Category: Public Comments

TVN Editorial: Land Use Code is the Right Step Forward

By Valley Advocates for Responsible Development  May 12, 2021 Nine years ago, Teton Valley adopted the current Comprehensive Plan. Winning an award from the American Planning Association, it was drafted with over 4,000 public engagements,… continue reading

VARD’s Comment Letter on the New Land Use Code

Nine years after Teton County adopted the 2012 Comprehensive Plan, the first draft of the associated Land Use Code is out for public comment.  VARD encourages all residents of the Valley to read the Code… continue reading

VARD’s Comment Letter on Teton Valley Resort’s Rezone Application and Rockin’ H Mobile Home Park

VARD submitted its Comment Letter to the Victor Planning and Zoning Commission regarding Teton Valley Resort's Annexation & Rezone and application for a Conditional Use Permit for an onsite restaurant. The City of Victor will… continue reading

VARD’s Comment Letter on River Rim Ranch PUD Amendment

River Rim Ranch is a Planned Unit Development and PUD’s and are discretionary approvals. An applicant must provide a compelling case as to why a particular amendment provides a public benefit to the citizens of… continue reading

VARD’s Comment Letter on Victor’s Draft Comprehensive Plan

While many aspects of the City of Victor's Draft Comprehensive Plan align with VARD's mission of maintaining open space, wild places and vibrant towns, some aspects of the draft plan give rise to a few… continue reading

VARD’s comment letter for the Targhee scoping period

Help shape the future of Grand Targhee Resort! Click image above to view the Grand Targhee Environmental Impact Statement You can click here to access our October 12, 2020 comment letter. For more information on… continue reading

Comment letter in opposition to Teton Creek Resort

You may be asking. "How can a developer purchase the last phase of Teton Creek Resort and put mobile homes onsite instead of condominiums like what's seen in Phase 1?" The answer is: They really… continue reading

Comment letter on Cottonwood Ranches Subdivision

February 4, 2020 Teton County Planning & Zoning Commission 150 Courthouse Drive Driggs, ID 83422 Re: Cottonwood Ranches Subdivision Division II Dear Members of the Commission: We recommend tabling the Cottonwood Ranches Subdivision Division II… continue reading

Letter in opposition to Matthews rezone

February 3, 2020 Driggs Planning & Zoning Commission PO Box 48 Driggs, Idaho 83422 Re: Matthews Rezone Dear Members of the Council: We have serious reservations with the Matthews rezone, as it appears Driggs has… continue reading