Planning & Building

The Planning & Building Department administers land use and zoning regulations, reviews development applications, issues building permits, maintains long-range planning documents, and provides information on development standards within the City of Driggs.

Use the sections below to find application information, regulations, maps, planning documents and department resources.

Applications & Services

Building Permits & Regulations

Land Use & Zoning Applications

FY26 Fees & Fines

Current Planning & Zoning Projects

Planning & Zoning Commission

Planning Documents

Comprehensive Plan

The Comprehensive Plan guides future growth, land use, transportation, housing, public facilities, and community priorities. It is used when reviewing planning and zoning applications and serves as the City's long-range planning document.

Comprehensive Plan

Land Development Code

The Land Development Code (LDC) is the City's zoning, subdivision, and development Code. The LDC outlines everything from building site requirements (including setbacks and building heights), and details for each zoning district (including allowed uses), to development standards for larger developments, and the processes for approval of all of the various planning and zoning applications. Appendix A: Design Review Standards & Guidelines applies to projects within the Design Review Overlay.

Land Development Code (LDC)
Appendix A: Design Review Standards

Maps & Zoning

Use the interactive GIS Parcel Map to determine zoning, overlays, City Limits, and whether a property is located within the Area of City Impact. Please contact staff to confirm zoning or discuss development questions.

GIS Parcel Map
City of Driggs Zone Map
City of Driggs Zone Overlay Map

Area of City Impact (AOCI)

The Area of City Impact (AOCI) is located outside City Limits where the City of Driggs and Teton County jointly review development under the Area of City Impact Agreement.

Area of City Impact Information
Area of City Impact Land Development Code

External Agency Requirements

• Eastern Idaho Public Health
                 Projects requiring EIPH approval must obtain a Will Serve Letter before plat approval.

                 EIPH Land Development Information

• Grand Teton Canal Company
                 Projects affecting canal facilities require review and approval by the Grand Teton Canal Company.
                 GTCC Requirements & Applications

• RAD Curbside - Front Load Dumpster Enclosure Requirements
                 RAD requires a specifications and requirements packet to be completed and returned to RAD for design approval.
                 RAD Requirements & Information

Outdoor Lighting (Dark Sky)

The City of Driggs regulates outdoor lighting to reduce light pollution, preserve dark skies, and protect neighboring properties. Article 11.4 of the Land Development Code establishes outdoor lighting standards for new development and applicable existing lighting.

Dark Sky Ordinance Information