential, mobile homes (R-2)
Retail Commercial, (C-1)
Retail - Wholesale Commercial, (C-2)
Wholesale Commercial - Light Manufacturing, (C-3)
Manufacturing - Industrial (M-I)
A change of land use may require a change in base zoning districts designation, which may be
requested by the landowner. Unless otherwise provided for in this title, no building or structure
shall be built, altered, or used unless it is located on a legally designated “lot” as defined in this
title and is in conformance with the base zoning district in which it is located.
8-3-6: ZONING DISTRICT DESCRIPTIONS:
A. A/RR-2.5 AGRICULTURE, SMALL INCREMENT AND RURAL
RESIDENTIAL:
1. Purpose: The purpose of this district is to designate and provide opportunity for
development of residential land use on marginal agricultural land.
2. Intent: The intent of this district is to be used where small increment agriculture or
rural residential activities are the primary use of the land.
3. Minimum Lot Size: The minimum lot size shall be two and one half (2 ½) acres,
unless smaller lot sizes are allowed in approved planned unit developments (PUD’s) or
other lot splits in this and/or Title 9 of this code.
4. The Agriculture small increment and rural residential zoning district (A/RR - 2.5)
shall become a grandfathered zone upon the adoption of the amended process for
development to establish a density-based method for subdividing land. The grandfathered
zone retains all existing rights, characteristics, and obligations and shall never be
expanded. The applicant may choose the method for development by using the
grandfathered rights or by moving to the new density based process for development.
Grandfathered means the zoning district retains all development rights and privileges
allowed under this zoning district until the applicant chooses to develop under the new
density-based method for subdividing land or is granted another zoning district
classification for development.
B. A-20 AGRICULTURE, LARGE INCREMENT:
1. Purpose: The purpose of this district is to control development on the most
productive agricultural land in the county.
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2. The Agriculture, large increment (A-20) zoning district shall become a
grandfathered zone upon the adoption of the amended process for subdividing land. The
grandfathered zone retains all existing rights, characteristics, and obligations and
shall never be expanded. The applicant may choose the method for development by
using the grandfathered rights or by moving to the new density based process for
development. Grandfathered means the zone districts retain all development rights and
privileges allowed under this zoning district until the applicant chooses to develop
under the new density based method for subdividing land or is granted another
zoning district classification for development.
3. Intent: The intent of this district is to allow agricultural activity to remain
unimpeded in accordance with the right to farm act and other provisions that protect
farming in the Idaho Code.
4. Sale of Parcel: The sale of a parcel of land in this zoning district that is 20 or more
acres shall be considered for agricultural and not residential use.
5. Submission Of Data/Studies: Prior to recommending development of land in this
zoning district the planning and zoning commission shall consider and may require the
submission of data/studies on the following:
a. Issues such as geography, topography, poor soils, lack of water, and
economic viability to determine impact on compatibility and harmony of the
agricultural land and proposed development;
b. Issues concerning land use patterns in the zone and county and the impact
on transportation, water and air quality, and other county services.
6. Subject To Right To Farm Act: Land in the agriculture base zoning districts are
subject to provisions of chapter 67-6529 and the right to farm act of the Idaho Code.
Parcels of land in these districts may be partitioned and sold for agricultural purposes
without being subject to the plotting and review requirement of the county ordinances,
and land uses in these districts shall not deprive owners of any privileges of production.
Subdivision of land in these districts for the purpose of changing the land use from
agriculture to another use shall be subject to the requirements of this and other county
ordinances for plotting and review.
C. R-1 RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT:
C-1. Purpose: The purpose of this district is to provide a low, medium, and high
density residential land use opportunities in the area within and adjoining the designated
area of city impact and the scenic corridor overlay areas.
C-2. Intent: This district is intended to provide a buffer or transition area between other
zoning districts of the county and the areas of city impact and scenic corridors along
Idaho state highways 31, 32, 33 and Ski Hill Road.
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C-3. Uses: The use of PUD’s is not permitted in the areas of city impact and is
discouraged in the adjoining areas. However, single and two-family housing will be
allowed.
D. R-2 RESIDENTIAL MOBILE HOME DISTRICT:
D-1. Purpose: The purpose of this district is to provide medium density residential land
use opportunities for “mobile homes” as defined in this title and in the area adjoining the
area of city impact.
D-2 Location: Mobile home districts are to be located in harmony with the
surrounding community patterns where adequate community facilities and services exist
for this density of development.
E. C-1 RETAIL COMMERCIAL DISTRICT:
E-1. Purpose: The purpose of this zone is to provide retail shopping for small
consumer goods and small-scale professional services that are presented with an
application for a specific use.
E-2. Characteristics: Uses in this zone shall be characterized by the harmonious
grouping of stores, shops and small-scale professional establishments. The single most
defining characteristic of the businesses located in this zone is the dependence on a high
volume of walk-in customers. For each business, consideration should be given to
adequate parking, sidewalks to accommodate the public, with lawns, trees, and shrubs, all
planted and maintained in harmony with the surrounding businesses in this zone and
surrounding zoning districts.
E-3. Uses: Use of this zone should be only within the city areas of impact directly
adjacent to the city limits.
F. C-2 RETAIL/WHOLESALE COMMERCIAL DISTRICT:
F-1. Purpose: The purpose of this zone is to provide space for wholesale merchants or
retail merchants dealing in construction products and large consumer goods that are
presented with an application for a specific use.
F-2. Characteristics: Uses in this zone shall be characterized by harmonious grouping
of businesses operating in the wholesale markets or in the retail marketing dealing with
large volume items. By way of example only, retail businesses using this zone would be
lumber yards, plant nurseries, movie theaters, automobile dealerships, large equipment
sales and rentals, hotels and motels, sale of motorized sporting equipment, large office
complexes, etc. Although businesses located in this zone may have some dependence on
walk-in customers, the defining characteristics of these businesses would be the need for
large lots, merchandise located in large warehouses or out-of-doors, and the need for
large vehicles for pick-up and delivery. For each business, consideration should be given
to adequate parking, safe and adequate avenues of egress and ingress for pick-up and
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delivery, with lawns, trees, shrubs, berms, setbacks, lighting, etc. to maintain the safety,
peace, and quiet of surrounding businesses in this zone and surrounding zoning districts.
F-3. Uses: Use of this zone is allowed only within the city areas of impact.
G. C-3 WHOLESALE/LIGHT MANUFACTURING COMMERCIAL*:
G-1. Purpose: The purpose of this zone is to provide space for wholesale merchants,
and wholesale merchants whose business has an assembly or light manufacturing aspect
that are presented with an application for a specific use.
G-2. Characteristics: Uses in this zone shall be characterized by a harmonious
grouping of businesses operating in the wholesale markets which are not dependent on a
large volume of walk-in traffic and which may have an assembly or light manufacturing
aspect associated with the business. By way of example only, businesses utilizing this
zone would be pole yards, cabinet shops, small metal fabrication shops, small furniture
manufacturing businesses, automotive repair garages, etc. The defining characteristics of
these businesses would be the lack of dependence on walk-in traffic, the need for large
lots, merchandise or inventory located in large warehouses or out-of-doors, and the need
for large vehicles for pickup and delivery. For each business, consideration should be
given to abatement of noise, dust, unsightly or unsafe long term storage, safe and
adequate avenues of ingress and egress for pickup and delivery, and adequate but non-
intrusive lighting, all with lawns, trees, shrubs, berms, setbacks, lighting etc. to maintain
the safety, peace and quiet of surrounding businesses in this zone and surrounding zoning
districts.
G-3. Uses: Use of this zone is encouraged adjacent to Industrial/Manufacturing zones,
as a buffer to Industrial/Manufacturing zones, and along the major highways and byways
of the county where truck traffic and the movements of large quantities of merchandise
can be best accommodated.
H. M-1 INDUSTRIAL/MANUFACTURING*:
H-1. Purpose: The purpose of this district is to provide distinct zones encouraging the
establishment and grouping together of industrial and manufacturing uses, that are
capable of being operated under such standards as to location and appearance of
buildings and structures, and treatment of the land, which are not obtrusive and
detrimental to the adjacent zoning districts and land uses.
H-2. Uses: Use of this district is allowed only within the city areas of impact.
8-3-7: APPLICATION FOR CHANGE OF ZONE:
A. PROCEDURE: A landowner may apply to the commission for a change of zone by
following the application process outlined in the zoning amendments procedures and
check list reviewed by the commission and available in the planning and zoning office.
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B. FILING; ACTION; FEES: The complete application shall be filed with the commission
via the administrator or staff and it will be scheduled for public hearing with the
commission. The commission shall follow the procedures outlined in sections 67-6509
and 67-6511 of the Idaho Code. The commission shall recommend approval or
disapproval to the board. The board shall hold a public hearing following the statute
outlined above and shall approve, disapprove or remand the recommendation back to the
commission for further action. Fees are due at the time of filing and shall be in
accordance with the fee schedule. The application becomes null and void if it is tabled or
continued by request of the applicant for more than 90 days.
C. CRITERIA FOR RECOMMENDATIONS AND DECISIONS: Recommendations of
the commission and decisions of the board shall be made a matter of public record in
accordance with sections 67-6511, 67-6519 and 67-6535 of the Idaho Code. The
recommendations and decisions shall specifically find that such changes, modifications
and reclassifications of zoning districts meet the following criteria:
1. The approval or denial of the application shall be based upon standards and criteria
which shall be set forth in the comprehensive plan, zoning ordinance or other appropriate
county ordinances or regulations, and that particular consideration shall be given to the
effects of any proposed zone change upon the delivery of public services, including
school districts.
2. The comprehensive plan is considered for compliance and conformance with the
goals, policies and objectives as outlined in the plan and other evidence gathered through
the public hearing process.
3. The proposed change will maintain and preserve compatibility of surrounding zoning
districts and future development.
4. The proposed zone change will maintain the purposes and objectives of zoning and
secure the public health, safety, and general welfare.
5. The approval or denial shall be in writing and accompanied by a reasoned statement
that explains the criteria and standards considered relevant, states the relevant facts relied
upon, and explains the rationale for the decision based upon the applicable provisions of
the comprehensive plan, relevant ordinance and statutory provisions, pertinent
constitutional principles and factual information contained in the record.
*All the land uses in the C-1, C-2, C-3 and M districts will require a Conditional Use Permit to
include a commercial development agreement to insure the public health, safety and general
welfare and to preserve the integrity of the particular zoning district and surrounding zoning
districts, and to protect the property values in the surrounding areas. In order to accomplish any
or all of the above goals this permit shall include a property survey and at the discretion of the
Planning Administrator may be required to submit a site plan, which would include special
structural or landscape amenities such as, but not limited to: extra-ordinary setbacks, berms,
landscaping, fencing, parking, ingress and egress specifications, etc.
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D. PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT: In case of a planned unit development (PUD) a
zone change may be required. The zone change application, if required, shall be filed at the
concept plat phase of the subdivision process with the application for the PUD and shall
be considered concurrently with the concept plan, the preliminary plat, and final plat. The
commission shall recommend approval or disapproval and the board shall approve or
disapprove the zone change for the PUD. Such approval shall be done concurrently with the
decision on the final plat for the subdivision and the PUD.
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CHAPTER 4
BASE ZONING REGULATIONS
SECTION:
8-4-1: Zoning Restrictions And Land Use Table
8-4-2: Land Use Schedule Definitions
8-4-3: Classification Of New And Unlisted Uses
8-4-4: Height, Setback, And Lot Size
8-4-5: Off-Street Parking
8-4-6 Outdoor Lighting
8-4-1: ZONING RESTRICTIONS AND LAND USE TABLE: Land use, height, setback,
lot size, off-street parking and sign schedules are described in this chapter and Chapter 5 of this title.
Permitted land uses are outlined in the following Land Use Matrix (Table 1), land use schedule for the
zoning districts. No other uses shall be permitted without being added to the schedule.
P = Permitted Use C = Conditional Use PC=Permitted with Conditions = Not Permitted
(May be allowed) (Blank)
Zoning Classification
Title 8, Section 8-4-1 Permitted by Right P
Table 1 Land Use Matrix
Permitted with
Conditions PC
Conditional Use CU
A-20 A-2.5 R-1 R-2 C-1 C-2 C-3 M-1
Agriculture
Agriculture, Commercial P P P P
Agricultural Processing Plant PC CU
Beekeeping P PC CU CU CU
Blacksmith PC PC CU CU CU
Commercial Feed Lot PC CU
Dude Ranch PC PC
Plant Nursery / Greenhouse PC PC CU CU CU CU
Riding Academy PC PC PC
Riding / Training Stable PC PC CU CU CU PC
Roadside Stand, Agricultural Products P P P P P
Viticulture P P
Wildlife Facility PC PC
Wind Farm CU
Winery CU CU
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Zoning Classification
Title 8, Section 8-4-1 Permitted by Right P
Table 1 Land Use Matrix
Permitted with
Conditions PC
Conditional Use CU
A-20 A-2.5 R-1 R-2 C-1 C-2 C-3 M-1
Residential(amd. 2011-08-11)
Assisted Living Center / Retirement Home CU CU
Convalescent / Nursing Home CU CU
Day Care Home, Family (up to 6 children) P P P
Day Care, Group (7 – 12 children) PC PC PC CU PC
Dwelling, Accessory Unit PC PC P P P P
Dwelling, Multiple Family P
Dwelling, Single-Family Detached P P P P P P P
Dwelling, Two-Family P
Group Home CU CU
Manufactured Home Park P
Mobile Home, Modular Unit, Single-Wide P P P P P P P
Wind Energy System PC PC PC PC PC PC
Retail/Services/Office
Animal Grooming / Training PC CU CU CU
Appliance/Electronic Repair Service/Shop CU CU CU P
Automotive Convenience Store (C-store) CU CU
Automotive Service Station CU CU CU
Retail/Services/Office
Bakery CU CU
Bar/Tavern/Night Club/Lounge CU CU
Barber/Beauty Shop CU
Bed and Breakfast Inn , Boarding/Lodging
House CU CU CU
Bed and Breakfast, Residential PC PC CU CU CU
Book Store CU
Campground, RV Park, Travel Trailer Camp CU CU CU
Clothing Sales/Repair CU CU
Composting Facility PC CU CU
Construction Materials Sales and Services CU CU PC
Copy Shop CU CU
Country Club CU CU
Day Care Center (13 + Children) CU CU
Drug Store CU CU
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Zoning Classification
Title 8, Section 8-4-1 Permitted by Right P
Table 1 Land Use Matrix
Permitted with
Conditions PC
Conditional Use CU
A-20 A-2.5 R-1 R-2 C-1 C-2 C-3 M-1
Dry Cleaners CU
Florist Shop CU
Funeral Home Services CU
Furniture and Appliance Store CU CU
Garden Center CU CU
Golf Course CU
Golf Driving Range CU
Grocery Store CU CU
Hardware Store CU CU
Heavy Equipment Sales Lot CU CU PC
Home Occupation P P P P
Hotel / Motel CU CU
Kennel/ Boarding /Pet Daycare PC CU CU CU
Laundromat CU CU CU
LP Gas or Fuel Oil Sales CU CU
Office/ Professional Business CU CU
Pet Store CU CU
Plumbing/ Heating Equipment Shop CU CU CU P
Recreation Area CU CU
Recreation Facility CU CU CU
Recreation, Motorized CU
Restaurant CU CU
Sexually Oriented Business CU
Storage Units CU PC
Studio CU CU CU
Theater CU CU
Theatre, Drive-In CU CU
Variety Store CU CU
Vehicle Repair Shop CU CU PC
Vehicle Sales Lot CU CU PC
Vehicle Wash CU CU PC
Veterinary Clinic PC CU CU CU CU
Waste Material Resale Store PC PC
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Zoning Classification
Title 8, Section 8-4-1 Permitted by Right P
Table 1 Land Use Matrix
Permitted with
Conditions PC
Conditional Use CU
A-20 A-2.5 R-1 R-2 C-1 C-2 C-3 M-1
Manufacturing
Aviation Field, Airport/Heliport CU CU CU CU
Aviation Repair Facility CU CU
Brewery CU CU CU CU
Building Trades Subcontractor PC CU CU PC
Cabinet Shop CU PC
Clothing Manufacture PC
Concrete Batch Plant/Rock Crushing CU CU CU
Construction/General Contractor PC CU CU PC
Crematory CU
Fabricated Metal Products CU CU
Food Processing Plant CU CU
Fuel Storage, Commercial or Industrial CU CU
Furniture/Fixtures manufacture PC
Junkyard CU CU
Landfill/Gravel Pit Reclamation CU CU CU
Landscaping Contractor Business PC CU CU PC
Lumber Yard CU CU PC
Manufacturing , Industrial PC
Manufacturing, Light CU PC
Mining CU CU CU
Printing or Publishing CU CU CU
Recycling Drop-Off CU CU CU
Research Facility CU CU CU
Sheet Metal Fabrication PC
Storage Facility CU PC
Transfer Station CU CU
Truck Stop CU CU
Upholstery or Furniture Repair CU CU P
Vehicle Body Shop PC
Vehicle Storage PC
Warehouse and Distribution CU PC
Welding/Machine Shop CU PC
Wood Products PC
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In accordance with State and Federal law, Teton County cannot abrogate the authority of a public
health district, state and/or Federal agency; thus, all permits required by a public health district, state
and/or Federal agency must be received prior to Teton County’s grant of any permit regulated by these
agencies. (amd 04-11-2013)
Zoning Classification
Title 8, Section 8-4-1 Permitted by Right P
Table 1 Land Use Matrix
Permitted with
Conditions PC
Conditional Use CU
A-20 A-2.5 R-1 R-2 C-1 C-2 C-3 M-1
Public, Quasi-Public
Cemetery P PC
Church or Place of Worship CU CU CU CU CU CU CU
Correctional / Penal Institution CU CU CU
Educational Institution CU CU CU CU
Emergency Service Station PC PC CU CU
Hospital CU CU
Irrigation Canal/Pipeline P P P P P P P P
Museum CU CU
Playground PC PC PC PC PC PC PC
Retreat Center CU CU
Sewage Treatment Facility CU CU CU CU CU
Telecommunication Tower CU CU CU CU
Transportation Terminal CU CU CU CU
Utility Building and Services PC PC CU CU P
Utility Infrastructure/Lines P P P P P P P P
Water Supply or Treatment Facility PC PC P
All the land uses in the C-1, C-2, C-3 and M-1 districts shown as a CU will require a Conditional Use
Permit to include a commercial development agreement to insure the public health, safety and general
welfare and to preserve the integrity of the particular zoning district and surrounding zoning districts,
and to protect the property values in the surrounding areas. In order to accomplish any or all of the
above goals this permit shall include a property survey and at the discretion of the Planning
Administrator may be required to submit a site plan that would include special structural or landscape
amenities such as, but not limited to: extra-ordinary setbacks, berms, landscaping, fencing, parking,
ingress and egress specifications, etc.
Permitted with conditions (PC) is a use category other than permitted use or conditional use that may
be permitted administratively by meeting and maintaining minimum conditions of approval as listed in
the PC permit. (See 8-6-2)
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8-4-2: LAND USE SCHEDULE DEFINITIONS:
AGRICULTURE, The process of raising field, horticultural or garden crops or produce;
COMMERCIAL: the raising of domestic animals or fowl; or the planting of tree farms or
sod farms for the purpose of commercial production. Includes
Agricultural Building and Farm/Ranch.
AGRICULTURAL A facility used for the collection, slaughtering, cooking, dehydrating,
PROCESSING PLANT: refining, bottling, canning, or other treatment of agricultural products
where agricultural animal material or wild game, or agricultural crops, is
changed and packaged for efficient shipment.
ANIMAL GROOMING/ A place or establishment where small animals/pets are bathed, clipped,
TRAINING: or combed for the purpose of enhancing their appearance or health and
for which a fee is charged, including day training and related retail sales.
APPLIANCE/ A shop where repairs and service are performed on appliances,
ELECTRONIC REPAIR electronics, or small machines.
SERVICE / SHOP:
ASSISTED LIVING Residences for the elderly usually configured in three sections consisting
CENTER/RETIREMENT of independent living, assisted living and long-term care. The latter must
HOME: be licensed to provide medical care by local, state and federal agencies
as required by law. The center provides rooms, meals, and personal care,
but not 24 hour skilled nursing care or related medical services. They
may provide other services, such as recreational activities, financial
services, and transportation. These centers are usually located in urban
areas close to medical facilities.
AUTOMOTIVE A building or premises where gasoline, diesel fuel and oil may be
CONVENIENCE dispensed at retail with no automobile repair facilities. Uses permissible
STATION (C-Store) also include the sale of cold drinks, packaged foods, tobacco and similar
convenience goods and limited automobile supplies for station
customers.
AUTOMOTIVE A facility limited to retail sales to the public of motor fuel, motor oil,
SERVICE STATION: lubricants, travels aids, and minor automobile accessories, convenience
items and sundries. In addition such facility may provide minor vehicle
services and repairs.
AVIATION FIELD, An area of land or water that is used or designed for the landing and
AIRPORT/ HELIPORT: take off of aircraft, any appurtenant areas designated or intended for use
by aircraft, and including buildings and facilities thereon for the shelter,
servicing or repair of aircraft.
AVIATION REPAIR A building or premises where aircraft servicing or repairs are conducted.
FACILITY:
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BAKERY: An establishment in which the production, wholesaling and/or retailing
of baked goods occurs.
BAR/TAVERN/ An establishment or place of business primarily engaged in the
NIGHT CLUB/LOUNGE: preparation and retail sale of alcoholic beverages for consumption on the
premises, from which at least 50% or more of the gross income is
derived from the sale of alcoholic beverages, including taverns, bars,
cocktail lounges, and similar uses other than a “restaurant,” as that term
is defined in this Chapter, and/or in which dancing and musical
entertainment is permitted.
BARBER/BEAUTY An establishment where barbering and hairdressing are done.
SHOP:
BED & BREAKFAST INN, A residence or building that has four or more guest units, exhibits a
BOARDING/LODGING character of use similar to a motel or hotel, serves food to overnight
HOUSE: guests, and is open to the traveling public for stays fewer than 30
consecutive days.
BED & BREAKFAST, An establishment or business that is a private, owner-occupied
RESIDENTIAL: residence with one to three guestrooms, occupied or used as a transient
abiding place of individuals or groups of individuals who are lodged for
compensation, with or without food service, for a stay of no more than
14 consecutive days.
BEEKEEPING: The tending of beehives and the production or processing of bee
products.
BLACKSMITH: The premises where a person shapes and forges iron with a hammer and
anvil.
BOOK STORE: A retail establishment that as its primary business engages in the sale,
rental or exchange of books, magazines, newspapers, greeting cards,
video tapes, computer software or any other printed or electronically
conveyed music, information or media, excluding any adult bookstore.
BREEDING DOMESTIC An agriculture establishment where animals are impregnated either
ANIMALS: naturally or by artificial insemination and whose principle purpose is to
propagate the species.
BREWERY: A commercial use that brews ales, beers or similar beverages onsite. It
may be operated in conjunction with a bar or restaurant.
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BUILDING TRADES A person hired by a general contractor to perform a specific task as part
SUBCONTRACTOR: of the overall building project, such as, but not limited to, framing,
plumbing, electrical, drywall, plastering, masonry, roofing, or painting.
A building trades subcontractor’s place of business may include a
business office and shall not include outside storage of any heavy
construction equipment.
CABINET SHOP: An enclosed space used for the operation of machinery that specializes in
the making of furniture and cabinets.
CAMPGROUND, RV A parcel of land under single, unified ownership or control, within
PARK OR TRAVEL which spaces are rented or used by the ownership for occupancy by two
TRAILER CAMP: (2) or more recreational vehicles and may include tent sites, cabin sites,
or travel trailer sites for nightly or short-term rental.
CEMETERY: A place used for interment of human or animal remains, including burial
land for earth interments, a mausoleum for vault or crypt interments, a
columbarium for cinerary interments, or a combination thereof, and its
necessary sales and maintenance facilities.
CHURCH OR PLACE: A permanent building in which religious services and other activities
OF WORSHIP: associated with a religious denomination are conducted.
CLOTHING An establishment engaged in the indoor manufacturing, assembly,
MANUFACTURE: fabrication, packaging or other light industrial processing of clothing
but does not include processing from raw materials.
CLOTHING SALES/ A retail operation that specializes in the sale and/or repair of clothing
REPAIR: in which services are provided to individuals/households and not for
businesses. Clothing sales may include secondhand merchandise.
COMMERCIAL Commercial feedlots for the raising and selling of farm animals. Also
FEEDLOT: referred to as Concentrated Animal Feeding Operation, or CAFO.
COMPOSTING A site where decomposition processes are used on solid waste
FACILITY: (including leaves, grass, manures, and non-meat food production
wastes) to produce compost.
CONCRETE BATCH A temporary facility that produces or processes concrete or asphalt only
PLANT/ROCK for use in a particular construction project and only for the duration of
CRUSHING: that project.
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CONSTRUCTION/ A person who earns an income from any of the activities commonly
GENERAL referred to as construction and shall include clearing and grubbing,
CONTRACTOR: excavation, foundation work, framing, finish carpentry, hardwood
flooring, sheetrock, painting, cabinets, plumbing, heating, wiring,
roofing, siding, interior construction or remodeling, insulating, exterior
construction repair, concrete, tile, log work, stone/brick work,
landscaping, installing pools/hot tubs, demolition, road building, paving,
and utility installation, plus maintenance of the above. A contractor’s
residence may include an on-site storage area; however, a contractor’s
outdoor storage area shall not include inoperable vehicles, junk, or any
equipment not related to the contractor’s business. (amd 2013-09-09)
CONSTRUCTION Establishments or places of business primarily engaged in the retail or
MATERIALS SALES wholesale sale of materials used in the construction of buildings or AND
SERVICES: other structures, as well as construction activities and the outdoor storage
of construction equipment or materials on lots other than construction
sites. Typical uses may include lumberyards, building materials or
supply stores, tool and equipment rental or sales, building contractors, or
home improvement center.
CONVALESCENT/ A home for the aged or infirmed in which two or more persons not of
NURSING HOME: the immediate family are received, kept, or provided with food, shelter,
skilled nursing care and related medical services for compensation or
not.
COPY SHOP: A small-scale facility for the reproduction and copying of printed
material, drawings or blueprints, and may include collating and binding
of booklets and reports, and includes the service of facsimile sending
and receiving. Sale of incidental office supplies is included. This does
not include sign shops, printing establishments, or similar large-scale
operations.
CORRECTIONAL/PENAL A facility housing persons awaiting trial or persons serving a sentence
INSTITUTION: after being found guilty of a criminal offense, including treatment or
rehabilitation facilities.
COUNTRY CLUB: A club with recreation facilities, including incidental accessory uses
and structures, for members, their families, and invited guests.
CREMATORY: A facility intended for use in the act of cremation.
CROP PRODUCTION The process of raising field, horticultural or garden crops or produce for
COMMERCIAL: the purpose of providing food production for sale.
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CROP PRODUCTION The process of raising field, horticultural or garden crops or produce for
HOME: the purpose of providing production for the owner of the land upon
which the crops or produce are raised or for someone designated by the
landowner, but not intended for sale.
DAIRY: A commercial establishment set up for the purpose of manufacturing
and/or processing of dairy products. This definition shall also include
any accessory building related to dairy activities.
DAIRY BUSINESS: The keeping of milk-producing animals, offspring and breeding stock
primarily for the production of milk and/or the processing of milk
products.
DAY CARE CENTER: A childcare facility licensed by the State of Idaho to provide care on a
regular basis for thirteen (13) or more minor children for any part of a 24
hour day, without overnight stays. This term is inclusive of nursery
schools, preschools, and play groups and excludes facilities that offer
care for overnight or a full 24-hour period. (amd. 2011-08-11)
DAY CARE, GROUP The use of a residential dwelling and the lot upon which it is located to
conduct a business providing State of Idaho licensed daytime care of
between seven (7) and twelve (12) children, including those who reside
at the home, for periods of less than 12 hours per day. (amd. 2011-08-11)
DAY CARE HOME, The use of a residential dwelling and the lot upon which it is located to
FAMILY conduct a business providing the daytime care of up to six (6) children,
including those who reside at the home, for periods of less than 12 hours
per day. The State does not require that the provider be licensed. (amd.
2011-08-11)
DRUG STORE: A business where legal drugs and medicines are prepared, dispensed and
sold, and where a variety of unrelated merchandise and services are
displayed and sold directly to the customer, also called a variety store
with a pharmacy.
DRY CLEANERS: An establishment where articles dropped off directly by the customer are
laundered, altered or dry cleaned; or where articles are dropped off,
sorted, and pickup up, but laundering or cleaning is done offsite.
DUDE RANCH: A ranch that provides multi-night accommodations for guests, provides a
recreational activity or immediate access to recreational activities, has
dining facilities on-site, barns, associated buildings, corrals, pastures,
and livestock related to a working ranch and/or the recreational activity
available to guests. The guest/dude ranch does not include a commercial
restaurant, café or bar that caters to the general public, nor does it
actively solicit nightly accommodations.
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DWELLING, A secondary dwelling unit that may be a detached structure on the same
ACCESSORY parcel as the primary unit, or attached to the primary residential unit but
UNIT: fully separated from the primary unit by means of a wall or
floor and using a separate entrance from the primary unit. It must be
subordinate in size to the primary unit and have its own kitchen,
bathroom facilities, and bedroom. The maximum size of an accessory
dwelling unit shall not exceed 50% of the square footage of the primary
residence or 900 square feet whichever is greater, not to exceed a total of
1500 square feet. On parcels of five (5) acres or greater in size, this size
restriction shall not apply. Only one (1) accessory dwelling unit shall be
allowed per parcel. Accessory dwelling units shall not be permitted on
parcels of less than one (1) acre.
DWELLING DUPLEX: See Dwelling, Two-Family.
DWELLING, Any building or portion thereof, which is designed, built, rented, leased,
MULTIPLE -FAMILY: or let to be occupied as three (3) or more dwelling units, which is
occupied as a home or place of residence by three (3) or more
households living in the independent dwelling units.
DWELLING, SINGLE- A dwelling designed and constructed for occupancy by one household
FAMILY DETACHED: and located on a lot or separate building tract, having no physical
connection to a building on any other lot or tract. This includes
manufactured homes.
DWELLING, TWO A single structure designed and constructed with two (2) dwelling units
FAMILY: with a common wall for occupancy by two (2) households on one lot of
record.
EDUCATIONAL Any teaching facility, including instructional and recreational uses and
INSTITUTION: facilities for students, teachers, and employees.
EMERGENCY A facility for public safety and emergency services, including fire or
SERVICE STATION: sheriff protection or the provision of rescue or ambulance services, and
related administrative and training facilities, but not including
incarceration facilities.
FABRICATED An establishment where metal-working machines are used to assemble
METAL PRODUCTS: metal parts to produce metal products such as, but not limited to, duct
work, tanks, towers, cabinets and enclosures, doors and gates.
FARM / RANCH: An area of land, which is used for the commercial production of crops or
the keeping of the usual farm poultry and animals and normal accessory
uses for these purposes.
FARM STAND: A building, structure, or vehicle used for retail sales of fresh fruits,
vegetables, flowers, herbs, or plants. May also involve the accessory
sales of other unprocessed foodstuffs, home processed food products
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such as jams, jellies, pickles, sauces, or baked goods, and homemade
handicrafts. No commercially processed or packaged foodstuffs shall be
sold at a farm stand.
FLORIST SHOP: A retail business whose principle activity is the selling of plants, which
care not grown on the site, and conducting business within an enclosed
building.
FOOD PROCESSING A manufacturing establishment producing or processing foods for
PLANT: for human consumption. Rendering plants or facilities that slaughter
animals shall not be included.
FUEL STORAGE, An open-air facility for the bulk storage of petroleum products in above
COMMERCIAL OR ground or below grade containers for subsequent resale to distributors
INDUSTRIAL: or retail dealers or outlets.
FUNERAL HOME An establishment that prepares dead humans or animals for interment,
SERVICES: manages funeral services, and may include limited caretaker facilities.
This definition does not include cemetery, crematorium or
columbarium.
FURNITURE A retail establishment specializing in the sale, rent, or lease of home or
AND APPLIANCE office furniture and related furnishings directly to the consumer.
STORE: Usually includes a home delivery option. The sale and/or
servicing of major home appliances shall not be included.
FURNITURE/FIXTURES A light-manufacturing establishment engaged in the production of
MANUFACTURE: furniture or cabinetry. The milling of wood shall not be included.
GARDEN CENTER: A business that sells garden equipment, garden tools, landscaping
materials, fertilizers, soil, seeds, and associated supplies. The garden
center may sell plants, flowers, shrubs, and trees if the sales of live plants
are minor to the operation.
GOLF COURSE: A tract of land with at least nine holes for playing the game of golf and
improved with tees, greens fairways and hazards. A golf course may
include a clubhouse and shelters.
GOLF DRIVING An area on which players drive golf balls from a central driving
RANGE: tee and incidental activities pertaining to this activity, such as chipping
and putting green, distance markers, clubs, balls, tees, and pro shop.
GROCERY STORE: A retail store where most of the floor area is devoted to the sale of food
products for home preparation.
GROUP HOME: A home for persons with disabilities, including hospice and/or other
special care needs; or a residential facility where meals, lodging,
supervision and training are provided. Halfway houses and detention
facilities are not included in this definition.
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HARDWARE STORE: A retail store that engages primarily in the sale of basic hardware lines
such as: tools, plumbing and electric supplies, paint, household
appliances, garden supplies.
HEAVY EQUIPMENT The sale, lease or rental of trucks, tractors, construction equipment,
SALES LOT: trailers, agricultural implements, and similar heavy equipment, including
incidental storage, maintenance, and servicing. Typical uses include
truck dealerships and construction equipment dealerships.
HOME OCCUPATION: An activity conducted in a dwelling unit or accessory building in a
residential zone (A-20, A-2.5, R-1, R-2) as an economic enterprise or for
financial gain by a member of the household residing therein that is
clearly incidental and secondary to the use of the dwelling unit for
residential purposes and does not change the character of the dwelling or
the accessory building or change the residential character of the
neighborhood. See Chapter 4, Section 8-6-4 for Home Occupation
requirements and standards.
HOSPITAL: An institution devoted primarily to the maintenance and operation of
facilities for the medical or surgical care of patients, including a hospice,
but distinguished from a nursing home by offering primarily short-term
rather than long-term care.
HOTEL/MOTEL: Any building or portion thereof containing guest rooms used, designed to
be used, let or hired out for occupancy by persons on more or less a
temporary basis.
IRRIGATION CANAL/ A pipeline or an excavation dug or placed on grade for carrying water
PIPELINE: for the purpose of irrigation.
JUNKYARD: Any place where junk, or any item that is not operational, not being used
for its intended purpose, or not directly associated with the upkeep of the
particular property or residence upon which it is located, is deposited,
held, kept, or stored outdoors, whether for the purpose of resale, for the
purpose of reclaiming for use some or all of the materials therein, for the
purpose of disposing of the same, or for any other purpose. Items used in
a bona fide agricultural operation, antiques and collectibles as defined
herein, are excluded from this definition. Notwithstanding the above, in
the case of vehicles, no property shall have more than three (3) motor
vehicles (including inoperable off-road or over snow vehicles) that are
unlicensed or not in operating condition, visible from any portion of a
public highway, private subdivision road, or abutting a residential
structure, unless the property is properly permitted as a junkyard or
vehicle repair or body shop. The term “junkyard” shall not include any
County-operated landfills, recycling or collection facilities.
(amd 2014-09-09)
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KENNEL/BOARDING/ The premises where breeding, buying, selling, sheltering, daily care or
PET DAYCARE: boarding of domestic animals takes place, whether for profit or pleasure.
Anyone who owns or possesses six or more domestic animals for profit
or pleasure, breeding or exhibiting, shall be deemed the operator of a
kennel.
LANDFILL/GRAVEL The stabilization of an inactive portion of a landfill or borrow pit
PIT RECLAMATION: according to an approved land re-use strategy.
LANDSCAPING A business principally engaged in the decorative and functional
CONTRACTOR alteration, planting, and maintenance of grounds.
BUSINESS:
LAUNDROMAT: A facility where patrons wash, dry, or dry clean clothing in machines
operated by the patrons.
LP GAS OR FUEL OIL Sale (retail or wholesale) of flammable and combustible liquids,
SALES: compressed gases or liquefied petroleum gas (LP gas).
LUMBER YARD: A facility or area where building materials such as lumber, plywood,
drywall, paneling, cement blocks, bricks, tiles and other building
products are stored and sold at retail. Lumber yards may provide for
the sale of associated products such as tools and fasteners. The
manufacture or fabrication of lumber products, the storage or sale of
firewood or a sawmill are not included.
MANUFACTURED Any lot or parcel under single ownership on which two (2) or more
HOME PARK: manufactured homes are to be located or intended to be located for
purposes of residential occupancy.
MANUFACTURING, An establishment at which an economic activity involves the
INDUSTRIAL: mechanical or chemical transformation of materials or substances into
new products, including the assembly of component parts, the
manufacturing of products, and the blending of materials, such as
lubricating oils, plastics, resins, or liquors. The manufacture of industrial
solvents and cleaners shall be included.
MANUFACTURING, A use engaged in the manufacture of finished products or parts
LIGHT: predominantly from previously prepared materials, including:
processing, fabrication, assembly, treatment and packaging of their
products and incidental storage, sales, and distribution of their products.
The manufacture of industrial solvents and cleaners shall not be
included.
MINING: Any mining or similar activity including gravel and/or sand pits,
quarries, oil, gas, and mineral extractions and treatment activities,
facilities and operation. Sod farms, land leveling for agricultural
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purposes and excavation for permitted uses per this title shall not be
included in said definition.
MOBILE HOME/ A vehicle with or without motive power designed to be used for human
MODULAR UNIT/ habitation. Also, a vehicular portable structure for human habitation
TRAILER HOME, built on a chassis and designed to be used without a permanent
SINGLE -WIDE: foundation which is not taxed as real property by the county and state.
MUSEUM: A permanent building for the purpose of storing, preserving and
exhibiting historic, artistic or scientific objects.
NURSERY: A place where young trees and plants are raised for sale.
OFFICE/PROFESSIONAL An establishment providing direct services to consumers such as
BUSINESS: insurance agencies, title insurance companies, real estate offices, and
medical or dental clinics. It does not include retail sales.
PET STORE: A retail sales establishment primarily involved in the sale of domestic
animals, such as dogs, cats, fish, birds and reptiles excluding exotic and
farm animals.
PLANT NURSERY/ A place at which occurs the growing, cultivation, storage or sales of
GREENHOUSE: plants, flowers, garden stock, trees, or shrubs to the public. The plants
may be grown on-site outdoors or in a greenhouse. A nursery may be
part of a landscaping business.
PLAYGROUND: The provision of outdoor playground or recreation that is accessory to a
subdivision, apartment or condo complex, church or other similar
principal use, whether public or private.
PLUMBING/HEATING A business that sells plumbing fixtures, heating equipment, hardware
EQUIPMENT SHOP: and accessories to the public or contractors.
PRINTING OR A commercial printing operation involving a process that is considered
PUBLISHING: printing, imprinting, reproducing, or duplicating images and using
printing methods including but not limited to offset printing, lithography,
web offset, flexographic, and screen process printing.
RETREAT A facility used by small groups of people to congregate temporarily for
CENTER: such purposes as education, meditation, spiritual renewal, meetings,
conferences, or seminars and which may provide meals, housing, and
recreation for participants during the period of the retreat or program
only. Such centers may not be utilized by the general public for meal
or overnight accommodations. Housing for participants may be in
lodges, dormitories, sleeping cabins (with or without baths), or in such
other temporary quarters as may be approved, but kitchen and dining
facilities shall be located in a single centrally located building or
buildings.
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RECREATION Facilities for shooting or archery ranges, rod and gun clubs, paintball,
AREA: nordic skiing, ropes courses, ice skating or other forms of non-motorized
outdoor recreation for which buildings are incidental and accessory.
RECREATION An establishment providing sports, fitness, entertainment, or recreation
FACILITY: for participants or spectators, but does not include a sexually-oriented
business.
RECREATION, A track for motorized recreation.
MOTORIZED:
RECYCLING A location where mobile bins or drop boxes may be sited as a
DROP-OFF: recyclable material collection point for nearby residents for the
temporary storage of recoverable/recyclable materials from normal
household operations. No permanent storage or processing of such items
shall be allowed. This facility would generally be located in a parking
lot in public/quasi-public areas, such as in churches or schools.
RESEARCH FACILITY: Laboratories, building complexes, and structures that are for research,
development, and testing that do not involve the mass manufacture,
fabrication, processing or sale of products. Such uses shall conform to
state and federal air and water regulations.
RESTAURANT: An establishment primarily engaged in preparation of meals for
compensation, with kitchen facilities for the preparation of the food sold,
where alcoholic beverages may or may not be sold in conjunction with
meals only, provided that at least 70% or more of the gross income
generated at the restaurant is related to food sales, and including among
others, such uses as café, cafeteria, coffee shop, lunchroom, tearoom,
dining room, food delivery, and food take-out.
RIDING ACADEMY: An establishment where horses are boarded and cared for, and where
instruction in riding, jumping and showing is offered.
RIDING/TRAINING An operation where horses may be stabled for the public for a fee.
STABLE: The owner/operator may provide training for a fee for stabled horses and
the owners thereof or the stabled horse owner agent.
ROADSIDE STAND, A temporary structure erected for the display of grown or produced
AGRICULTURAL agricultural products, generally on the same premises where produced,
PRODUCTS: with no space for customers within the structure itself.
SALVAGE YARD: Any location where waste or scrap materials are stored, bought, sold,
accumulated, exchanged, packaged, disassembled or handled, including
scrap metal, other scrap material or for the dismantling, demolition
appliances, papers, rags, tires, and bottles, etc., or any parts thereof.
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SEWAGE TREATMENT A facility for the collection, treatment and disposal of human waste and
FACILITY: wastewater for a given service area.
SEXUALLY ORIENTED An adult arcade, adult products retail store, adult cabaret,
BUSINESS: adult live entertainment facility, adult motel, adult motion picture
theater, adult theater, escort agency, or sexual encounter center.
SHEET METAL An establishment engaged primarily in the on-site production of sheet
FABRICATION: metal fabrication, roofing products and signs within an enclosed
structure.
STORAGE FACILITY: A building or premises in which goods, merchandise or equipment are
stored for eventual distribution.
STORAGE UNITS: A structure containing separate individual and private storage spaces of
varying sizes, owned leased/rented on individual leases for varying
periods of time. The following uses are prohibited: residential,
commercial, wholesale or retail sales, or garage sales; the servicing,
repairing or fabrication of motor vehicles, boat trailers, lawn mowers,
appliances or other similar equipment; operation of power tools, spray
painting equipment, welding equipment, kilns, or other similar
equipment; the establishment of transfer and storage business; and any
use that is noxious or offensive because of odors, dust, noise, fumes, or
vibrations.
STUDIO: A workspace for an artist, artisan or craftsperson, including persons
engaged in the application, teaching, or performance of fine arts or
crafts, that commonly include visual and performing art forms such as,
but not limited to, drawing, painting, sculpture, vocal or instrumental
music, dance, theater, photography, printmaking and writing. This use
may include incidental sales to consumers of works produced on site.
TELE- A transmission tower that serves an individual user or is privately owned
COMMUNICATION and operated for the purpose of leasing space to others or for
TOWER: commercial use.
THEATER: A building used primarily for the presentation of live stage production,
performances or motion pictures, excluding drive-in theaters.
THEATER, DRIVE IN: Facility used for outdoor motion picture viewing, which may include the
preparation and sale of food for on-site consumption, as well as the
hosting of outdoor events with special permits.
TRANSFER STATION: A fixed facility at which solid waste collected from any source is
temporarily deposited to await transport to another solid waste facility.
A transfer station may include a solid and household waste resale store.
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TRANSPORTATION A facility operated in conjunction with mass transportation for
TERMINAL: passengers. It may be a building or area where passengers change
transportation modes or transfer from one vehicle to another, where
transportation vehicles are parked or stored between uses, or where
private vehicles are parked for less than 24 hours while the passengers
are using the mass transportation system.
TRUCK STOP: A fuel station often combined with a restaurant or other facilities, usually
along a major highway and frequented by truck drivers and travelers.
UPHOLSTERY OR A business that repairs and replaces upholstery or otherwise repairs
FURNITURE REPAIR: household and office furniture. This does not include motor vehicle
upholstering.
UTILITY BUILDING The premises and enterprise where electricity, natural gas, telephone,
AND SERVICES: wireless communications, water supply, wastewater treatment, or other
services, are provided to customers, and includes substations.
UTILITY Facilities for the transmission of telephone, cable television, or other
INFRASTRUCTURE/ broadcasting or communication services, drainage, electricity, gas
LINES: irrigation water, sewage, or water, and including relay, booster, pump,
or other station.
VARIETY STORE: A retail establishment for the sale of general merchandise.
VEHICLE BODY SHOP: A facility that provides collision repair services including body frame
straightening, replacement of damaged parts and painting.
VEHICLE REPAIR A building, or portion thereof, other than a private garage, designed
SHOP: and used for servicing, repairing, equipping, selling, or storing motor
driven vehicles.
VEHICLE SALES LOT: Premises on which new or used passenger automobiles, mobile homes,
recreation vehicles, travel trailers, campers, boats, personal watercraft, or
trucks in operating condition are displayed in the open for sale, trade or
rental, where repair of such vehicles is limited to vehicles owned by the
sales lot operator and offered for resale, and includes incidental storage
and maintenance.
VEHICLE STORAGE: An area for long-term parking/storage of operable personal
vehicles/equipment such as motor boats, motor homes, camping trailers,
RVs, snow machines, etc., rather than parking such vehicles at the
owners’ residences when they are not in use. No for-sale signs shall be
allowed on any of the stored/parked vehicles.
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VEHICLE WASH: A place or structure having special equipment for washing automobiles
and trucks.
VETERINARY CLINIC: An establishment for the care and treatment of small or large animals
including livestock, horses and household pets under the direction of a
licensed veterinarian.
VITICULTURE: The agricultural use of land for the primary purpose of growing,
harvesting, producing, or selling of grape or other crops used to produce
wine or similar spirits.
WAREHOUSE AND An establishment primarily engaged in the wholesaling, storage,
DISTRIBUTION: and handling of materials and equipment other than live animals or
plants.
WASTE MATERIAL An establishment devoted exclusively to the sale of solid and household
RESALE STORE: wastes, on the same premises as a transfer station that has a valid
conditional use permit and meeting the requirements in 8-6-2 B.
WATER SUPPLY OR A facility for the storage and/or treatment of culinary water.
TREATMENT FACILITY:
WELDING/ A workshop in which metal and other substances are cut, shaped,
MACHINE SHOP: welded, etc., by machinery.
WILDLIFE FACILITY: An establishment and operation for the purpose of breeding, raising,
rehabilitating, training, protecting, hunting, or selling wild animals,
licensed by the state as necessary.
WIND ENERGY A conversion system turning wind into electricity consisting of a wind
SYSTEM: turbine and/or a tower or associated control or conversion technologies
with a rated capacity appropriate to the on-site electric usage.
WIND FARM: A network of densely arranged, high speed, wind turbines for generating
electricity.
WINERY: An agricultural processing facility or business that ferments and
processes wine, fruit, or other plants or vegetables into wine. Processing
includes wholesale sales, crushing, fermenting, blending, aging, storage,
bottling, administrative office functions, and warehousing. Retail sales,
tasting facilities, the incidental provision of food without compensation,
and related promotions are also included as part of a winery.
WOOD PRODUCTS: A use that includes an operation or facility that has, as its predominant
purpose, the sawing or planing of logs into rough slabs or dimensional
lumber and includes the production of by-products such as wood chips.
It also includes an operation where logs are cut into firewood and stored
for later distribution.
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8-4-3: CLASSIFICATION OF NEW AND UNLISTED USES:
A. APPLICATION: A request for a new use or unlisted land use shall be presented in an
application to the Planning Administrator for consideration with regard to the North American
Industry Classification System (NAICS). The NAICS manual is the standard code system
describing and classifying business establishments on the activities in which they are primarily
engaged.
Any use not shown as in a zoning district in Table 8-4-1 is specifically prohibited in that district,
unless one of the following two actions occurs:
1. If a use is not listed on Table 8-4-1, the use shall be allowed in a zone district that permits a
listed, materially similar use. To determine materially similar uses, the Planning Administrator
shall refer to the North American Industry Classification Manual (Executive Office of the
President, Office of Management and Budget, 2007 or most recent), hereafter “NAICS”. The
use shall be considered materially similar if it falls within the same industry group of the
NAICS [four (4) digit number given with each use listed]. The Planning Administrator shall
notify the commission and the board of the land use determination and process the
administrative change into Title 8 within the following 12 months.
2. If the Planning Administrator determines that there is not a use in Table 8-4-1 having the same
four digit category number, then the Planning Administrator shall place the application for a
new or unlisted use on the agenda of the Planning & Zoning Commission. Said application
shall be processed in accordance with the public hearing process as outlined in Sections 67-
6511 and 67-6512 of the Idaho Statutes, which requires a public hearing by the commission and
the Board of County Commissioners. The application shall concurrently be considered an
amendment to Title 8.
B. ACTION BY COMISSION OR BOARD: The commission shall recommend approval or
disapproval and the board shall approve, disapprove, or remand the application back to the
commission. Board approval of this application shall be deemed sufficient to amend 8-4-1 of this
chapter.
C. CRITERIA FOR APPROVAL: The recommendations of the commission and the decisions of
the board shall be made a matter of public record in accordance with 67-6511, 67-6519 and 67-
6535 of the Idaho Code. The recommendations and decisions shall be in writing and accompanied
by a reasoned statement that explains the criteria and standards considered relevant, states the
relevant facts relied upon, and explains the rationale for the decision based upon the applicable
provisions of the comprehensive plan, relevant ordinance and statutory provisions and shall find
that such additions of new or unlisted land uses meet the following criteria:
1. The approval or denial of the application shall be based upon the standards and criteria
which shall be set forth in the comprehensive plan, zoning ordinance or other appropriate
county ordinances or regulations, and that particular consideration shall be given to the effects
of any proposed addition or deletion on the delivery of public services, including school
districts.
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2. The comprehensive plan is considered for compliance and conformance with the goals,
policies and objectives as outlined in the plan and that other evidence gathered through the
public hearing process are considered.
3. The proposed land use will maintain and preserve the compatibility of the zoning district in
which it is permitted.
4. The proposed land use shall be listed on the land use and where designated shall be
conditioned and follow the procedures set forth in Chapter 6 of this title.
5. The proposed land use will maintain and preserve the public health, safety and general
welfare of the county.
8-4-4: HEIGHT, SETBACK AND LOT SIZE:
TABLE 2
HEIGHT, SETBACK AND LOT SIZE SCHEDULE
Description Zoning Districts
A/RR 2.5e A 20e R1 R2 C1 C2 C3 M
Maximum Heightb 30’ 30’ b 30’ 30’ 45’ 45’ b
Minimum Front Yard Setbackd 30’ 30’ 30’ 20’ 0’ 0’
Minimum Rear Yard Setbackd 40’ 40’ 20’ 20’ 10’ 10’
Minimum Side Yard Setbackd 30’ 30’ 10’ 10’ 10’ 10’
Minimum Teton River Setback c 100’ 100’ 100’ 100’ 100’ 100’
Minimum Stream, Creek Setbackc 50’ 50’ 50’ 50’ 50’ 50’
Minimum Irrigation Ditch/Canal Setback c 15’ 15’ 15’ 15’ 15’ 15’
Minimum Lot Width ----- ------ ------ ------ 75’ 70’
Minimum Lot Sizea 2.5 acresa 20 acresa 9000 sfa 7000 sfa ------ ------
a Lot sizes of PUD’s shall be determined in accordance with Title 9 Chapter 5. Minimum lot
sizes in PUD’s may be smaller than listed above if central water and/or central sewer systems
are provided and approved by the Department of Environmental Quality of the State of Idaho.
b 60 feet is the maximum height for silos, barns, and granaries in this district.
c Setbacks are measured from the side of the channel or high water mark whichever is greater.
d Setbacks for a detached accessory structure 200 square feet in size or less shall be a minimum
of 12 feet from any property line and easement (A site inspection permit will be required).
e Any structure over 200 square feet in floor area that meets the agricultural exemption status of
Title 6 will be required to meet the A-20 setback requirements in the above Table 2.
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A. HEIGHT OF BUILDING: The vertical distance as measured from the highest point of the
roof or the building down to at point representative of the average finished grade of the land
around the perimeter of the building, except on hillside development, in which case height will
be measured from the high side of the foundation, but no further than eight feet (8’) out from
the foundation wall.
B. HEIGHTS FOR SPECIALIZED STRUCTURES: amended 06-14-2012
1. Agricultural structures. The maximum height limitations for an agricultural structure for
agricultural uses such as a silo, granary, or barn shall be no taller than sixty (60) feet when
located in the A-20 or M-1 zoning districts.
2. Rooftop features. Rooftop features are allowed by right to be four (4) feet taller than the
maximum height of a structure, but shall not cover more than ten percent (10%) of the total
roof area of the structure.
3. Mechanical equipment. The height limitation of this Code shall not apply to mechanical
equipment, provided that the mechanical equipment does not exceed four (4) feet above the
roofline of the building.
4. Wireless Communication Facilities and Public Utilities: The following structures are
exempt from the general height limits enumerated in Table 2 but are subject to individual
review within a required conditional use permit review: distributed power facility, wind
farms, commercial wind turbine, freestanding tower, water tower, fire and hose tower,
observation tower, power line tower, radio tower, paging facility, cellular phone facility,
cellular tower, television tower, and bridge tower.
5. Miscellaneous structures.
a. Wind Energy Systems, or windmills supplying onsite residential or agricultural uses
shall be no taller than sixty (60) feet and shall comply with all provisions of 8-6-2-B-
42 of the Teton County Code.
b. Solid waste transfer stations are subject to individual review within a required
conditional use permit review.
C. OBSTRUCTION OF VISION: Obstruction of vision on corner lots within 30 feet of said
corner right of way shall not be permitted from two feet (2’) to eight feet (8’) above the
finished grade of the road. Trunks of trees, openwork fences at least 70% transparent, light or
telephone poles or other small vertical protrusions not more than 12 inches in diameter shall be
permitted within the clear-view areas.
D. MINIMUM AREA: The minimum area to be considered for approval of a mobile home park
in any R -2 district shall be three (3) acres.
E. FENCES, WALLS AND HEDGES: Fences, walls, and hedges are permitted in any required
yard, edge of yard, or yard property line to a height of six feet (6’); however, no fence, wall, or
hedge shall be located in such manner as to obstruct the vision of corner lots as outlined above.
F. PERMITTED PROJECTIONS INTO SETBACKS (amended 12/13/2012): Underground
installations such as septic tank systems and wells, walks, driveways, and retaining walls may
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be located in a required setback area for structures, but not within any area required by the
Teton County Engineer for additional right-of-way for roads. In addition, architectural
projections of buildings such as chimneys, eaves, bay windows, uncovered outside stairways,
uncovered balconies, uncovered decks, and uncovered porches may extend into a required
setback area not more than six (6) feet. Lots with a designated building envelope, and lots
subject to the unique setbacks specified in a Planned Unit Development are not entitled to the
architectural projections listed above unless those exceptions are specifically enumerated on the
subdivision’s plat, recorded master plan, or development approval documents.
8-4-5: OFF-STREET PARKING:
A. MINIMUM REQUIRED: All uses shall provide the minimum parking spaces in accordance
with the off-street parking schedule, as set forth below:
TABLE 3
OFF-STREET PARKING SCHEDULE
USE SPACE REQUIRED
Business/professional offices, retail
store, bank, etc.
One (1) space for each 200 square feet of net retail usable
floor space
Church, auditorium, or theater One (1) space for each five (5) seats in the principle
assembly area
Commercial, industrial, manufacturing One (1) space for each 600 square feet of net floor space
Hospital One (1) space per bed plus one (1) space for each four (4)
employees
Hotel, motel, club, lodging house rooms
One (1) space per unit, one (1) space per three (3) beds in a
dormitory
Multiple-family unit Two (2) spaces per unit
Nursing home One (1) space for each four (4) beds plus one (1) space for
each employee
Restaurant, dance hall, social hall,
nightclub, sports arena or similar
establishment
One (1) space per allowable capacity of persons as
determined by the county fire marshal
Single-family and two-family dwelling Two (2) spaces per unit
B. SIZE: A parking space shall be useable space within a public or private parking area or
building of not less than 200 square feet in size, at least ten feet (10’) on center in width and 20
feet on center in length.
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C. CHANGE IN USE: Whenever the use of a building changes to a new use, spaces will be
required to meet the new use.
D. ACCESS: Access to parking spaces for commercial and industrial uses shall not be less than
12 feet on center in width and not more than 40 feet wide at curb lines.
E. LIGHTING: Lighting used to illuminate off-street parking shall be directed away from
residential properties as referenced in title 9, chapter 4 § K.
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8-4-6 OUTDOOR LIGHTING
A. Purpose: This Section requires specific types of light fixtures and lighting levels for commercial,
public, and residential lights in Teton County. The purpose is to protect the health, safety, and general
welfare of the county residents by providing even, adequate lighting for safety and security that is not
excessive, does not interfere with vision because of glare, avoids excessive visual adjustment to
varying light levels, permits the viewing of the night sky, and is not obtrusive to homes and public
places. This Section also requires the design approach to area lights to be greater in number, lower in
height, and lower in lumens, rather than fewer in number, higher in height, and higher in lumens.
B. Compliance: All building and land use applications shall provide information to show compliance
with this Section.
1. Proposed projects with outdoor lighting shall provide the proposed location, height, and
orientation of lighting fixtures, fixture details, supports, shielding, and lamp
specifications.
2. The Lighting Official may require additional technical information for large projects,
including but not limited to any or all of the following:
a. Manufacturer's photometric data, plots of illuminance, product specifications or
access to Illuminating Engineering Society of North America (IESNA)-
formatted electronic data files for the installation.
b. Photometric layout showing luminaires and initial and maintained horizontal and
vertical illuminance within the site and to 20 feet beyond the property boundary,
maxima, minima, and uniformity ratios on a grid no greater than 10 feet by 10
feet.
3. Deviations from requirements of this Section may be requested prior to submittal of an
application or at the same time as the application submittal. The Planning and Zoning
Commission will review and act on the deviation request at a public meeting. The
applicant must demonstrate each of the following:
a. The proposed deviation is justified by unusual circumstances and appropriate to
the location of the lighting and the surrounding neighborhood.
b. The proposed deviation will not unreasonably diminish the health, safety, or
welfare of the surrounding neighborhood uses.
c. The proposed deviation substantially conforms to these exterior lighting
regulations.
C. Requirements. Except as provided in D below, exterior lighting shall use fully shielded fixtures.
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1. Color: High-pressure sodium lamps should be used for commercial and public land
uses. However, other types of lamps may be used for land use applications, such as
retail sales lots, where a need for color rendition necessary to the light’s function can be
demonstrated. Lamps with a color rating of 3000K or less should be used. The
illuminance limits in this Section may be reduced, at the discretion of the Lighting
Official, to account for the visual response to lights having a higher content of blue
light.
2. Light trespass: All non-residential outdoor lighting fixtures emitting more than 2000
lumens shall be shielded such that the illuminance does not exceed 0.1 foot candles at
the property boundary with a residential use or 0.2 foot candles at the property boundary
with a non-residential use.
D. Exceptions. These outdoor lighting regulations do not apply to the following applications:
1. Holiday lighting.
2. Temporary emergency lighting needed by the fire, police, or ambulance
district/department, or other emergency services.
3. Highway projects constructed or bid by the State Idaho Transportation Department
(ITD) or federal government.
4. Lighting of radio, communication and navigation towers provided the landowner
demonstrates that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations require the
use of lighting that does not comply with these regulations.
5. Lighting for flags, provided:
a. The flag conveys a non-commercial message.
b. The light is shielded to prevent glare.
c. The maximum lumen output is one thousand three hundred (1,300) lumens.
d. Down-lighting of flags is encouraged.
E. Prohibitions. The following applications, unless exempted by D above, are prohibited:
1. Flashing, blinking, intermittent lights or other lights that move or give the impression of
movement.
2. Searchlights, high intensity floodlights, laser source lights, illusion lights, or any similar
high intensity light.
F. Public and commercial Lights:
1. Parking area and other area lights: The height of parking area and other area lights,
including wall mounted lights, shall not exceed 20 feet. Such lighting shall not exceed a
maximum initial horizontal illuminance of 4.0 foot-candles.
2. Outdoor retail areas: All lights mounted on or within the lower surface of a canopy shall
be fully recessed or fully shielded. Shielding provided by the surrounding canopy
structure or the edge of the canopy is not sufficient. Approach and driveway lighting
shall not exceed a maximum horizontal illuminance of 4.0 foot-candles; pump island or
merchandise area lighting - 20 foot-candles; building facade or services area - 5.0 foot-
candles.
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3. Buildings: Building entrances may have up to 4000 lumens, except entrances/exits at
senior care facilities, police stations, fire stations, and emergency rooms or vehicle
entrances may have up to 8400 lumens in addition to the foot-candle limits.
4. Signs:
a. Externally lit signs shall be illuminated only with steady, stationary, shielded
light sources directed solely onto the sign from above without causing glare.
Lamps used for illuminating a sign shall be simple in form and should not clutter
the building or structure. All light sources should shine only down.
b. Lights that flash or move in any manner, colored lights, and exterior neon signs
are prohibited.
c. Internally lit signs shall have a dark or opaque background.
5. Street lighting: Streetlights should be high pressure sodium. Streetlights along
residential streets shall be limited to a maximum rated lamp lumens of six thousand four
hundred (6,400). Streetlights shall have distributions or house side shields that limit
lighting of residences, and shall be between 12 feet and 20 feet in height. Streetlights
are discouraged in areas that are naturally dark.
6. Athletic facilities. Luminaires for special purpose facilities, including arenas,
amphitheaters, or playing field facilities shall be fully shielded, or be designed so as to
minimize up-light, light trespass, and glare. Such facilities shall be lighted to the levels
recommended by the IESNA Recommended Practice IESNA 06-01 or its successors for
Class III or IV facilities as applicable. All recreational lighting shall be turned off
within 30 minutes of the completion of the last game, practice, or event. In no case shall
recreational lighting occur after 11:00 P.M. except to conclude a specific sporting event
that is underway.
G. Residential Lights. Residential fixtures in the A-20, A-2.5, R-l, and R-2 districts shall conform to
the following provisions:
1. Exterior lighting on residences brighter than a 60 watt incandescent light, or brighter
than a 75 watt incandescent light if controlled by a motion detector, shall be shielded so
that no light is projected above the horizontal, and the lamp shall be diffused or shielded
so that it cannot be seen from roadways, public areas, or any other property.
2. Floodlights are discouraged. Floodlights on residences with external shielding shall be
permitted provided that they are angled so that the centerline of the light beam is
directed below a 30° angle measured from the vertical line from the center of the light
extended to the ground, and only if the fixture does not cause glare or light to shine on
adjacent property or rights-of-way. Motion detector lights are encouraged, but they shall
meet the requirements for floodlights.
H. Operation of Lighting. All nonessential exterior commercial and recreational lighting shall be
turned off after business hours and/or when not in use. Lights on a timer are encouraged. Sensor
activated lights that shut off five (5) minutes after activation ceases are encouraged if lights are needed
for security purposes.
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I. Existing Lighting. All existing exterior lighting in Teton County installed before the effective date
of this amendment shall be brought into conformance with this section within the following time
periods:
1. All existing exterior lighting located on a property that is part of a building or land use
application is required to be brought into conformance with this section before issuance
of a certificate of occupancy, final inspection, or final plat recordation, whichever is
applicable. For permits, the applicant shall have a maximum of 30 days from
date of permit issuance to bring the lighting into conformance.
2. All other existing exterior lighting on property used for residential, commercial,
institutional, or any public and semipublic uses that is not in conformance with this
article shall be brought into conformance with this article within ten (10) years from the
date of adoption of this article.
J. Definitions. The following definitions apply to this Section.
Color temperature. Color characteristics of light (temperatures) measure the appearance of the light
from warm (yellows/red) to cool (white). Color temperature is rated in degrees of Kelvin and does not
reflect the physical temperature (or heat) of a lamp. Light sources such as incandescent bulbs (2700
degrees Kelvin) and halogen lamps (3000 degrees Kelvin) are at each end of the color spectrum.
Distribution. The pattern of light produced by a lamp or light fixture.
Floodlighting. An indiscriminate way of lighting an area that is usually associated with outdoor
security or utility functions. The light is projected in a broad beam. These lights often blend into the
landscape of a home.
Foot-candle (fc). The American unit used to measure the total amount of light cast on a surface
(illuminance). The unit of illuminance when the foot is taken as the unit of length. Also, it is the
illuminance on a surface one square foot in area on which there is uniformly distributed one lumen.
Full cut-off luminaires. An industry recognized term meaning: A luminaire designed and installed
such that no light is emitted at or above the horizontal, and limited light (100 candela per thousand
lamp lumens) is emitted everywhere between horizontal and 10 degrees below horizontal. A full cut-
off luminaire is also fully shielded.
Fully shielded. The luminaire and its mounting, taken as a whole, that allows no direct light above the
horizontal. Fully shielded is not necessarily full cut-off.
Glare. Stray light striking the eye that may result in (a) nuisance or annoyance glare such as light
shining into a window; (b) discomfort glare such as bright light causing squinting of the eyes; (c)
disabling glare such as bright light reducing the ability of the eyes to see into shadows; or (d) reduction
of visual performance. The sensation produced by luminance within the visual field that is sufficiently
greater than the luminance to which the eyes are adapted to cause annoyance, discomfort, or loss in
visual performance and visibility.
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Height (of light). The height shall be measured from finished grade to the lamp center or lens surface,
whichever is lower.
Holiday lighting. Strings of individual lamps, where the lamps are at least three inches (3”) apart and
the output per lamp is not greater than 15 lumens.
House side shield. An internal or external shield on a fixture that limits light in one direction.
IESNA recommended publication. A publication of the Illuminating Engineering Society of North
America.
Illuminance. The amount of light, measured in foot-candles, falling on any point of a surface. All
illuminance values in this title shall be initial values based on new lamps and fixtures. Unless
otherwise specified, “illuminance” refers herein to horizontal illuminance, measured at ground level.
Kelvin. A unit of temperature. In this ordinance, it refers to the Correlated Color Temperature (CCT),
a measure of the color spectrum of a lamp. A lower CCT indicates a “warmer” or less bluish light
source.
Lamp. The generic term for an artificial light source, e.g. bulb, to be distinguished from the whole
luminaire.
Light trespass. Light falling on the property of another property or a right-of-way when it is not
required to do so.
Lighting official. The person designated by the Board to administer this Section.
Lighting plan. Documents specific to a land use that describe the location and characteristics of all
exterior lighting and the light levels on the property and at the property boundaries.
Lumen. A rating; a manufacturer-supplied measure of light emitted from a lamp. All lumens in this
Section are initial lumens, that is, the amount emitted by a new lamp after 100 hours of seasoning.
Lumens are usually listed on lamp packages as “Light Output”. Also, the amount of light a bulb
produces or a quantitative unit measuring the amount of light emitted from a light source.
Luminaire. The complete lighting unit, including the lamp, the fixture, and other parts.
Motion detector. A device that activates a luminaire when it senses motion. To meet the exemptions
in this Section, motion detectors must sense motion only on the property on which it is installed and
must switch the luminaire off within five (5) minutes after detected motion ceases.
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CHAPTER 5
OVERLAY AREAS
SECTION
8-5-1: Overlay Area Descriptions
8-5-2: Overlay Regulations
8-5-1: OVERLAY AREA DESCRIPTIONS
An “overlay area” is defined either by 1) an adopted overlay map (adopted and incorporated herein by
reference) or, 2) the delineations included in the overlay’s definition or, 3) both a map and the
delineations. An “overlay area” overlays one or more zoning districts and requires special regulations
and restrictions because of topography and geographical location, natural resource characteristics,
health, safety, and general welfare issues. Overlay areas are not zoning districts. The purpose for each
of the overlay areas is described below.
A. (AV) AIRPORT VICINITY OVERLAY: The purpose of this overlay area is to ensure that
the uses established in the vicinity of the Driggs-Reed Memorial Airport will protect adjacent
zoning districts from excessive impact of airport related activities, and will protect the airport
related activities from encroachment of incompatible uses on airport operations.
B. (FP) FLOODPLAIN OVERLAY: The purpose of this overlay is to ensure that development
does not occur where it might result in loss of human life or significant property damage due to
flooding, and that any permitted development in those areas is located, designed, and
constructed to minimize risks to human life and property.
C. (HS) HILLSIDE OVERLAY: The purpose of this overlay is to ensure that development does
not occur where it might result in excessive erosion or put human lives or property at risk from
erosion. (amd 03/17/2011)
D. (SC) SCENIC CORRIDOR OVERLAY: The purpose of this overlay area is to provide a
design review procedure to ensure that key roads in Teton County are sufficiently protected
from unsightly and incompatible land uses.
E. (WH) WILDLIFE HABITAT OVERLAY: The purpose of this overlay is to ensure that
critical wildlife habitat is protected. (amd 03/17/2011)
F. (WW) WETLANDS AND WATERWAYS OVERLAY: The purpose of this overlay area is
to ensure that any development that takes place in the wetland areas of Teton County occurs in
low-density patterns. It is the intent of this overlay area to make maximum use of cluster
designs in residential developments in order to leave critical open space areas intact and protect
the important wetland environment. It is also the purpose of this overlay area to ensure that
critical waterway frontages and corridors in Teton County are sufficiently protected from
encroachment of land uses that would degrade the viability of the waterway.
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8-5-2: OVERLAY REGULATIONS: The following regulations apply within the boundaries of
each respective overlay district.
A. (AV) AIRPORT VICINITY OVERLAY REGULATIONS: All proposed development
within the AV Airport Vicinity Overlay District shall be subject to all applicable Federal,
State, and local aviation and development regulations. FAA Form 7460-1 shall be
completed and submitted to the City of Driggs or to Teton County, as appropriate, for any
proposed construction or alteration within the AV Airport Vicinity Overlay District.
B. (FP) FLOODPLAIN OVERLAY REGULATIONS: The provisions of this overlay district
shall apply to those lands shown on the FP Floodplain Overlay map, as defined in Chapter 2
of Title 8.
1. Documentation Required: For any proposed development that is located within a
floodplain, the developer shall submit an Application for Permit to Develop in a Flood Plain
with a development plan of adequate scales and supporting documentation that will show and
explain the following:
a. Location of all planned improvements;
b. Location of existing structures;
c. The location of the floodway and the floodway fringe per engineering practice
as specified by the Army Corps of Engineers;
d. Base flood elevation;
e. Delineated 100-year Floodplain and Floodway;
f. The location of the present water channel;
g. Any planned rerouting of waterways;
h. All major drainage ways;
i. Areas of frequent flooding;
j. Means of flood proofing buildings; and
k. Means of ensuring loans for improvements within the floodplain.
2. Demonstration of No Hazard: Upon determination that buildings are planned within the
floodplain or that alterations of any kind are anticipated within the floodplain area that will
alter the flow of water, the developer shall demonstrate conclusively to the Planning
Administrator that such development will not present a hazard to life, limb, or property; will
not have adverse effects on the safety, use or stability of public way or drainage channel or the
natural environment. The applicant’s statement shall be prepared and signed by a professional
engineer.
3. Increased Flows: No development shall be approved prior to a letter of approval being
received from FEMA if the proposed development includes levees, fills, structures or other
features that could increase flood flows, heights or damages. If only a part of a proposed
development can be safely developed, the Board shall limit development to that part and shall
require that the development proceed consistent with that determination.
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4. Required Assurances: All development shall be reviewed to assure that:
a. Proposals are consistent with the need to minimize flood damages;
b. All public utilities and facilities such as sewer, gas, electrical and water
systems are located and constructed to minimize or eliminate flood damages and
adequate drainage is provided so as to reduce exposure to flood hazards.
c. To be designed to minimize or eliminate infiltration of flood waters into the
systems and discharges from the systems into flood waters, and require on-site waste
disposal systems to be located so as to avoid impairment of them or contamination from
them during flooding in accordance with Eastern Idaho Public Health Department
policy and regulations and when required by state code or the Department of
Environmental Quality.
C. (HS) HILLSIDE OVERLAY REGULATIONS: The HS Hillside Overlay shall apply to
those lands within the boundaries of the HS Hillside Overlay area as defined in Chapter 2. All
proposed development on slopes greater than 30% shall comply with the International Building
Code as adopted by Teton County in Title 6. Additionally, roads, driveways and building sites
shall be designed to minimize erosion and protect steep slopes. (amd 03/17/2011)
D. (SC) SCENIC CORRIDOR OVERLAY REGULATIONS: The SC Scenic Corridor
Overlay shall apply to those lands within the boundaries of the SC Scenic Corridor Overlay
area (as defined in Chapter 2).
1. Design Review: All development shall be subject to design review to ensure that the
location, scale, and appearance of buildings, structures, and development of land shall preserve
the rural character of the areas bordering Idaho State Highways and Ski Hill Road and to
prevent the construction of buildings that project upward beyond the ridgeline of any hill
located within one (1) mile of major roads when viewed from those major roads.
2. Documentation Required: The applicant shall submit plans and drawings showing all
existing structures, building envelopes for all proposed structures, setbacks from the closest
State Highway or Ski Hill Road, as applicable, existing and proposed landscaping and fences,
existing and proposed off-street parking areas, and drawings of exterior elevations of primary
structures visible from the closest State Highway or Ski Hill Road. These materials will be
submitted with a conditional use or building permit application, and at the preliminary plat
stage of a subdivision or PUD application.
3. Design Review Criteria: A development application shall only be approved if the
Planning Commission finds that it meets the following criteria:
a. Setbacks: No permanent structure shall be constructed within 50 feet of the
outer edge of the road right-of-way, unless the parcel does not contain any buildable site
outside of the setback area, in which case primary structures shall be located as far
from the outer edge of the road right-of-way as possible.
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b. Building Envelopes: The development shall identify building envelopes for all
primary and accessory structures. Building envelopes shall comply with the
following requirements:
i. Building envelopes shall be located so that existing topography and
natural vegetation, such as ridges, hills, and existing trees, will screen
buildings from view from the State Highways and Ski Hill Road to the
maximum extent feasible.
ii. Where existing topography and natural vegetation cannot be used to
screen buildings as described in Subsection 1 above, building envelopes
should be located at the rear or side edges of an open meadow or pasture, or at
the foot of a hill or ridge, rather than in the middle of a meadow, pasture, or
hillside.
iii. Notwithstanding Subsections 1 and 2 above, building envelopes shall
be located so that no portion of a building up to 30 feet tall shall be
visible over the ridge of the hillside on which it is located when viewed from the
State Highways and Ski Hill Road, and the applicant shall submit a sight line
analysis in sufficient detail to confirm that this standard has been met.
c. Building Materials: All non-agricultural buildings shall not be of highly
reflective materials according to ASTM C6007, Light Reflectivity Index.
d. Roads and Driveways: Roads and driveways shall be designed to eliminate the
need to back out onto the State Highways or Ski Hill Road. Existing roads and drive-
ways shall be used where practical. When it is not practical to use existing roads, then
new roads and driveways shall be located to skirt the edge of meadows and pastures
(i.e. avoid dividing them) to the maximum extent feasible.
4. Satellite Dishes: All satellite dishes in the proposed development shall be located to
minimize visibility from the State Highways and Ski Hill Road and shall use earth tone colors
and/or screening to minimize their visual impact.
5. Screening: Landscaping shall be used to screen the view of any resource extraction
sites, outdoor storage areas, outdoor trash collection areas, satellite dishes over two (2)
meters in diameter, and areas with inoperable equipment or more than four (4) inoperable
cars or trucks. Required landscaping should be high altitude, native plant material, trees and
shrubs.
6. Revegetation: The applicant shall revegetate all areas disturbed by grading or cut-and-
fill activity with plants similar to those on the remainder of the development site as each stage
of grading is completed, and no later than one (1) year after construction.
7. Utilities: All service utilities (including but not limited to electric and
telecommunication lines) shall be placed underground.
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8. Signs: Signs within the Scenic Corridor Overlay require a sign permit subject to the
provisions in Section 8-9: SIGNS, and the written approval of the Planning Administrator
(amd. 2011-05-12)
E. (WH) WILDLIFE HABITAT OVERLAY REGULATIONS: THE WH Wildlife Habitat
Overlay shall apply to those lands within the boundary of the WH Wildlife Habitat Overlay
area as defined in Chapter 2. Precaution shall be taken to minimize the disturbance to wildlife
habitat due to development. Mitigations may include use restrictions, fencing restrictions,
storage restrictions or other such mitigations that will decrease the impact of development on
wildlife habitat. (amd 03/17/2011)
F. (WW) WETLANDS AND WATERWAYS OVERLAY REGULATIONS: The WW
Wetlands and Waterways Overlay shall apply to those lands within the boundaries of the
WW Wetlands and Waterways Overlay area (as defined in Chapter 2).
1. Wetland Map Information: The County zoning maps do not indicate the designated
wetland areas in detail and included in the designated wetland areas are some
designated upland areas. An applicant may contact the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
(Corps of Engineers) to obtain detailed mapping information about wetlands on or near the
proposed and included in a development application. If the Corps of Engineers provides
written site-specific information regarding the location or extent of wetlands on an
applicant’s property, the County will use that information in its review of the application (in
lieu of the more general definition in Chapter 2).
a. Development Criteria:
i. All building envelopes shall be located at least 100 feet from the high
water mark of the Teton River and at least 50 feet from the high water mark of
any waterway listed in the definition of the WW area in Chapter 2.
ii. When an application contains “upland” areas, building envelopes may
be located in upland areas with the approval of, and subject to any conditions
imposed or recommendations made by, the Corps of Engineers. Preservation
of open space between upland areas and wetland areas may be required to
protect wetland functioning, and to protect fish and wildlife indicator species
or habitat identified through the wildlife habitat assessment.
iii. All building envelopes shall comply with lot frontage, lot size, building
setbacks, well, septic, sewer, and health requirements, as determined by Teton
County, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and Eastern Idaho Public Health
Department officials as applicable. Building setbacks in Section 8-4-4 shall also
apply.
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CHAPTER 6
LAND USE PERMITS
SECTION:
8-6-1: Conditional Use Permit Procedures
8-6-2: Uses Permitted With Conditions Procedures
8-6-3 Temporary Uses
8-6-4 Home Occupation Permits
8-6-1: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT PROCEDURES:
A. SUBSTITUTION: For the purpose of this title, the words “conditional use permit” have been
substituted for “special use permit” as found in section 67-6512 of the Idaho Code. Section
67-6512 applies to all conditional use permits under the title.
B. PROCEDURE: Requests for a conditional use permit shall be submitted to the Planning
Commission. Applications for conditional use permits shall be considered in accordance with
the public hearing process in sections 67-6509 and 67-6512 of the Idaho Code. The
Commission and Board shall each hold a public hearing. The Commission shall recommend
approval with conditions or denial and the Board shall approve, deny or remand the
application back to the Commission.
1. Application Form: Application and checklist for conditional use permits shall be filed
with the Commission on forms prescribed by the Commission accompanied by such data and
information necessary to assure the fullest presentation of facts and evaluation of the
requested permit.
2. Filing Fee: A filing fee as set by the current fee schedule shall be submitted by the
property owner or owner’s representation at the time of filing an application for a conditional
use permit. The County shall accept no application or filing fee until the applicant for
consideration of the request submits a complete application with required information and
data.
3. List of Property Owners: The applicant shall prepare and provide to the administrator a
list including the name and mailing address of all known property owners who own property
within 300 feet of the exterior boundaries of the proposed conditional use. If any lot in a
subdivision falls within this area, all lot owners in the subdivision must be included on the list
and must receive notice as provided herein.
4. Notice of Hearing:
a. Written Notice: Notice shall be mailed at least 15 days prior to the public
hearing to all such persons identified above. Notice must include the date, time, and
place of the public hearing and a summary.
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b. Publication of Notice: The administrator shall cause notice of the public
hearing to be published one (1) week in a local newspaper, at least 15 days prior to the
scheduled public hearing setting forth the time, date, and place of hearing together
with a summary of the proposed conditional use.
c. Property Notification Posting.
5. Commission Decision: The Commission shall make its decision within 45 days after
all information and studies have been completed and reviewed by the Commission and the
public hearing has been held.
6. Public Hearing: The Board shall schedule a public hearing following the same
procedures as the Commission. The Board shall approve, deny, or modify the requested
conditional use permit within 60 days of the public hearing.
7. Criteria for Approval: The Board, after considering the advice of the Commission,
may approve a conditional use permit when evidence presented at the hearings is such to
establish each of the following:
a. The location of the proposed use is compatible to other uses in the general
neighborhood.
b. The proposed use will not place undue burden on existing public services and
facilities in the vicinity.
c. The site is large enough to accommodate the proposed use and other features as
required by this title.
d. The proposed use is in compliance with and supports the goals, policies, and
objectives of the comprehensive plan.
8. Specifications of Board: Upon granting or denying a conditional use permit, the Board
shall specify:
a. The ordinance and standards used in evaluating the application.
b. The reasons for the recommended approval or denial.
c. The actions, if any, the applicant could take to obtain a permit.
d. Additional Conditions: Upon granting of conditional use permit, conditions
may be attached including, but not limited to:
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• Controlling the duration of development;
• Assuring that development is maintained properly;
• Designating the exact location and nature of development;
• Requiring the provision for on-site public facilities or services;
• Requiring more restrictive standards than those generally required in
this title;
• Minimizing adverse impact on other development;
• Controlling the sequence and timing of development;
• Designating of the number of non-family employees in the home
occupation or home business based on the type of business and the
location.
e. Commercial Development Agreement for all land uses in the C-1, C-2, C-3,
and M zoning designations are required to include the following, as applicable:
• A site plan and/or survey prepared by a professional surveyor to include
current and proposed plan.
• A professionally prepared landscaping plan.
• Financial guarantee for public improvements that may include but not
be limited to: roads, phone, electric, water, sewer, fire protection, and
lighting.
• Professionally prepared final construction drawings.
9. Studies; Transferability: Before granting or denying a conditional use permit, studies
may be required on the social, economic, fiscal and environmental effects of the proposed
conditional use. A conditional use is not transferable from one parcel of land to another.
10. Record: A record of hearings, findings made and actions taken shall be made.
11. Expiration: A conditional use permit will terminate 12 months from the date of
authorization if commencement of authorized activity has not begun, unless otherwise
specified in the conditions of the approval. The planning and zoning commission and/or the
board of county commissioners may review conditional use permits at any time after approval
if the conditions or use changes.
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12. Appeal: Appeal of the decision of the board is subject to judicial review as provided
in Idaho Code.
13. Judicial Review: An applicant denied a conditional use permit or aggrieved by a
decision may, within 28 days after all remedies have been exhausted under this title, seek
judicial review under the procedures provided by Chapter 52, Title 67, Idaho Code.
14. List of Issued Permits; Review: A list and/or files of conditional use permits will be
maintained in the Planning Department by the Commission. Conditional use permits will be
reviewed at least once every five (5) years after approval, unless conditions otherwise outlined
in this title require review more often.
8-6-1-C Adopted December 16, 2010
C. REVOCATION AND MODIFICATION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS: The
Board of County Commissioners may revoke or modify any conditional use permit granted in
accordance with the terms of this Chapter.
1. Grounds for Revocation or Modification: The Board of County Commissioners may
revoke or modify any conditional use permit granted in accordance with the terms of this
Chapter for any one or more of the following reasons:
a. There was a misrepresentation in the original application or hearing.
b. One or more of the terms, conditions or uses upon which such permit was granted
has been violated or altered.
c. The use for which the permit was granted has become detrimental to the public
health, safety, or welfare and such was not the condition at the time of approval.
2. Initiation of Action: A hearing to revoke or modify a permit may be initiated by the
Planning Administrator, or at the request of the Planning Commission or the Board of County
Commissioners setting forth the reasons for review.
3. Procedure: Any hearing to revoke or modify a permit shall be conducted in
accordance with the public hearing process found in Sections 67-6509 and 67-6512 of the
Idaho Code. The commission and board shall each hold a public hearing. The commission
shall recommend modification or revocation or that no action be taken and the board shall
modify, revoke, take no action or remand to the commission.
4. Public Hearing and Notice: Public hearing and notice shall follow the same provisions
as outlined in Sections B-4 – B-6 of this Chapter.
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8-6-2: USES PERMITTED WITH CONDITIONS PROCEDURES:
A. PROCEDURE: Applicants for a use permitted with conditions (PC) are required to have a
pre-application conference with the planning administrator or his/her designee. Requests for
a PC shall be submitted on the prescribed application form to the planning administrator who
shall approve or deny the application. In the case where an application is denied, the
applicant may choose to apply for a conditional use permit following the procedures in 8-6-1
above.
1. Application Form: Application and checklist for a PC permit shall be filed with the
Planning Department on forms prescribed by the Commission accompanied by such data and
information necessary to assure the fullest presentation of facts and evaluation of the
requested permit.
2. Filing Fee: A filing fee as set by the current fee schedule shall be submitted by the
property owner or owner’s representative at the time of filing on application for a PC permit.
The County shall accept no application or filing fee until the applicant for consideration of the
request submits a complete application with required information and data.
3. Criteria for Approval: The standard conditions below are applicable to any proposed
PC use in the identified zone district. These standard conditions are considered minimum
conditions. Conditions other than the standard conditions are listed in Section B below for
each PC use. Administrative conditions may be placed on the applicant prior to permit
issuance and may be included in the PC permit by the planning administrator, when
determined necessary from site evaluations, or as determined by Table 8-6-2.
a. Buffer: Buffers not less than 20 feet in width from all property lines shall be
provided and maintained, unless otherwise specified.
b. Screening: Screening from adjacent uses or developments, including across a
county road from such a use or development, shall be provided and maintained.
Screening shall be accomplished by landscaping at least six (6) feet high and
should be high altitude, native plant material, trees and shrubs or existing
vegetation.
c. Lighting: Outdoor lighting, current and future, shall comply with the Outdoor
Lighting provisions of this Title, Section 8-4-6.
d. Parking: The parking requirements of Title 8, Table 3 shall be met and the
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) required handicap parking spaces
provided. In lieu of the above, a parking plan prepared by a professional in the
field shall be submitted to the planning administrator for consideration.
e. Hours of Operation: Hours of operation shall be from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Monday through Saturday, unless otherwise specified in Title 8 or in the PC
permit.
f. Signage: Signage shall comply with the Title 8, Chapter 9 sign requirements.
g. Outside Storage: Where outside storage is permitted, such use shall be located in
the rear yard and a sight proof fence or natural screening shall be provided and
maintained around the storage area at least one foot higher than the stored material.
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h. Building Height: Maximum height is 45 feet in the C-1, C-2, C-3, and M-1
districts, and 30 feet in all other districts, unless specified in Title 8.
i. Technical Studies: For those uses identified by the planning administrator at the
pre-application conference as needing technical studies, said studies shall be
provided to the planning administrator along with the application for a Use
Permitted with Conditions.
j. Onsite Inspection: The planning administrator may determine that there is a need
for an inspection at any time.
4. Expiration: A PC permit will terminate 12 months from the date of permit issuance if
commencement of the authorized activity has not begun, unless otherwise specified in the
permit. The planning and zoning commission and/or the board of county commissioners may
review uses permitted with conditions at any time after permit issuance to determine whether
the use has changed or the conditions are not being followed.
5. Appeal: The decision of the planning administrator can only be appealed by filing an
application for a conditional use permit according to Teton County Code, Title 8-6-1. Also, if
a condition or conditions of a specified PC use as listed cannot be met by the proposal, an
applicant may apply and follow the procedure for a conditional use permit.
6. Revocation: The Board may revoke a PC permit at any time when a condition or
conditions of the permit are not being met.
7. List of Uses Permitted with Conditions: Files of uses permitted with conditions will
be maintained in the Planning Department. PC permits will be reviewed at least once every
year after approval, unless conditions otherwise outlined in this title require a review more
often.
8. Site Plan Required: Whenever a condition listed in B below requires the submittal of a
site plan, the proposed operation shall not commence until the site plan has been approved by
the Planning Administrator and all required conditions have been met.
9. Building Permits: Any proposed structure must acquire a building permit before work
on the structure may commence.
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Blacksmith (A-20, A-2.5) X X
Commercial Feed Lot (A-20) X X X X X X
Dude Ranch (A-20, A-2.5) X X X X
Plant Nursery/Greenhouse (A-20, A-2.5) X X X X X X X X
Riding Academy (A-20, A-2.5, M-1) X X X X X X
Riding/Training Stable (A-20, A-2.5, M-1) X X X X X X X X X
Wildlife Facility (A-20, A-2.5) X X X X
Residential (amd. 2011-08-11)
Day Care Facility, Group (A-20, A-2.5, R-1, C-2) X X X X X
Dwelling, Accessory Unit (A-20, A-2.5) X
Wind Energy System (A-20, A-2.5, C-1, C-2, C-
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Animal Grooming / Training (A-20) X X X
Bed and Breakfast Residential (A-20, A-2.5) X X X
Composting Facility (A-20) X X X X
Construction Materials Sales and Services (M-1) X X X
Heavy Equipment Sales Lot (M-1) X X X X X X X
Kennel/Animal Boarding, Pet Daycare (A-20) X X X X X X X X
Storage Units (M-1) X X X X X
Vehicle Repair Shop (M-1) X X X X X X X
Vehicle Sales Lot (M-1) X X X X X X X
Vehicle Wash (M-1) X X X X
Veterinary Clinic (A-20) X X X X
Waste Material Resale Store (A-20, M-1) X X X X
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Cabinet Shop (M-1) X X
Clothing Manufacture (M-1) X X X
Construction/General Contractor (A-20, M-1) X X X X X X X
Furniture/Fixtures Manufacture (M-1) X X X X X X X X
Landscaping Contractor Business (A-20, M-1) X X X X X X
Lumber Yard (M-1) X X X X X X X
Manufacturing, Industrial (M-1) X X X X X X X
Manufacturing, Light (M-1) X X X X X X X
Sheet Metal Fabrication (M-1) X X X X
Storage Facility (M-1) X X
Storage Yard (A-20, C-1. C-2, C-3, M-1) X X X
Vehicle Body Shop (M-1) X X X X X X X
Vehicle Storage (M-1) X X X X X X X
Warehouse and Distribution (M-1) X X X X
Welding / Machine Shop (M-1) X X X
Wood Products (M-1) X X X X X X X X
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Cemetery (A-2.5) X X X X X X X X X
Emergency Service Station (A-20, A-2.5) X X X X
Playground (A-20, A-2.5, R-1, R-2, C-1, C-2,
C-3) X X X X
Utility Building and Services (A-20, A-2.5) X X X X X X
Water Supply or Treatment Facility (A-20, A-2.5) X X X X
(amd 04-11-2013)
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B. PERMITTED WITH CONDITIONS - RESTRICTIONS
Uses Permitted with Conditions are allowed by permit in the listed zoning district when
certain supplementary conditions are met, as described below.
1. Agricultural Processing Plant (A-20)
a. There shall be no retail sales on the premises;
b. The facility shall not be open to the public;
c. Health regulations shall be followed at all times;
d. All activities shall be conducted within an enclosed building;
e. Noise shall not exceed 60 decibels at the property boundaries; and
f. Odors and fumes shall not be detectable beyond the walls of the building in which
the use is conducted.
2. Animal Grooming / Training (A-20)
a. Hours of operation shall be limited to the hours of 7:00 am to 6:00 pm Monday
through Saturday;
b. The sale of pet and veterinary products shall be incidental to the operation;
c. All animals shall be kept in an enclosed structure except for walking, outdoor
exercise, or training when accompanied and controlled by an employee of the
business;
d. An employee, or the owner, shall always be on-site when there is an animal at the
facility;
e. Signage shall not exceed six (6) square feet;
f. The sales and breeding of animals are prohibited;
g. There shall be no more than three (3) animals outdoors at one time;
h. When outdoors, animals shall be leashed, except for training exercises;
i. Animal runs and exercise areas shall not be located in the front yard or within 50
feet of a property boundary;
j. All applicable local and state operational requirements shall be met;
k. There shall be a minimum of one (1) parking space for every employee; and
l. No vehicles shall be parked in any landscaped area on the property or within a road
right-of-way.
3. Bed and Breakfast, Residential (A-20 and A-2.5)
a. If located in an existing residence, the exterior residential appearance of the
dwelling shall be maintained. If an addition is to be made to an existing residence
or a new structure is to be constructed, building elevations shall be submitted for
approval, and a residential appearance shall be maintained.
b. The maximum number of guest rooms shall be three (3).
c. Parking areas shall be located on the side or rear of the property and shall be
screened from adjacent residential properties by a solid screen fence or a wall.
d. A minimum of a 30 foot buffer shall be required on all sides of the premises where
a residential structure is within 200 feet of the Bed and Breakfast residence. If
there is an existing residential structure within 200 feet of the Bed and Breakfast
residence, a 30 foot buffer shall be required.
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e. Signage for the Bed and Breakfast shall be limited to one (1) entrance sign not to
exceed the requirements of Chapter 9 of this Title.
f. Food service may be provided to guest rooms. No cooking or food preparation is
allowed in guest rooms. Approval for food service must be received from the
appropriate Idaho Public Health District and the Teton County Fire Marshal.
g. The Bed and Breakfast shall comply with all requirements of the Planning
Department, the local fire district, the state health department, and other public
agencies exercising jurisdiction over the establishment or operation.
h. The Fire District, Public Health District, and Teton County Planning Department
shall be permitted to perform inspections as in any other business.
i. No person shall be a guest of a Bed and Breakfast for more than 14 consecutive
days.
j. If the Planning Administrator does not approve a Permitted with Conditions
application for a Bed and Breakfast, the applicant may choose to have said
application forwarded to the Commission and the Board for a decision via a CUP.
In determining whether a bed and breakfast is an appropriate use in the proposed
location, the Commission and the Board may consider the following:
i. Whether the use is appropriate in view of the use, development, and zoning
of adjacent and nearby property;
ii. Whether the use will adversely affect the existing use or usability of
adjacent or nearby property;
iii. Whether the use is in conformity with the policy and implementation
statements of the County’s comprehensive plan; and
iv. Whether there are existing or changing conditions affecting the use or
development of the property that give supporting grounds for either
approval or denial of the proposed use.
4. Beekeeping (A-20)
a. The minimum parcel size shall be one (1) acre;
b. There shall be a maximum of eight (8) colonies per parcel regardless of parcel size;
c. Colonies shall be set back a minimum of 75 feet from property lines;
d. A constant fresh water source shall be located or provided on the property
designed to allow bees to access water by landing on a hard surface. A water
supply is not required during inactive months;
e. A four (4) to six (6) foot high barrier shall enclose the hive(s) no closer than ten
(10) feet from the hive(s). The barrier may be vegetative, wall, fence, or
combination thereof;
f. Combs and other discarded hive materials shall be promptly disposed of in a sealed
container or placed in a building or other bee-proof enclosure;
g. Any colony exhibiting aggressive unprovoked behavior shall immediately be
destroyed and re-queened with a queen bred for gentleness and non-swarming
characteristics;
h. Colonies shall be kept in hives with removable frames with adequate space and
management to prevent overcrowding and swarming; and
i. Hives shall be actively maintained in usable condition or promptly disassembled.
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5. Blacksmith (A-20, A-2.5)
a. All activities shall be conducted within an enclosed building;
b. Outdoor storage is prohibited;
c. Hours of operation is limited to 7:00 am to 6:00 pm, Monday through Saturday;
d. Noise shall not exceed 60 decibels at the property boundaries;
e. Odors or fumes shall not be detectable beyond the walls of the building in which
the use is conducted; and
f. The operation shall comply with all applicable local, state and federal
requirements, including fire protection.
6. Building Trades Subcontractor (A-20, M-1)
a. All storage of machinery or equipment shall be placed in the rear or side yards of
the building and screened from road views according to Chapter 12 and of
sufficient height to hide the storage area;
b. Storage areas not readily visible from any road need not provide the screening
required in “a” above; and
c. If located in an A-20 zoning district, the subcontractor shall be a resident of the
premises.
7. Cabinet Shop (M-1)
a. All activities shall be conducted within an enclosed building;
b. Noise shall not exceed 60 decibels at the property boundaries; and
c. Odors or fumes shall not be detectable beyond the walls of the building in which
the use is conducted.
8. Cemetery (A-2.5)
a. All State and Federal regulations and requirements shall be met;
b. The height of structures shall not exceed 35 feet;
c. Structures shall not be closer than 100 feet to any property boundary. An above-
ground mausoleum shall provide 50 feet of vegetative screening along the property
lines adjoining other parcels, according to the screening standards in Chapter 12;
d. The minimum lot size for a cemetery is 15 acres and the minimum lot size for a
mausoleum without a cemetery is five (5) acres;
e. Vehicles are prohibited from parking on an access road or drive, and one (1)
parking space is required per 400 square feet of sales or office area. Temporary
parking on interior drives is permitted for grave site ceremonies;
f. Hours of operation are from dawn to dusk; and
g. Access shall be via a county or State maintained road.
9. Clothing Manufacture (M-1)
a. All activities shall be conducted within an enclosed building;
b. There shall be no retail sales on the premises;
c. Noise shall not exceed 60 decibels at the property boundaries; and
d. Odors or fumes shall not be detectable beyond the walls of the building in which
the use is conducted.
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10. Commercial Feedlot (A-20)
a. Any agriculture-related feeding or disposal activity as defined in Chapter 2
shall obtain the proper National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System
(NPDES) permit (construction permit and operation permit) when required;
b. All livestock and poultry shall be kept confined to the premises by erection
and maintenance of a stock-tight fence and necessary cattle guards;
c. Pens, buildings, corrals, and yards other than open pastures shall not be closer
than 100 feet to any road, highway, or existing residential structure; and
d. The Confined Animal Feeding Operation (CAFO) shall be a minimum of
1,000 feet from a sinkhole, water supply well or reservoir or losing reach of a
stream listed as a waterway in Title 9, 9-2-2.
11. Composting Facility (A-20)
a. A site plan shall be submitted containing the following information:
i. Property boundaries;
ii. Dimensions of the area to be used for the operation;
iii. Location of the compost piles;
iv. Location of any existing structures in the operating area;
v. Location of any proposed structures;
vi. Distance to the property boundaries for the operation and all structures
to be used for the operation;
vii. All rights-of-way and easements on the property;
viii. Structures off-site that are less than 200 feet from the property; and
ix. Existing and proposed access to the operation
b. The minimum lot size for a composting operation is two (2) acres;
c. The operation of the facility is restricted to the hours between 7:00 am and
6:00 pm Monday through Saturday;
d. Access through a private subdivision is prohibited;
e. All access points to a county road or State highway shall be marked and
signed to warn traffic to/from the compost facility;
f. When an existing residential dwelling is located within 200 feet of the
operating area, a 100 foot buffer shall be maintained;
g. Where no residential dwelling is located within 200 feet of the operating area,
a 50 foot buffer shall be maintained;
h. Screening, according to Chapter 12, shall be required when an existing
residential dwelling is located within 100 feet of the operating area; and
i. The county engineer shall determine if erosion and sedimentation controls are
needed.
12. Construction/General Contractor (A-20, M-1)
a. All storage of machinery or equipment shall be placed in the rear or side yards
of the building and screened from road views according to Chapter 12 and of
sufficient height to hide the storage area;
b. Storage areas not readily visible from any road need not provide the screening
required in “a” above; and
c. If located in an A-20 zoning district, the contractor shall be resident of the
premises.
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13. Construction Materials Sales and Service (M-1)
a. Storage of materials outdoors shall be located to the rear or in the side yards
of the building and fully screened from road views according to Chapter 12
and of sufficient height to hide the storage area.
b. Seasonal sales materials may be stored outdoors in front of the building
provided that:
i. Such materials shall be limited to placement adjacent to the front wall
and outside of any drive, walkway, or parking area;
ii. A six (6) foot minimum width walkway separate the materials from
any paved drive or parking area;
iii. Seasonal materials shall not be displayed, stored, or sold in the open
for longer than 90 days in any calendar year;
c. The operation shall not involve the use of external speakers.
14. Day Care Facility, Group (A-20, A-2.5, R-1, C-2) (amd. 2011-08-11)
a. All Group Day Care facilities shall be licensed by the State Prior to providing
daycare for more than 6 children and shall maintain all licensure requirements.
b. A parking and/or drop-off area shall be designed entirely within the property
and shall not depend upon the use of public or private roadways for parking or
drop-offs. The drop-off parking area should accommodate three vehicles at
one time, not including the vehicles of the residents.
c. Roadway and traffic impacts to private subdivision and/or prulic roads are
possible and may require some proportionate mitigation as recommended by
the County Engineer.
d. Group Day Care facilities located in the A-20, A-2.5 and R-1 residential
districts shall have no sign larger than six (6) square feet, in accordance with
Permitted Signs, 8-9-4 (G-3).
e. Group Day Care facilities are subject to inspections by regulatory state and
local agencies, including Teton County Planning Department to ensure
compliance with all applicable regulations.
f. Regular hours of operation are limited to twelve hours per day.
15. Dwelling, Accessory Unit (A-20, A-2.5)
a. An accessory dwelling unit shall be a completely separated and independent
additional living unit;
b. It shall have its own kitchen, bathroom facilities, and sleeping area;
c. If detached from the primary residential unit, its appearance shall be that of
the primary unit or of the same character of the neighborhood and meet the
setbacks of the zoning district in which it is located; and
d. Two (2) off-street parking spaces shall be provided for the accessory unit.
16. Dude Ranch (A-20, A-2.5)
a. A dude ranch shall be located on a parcel of at least 20 acres;
b. The maximum number of guests shall be limited to one-half (.5) guests per
acre;
c. Where activities require the use of public lands, the dude ranch shall abut
these lands or have access to them by a recorded access agreement or
easement across intervening lands or by a public road;
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d. Use of public lands for the activities provided by the dude ranch shall have
permission from the appropriate agency;
e. Central dining facilities shall be provided for guests;
f. Guest units shall not have cooking or eating facilities;
g. Up to six (6) one day events may be held per year for guests who want to visit
but not stay overnight;
h. Intense recreational facilities such as a golf course or campground shall not be
provided;
i. The sale of meals to persons who are not overnight guests of the dude ranch
shall be prohibited, except for special events;
j. Guest units shall not be rented or sold for a dwelling unit;
k. A site plan shall be submitted that addresses the use of motorized vehicles to,
from, and within the site, including description of the types of vehicles and
road and trail locations;
l. Employee and guest parking shall be located entirely on-site;
m. The site plan shall also show that a minimum of 60% of the property remains
as open areas; and
n. All dude ranch facilities shall be clustered to not exceed two (2) percent of the
total site area and shall not be closer than 200 feet to any property boundary or
county road.
17. Emergency Service Station (A-20, A-2.5)
a. A site plan shall be submitted that shows there is sufficient area for buildings,
required setbacks, and off street parking;
b. The site shall be in an appropriate geographical location to its service area;
c. Access is adequate to and from principal roads; and
d. Low impact screening according to Chapter 12 shall be provided and
maintained along the side and rear property boundaries.
18. Furniture / Fixtures Manufacture (M-1)
a. All activities shall be conducted within an enclosed building;
b. There shall be no retail sales on the premises;
c. Noise shall not exceed 60 decibels at the property boundaries; and
d. Odors or fumes shall not be detectable beyond the walls of the building in
which the use is conducted.
19. Heavy Equipment Sales Lot (M-1)
a. Vehicles shall be stored within an enclosed building except as provided
below;
b. All outdoor storage shall secure behind six (6) to eight (8) foot high screening,
incorporating landscape berms wherever possible;
c. Side and rear property boundaries shall be screened;
d. Equipment or materials stored outdoors shall not protrude above the
screening;
e. Security lighting of outdoor storage areas shall be provided, such lighting
meeting the requirements of Section 8-4-6;
f. The site shall include an adequate off-street loading/unloading area;
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g. Equipment stored on-site shall be contained in a paved or gravel area separate
from the required parking spaces;
h. No equipment shall be parked in any landscaped screening area on the
property or within a road right-of-way;
i. Driveways, parking lots, and loading/unloading areas shall be paved;
j. Boats shall not be repaired on the site;
k. All maintenance services shall be conducted entirely within an enclosed
building;
l. Maintenance facilities or doors shall be oriented so that the doors do not face a
public road right-of-way or a residential use unless there is an intervening
building or a minimum 30 foot landscape screening according to Chapter 12;
m. No gasoline or fuel of any kind shall be sold or dispensed on the site;
n. The site shall be maintained in a safe, sanitary, orderly condition which does
not constitute a public nuisance or adversely affect adjoining properties;
o. All inoperable, dismantled, or damaged equipment shall be located entirely
within an enclosed building at all times;
p. The site shall be attended on days of operation; and
q. The use of loud speakers or other exterior amplification devices shall be
prohibited.
20. Kennel / Boarding / Pet Daycare (A-20)
a. A site plan shall be submitted along with the application for a Permitted with
Conditions permit and shall contain:
i. Property boundaries;
ii. Dimensions of the area to be used for the kennel operation;
iii. Location of the kennels and runs;
iv. Location of any existing structures in the kennel area;
v. Location of any proposed structures;
vi. Distance to the property boundaries for the kennels and runs and all
structures to be used for the operation;
vii. All rights-of-way and easements on the property;
viii. Structures off-site that are less than 200 feet from the property; and
ix. Existing and proposed access to the kennel operation;
b. The minimum lot size for a kennel operation shall be two and one-half (2 ½)
acres;
c. The maximum number of adult animals (over six months of age) kept on the
property at any time shall be six (6);
d. The outdoor runs and boarding areas may operate 24 hours per day, seven
days a week;
e. Where indoor grooming is performed and/or pet supplies are being sold, the
structure containing this part of the operation shall be limited to being open
between the hours of 7:00 am and 6:00 pm Monday through Saturday;
f. The sale of pet or veterinary products shall be incidental to the kennel
business;
g. Veterinary care shall be incidental to the kennel operation;
h. An employee or the owner shall always be on-site when there is an animal at
the facility
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i. When outside an enclosed building, coop, or run, animals shall be
accompanied and controlled by an employee of the kennel;
j. Access through a private subdivision is prohibited;
k. When an existing residential dwelling is located within 200 feet of the kennel
operating area, a 100 foot buffer shall be maintained;
l. Where no residential dwelling is located within 200 feet of the operating area,
a 50 foot buffer shall be maintained;
m. Screening, according to Chapter 12, shall be required when an existing
residential dwelling is located within 100 feet of the kennel operating area;
n. All county and State permits shall be displayed on the site; and
o. Animal waste shall be picked up on a daily basis and disposed of in a proper
manner following Idaho Code Title 39 if applicable.
21. Landscaping Contractor/Business (A-20, M-1)
a. All storage of machinery or equipment shall be placed in the rear or side yards
of the building and screened from road views according to Chapter 12 and of
sufficient height to hide the storage area;
b. Storage areas not readily visible from any road need not provide the screening
required in “a” above; and
c. If located in an A-20 zoning district, the contractor shall be a resident of the
premises.
22. Lumber Yard (M-1)
a. All storage of materials outdoors shall be located to the rear or side yards of
the building and fully screened from road views according to Chapter 12 and
of sufficient height to hide the storage area;
b. There shall be provided and maintained a minimum six (6) foot high opaque
fence with low impact screening according to Chapter 12 along the side and
rear property boundaries;
c. There shall be no manufacture or fabrication of lumber products or sawmill
operations;
d. There shall be no storage or sale of firewood; and
e. The operation shall not involve the use of external speakers.
23. Manufacturing, Industrial (M-1)
a. All activities shall be conducted within an enclosed building;
b. There shall be no retail sales on the premises;
c. Noise shall not exceed 60 decibels at the property boundaries; and
d. Odors or fumes shall not be detectable beyond the walls of the building in
which the use is conducted.
24. Manufacturing, Light (M-1)
a. All activities shall be conducted within an enclosed building;
b. There shall be no retail sales on the premises;
c. Noise shall not exceed 60 decibels at the property boundaries; and
d. Odors or fumes shall not be detectable beyond the walls of the building in
which the use is conducted;
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25. Plant Nursery / Greenhouse (A-20, A-2.5)
a. Customer parking shall be provided and paved with either asphalt or concrete;
b. Employee parking shall be either paved or gravel;
c. Vehicles, nursery product, and other materials shall not be located in the road
right-of-way;
d. Structures shall be in compliance with Building Codes;
e. Greenhouses shall be located a minimum of 50 feet from road rights-of-way
and from any property zoned or used for residential purposes;
f. Storage of materials, except plants, shrubs, and trees, shall be located to the
rear or in the side yards of a building (if applicable) and screened from road
views.
26. Riding Academy (A-20, A-2.5, M-1)
a. There shall be no more than six (6) special events per year associated with the
riding academy, including shows, clinics, or contests;
b. All piles of feed or bedding shall be located at a minimum of 50 feet from any
county or State maintained right-of-way or any adjacent property boundary in
order to minimize odor and nuisance problems;
c. Manure piles:
i. Shall be stored for removal within an enclosure a minimum of 60
cubic feet in size;
ii. Shall be removed from the premises at least one (1) time per week
and/or applied to, or harrowed into, an agricultural field meeting all
local, State, and Federal requirements for land application;
iii. May be composted if the operation meets all local, state, and federal
requirements for composting; and
iv. Shall be stored no closer than 200 feet to any parcel boundary or
county or State maintained right-of-way.
d. Bathroom facilities shall be provided meeting the requirements of the State of
Idaho;
e. Customer visits and deliveries to the property shall be limited to the hours of
7:00 am to 8:00 pm daily;
f. All parking shall be off-street and on-site, spaces screened from view of
neighboring properties following Chapter 12, and customers shall not be
allowed to park in the front yard;
g. The number of horses boarded on the site shall be limited to three (3) per acre
of the riding academy area;
h. All applicable local, state, and federal requirements shall be met, including
health and fire protection;
i. There shall be no permanent outside speakers or sound systems; and
j. All lighting illuminating the outdoor riding area shall be turned off no later
than 8:00 pm and comply with 8-4-6 of this Title.
27. Riding / Training Stable (A-20, A-2.5, M-1)
a. The minimum parcel or lot area shall be two and one-half (2 ½ ) acres, which
includes two animal units, and two (2) acres for each additional animal unit;
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b. All piles of feed or bedding shall be located at a minimum of 50 feet from any
county or State maintained right-of-way or any adjacent property boundary in
order to minimize odor and nuisance problems;
c. Manure piles:
i. Shall be stored for removal within an enclosure a minimum of 60
cubic feet in size;
ii. Shall be removed from the premises at least one (1) time per week
and/or applied to, or harrowed into, an agricultural field meeting all
local, State, and Federal requirements for land application;
iii. May be composted if the operation meets all local, state, and federal
requirements for composting; and
iv. Shall be stored no closer than 200 feet to any parcel boundary or
county or State maintained right-of-way.
d. All points on the perimeter of any stable building and/or corral shall be at least
50 feet from the nearest parcel boundary line or right-of-way line of the parcel
on which it is located; and
e. There shall be no more than one (1) such stable operation/facility allowed per
parcel.
28. Sheet Metal Fabrication Shop (M-1)
a. All activities shall be conducted within an enclosed building;
b. Noise shall not exceed 60 decibels at the property boundaries; and
c. Odors or fumes shall not be detectable beyond the walls of the building in
which the use is conducted.
d. The operation shall comply with all applicable local, state and federal
requirements, including fire protection.
29. Storage Facility (M-1)
a. A site plan shall be submitted that includes detailed information on access,
driveways, parking spaces, storage areas, screening, and loading and
unloading areas;
b. The activity shall be conducted entirely within a non-combustible building or
area surrounded on all sides by a fence, wall, or approved alternative;
c. Any such fence or wall shall:
i. Have a height adequate to obscure all parts, supplies, or other items
from normal view of the public;
ii. Have a height of at least eight (8) feet;
iii. Have a uniform height, texture, color, and be generally consistent with
the character of the neighborhood; and
iv. Be maintained so as to ensure the health, safety, and welfare of the
public are preserved.
d. Existing site features that provide complete visual screening may be an
alternative to constructing a new fence or wall;
e. Storage shall not exceed the height of the approved fence or wall; and
f. Materials (boats, equipment, goods) shall not be stored, loaded, unloaded, or
otherwise placed either temporarily or permanently outside the enclosed
building, fence, wall, or alternative screening, or within a road right-of-way.
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30. Storage Units (M-1)
a. The use shall be conducted entirely within a non-combustible building or area
screened on all sides;
b. Any such screening shall:
i. Have a height adequate to obscure all materials, parts, supplies, or
other items from normal view of the public;
ii. Have a height of at least eight (8) feet;
iii. Have a uniform height, texture, color, and be generally consistent with
the character of the neighborhood;
iv. Be maintained so as to ensure the health, safety, and welfare of the
public are preserved;
c. Existing site features that provide complete visual screening may be used;
d. Storage shall not:
i. Exceed the height of the screening;
ii. Be loaded, unloaded, or otherwise placed either temporarily or
permanently outside of the enclosed building or screened area, or
within a road right-of-way;
e. The site shall include an adequate off-street loading/unloading area;
f. Storage on the site must be contained in a paved or gravel area separate from
required parking spaces;
g. No vehicles shall be parked in any landscape area on the property or within
the road right-of-way; and
h. Driveways, parking lots, and loading/unloading areas shall be paved.
31. Storage Yard (A-20, C-1. C-2, C-3, M-1) (amd 04-11-2013)
a. Where the actual or proposed storage of materials meets the technical
definition of a storage yard, as determined in writing by the Planning
Administrator, all storage of machinery, equipment, scrap material, or
other items shall be reasonably screened year round from public roads,
including subdivision roads, and from abutting residential structures. The
screening shall also be of sufficient height to hide the storage materials.
Depending on the type and amount of materials being stored, and the
proximity to nearby residences, the Planning Administrator may require
that the screening standards in Chapter 12 of Tile 8 be applied to a given
storage yard.
b. In the A-20 District only, storage yards not readily visible from any
road or residential lot need not provide the screening required in “a”
above.
c. The types of materials being stored are subject to review and inspection to
determine if there are risks they might cause ground water contamination,
fugitive dust, odors, fumes, or pose a fire hazard. Consultation and
approval by the Fire District and/ or Idaho Department of Environmental
Quality may be a condition of issuance of a permit for a storage yard.
d. No storage of uncovered items are permitted that might reasonably be
blown away by the wind.
e. The square footage of area that the storage yard may occupy is subject to
restrictions based on the site-specific characteristics of the location, the
screening and proximity to residential lots.
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32. Utility Building and Services (A-20, A-2.5)
a. The building or premises shall be enclosed and the appearance shall be in
keeping with the neighborhood.
b. Screening according to Chapter 12 shall be provided and maintained.
33. Vehicle Body Shop (M-1)
a. Vehicles shall be set back 30 feet from all property lines or in compliance
with the district’s or development agreement’s setback requirements,
whichever are more restrictive;
b. No fencing is permitted in the area forward of the main building, or if there is
no building on the premises, within the front yard setback;
c. Any storage areas shall be paved;
d. The shop station shall be located within 500 feet of a county classified
principal or major collector road;
e. All activities shall be conducted within an enclosed building or fully screened
area;
i. Medium impact screening from an adjacent residentially zoned
property or from an existing residential use shall be required on-site,
according to Chapter 12 of this ordinance. No screening shall be
required when facing a road;
f. Noise shall not exceed 60 decibels at the property boundaries;
g. Shop buildings shall be adequately vented;
h. Odors or fumes shall not be detectable beyond the walls of the building where
the repair services are conducted;
i. Overhead doors facing an adjacent existing residential use are to remain
closed when repairs are being made; and
j. Hours of operation shall be limited to 7 am to 7 pm, Monday – Saturday.
34. Vehicle Repair Shop (M-1)
a. Vehicles shall be set back 30 feet from all property lines or in compliance
with the district’s or development agreement’s setback requirements,
whichever are more restrictive;
b. No fencing is permitted in the area forward of the main building, or if there is
no building on the premises, within the front yard setback;
c. Any display or storage area shall be paved and the vehicles arranged in an
orderly manner with at least three (3) feet separation between each vehicle.
d. The shop/service station shall be located within 500 feet of a county classified
principal or major collector road;
e. All activities shall be conducted within an enclosed building or fully screened
area;
i. Medium impact screening from an adjacent residentially zoned
property or from an existing residential use shall be required on-site,
according to Chapter 12 of this ordinance. No screening shall be
required when facing a road.
f. Noise shall not exceed 60 decibels at the property boundaries;
g. Odors or fumes shall not be detectable beyond the walls of the building where
the repair services are conducted;
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h. Overhead doors facing an adjacent existing residential use are to remain
closed when repairs are being made; and
i. Hours of operation shall be limited to 7 am to 7 pm, Monday – Saturday.
35. Vehicle Sales Lot (M-1)
a. The site shall include an adequate off-street loading/unloading area;
b. Any display or storage area shall be paved and the vehicles arranged in an
orderly manner with at least three (3) feet separation between each vehicle;
c. All vehicles on the sales lot shall be in operational condition at all times;
d. Vehicles stored on-site shall be contained in an appropriately paved or gravel
area separate from the required parking spaces;
e. No vehicles shall be parked in any landscaped screening area on the property
or within a road right-of-way;
f. Driveways, parking lots, and loading/unloading areas shall be paved;
g. All maintenance services shall be conducted entirely within an enclosed
building;
h. Maintenance facilities or doors shall be oriented so that the doors do not face a
public road right-of-way or a residential use unless there is an intervening
building or a minimum 30 foot landscape screening according to Chapter 12;
i. No gasoline or fuel of any kind shall be sold or dispensed on the site;
j. All applicable local, State, and Federal regulations and requirements shall be
met;
k. All dismantled or damaged vehicles shall be located entirely within an
enclosed building at all times;
l. The site shall be attended on days of operation; and
m. The use of loud speakers or other exterior amplification devices shall be
prohibited.
36. Vehicle Storage (M-1)
a. Vehicles shall be stored within an enclosed building except as provided
below;
b. All outdoor storage shall be secure behind a six (6) to eight (8) foot high
screening, incorporating landscape berms wherever possible;
c. Side and rear property boundaries shall be screened;
d. Vehicles or materials stored outdoors shall not protrude above the screening;
e. Security lighting of outdoor storage areas shall be provided, such lighting
meeting the requirements of Section 8-4-6;
f. The site shall include an adequate off-street loading/unloading area;
g. Vehicles stored on-site shall be contained in an appropriately paved or gravel
area separate from the required parking spaces;
h. No vehicles shall be parked in any landscaped screening area on the property
or within a road right-of-way;
i. Driveways, parking lots, and loading/unloading areas shall be paved;
j. Boats and recreation vehicles may be maintained on site, but shall not be
repaired on site;
k. All maintenance services shall be conducted entirely within an enclosed
building;
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l. Maintenance facilities or bays shall be oriented so the access doors for
vehicles do not face a public road right-of-way or a residential use unless
there is an intervening building or a minimum of a 30 foot landscape buffer;
m. No gasoline or fuel of any kind shall be sold or dispensed on the site;
n. The site shall be maintained in a safe, sanitary, orderly condition which does
not constitute a public nuisance or adversely affect adjoining properties;
o. All inoperable, dismantled, or damaged vehicles shall be located entirely
within a building at all times;
p. The site shall be attended on days of operation; and
q. The use of loud speakers or other exterior amplification devices shall be
prohibited.
37. Vehicle Wash (M-1)
a. There shall be no outdoor overnight parking or storage of vehicles, equipment,
or materials;
b. No queuing of vehicles shall be allowed in a road right-of-way;
c. Vehicles shall not be parked on any road;
d. Drives shall be paved;
e. There shall be no body work or repairs conducted at the facility;
f. Convenient and accessible trash enclosures shall be provided;
g. Dumpsters shall be screened by an enclosure so as not to be seen from a road;
h. The facility shall be connected to a sanitary sewer;
i. Noise shall not exceed 60 decibels at the property boundaries; and
j. The premises shall be kept free of weeds, trash, and debris.
38. Veterinary Clinic (A-20)
a. Animal runs and exercise areas shall not be located in the front yard or within
50 feet of a property boundary;
b. All applicable local and state operational requirements shall be met;
c. There shall be a minimum of one (1) parking space for every employee; and
d. No vehicles shall be parked in any landscaped area on the property or within a
road right-of-way.
39. Warehouse and Distribution (M-1)
a. There shall be no retail sales on the premises;
b. The main warehouse and distribution building shall not exceed 35,000 square
feet; and
c. A traffic plan approved by the Planning Administrator shall be required.
40. Waste Material Resale Store (A-20, M-1)
a. The use shall be conducted entirely within a non-combustible building or area
surrounded on all sides by a fence, wall, or complete visual screening;
b. The fence, wall or screening shall:
i. Have a height adequate to obscure all materials, parts, supplies, or
other items from normal view of the public;
ii. Have a height of at least eight (8) feet;
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iii. Have a uniform height, texture, color, and be generally consistent with
the character of the neighborhood; and
iv. Be maintained so as to ensure the health, safety, and welfare of the
public are preserved.
c. Buildings shall be set back 100 feet from all property lines;
d. Waste resale materials shall not be stored, loaded, unloaded, or otherwise
placed either temporarily or permanently outside of the enclosed building,
fence, wall, screening, or within road rights-of-way;
e. A site plan shall be submitted that details information on access, driveways,
parking spaces, storage areas, screening, and loading and unloading areas;
f. Waste resale materials must be contained in a paved or gravel area separate
from the parking, driveway , loading, or unloading spaces;
g. Vehicles shall not be parked in any landscape or screening on the property or
within a road right-of-way;
h. The site shall be maintained in a safe, sanitary, and orderly condition that does
not constitute a public nuisance or adversely affect adjoining properties;
i. The site shall be attended on days of operation;
j. The use of loud speakers or other amplification device shall be prohibited;
k. The hours of operation shall be limited to the hours of operation of the transfer
station; and
l. Steps shall be taken to ensure materials are not carried onto adjoining
properties by the wind or rain.
41. Water Supply or Treatment Facility (A-20, A-2.5)
a. The site shall be in an appropriate geographical location to its service area;
and
b. Low impact screening according to Chapter 12 shall be provided and
maintained along the side and rear property boundaries where above-ground
facilities are within 100 feet of the property boundary.
42. Welding/Machine Shop (M-1)
a. All activities shall be conducted within an enclosed building that provides
shielding of sparks and welding light from public view;
b. Outdoor storage is prohibited;
c. Hours of operation is limited to 7:00 am to 7:00 pm, Monday through
Saturday;
d. No recharging of welding tanks shall be allowed on site;
e. The operation is limited to welding and metal fabrication;
f. Noise shall not exceed 60 decibels at the property boundaries;
g. Odors or fumes shall not be detectable beyond the walls of the building in
which the use is conducted; and
h. The operation shall comply with all applicable local, state and federal
requirements, including fire protection.
43. Wildlife Facility (A-20, A-2.5)
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a. The minimum parcel or lot area shall be two and one-half (2 ½ ) acres;
b. All piles of feed or bedding shall be located at a minimum of 50 feet from any
road right-of-way or any adjacent property boundary in order to minimize
odor and nuisance problems;
c. Manure piles:
i. Shall be stored for removal within an enclosure a minimum of 40
cubic feet in size;
ii. Shall be removed from the premises at least one (1) time per week
and/or applied to an agricultural field meeting all local, State, and
Federal requirements for land application;
iii. May be composted if approved by the Soil and Water Conservation
District and is in compliance with this Title; and
iv. Shall be stored no closer than 200 feet to any parcel boundary or
county or State maintained right-of-way.
d. All buildings and pens shall be at least 50 feet from the nearest parcel
boundary line or right-of-way line; and
e. There shall be no more than one (1) such wildlife game farm operation/facility
allowed per parcel.
44. Wind Energy System (A-20, A-2.5, C-1, C-2, C-3, M-1)
a. A site plan shall be submitted that details the site conditions, topography, and
proposed system location including setbacks from property boundaries, road
rights-of-way, and easements;
b. An architectural rendering looking from the nearest county road and state
highway shall be submitted;
c. Standard engineering drawings of the wind turbine structure and stamped
engineering drawings of the tower, base, footings, and/or foundation, as
provided by the manufacturer, shall be submitted;
d. The wind energy system shall be certified under the small wind certification
program recognized by the American Wind Energy Association;
e. The system shall be set back a minimum of the tower height plus the length of
one blade (i.e. the turbine’s total height) from a property boundary, utility line,
or road right-of-way;
f. Sound produced by the turbine under normal operation conditions shall not
exceed 60 decibels at the property boundary (sound levels may be exceeded
during short-term events such as utility outages or severe windstorms);
g. Tower supports (i.e. guy anchors), if any, shall be at least ten (10) feet from
any property boundary;
h. The system shall not be located where a portion of the system is visible above
a ridgeline from the nearest county road or state highway. Where a system is
not located on a ridgeline and will be visible from the nearest county road or
state highway, the tower (pole) shall not be taller than 60 feet determined from
the grade of the fixed portion of the tower, excluding the turbine;
i. Commercial markings, messages, or banners on the turbine or tower (pole) are
prohibited;
j. The turbine or tower shall not be illuminated;
k. The entire system shall be all one neutral non-reflective color;
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l. Evidence shall be provided that the utility company has been informed of the
customer’s intent to install an interconnected system. The utility company
has 30 days to comment from the sent date, prior to permit issuance by the
county. Off-grid systems are exempt from this requirement (should the utility
company have concerns that cannot be addressed to the satisfaction of the
Planning Administrator, the application will need to be processed as a
conditional use request);
m. All other local and State permits shall be secured prior to issuance of a
Permitted with Conditions permit, including an electrical permit from the
Division of Building Safety and a building permit from the County’s Planning
Department;
n. There shall be no more than one (1) wind energy system per parcel; and
o. Minimum parcel size shall be 2.5 acres.
45. Wood Products (M-1)
a. Storage of materials outdoors shall be located to the rear or in the side yards
of the building and fully screened from road views according to Chapter 12
and of sufficient height to hide the storage area; and
b. Seasonal materials may be stored outdoors in front of the building provided
that:
i. Such materials shall be limited to placement adjacent to the front wall
and outside of any drive, walkway, or parking area;
ii. A six (6) foot minimum width walkway separate the materials from
any paved drive or parking area;
iii. Seasonal materials shall not be displayed, stored, or sold in the open
for longer than 90 days in any calendar year.
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8-6-3: TEMPORARY USES:
A. APPLICABILITY: This subsection shall apply to all temporary/seasonal uses, structures,
special events and activities, collectively referred to as “temporary uses” that take place on
private property.
B. INTENT: The requirements of this subsection are intended to provide for the regulation
and permitting of all non-exempt temporary/seasonal uses, structures, special events, and
activities that take place on private property. These uses have only a temporary duration
and are not so recurring in nature as to constitute a permanent use. These requirements are
not intended to regulate temporary uses on public property, such as schools, parks, or
county roads. Temporary uses or special events on private or public land that may impact
travel on Teton County public right-of-ways or property may be subject to obtaining
separate authorizations from Teton County Road and Bridge Department, Idaho
Department of Transportation, Eastern Idaho Public Health Department, or the Teton
County Sherriff’s Office. Sponsors of special events taking place in public rights-of-way
should check with these agencies.
C. TYPES OF TEMPORARY USES: The three categories of Temporary Uses (TUP) are:
Major, Minor and Exempt Temporary Uses. The Planning and Zoning Administrator shall
determine whether a particular use is an exempt temporary use, a minor temporary use, a
major temporary use, or if the proposed use is not listed below, whether it is similar in
impacts to a listed use. The Planning and Zoning Administrator may approve other
unlisted temporary uses, structures, or activities if he/she determines that such use can
comply with the Review Criteria for Temporary Use Permits and would not otherwise
jeopardize the health, safety, or general welfare, or be injurious or detrimental to
properties adjacent to, or in the vicinity of, the proposed location of the temporary use.
1. Exempt Temporary Uses: The following uses shall not require a temporary use
permit:
a. Any event sponsored in whole or in part by Teton County.
b. Estate or real estate sales involving the property or items from the property
where the sale is held.
c. Garage, yard, rummage or small scale summer produce sales provided the sales
event is on a residentially zoned property and it last no longer than three (3)
consecutive days. No more than six (6) garage sale events are allowed on the
same residential property within a single calendar year.
d. Special events such as weddings, purely social parties, or similar family events
where the function or event involves the owner or lessor of the property and
where no monetary consideration or fees for such use of the property or
attendance is involved. These exempted special events may include those
events taking place upon the grounds of a private residence or upon the
common areas of a subdivision or multifamily residential development for
which no admission or rental fee or other charge is assessed. Weddings and
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similar events are also exempt from obtaining a permit when these types of
events take place on commercial properties that are specifically authorized for
these uses.
e. Any organized activities conducted at permanent facilities typically intended
and used for such activities, and/or on a site for which a zoning permit has
been granted specifically allowing the special event activity, and the operation
of the event complies with all permit conditions. Examples of such exempt
activities include, but are not necessarily limited to, sporting events such as
golf, soccer, softball, and baseball tournaments conducted on courses or fields
intended and used for such activities; wedding services conducted at reception
halls or similar facilities; funeral services conducted at funeral homes or
cemeteries; religious services, wedding services, and funeral services
conducted at places of worship.
2. Minor Temporary Uses: Minor temporary uses may occur on either developed or
undeveloped property and typically take place for limited time periods, or occur
seasonally. Minor temporary uses are typified by a relatively low level of impacts to the
neighborhood or the environment. Minor temporary uses produce very limited noise levels
to adjacent properties, and do not create substantial traffic and/or public safety concerns.
Minor Temporary uses include, but are not limited to the following:
a. Farm Stands may be seasonally permitted with a temporary use permit or the
use can otherwise be permitted as a permanent use in the A-20, A2.5, C-1, C-2,
C-3 Zoning Districts;
b. Real estate sales offices and model homes within approved development
projects;
c. Weddings, receptions, or other social events where the function or event
involves the owner or lessor of the property and where a monetary
consideration or fees for such use of the property or attendance is involved and
a total of no more than one hundred (100) attendees are expected;
d. Contractors’ construction yards, trailers, coaches or mobile homes that are used
as a temporary residence during construction of a dwelling;
e. Christmas tree and pumpkin sales lots and seasonal sale of agricultural products
that are sold from properties that do not have a legally established commercial
retail authorization;
f. Short-term workshops, retreats, or classes held at residences for the purpose of
art, handicraft, music, or educational instruction.
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3. Major Temporary Uses: Major temporary uses take place for a limited time
period, or occur seasonally, and the potential impacts have a higher possibility to create
health, safety or environmental problems, or the use is expected to create high levels of
noise offsite and/or produce traffic problems, and/or could potentially disrupt the
neighborhood. Major Temporary uses include, but are not limited to the following:
a. Concerts that have a duration of one (1) day to no more than three (3) days in a
thirty (30) day period and are limited to two (2) events per year on the same
property.
b. Fairs and festivals that have a duration of one (1) day to no more than three
(3) days in a thirty (30) day period and are limited to three (3) events per year
on the same property.
c. Outdoor temporary swap meets or auctions (limited to three (3) events per
calendar year, four (4) days each).
d. Short term, temporary industrial type operations related to car-crushing/metal
recycling where portable equipment is brought in to crush and process vehicles
and prepare the metal for recycling.
e. Weddings, receptions, or other social events where the function or event
involves the owner, lessor, or lessee of the property and where monetary
consideration or fees for such use of the property or attendance is involved.
D. TEMPORARY USE PERMITS: Applicants for a Temporary Use Permit are required
to have a pre-application conference with the Planning Administrator or his/her designee.
A checklist of submittal items shall be provided to the applicant. If the Planning
Administrator determines that the proposed use is a Major Temporary use, as defined
above, then a list of property owners within 300 feet of the subject property shall be
generated and provided to the applicant. Notification to land owners may exceed the 300
foot distance at the discretion of the planning administrator. A County letter shall be
provided to the applicant, and the letter shall state that the applicant intends to apply for a
temporary use permit, and the letter shall provide a brief description of the proposed event
or temporary use, its location and proposed times. The letter shall provide the Planning
Administrators contact information and solicit comments from the notified property
owners. The applicant shall complete the mailing and obtain a USPS Certificate of
Mailing of these letters before an application is submitted or accepted as complete
1. Application Process: An application for a Temporary Use Permit shall be filed
with the Planning Department on the prescribed forms accompanied by the submittal
items identified on the Planning Administrator’s checklist supplied at the pre-application
meeting. Applications for Major Temporary Uses Permits shall include a U.S. Postal
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Service certification of mailing to all land owners within 300 feet of the subject property.
The Planning Administrator shall make a written determination if the application is either
complete or insufficient for review within seven (7) days of receipt.
2. Application Review: The Planning Administrator may send the application
materials to Eastern Idaho Public Health District, the County Engineer, the Sheriff’s
Office, the Fire Protection District, and/or any other public agencies, homeowners
associations or other entities that may provide comment on the application materials.
Within fourteen (14) days of determining an application complete, the Planning
Administrator shall review the application materials and may approve or deny the
Temporary Use application. In the case where an application is denied, the applicant may
resubmit a substantially revised application or may appeal the Planning Administrators
decision to the Board of Adjustment, who shall hold a Public Hearing and consider the
appeal.
3. Filing Fee: A filing fee as set by the current fee schedule shall be submitted by the
property owner or owner’s representative at the time of filing an application. The County
shall accept no application or filing fee until the applicant for consideration of the request
submits a complete application with required information and data.
4. Permit Conditions of Approval: Reasonable conditions may be required in
connection with the approval of any temporary use permit which are deemed necessary to
protect the public health, safety and welfare and the social and economic well being of
those who will use the temporary use, residents and landowners immediately adjacent to
the proposed use, and the community as a whole. Any condition imposed must be clearly
specified in writing on the temporary use permit.
5. Term of Permit: A temporary use permit issued pursuant to this section shall be
limited to a maximum duration of 180 consecutive days per year, unless otherwise
specifically authorized in the terms of the Temporary Use Permit or as otherwise provided
in this section.
6. Bond and Clean-Up Deposit: In its approval of a Temporary Use Permit for a
special event, the county may—as it deems necessary to comply with these standards and
applicable permit review criteria—require provision for a bond and damage or clean-up
deposit, or other financial guarantee to provide that the site is restored to its former
condition and any damages are repaired.
7. Revocation: The Planning Administrator may revoke a Temporary Use Permit at
any time when a condition or conditions of the permit is not being met and/or the public
health, safety, or welfare is being compromised by the continued operations of the
temporary permit or special event. The Planning Administrator shall issue a cease and
desist order in order to revoke the permit.
E. REVIEW CRITERIA: The review criteria of this subsection shall apply to all allowed
temporary uses unless otherwise expressly stated.
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1. Uses of land and structures that require installation of permanent water, sewer or
electrical facilities, regardless of their seasonal or intermittent use or character are regulated as
permanent uses of land and are not eligible for a Temporary Use Permit under this section.
2. The proposed site shall be adequately served by streets or highways and has sufficient
width and improvements to accommodate the kind and quantity of traffic that such temporary
use will or could reasonably generate.
3. The temporary use will have no significant adverse effect on nearby properties or
jeopardize public health, safety, and general welfare.
4. Adequate parking will be provided to accommodate the vehicular traffic to be
reasonably generated by such use. Parking will be available either on-site or at approved
alternate locations.
5. Adequate sanitation facilities will be available on the site.
6. Permanent signs are prohibited. All temporary signs associated with the temporary use
shall be erected no more than 14 days prior to the start of the event and shall be removed within
2 days after the activity ends.
7. The owner or operator of a temporary use shall be responsible for the storage and
removal of all trash, refuse, and debris occurring on the site. Furthermore, all trash storage areas
shall be screened from view of adjacent rights-of-way and the site must be maintained in a clean
and safe manner.
8. No temporary use shall be established that is intended to be a permanent use on the site.
9. The temporary use regulations of this subsection do not exempt the applicant or
operator from any other required permits, such as health department permits.
10. The temporary use or special event has adequate security measures, according to the
Teton County Sherriff’s Office, to ensure public safety. Additional fees may be assessed by the
Sheriff’s Office.
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8-6-4 HOME OCCUPATIONS:
Purpose. Recognizing the desire of some citizens to use their residence for business activities,
Teton County supports low-impact home occupations as an economic development tool
to facilitate the economic health of the community. These performance standards are
minimum requirements to permit limited business or commercial use and activity in a
residential dwelling or allowed accessory building without requiring a zone change or
conditional use permit, while assuring that the use or activity does not diminish the
overall character of the neighborhood or the general health, welfare, and safety of the
County.
Definitions. “Applicant” means the owner of the residence and may or may not also be the operator.
“Home Occupation” means an activity conducted in a dwelling unit or accessory
building in a residential zone (A-20, A-2.5, R-1, R-2) as an economic enterprise or for
financial gain by a member of the household residing therein that is clearly incidental
and secondary to the use of the dwelling unit for residential purposes and does not
change the character of the dwelling or the accessory building or change the residential
character of the neighborhood.
“Operator” means the person conducting the home occupation and may or may not also
be the owner of the residence.
“Resident Family Member” means the head of household and all other people in the
living quarters.
THE FOLLOWING ARE THE TETON COUNTY HOME OCCUPATION PERFORMANCE
STANDARDS:
Acceptable Any business enterprise may qualify as a home occupation if it is in compliance with
Uses. all performance standards of this Ordinance, except for the following uses: Sexually-
oriented business as defined in Teton County’s Title 8, Zoning Regulations.
Advertising The display of goods, wares, machinery, or other materials used in the home
Displays. occupation shall not be visible from any private or public road or from adjacent
properties.
Certificate of Prior to a home occupation receiving its first Teton County Home Occupation permit,
Occupancy. the Building Official will determine whether the dwelling or approved accessory
building in which the home occupation will be located has received a Certificate of
Occupancy from, or had a final inspection by, Teton County Building Department.
Compliancy. The applicant shall stay in full compliance with this ordinance. If a deficiency is
identified during an inspection, the County shall notify the applicant in writing
(certified mail, return receipt requested) of the deficiency including explanation. A
deficiency shall be corrected within 30 days of notice, providing evidence to the County
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of the correction. Failure to correct a deficiency within the allotted time may result in
suspension or revocation of the Home Occupation permit.
Customers. Customer or client visits to the home occupation are restricted to the hours from 8:00
a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday.
Deliveries. Deliveries may only occur between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Monday
through Saturday.
Employees. A home occupation may have no more than one (1) employee (full or part-time)
working on the premises who is not a resident of the dwelling. There is no restriction
on the number of off-site employees, and there is no limit on the number of resident
family members who may assist with the operation of the home occupation.
Exception. A home occupation shall not be permitted on a lot or parcel that has two dwelling units,
unless the Planning Administrator finds that the occupancy of one of the dwelling units
generates less than ten (10) vehicle trips per day. A home occupation shall not be
permitted on a lot or parcel that has three or more dwelling units.
Fee. The applicant shall pay a Home Occupation permit fee or a renewal permit fee as part of
the application submittal unless all of the following exceptions are met: no on-site
client visits, no visible storage, no non-resident employees, and no signage. Required
fees are found on the Schedule of Fees for Planning & Zoning Activities in effect at the
time of application or renewal application submittal.
Health/Safety The Planning Administrator may require written documentation from the applicant
Factors. verifying that the Home Occupation does not create any health or safety concerns.
Inspection. By signing the application or renewal application for a home occupation, the applicant
expressly grants permission to Teton County, the Eastern Idaho Public Health District,
and the Teton County Fire Protection District to perform physical inspection of the part
of the dwelling, the accessory building, and the premises used for the home occupation
before issuing a permit as well as to investigate any formal complaint filed with the
Planning Department. Teton County will provide no less than five (5) day’s notice of
an upcoming inspection, unless the County feels a life safety situation requires more
immediate inspection.
Lighting. All lighting on the resident property shall conform to the Outdoor Lighting (Dark Sky)
requirements of Title 8-4-6.
Manufacturing. The assembly of products with the use of automated manufacturing equipment is
prohibited.
Maximum A home occupation may be located within a dwelling and/or an accessory building,
Floor Area. and shall not exceed one-third (1/3) the gross floor area of the dwelling or 600 square
feet whichever is greater, not to exceed 1,500 square feet.
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Modification Any modification, either permanent or accessory, that will change the residential
of Structures. appearance or characteristics of the structure is prohibited.
Off-street Off-street parking shall be provided for all employees and visitors and any vehicles,
Parking. including trailers, associated with the home occupation. Parking areas shall not
change the character of the residential neighborhood.
Other Laws & A home occupation is subject to all licensing, inspections, laws, regulations, and state
Regulations. sales and use taxes as any other business.
Outdoor The storage of any materials, vehicles, or trailers associated with the home occupation
Storage. shall be either in an enclosed structure compatible in nature with the design
characteristics of the neighborhood or within an area that is screened from public view
according to Teton County standards.
Permit. A home occupation requires a Teton County Home Occupation permit, subject to the
limitations and restrictions of this ordinance. The applicant and the operator must
submit a completed application, including all applicable forms and reports, to the
Planning Department. The submitted information enables the Planning Administrator
to determine if the proposal is in compliance with all required performance standards,
and if so, and if the property taxes are paid current on the property, to issue a permit.
Permit A Teton County Home Occupation permit is valid for two (2) years from the date of
Duration issuance. A permit may be renewed for an additional two (2) years with the submittal
and of the renewal application, along with all applicable forms and reports, and the
Renewal. renewal fee in effect at the time of the renewal application to the Planning Department.
The renewal application must be signed by the applicant and also include a signed
declaration by the operator that all required performance standards are still being met.
The Planning Administrator will determine if the home occupation complies with all
required performance standards in effect at the time of renewal application, and if
property taxes are paid current, to issue the renewal permit. There is no limit on the
number of renewal permits requested.
Sales. Retail sales of goods not produced on the premises shall be incidental, accessory and
secondary to any services provided by the home occupation. This section does not limit
the sale of products or merchandise sold off-premises. A Home occupation may include
the sale of a service or services meeting the performance standards in this ordinance.
Signage. Informative signs are exempt under Title 8 (8-9-2-C-13). Occupation and Information
signs (8-9-4-G-3 and 4) not to exceed six (6) square feet in area may be displayed on
premises. Off-premise home occupation signs are prohibited.
Traffic. Vehicle traffic generated by the operation of the home occupation shall not exceed
fourteen vehicle trips per day. A vehicle trip is any vehicle either to or from the
premises where the home occupation is located that is directly associated with the home
occupation, including business-related owner, employee, client, and delivery vehicle
trips.
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Vehicles. The vehicles used in the operation of the Home Occupation, delivery vehicles to and
from the premises where the Home Occupation is located, and employee vehicles
parked on the premises shall not have more than two axles, except for parcel delivery
vehicles with rated gross vehicle weight of less than 18,500 pounds.
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CHAPTER 7
NONCONFORMING USES
SECTION:
8-7-1: Nonconforming Uses
8-7-1: NONCONFORMING USES: Any uses lawfully occupying a building or land at the
effective date hereof, or of subsequent amendments hereto, which do not conform to regulations for the
zoning district in which it is located shall be a nonconforming use and may be continued.
Nonconforming uses are, therefore, grand fathered under provisions of this title. The following
provisions apply to nonconforming uses:
A. REPAIRS; MAINTENANCE: There shall be no limit on repairs of maintenance for
nonconforming buildings or uses. Repairs and maintenance shall not increase the degree of
nonconformity; other than to meet the provisions of law to accommodate handicap access as required
by American Disabilities Act and other federal and state law.
B. CHANGES IN OCCUPANCY: Changes in occupancy may be permitted in a nonconforming
use, provided the new occupancy has no greater impact on the land use, traffic, noise generation,
parking requirements, and similar factors that existed with the nonconforming land use prior to the
change in occupancy.
C. EXPANSION OF NONCONFORMING USE: Nonconforming uses may expand, but only on
the lot occupied by the land use on the effective date of the zoning ordinance in effect on March 11,
1996. A building permit must be obtained prior to any expansion. Proof of lot size and existing
buildings for the nonconforming use occupied on the adoption date of the zoning ordinance in effect
March 11, 1996, must be submitted with the building permit by the applicant.
D. REPLACEMENT: Any nonconforming building may be replaced, but only where the effect of
the replacement remains similar to or lessens the adverse impact of the nonconforming land use.
Replacement of nonconforming structures requires a building permit.
E. ABANDONMENT; DISCONTINUANCE: Whenever a nonconforming use of land or
building has been abandoned or discontinued for a period of 18 months, the use shall be deemed
terminated. Use of the premises thereafter shall be in conformity with the regulations of the zoning
district in which it is located.
F. RIGHT: The right to a nonconforming use runs with the land, not with the owner.
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CHAPTER 8
VARIANCE
SECTION:
8-8-1: Variance Procedures
8-8-1: VARIANCE PROCEDURES: The following provisions shall apply to variances:
A. DEFINITIONS: A “variance” is a modification of the requirements of this title as to lot or
land parcel size, coverage, width, depth, and front, side and rear yard setbacks, parking spaces, height
of buildings or other ordinance provisions affecting the size or shape of a structure and the placement
of a structure upon the lot or land parcel. A variance does not include a change of authorized land use.
B. UNDUE HARDSHIP: A variance shall not be considered a right or special privilege, but
may be granted to an applicant only upon showing of undue hardship because of characteristics of the
site, and that the variance is not in conflict with the public interest nor the general land or conditions
in the vicinity of the application and that the variance will not be a material detriment to public
health, safety and welfare nor to neighboring property owners.
C. APPLICATION FORM: Application and checklist for a variance shall be filed with the
county on forms prescribed by the county, accompanied by such data and information necessary to
assure the fullest presentation of facts and evaluation by the commission on file in the planning and
zoning office.
D. FILING FEE: A filing fee as set by the current fee schedule shall be submitted by the
applicant at the time of filing an application for a variance. This fee is nonrefundable.
E. RECORD: A record of hearings, filings made, and actions taken shall be made.
F. PUBLIC HEARING: Before granting or denying a variance the commission, acting as the
board of adjustment, shall hold at least one public hearing in accordance with sections 67-6509, 67-
6511 and 67-6516 of the Idaho Code, as applicable. The purpose of this hearing is to allow affected
persons the opportunity to be heard by the commission (board of adjustment).
G. WRITTEN NOTICE: Notice shall be mailed 15 days prior to the public hearing to all
property owners within 300 feet of the exterior boundary. Notice must include the date, time, and
place of the public hearing and a summary of the proposed variance. This notice must
be prepared and mailed at the expense of the applicant. A list of all property owners notified must be
submitted to the administrator within 15 days of the public hearing.
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H. SPECIFICATIONS OF COMMISSION: Upon granting or denying a variance, the
commission shall specify findings, in writing, for:
1. The ordinance or ordinances, criteria, and standards used in evaluating the
application;
2. The reasons and justification for approval or denial;
3. The actions, if any, which the applicant could take to obtain a permit for the
variance.
I. APPEALS: Appeals to variance decision of the commission are subject to judicial
review as provided by Idaho Code Chapter 67, Section 5270.
J. LAPSE OF VARIANCE AUTHORIZATION: Unless otherwise provided by the
decision-making body, the Applicant shall apply for any needed building permits within twelve
(12) months of the approval of the Variance. If no building permit is required for the Variance,
then the activity associated with the variance shall commence within one year of the date of
approval of the Variance. The Variance approval shall automatically lapse and be of no further
force and effect if the Applicant fails to apply for a building permit or does not commence with
the permitted activity within the twelve (12) month period. (Amd. 6-16-2011)
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CHAPTER 8
VARIANCE
SECTION:
8-8-1: Variance Procedures
8-8-1: VARIANCE PROCEDURES: The following provisions shall apply to variances:
A. DEFINITIONS: A “variance” is a modification of the requirements of this title as to lot or
land parcel size, coverage, width, depth, and front, side and rear yard setbacks, parking spaces, height
of buildings or other ordinance provisions affecting the size or shape of a structure and the placement
of a structure upon the lot or land parcel. A variance does not include a change of authorized land use.
B. UNDUE HARDSHIP: A variance shall not be considered a right or special privilege, but
may be granted to an applicant only upon showing of undue hardship because of characteristics of the
site, and that the variance is not in conflict with the public interest nor the general land or conditions
in the vicinity of the application and that the variance will not be a material detriment to public
health, safety and welfare nor to neighboring property owners.
C. APPLICATION FORM: Application and checklist for a variance shall be filed with the
county on forms prescribed by the county, accompanied by such data and information necessary to
assure the fullest presentation of facts and evaluation by the commission on file in the planning and
zoning office.
D. FILING FEE: A filing fee as set by the current fee schedule shall be submitted by the
applicant at the time of filing an application for a variance. This fee is nonrefundable.
E. RECORD: A record of hearings, filings made, and actions taken shall be made.
F. PUBLIC HEARING: Before granting or denying a variance the commission, acting as the
board of adjustment, shall hold at least one public hearing in accordance with sections 67-6509, 67-
6511 and 67-6516 of the Idaho Code, as applicable. The purpose of this hearing is to allow affected
persons the opportunity to be heard by the commission (board of adjustment).
G. WRITTEN NOTICE: Notice shall be mailed 15 days prior to the public hearing to all
property owners within 300 feet of the exterior boundary. Notice must include the date, time, and
place of the public hearing and a summary of the proposed variance. This notice must
be prepared and mailed at the expense of the applicant. A list of all property owners notified must be
submitted to the administrator within 15 days of the public hearing.
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H. SPECIFICATIONS OF COMMISSION: Upon granting or denying a variance, the
commission shall specify findings, in writing, for:
1. The ordinance or ordinances, criteria, and standards used in evaluating the
application;
2. The reasons and justification for approval or denial;
3. The actions, if any, which the applicant could take to obtain a permit for the
variance.
I. APPEALS: Appeals to variance decision of the commission are subject to judicial
review as provided by Idaho Code Chapter 67, Section 5270.
J. LAPSE OF VARIANCE AUTHORIZATION: Unless otherwise provided by the
decision-making body, the Applicant shall apply for any needed building permits within twelve
(12) months of the approval of the Variance. If no building permit is required for the Variance,
then the activity associated with the variance shall commence within one year of the date of
approval of the Variance. The Variance approval shall automatically lapse and be of no further
force and effect if the Applicant fails to apply for a building permit or does not commence with
the permitted activity within the twelve (12) month period. (Amd. 6-16-2011)
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CHAPTER 9
SIGNS:
SECTION:
8-9-1: Purpose; Intent
8-9-2: Applicability
8-9-3: Permit Required
8-9-4: Design and Construction Standards
8-9-5: Sign Removal
8-9-6: Appeal
8-9-7: Variance Procedure
8-9-1: PURPOSE; INTENT: The purpose of this chapter is to allow the reasonable display
of signs to identify homes, public buildings, cultural, professional and business establishments and to
advertise products and services for the information and convenience of the people and the flourishing
of enterprise. This chapter sets forth uniform standards for the fabrication and placement of signs in
the county with the intent of making is easier and less costly for businesses and individuals to have
their messages seen while preserving the character of the community as described in the county
comprehensive plan.
8-9-2: APPLICABILITY:
A. SIGN DEFINED: For the purposes of this chapter, the term “sign” shall mean a display of
letters, numbers, illustrations, symbols, lights or devices erected to attract attention to the subject
matter for advertising purposes.
B. SCOPE: This chapter regulates all exterior signs, permanent or temporary, and interior signs
intended to be visible from outside the buildings, in which they are installed, within the county,
outside the city limits of Victor, Driggs, and Tetonia, with the exception of the types of signs listed in
the following subsection.
C. EXEMPTIONS: Signs exempted from regulation are:
1. Official Signs: Traffic signs, guidance signs, welcome signs and official notices
placed by a public agency;
2. Private Traffic Signs: Private traffic signs that are similar in design and size to the
official signs and do not confuse the intent and operation of the official signs;
3. Individual, Nonprofit Organization Flags: Flags of individuals and nonprofit
organizations are allowed, one each per location, provided they are no larger than 20 square
feet in area and are not attached to a sign;
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4. Historic: Historic site markers, commemorative tablets and signs that name buildings
or give their date of construction;
5. Murals; Sculptures: Murals and sculptures displayed as art and not connected with
advertising of a business;
6. Time and/or Temperature: Time and/or temperature signs whereon time and
temperature are the only changeable copy and the remaining copy is limited to the sponsor’s
name;
7. Political: Political campaign signs pertaining to a specific election, provided they are
displayed no earlier than 60 days before the election and removed within ten (10) days after
the election;
8. Owner/Occupant Identification: Owner or occupant identification signs for residential
structures, provided they do not exceed one square foot in area (for example, 6” x 24”);
9. Private Warning: Private warning signs up to six (6) square feet in area;
10. Sale, Lease, or Rent: Property owner and/or realtor signs for sale, lease or rental if
they do not exceed six (6) square feet in area, one sign per street frontage of property where
they are displayed on the property owner’s real property; in addition, one directional sign will
be allowed for each property noticed for sale. (amended 12/13/2012)
11. Window Display: Window displays of business enterprises;
12. Construction Sites: Construction sites signs up to 24 square feet in area, one sign per
street frontage at the site;
13. Informative Signs: “Open/closed”, “vacancy/no vacancy”, business hours and credit
card acceptance signs up to three (3) square feet in area, one sign of each type per frontage at
each business location;
14. Special Event: Special event signs where the event lasts no longer than five (5) days;
15. Signs on Vehicle: Signs on a vehicle, provided the vehicle is not left standing in a
conspicuous place for the purpose of advertising for more than 72 hours;
16. Temporary Signs or Banners: Temporary signs or banners advertising grand openings
(on a one-time basis), sales or events sponsored by nonprofit groups, or garage or yard sales,
provided the sign is located entirely on private property and is not supported by structures
located on public property. “Temporary” shall mean in place no earlier than 15 days before
the event and removed the day after the event.
17. Flags: Flags of the official United States and Idaho state flags.
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8-9-3: PERMIT REQUIRED (Amd. 11/15/2012):
A. REQUIRED; FEE: It is unlawful to erect, alter or relocate any sign not exempted in
subsection 8-9-2 C from these regulations without first obtaining a sign permit from the office
of planning and zoning.
B. FEE: The fee for a sign permit is one dollar ($1.00) per square foot of sign area with a
minimum of ten dollars ($10.00) and a maximum of $50.00 per permit and is subject to
change without notice.
C. APPLICATION: Applications for sign permits must be accompanied by legible plans or
designs and specifications stating clearly the dimensions, structure, materials, colors and
lighting, if any, and plan of installation stating clearances and setbacks.
D. AUTHORITY TO APPROVE: The planning administrator has the authority to approve any
sign permit except for variances and matters of spacing. The planning administrator’s decision
may be appealed to the planning commission.
E. SEASONAL SIGNS: Seasonal signs may be removed for the off-season and reinstalled
without a new sign permit, provided they are not structurally altered and they otherwise
conform to these regulations. Maintenance and repainting of signs shall not require a new
permit.
8-9-4: DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS:
A. DEFINITIONS: The following definitions should be used in interpreting the standards and
making permit applications:
AREA: The area of all faces within the perimeter that forms the outside shape
of the sign including the frame, but not including the uprights or
brackets necessary to support the sign. For the purpose of this chapter,
however, a flat sign shall be considered to have the area of one of its
faces whether the second face is used or not.
CANOPY SIGN: A sign attached to or constructed in or on a canopy or marquee over a
sidewalk or passageway.
DIRECTIONAL SIGN: A sign indicating a route to a location.
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FREE STANDING SIGN: A sign erected on a supporting framework that is not attached to any
building.
OFF-PREMISES: Shall be defined as, but not limited to, Idaho Code subsection 40-
191OA(2)(a) 1. See also subsection E of this chapter.
ON-PREMISE: A sign that advertises the goods, services, and activities on the premises
on which the sign is located. All other signs will be considered off-
premises signs.
PREMISES: That piece of land.
PROJECTING SIGN: A sign attached to a building with the sign projecting outward away
from the wall.
SETBACK: The distance from the sign to the nearest property line.
TEMPORARY: A sign in place no earlier than 15 days before the event and removed
the day after the event.
WALL SIGN: A sign painted on, attached to or erected against the wall of a building
with the signs face parallel to the wall.
B. HEIGHT LIMITS:
1. Freestanding Signs: Freestanding signs may be erected to a height no greater than 20
feet above the ground.
2. Wall Signs: Wall signs may extend beyond the wall on which they are displayed no
more than one foot (12”) in any direction.
3. Projecting Signs; Canopy Signs: Projecting signs and canopy signs may not be less
than seven and one-half feet (90”) from the ground above which they are suspended.
C. SETBACK REQUIREMENTS:
1. Freestanding Private Signs: Freestanding private signs shall be permitted to stand in
public rights of way.
2. Projecting Signs: Projecting signs must be a minimum of 18 inches from a line
extending vertically from the nearest street curb, or if the curb is absent, from the property
line.
3. Obstruction Prohibited: No signs shall be permitted that obstructs a clear view of
traffic control devices from the street.
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4. Interference Prohibited: No sign shall be permitted that interferes with a fire escape
exit, or standpipe or that obstructs an opening for ventilation or light.
5. Overhead Electrical Conductors: Signs shall be located no less than six feet (72”)
horizontally or 12 feet vertically from overhead electrical conductors that are energized in
excess of 750 volts unless such conductors are enclosed in an iron pipe or other material of
equal strength.
* See subsection E1 of this section for definition of “off-premises outdoor advertising”.
6. Setbacks:
a. Highways: Setbacks from the highway shall be a minimum of 50 feet.
b. Other Roads: Setbacks from other roads shall be a minimum of 35 feet from the edge
of the road.
c. Distance from Other Signs: Signs shall not be located any closer than 660 horizontal
feet from any other advertising sign.
D. CONSTRUCTION:
1. Conformance Required: Material and construction of all permanent signs shall
conform to the standards of the uniform building code adopted by the county.
2. Wind and Seismic Loads: Signs must withstand the wind loads and seismic loads set
forth in the uniform building code. Bracing systems shall be constructed to transfer lateral
forces to the foundations. Signs on buildings shall transmit dead weight and lateral loads
through the structural frame of the building to the ground in a manner that will not overstress
any elements thereof.
3. Colors: Colors shall be normal spectrum colors, including shades of tints thereof, plus
gold and silver. Fluorescent, loud and/or gaudy colors are prohibited. Reflective finishes may
be used for lettering only.
E. OFF-PREMISES SIGNS (amended 12/13/2012):
1. Definition: Idaho Code subsection 40-1910A(2)(a):” Off-premises outdoor
advertising” means any outdoor sign, display, light, device, figure, painting, drawing,
message, plaque, poster, billboard, or other thing which is designed, intended or used to
advertise or inform and which is situated in order to be visible from any highway, or other
traveled way and which is located on property which is separate from and not adjoining the
premises or property on which the advertised activity is carried out.
2. Off-Premise Outdoor Advertising Signs: As of January 1, 2013, Teton County sign
permits will not be issued for new off-premise outdoor advertising signs along the State of
Idaho designated Scenic Byway routes, which include Highways 31, 32, and 33 and Ski Hill
Road. The following exceptions apply:
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a. State Approved Single Business Off-Premise Outdoor Advertising Signs that meet
State of Idaho Transportation Department dimensional and design standards. These
signs are located in the state highway right-of-way and must be approved by the
State and also require a Teton County sign permit. These signs are the Idaho
Transportation Department Business Panel type signs, which are oriented to the
needs of tourists.
b. State Approved Multi-business Signs: Multiple businesses signs advertising two (2)
or more off-premise businesses may be permitted within the rights-of way of
Highway 31, 32, or 33. The dimensional and design standards of the State shall
apply. A sign permit issued by Teton County and approved by the State is required.
These signs may include the Idaho Transportation Department Multi-Panel type
signs shown below, which are oriented to the needs of tourists.
3. State Approved Tourist Oriented Directional Signs, as defined by the Idaho
Transportation Department, may obtain a permit and be approved by the Idaho Department of
Transportation. These signs are legally placed within the state highway right-of way and shall
require a sign permit issued by Teton County as well as the State.
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F. PROHIBITED SIGNS:
1. Wind-Blown Streamers, Pennants, and Balloons: Wind-blown streamers, pennants,
and balloons are prohibited except on temporary signs.
2. Rotating, Swinging or Moving: Rotating, swinging or otherwise moving signs or parts
are prohibited.
3. Internally Lit Signs: Internally lit signs or signs with moving or flashing lights or other
animated decorations are prohibited unless exempted in subsection 8-9-2 C of this chapter.
4. Neon Lighting: Neon lighting, except inside buildings, is prohibited.
5. Portable Signs: Portable signs (signs not attached to the ground or building) are
prohibited except in the temporary situations exempted in subsection 8-9-2 C of this chapter.
6. Changeable Copy Signs: Changeable copy signs are prohibited except the following:
a. Time/Temperature Signs: Time/Temperature signs exempted in subsection 8-9-2 C
of this chapter.
b. Theater Marquee Signs: Theater marquee signs for films, plays and other shows;
c. Tavern, Café Signs: Tavern and café signs for changing entertainment, one per
establishment;
d. Fuel Station: Fuel station price signs, two (2) per station.
e. All permitted changeable copy signs must conform to the other regulations of this
chapter.
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G. PERMITTED SIGNS:
1. Outdoor Posters: Outdoor posters up to 12 square feet in area are permitted if
displayed in cases permanently attached to a building or other structure.
2. Subdivision Signs: One on-premises, 32 square foot, permanent, unlit, identification
and directional sign shall be allowed for a subdivision.
3. Occupation Signs: Customary residential, professional, and home occupation signs,
not to exceed six (6) square feet in area, may be erected in any districts.
4. Information Signs: One on-premise information sign in conjunction with commercial
or industrial uses, provided that the surface area does not exceed 32 square feet.
5. Agricultural Businesses: Agricultural businesses are allowed one on-premises sign not
larger than 32 square feet.
6. Entry Gate: Entry gate sign shall be permitted for ranch and subdivision identification.
7. Posting Notices: Posting notices may be erected anywhere on a parcel of land, as long
as they are spaced no closer than the minimum spacing provided by state laws, and the sign
face does not exceed two (2) square feet, i.e., “No Trespassing”, etc.
8. Business Not Located in Shopping Center: One on-premise, permanent sign per street
frontage for a business not located within a shopping center provided the surface area does not
exceed 32 square feet, 20 in height, and may be lit upon approval.
9. Signs Located On Building: One permanent sign located on a building for the
occupant as listed in Table A. The size of a sign is calculated from the linear feet of the
occupant’s share of building frontage on street, sidewalk or parking lot.
TABLE A
Occupant’s Frontage In Linear Feet Sign Area in Square Feet
60 15-30
70 30-45
80 45-60
90 60-75
100 75-90
125 over 90
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H. NONCONFORMING SIGNS:
1. Definition: A nonconforming sign is any sign that was in place prior to December 8,
1997, but does not conform to the requirements of this chapter as it may be amended from
time to time.
2. Alteration; Relocation; Destruction: Nonconforming signs that are to be structurally
altered as to size and shape, relocated, or destroyed by an act of God, or the business nature
and/or ownership has changed shall be made to conform at the time of the change and a
permit applied for.
3. Continuance of Existing Signs: Each sign that was physically in place prior to
December 8, 1997, and which does not conform to the requirements of this chapter, may be
continued for a maximum of three (3) years and no longer, this includes, but is not limited to,
all lease signs, off-premises signs, and on-premises signs.
4. Spacing or Minor Physical Nonconformity: Preexisting signs with a spacing or minor
physical nonconformity may be dealt with as a variance.
I. MISCELLANEOUS:
1. Business Signs: Any business sign can be either single- or double-faced as long as the
same business is displayed on both sides.
2. Permanently Closed Business: If any business is permanently closed, any signs
pertaining to that business must be removed within 30 days.
8-9-5: SIGN REMOVAL: Any sign deemed defective or dangerous by the building official
shall be repaired or removed by the owner within a time period set by the building official, depending
on the perceived danger. If the sign is not removed within the designated time the building official
shall have it removed and a $100.00 fine shall be assessed. Any cost incurred in the sign removal that
exceeds the fine shall be paid by the owner. Unpaid costs shall be considered a lien against the
property.
8-9-6: APPEAL:
A. RIGHT TO APPEAL: The sign applicant may appeal the decision of the Planning
Administrator, provided the written appeal is filed with Planning Department within five (5)
working days after the decision of the Planning Administrator is made. (amd. 2011-05-12)
B. COMMISSION ACTION: The Planning & Zoning Commission, acting as the Board of
Adjustment, shall schedule to hear the appeal during their next available regular meeting, but
no later than 45 days after the appeal request is received. The Board of Adjustment shall
approve, disapprove, or modify the action of the Planning Administrator. (amd. 2011-05-12)
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8-9-7: VARIANCE PROCEDURE: The planning and zoning commission may
recommend to the board of county commissioners, as a result of unique circumstances such as
topographical – physical limitations, a variance from the provision of this chapter on a finding
that undue hardship results from the strict compliance with specific provisions or requirements of
this chapter or that application of such provisions or requirements is unpractical.
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CHAPTER 10
ADMINISTRATION
SECTION:
8-10-1: Enforcement
8-10-2: Violation; Penalty
8-10-1: ENFORCEMENT: The enforcement officer shall be appointed by the board of
county commissioners and such officer shall be responsible for the enforcement of the provisions
of this title.
8-10-2: VIOLATION; PENALTY:
A. PENALTY: Any person, firm or corporation violating any part of the provisions of this
title shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and shall also be subject to administrative fines as
provided in Section 1-4-1 of the Teton County Code. Every day or portion therof during which
any violation is committed, continued or permitted may be treated as a separate offense and
punishable as such.
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CHAPTER 11
AMENDMENTS
SECTION:
8-11-1: Zoning Ordinance and Zoning Maps
8-11-2: Supplementary Regulations
8-11-3: Procedures for Processing Applications and Permits
8-11-1: ZONING ORDINANCE AND ZONING MAPS:
A. POWER TO AMEND: This title, including the adopted zoning maps, may be amended
solely by action of the board upon a finding that the amendment is required for public
convenience, necessity, health, safety or the general welfare.
B. WHO MAY PROPOSE OR RECOMMEND AMENDMENT: The commission, or
any resident of the county, may propose and recommend amendments to this title.
Applications for amendments shall be filed with the commission on forms prescribed by
the fullest presentation of facts.
C. SIMILAR APPLICATIONS: Any application substantially similar to one filed and
denied within one year from the date of such denial may be summarily denied by the
commission.
D. REQUEST TO AMEND: A request to amend the comprehensive plan, this title, or
zoning maps can be processed simultaneously, as long as the amendments and notice
requirements of the state code are complied with.
8-11-2: SUPPLEMENTARY REGULATIONS: In all cases of administration and
enforcement of this title for which no other specific provisions are made, the commission shall
determine and the board approve or disapprove provisions by order, resolution, or adoption of a
rule, regulations or bylaws, which shall be in accordance with and consistent with the standards
and intent of this title.
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8-11-3: PROCEDURES FOR PROCESSING APPLICATIONS AND PERMITS:
Any person desiring to apply for an amendment or permit under the zoning ordinance as herein
defined shall submit all necessary applications, checklists, accompanying material to include
maps and plans, together with the filing fees, which are non-refundable, to the planning and
zoning office. The submission of the application/permit shall follow the procedures in this title.
The application/permit shall be submitted on forms reviewed by the Commission. The planning
administrator shall review the application/permit, checklist, and materials for completeness. If
the submission is determined by the planning administrator to be complete, a staff report for the
Commission will be prepared and the appropriate public hearing shall be scheduled to start the
process of review and decision. If the application/permit is found to contain deficiencies by the
planning administrator, it will be returned to the applicant with an explanation of the basis for its
return and the public hearing shall not be scheduled until the deficiencies are corrected and the
application is resubmitted.
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8-12-1
CHAPTER 12
SCREENING STANDARDS
SECTION:
8-12-1: Where Screen Required
8-12-1: WHERE SCREEN REQUIRED: The following provisions shall apply to screens:
A. APPLICATION: A screen between developments of differing land uses adjoining one
another, or separated from one another by only a private street or county road, shall comply with the
standards below. The intensity of the screen is established according to the intensity of the abutting
land uses. A recreation facility adjacent to or across the street from a single-family residential use or
development requires more intense screening than would a retail development adjacent to or across
the street from a recreation facility. Single-family residential developments with similar average lot
sizes adjacent to one another do not require screening.
B. MINIMUM SCREEN STANDARDS: Minimum required screening shall conform to the
intensity identified in Table 8-12-1 below. Structures shall meet the height required when installed;
planted trees and shrubs shall meet the expected opacity within two (2) growing seasons. Screening
options include: six (6) foot rock or masonry wall; six (6) foot opaque vinyl or wood fence or similar;
earth berm; planted trees and shrubs; or, any combination thereof that provides the expected opacity a
minimum of six (6) feet in height. Every required screen shall be located in a recorded landscape
easement and shall be maintained by the owner of the property where the screen is located to provide
the visual screen at the opacity identified in this Section. The recorded document number shall be
submitted to the Planning Department.
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8-12-1-B
Table 8-12-1 Screen Intensity
A-20 A 2.5 R-1 R-2 C-1 C-2 C-3 M
A-20 * * L M M H H
A 2.5 * * L M M H H
R-1 * * * M M H H
R-2 L L * L M H H
C-1 M M M L L M H
C-2 M M M M L M M
C-3 H H H H M M
M H H H H H M
H – High Impact Screening M – Medium Impact Screening L – Low Impact Screening
*Where the average lot size of a proposed development is two-fifths or less than that of the adjacent
existing development, a low impact screen shall be provided.
C. TYPICAL REQUIRED IMPACT SCREENS: The following types of impact screens are
required between uses in the zoning district identified above where the proposed development is
located adjacent to or across the street from an existing development.
1. High Impact Screening (H): A 100% opaque screen between land uses that are dissimilar in
character. A high impact screen shall have both of the following installed:
a. A six foot high wall or fence;
b. Low impact screening shall be planted on the exterior side of the wall or fence.
2. Medium Impact Screening (M): A 70% semi-opaque screen between land uses that are usually
dissimilar in character. Semi-opaque screening should partially block views from adjacent
land uses. A medium impact screen shall be a minimum of either a landscape screen or a
fence, meeting one of the following options:
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8-12-1-C
Screen A
Shade Trees 1/500 sf
Ornamental Trees 1/750 sf
Evergreen Trees 1/300 sf
Shrubs 1/200 sf
Screen B
Shade Trees 1/1,000 sf
Ornamental Trees 1/500 sf
Evergreen Trees 1/300 sf
Shrubs 1/200 sf
Screen C
Shade Trees 1/750 sf
Ornamental Trees 1/750 sf
Evergreen Trees 1/250 sf
Shrubs 1/200 sf
3. Low Impact Screening (L): An open screen between relatively similar land uses. Open
screening shall provide an attractive separation and must portray one of the following
screening options.
Screen A
Shade Trees 1/500 sf
Ornamental Trees 1/750 sf
Evergreen Trees 1/500 sf
Shrubs 1/500 sf
Screen B
Shade Trees 1/1,000 sf
Ornamental Trees 1/500 sf
Evergreen Trees 1/500 sf
Shrubs 1/500 sf
Screen C
Shade Trees 1/750 sf
Ornamental Trees 1/750 sf
Evergreen Trees 1/750 sf
Shrubs 1/200 sf
D. WIDTH OF SCREEN: A screen required along a side or rear lot line shall be no less
than 20 feet wide or as approved by the Planning Administrator. The screen may be reduced to
ten (10) feet in width when a non-residential use abuts another non-residential use.
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TETON COUNTY ZONING ORDINANCE
OF TETON COUNTY, IDAHO
EFFECTIVE: 1993 as Teton County Zoning Ordinance
AMENDED: March 11, 1996
January 13, 1997
February 1, 1999
June 14, 1999
January 24, 2000
February 11, 2002
April 22, 2002
May 13, 2002
November 10, 2003
December 8, 2003
January 10, 2005
May 9, 2005
June 13, 2005
January 23, 2006
February 13, 2006
June 12, 2006
November 14, 2008
May 26, 2009
September 16, 2010
December 16, 2010
March 17, 2011
May 12, 2011
June 16, 2011
July 14, 2011
August 11, 2011
June 14, 2012
December 3, 2012
April 11, 2013
September 9, 2013
Approved this the 9th day of September, 2013
___________________________________________________
Kelly Park, Chairman Board of County Commissioners
Title 8, Rev. 09/09/2013 Teton County Idaho Zoning Ordinance Revision Dates
Title 8, Rev. 09/09/2013 Teton County Idaho Zoning Ordinance Revision Dates