City and County Vision, Code and Initiatives Ashley Koehler, City of Driggs Brittany Skelton, City of Victor Jason Boal / Kristin Rader, Teton County Teton.

City and County Vision, Code and Initiatives

Ashley Koehler, City of DriggsBrittany Skelton, City of Victor

Jason Boal / Kristin Rader, Teton County

Teton Valley Business Summit – May 22, 2015

Teton Valley Land Use Code project background

• Funding – – The Model Code for the Teton View Region and the codes for Victor, Driggs

and Teton County were funded by the $1.5 million dollar Sustainable Communities Regional Planning Grant awarded to Fremont County.• (aka “the HUD grant”; the grant was awarded through the HUD-EPA-DOT Partnership

for Sustainable Communities)

• Results – – New code facilitates compact and walkable town centers by allowing infill,

mixed-uses, and accessory dwellings.– New code Preserves agriculture and rural character in the county.– Driggs, Victor, the County will have codes that share the same format,

organization, definitions.– Driggs, Victor, and Teton County will have some of the most modern, flexible,

adaptable codes in the region and state.

Milestones toward adoption of new codesNovember 2012- Present

• November 2012: Project launch with stakeholder meetings in the community• July-August 2013: Consulting team, led by Code Studio, held week long charrette in Teton

Valley, focus on downtown Victor & Driggs• November 2013: Code Studio presented Charrette Summary Report• May 2014: “Drictor”/Area of Impact charrette• May 2014: Code Studio delivered first draft chapters of new code – administration, building

types, districts for cities• Summer 2014: Open houses/information booths on draft code and code concepts at events

around Teton Valley• Fall 2014: Code Studio delivered additional draft code chapters, Planning and Zoning

Commissions began reviewing draft chapters and County began writing code chapters• January 2015: Code Studio held a Model Code Preview and Training session on how cities and

counties in the region can incorporate Model chapters into their codes• April 2015: Code Studio and local planners hosted an open house and training sessions on

new code• April 2015: Final version of the Model Code and final drafts for Driggs, Victor and County

delivered• Summer 2015: Planning and Zoning Commissions will revise and refine drafts, with public

input, to prepare code and maps for public hearings and subsequent adoption by governing body

Feature of new code: same format and organization for Driggs, Victor, and County

• Benefit for real estate agents, businesses considering relocating to Teton Valley, property owners:

• Know one code, know them all.• Easy to find the information you

need to know for each jurisdiction.

• All three codes developed from the same model, codes share the same or similar definitions, performance standards, processes, etc.

Feature of new code: graphics and illustrations

Feature of new code: greater options for signage, illustrated

Feature of new code: lively and active downtown encouraged

• Benefit: More windows/less blank walls make a more interesting and engaging experience for pedestrians.

vs.

Feature of new code: lively and active downtown encouraged

• Bike racks/bicycle parking required for large multi-family projects, civic/public spaces, and some commercial and industrial uses.

• Benefit: – Encourages residents and

visitors on bikes to stop and spend time in town or at your business.

– Facilitates and builds upon the active and healthy lifestyle in Teton Valley.

Feature of new code: more flexible options for mixed use development

• Existing Regulation: Currently in Driggs’ Central Business District a property owner needs a Special Use Permit in order to build a mixed use building.

Feature of new code: more flexible options for mixed use development

• Example: new Downtown Mixed Use (DX) district

• Intent: Allow residential use in commercial districts, without the need for a Special Use Permit

• Benefits: – Build mixed use buildings

by-right – no special permit needed

– More residences within commercial districts means more people (potential customers and clients) in walking distance to your business

• Example: Industrial Flex

• Intent: Accommodate a variety of light industrial, commercial and residential uses.

• Benefits for property owners: – Start and develop a

cottage industry in your own home

– Applicable in cities and county

Feature of new code: more flexible options for mixed use development

• Existing Regulation: Currently in Teton County there is only one classification for home occupations

• Only one “non-resident” employee allowed

Feature of new code: greater flexibility for home businesses / home occupations

Feature of new code: greater flexibility for home businesses / home occupations

• Example: New code has three classifications for home businesses.

• Benefit: More flexibility, greater options for entrepreneurs in cities and county to start and grow a business.

Feature of new code: greater variety of light manufacturing / heavy commercial districts

• Example: New code has greater options for light manufacturing.

• Benefit: Supports Teton County Economic Development Plan goal of encouraging rec-tech, facilitates increase in supply of light manufacturing spaces.

Feature of new code: Accessory Dwellings

Feature of new code: Accessory Dwellings

• Benefits for property owners: – Accessory Dwellings are

allowed “by right” in many districts.

– Build an accessory dwelling unit it, rent it out for additional income (or live in it and rent out your main house).

• Benefits for business owners: – Increase the supply of rental

housing in Teton Valley = additional housing options for your workforce.

Feature of new code: Flexible Lot Sizes

• Existing Condition Example: Victor’s “Transitional Business” zone requires a minimum lot size of 10,890 square feet (.25 acre). The proposed equivalent zone, Neighborhood Mixed Use, has a minimum lot size of 7,000 square feet (.16 acre).

• Existing Condition Example: Victor’s “R1 – Residential Single Family” zone requires a minimum lot size of 16,000 square feet (.36 acre), new R- districts could allow lots as small as 3,000 or 5,000 square feet (0.07 acre or .11 acre).

• Benefits for property owners: – Some lots that previously could not be split may now be able to be split,

in both mixed use and residential zones.– Small scale subdivisions could be developed in city limits, with smaller

lots, small homes, and more affordable price points.

Interested in seeing Victor, Driggs and Teton County adopt new codes?

• Your voice and your support is crucial for code adoption!• Learn more about the new codes by reading a draft, or speaking with your

local Planner.• Contact your elected officials to voice support for adoption of the new codes.• Attend public hearings and submit public comment.• Be a champion for the new codes! Tell your colleagues, friends, and

neighbors about the benefits of the new code, and where they can get more information.

• Read or download drafts of the code for each jurisdiction• Read or download supplemental documents from each jurisdiction• Explore the interactive zoning map • Submit your comments on the codes• Find dates for upcoming public hearings, information meetings, etc.• Browse the archive of previous open houses and information sessions

Or contact your local PlannerVictor: Brittany Skelton – [email protected] – 208-787-2940

Driggs: Ashley Koehler – [email protected] – 208-354-2362Teton County: Jason Boal – [email protected] – 208-354-2593

Interested in learning more about the new codes?

Visit the newly created outreach + informational website:www.tetonvalleycode.org

Work to Date / Adoption Timeline

• City of Victor• Summer 2014 through February 2015 – Planning and Zoning Commission

reviewed draft chapters of code text • February through May 2015 – P&Z, with public input, updated the

Comprehensive Plan Land Use chapter & map; adopted updated chapter and map this Tuesday

• April 30th, 2015 – Final draft from consultant was delivered, staff is now incorporating P&Z’s comments from prior discussions into a “public review draft”

• June 2015 – P&Z will resume work sessions on code text at June meetings• June/July 2015 – P&Z will draft a proposed zoning map at June/July meetings• July 2015 – P&Z will hold a public hearing on the code text and zoning map and

give recommendation for adoption to City Council• August 2015 – City Council will hold a public hearing to adopt new code and map• August 2015 – New code and map will be in effect