The following requirements apply to ALL land use and zoning applications and submissions.

Application Submittal Checklists
Download the applicable checklist before submitting an application or resubmittal. A completed and signed checklist must be included with each submission.

Plans and Drawings
All submitted plans must be digitally drawn to scale by a professional. See the Site Plan Standards Checklist for applicable requirements.

BEFORE YOU SUBMIT: review the Important Requirements for All Applications section above.

Applications are submitted through the City’s online application portal. Instructions for accessing the portal and submitting an application are provided below.

New Applicants
Start a new application through the City of Driggs iWorQ Application Portal .

Existing Applicants

To upload additional documents or respond to staff requests for an existing application:

1. Log in to the City of Driggs iWorQ Application Portal using your contractor code. If you do not know your contractor code, contact candersen@driggsidaho.org for assistance
2. Click the 🔍 magnifying glass icon to search for an existing application.
3. Locate and select the application record associated with your City file number.
4. Upload the required documents to the existing application record.

For resubmittals: Do not create a new application. Upload the complete package to the existing application record.

Need help accessing your application or uploading documents? See the How to Access Your Permit & Upload Application Materials guide.

Plans and Drawings
All submitted plans must be digitally drawn to scale by a professional. See the Site Plan Standards Checklist for applicable requirements.

Additional Requirements – Project Specific

Depending on the application and scope of the project, additional requirements may apply, including Area of Impact requirements, Qualified Workforce Housing Incentive Program (QWHIP) requirements, Water Source Capacity Mitigation requirements, and external agency requirements.

See the applicable sections under Project-Specific Requirements below for more information.

Application fees are established in the City of Driggs fee schedule and are subject to periodic updates.

In addition to minimum fees, the City may charge the applicant publication, filing, postage, & City staff time that exceeds the prescribed application fee.

Fee Schedule - FY2027 Fee Resolution 445-26


Payment: Application fees may be paid by cash or check in person at City Hall or by mail to:
City of Driggs
P.O. Box 48
Driggs, ID 83422

Include the applicable iWorQ Permit # or assigned file number with your payment.

Meeting Dates & Deadlines
Refer to the Meeting Dates & Deadlines Calendar for recommended submittal dates and upcoming meeting dates.
Recommended submittal dates are provided as a general guide. Placement on a meeting agenda is not guaranteed and may be affected by factors such as required public notice and meeting schedules.

Neighborhood Meetings
Applications that require a neighborhood meeting will not be scheduled for a public hearing until the required neighborhood meeting has been held.
A minimum of three (3) weeks' notice is required to schedule a neighborhood meeting.

Public Hearings
Applications requiring a public hearing must meet the applicable submittal and noticing requirements before being considered for a public hearing.

Neighborhood meetings are required for certain applications, including:

• Large Scale Subdivisions
• Zone Map Amendments that change a residential zone to commercial or industrial, or increase the allowed residential density
• Annexation requests

For Large Scale Subdivisions, the neighborhood meeting is held after Concept Plan submittal and before Preliminary Plat submittal, unless another order of applications is appropriate.

Applications requiring a neighborhood meeting will not be scheduled for a public hearing until the required neighborhood meeting has been held.

A minimum of three (3) weeks' notice is required to schedule a neighborhood meeting.

For required neighborhood meetings, the applicant will work with City Staff on the meeting date, time, and location, as well as the sign-in sheet and meeting summary. City Staff will provide notice of the meeting to nearby property owners.

QWHIP Requirements:
A Workforce Housing Plan is required with any application requesting QWHIP incentives.

QWHIP applies to the following types of development:

• Full plat subdivisions
• Short plat subdivisions
• Annexations and zone changes
• Townhomes
• Condominiums
• Site Development Permits

Refer to the Qualified Workforce Housing Incentive Program page for additional information and program resources, including the QWHIP Guidelines and QWHIP Administrative Procedures.

Developers and subdividers proposing to connect to the City of Driggs water system must offset the impact of their development on water source capacity.

A Water Mitigation Plan Application must be submitted with Preliminary Plat Applications and/or Site Development Permit Applications.

Development containing fewer than 25 Equivalent Dwelling Units (EDUs) may pay a fee in lieu of conveying water rights.

Refer to the Water Source Capacity Mitigation page for information on water rights and the Water Mitigation Plan Application.

The Area of City Impact (AOI) is an area of unincorporated Teton County land jointly defined and adopted by the City of Driggs and Teton County. Properties located within the AOI are subject to specific plans and regulations established by the City of Driggs and Teton County for planning and zoning within the area.

Determine Whether a Property Is Within the AOI

Use the Teton County GIS Zoning Map to determine whether a property is located within the Area of City Impact. The map can also be used to view zoning, overlays, and City limits.

Refer to the Area of City Impact Information page for the current AOI boundary, regulations, maps, and additional information.

Additional requirements or coordination with outside agencies and service providers may apply depending on the location and scope of a project.

Grand Teton Canal Company (GTCC): Required Approvals
Approvals must be obtained from the Grand Teton Canal Company for all properties that intersect with or impact the canal.

Refer to the Grand Teton Canal Company Information page for requirements, fees, approval checklists, and application forms.

Eastern Idaho Public Health (EIPH): Will Serve Letter Requirement
For plats requiring EIPH signatures, a Will Serve Letter is required for any project proposing connection to the City of Driggs water and/or sewer system.

Refer to the EIPH Land Development page for additional details and submittal requirements.

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

Refer to the RAD Information page for additional details and the packet.

Other Service Providers and Agencies
Applicants may also need to coordinate with other agencies or service providers as applicable to their project.

An owner of property that is contiguous to current city limits AND lies within the Driggs Area of Impact may apply for annexation to become part of the City of Driggs. All annexation applications are subject to the requirements, review process, approval criteria and other stipulations found in Article 14.10 of the Land Development Code. An ordinance specific to the annexation will be adopted if the application is approved.

Additional Requirements:

Annexation applications are subject to additional requirements, including Water Source Capacity Mitigation, Qualified Workforce Housing Incentives Program, and external agency requirements related to Eastern Idaho Public Health, Grand Teton Canal Company, and RAD Curbside dumpster standards. Review the Project-Specific Requirements section above for details.


Before Submitting This Application: See Application Requirements & Information above for submission instructions, fees, and recommended submittal timing.


Code References:
Driggs Land Development Code , Article 14.10 – Annexation process & criteria
Idaho Statute 50-222 provides the legal framework for cities to take jurisdiction of zoning in annexed territory and establishes hearing procedures.

An applicant or person affected by an application decision, as defined by Idaho Code § 67-6521, may appeal the decision to the next level of authority: the Administrator, Planning & Zoning Commission, or City Council. Anyone seeking judicial review of a final decision must first request reconsideration of that decision.


Before Submitting This Application: See Application Requirements & Information above for submission instructions, fees, and recommended submittal timing.


Code Reference:
Driggs Land Development Code , Article 14.3.7 – Appeals process & criteria

A Boundary Line Adjustment process is required when adjusting or removing common property lines or boundaries between adjacent parcels or tracts. Purposes for the adjustment may include (but are not limited to) accommodating a transfer of land, combining existing parcels or rectifying a disputed property line location. Only adjustments between building lots are eligible for review under this process; those that affect roads, parks, etc. are subject to the Plat Amendment Process.


Before Submitting This Application: See Application Requirements & Information above for submission instructions, fees, and recommended submittal timing.


Code Reference:
Driggs Land Development Code , Article 14.13.3 – Boundary Adjustment process & criteria 

Only those uses identified in the Use Table (Article 10.2) as requiring a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) are eligible to apply for a CUP. The intent of the CUP is to provide standards and oversight to mitigate the effects these uses may have on the public and surrounding land owners. If the proposed conditional use cannot adequately meet the conditions necessary to assure protection and compatibility with the surrounding properties, uses and neighborhood, the Planning & Zoning Commission will not approve the proposed use.


Before Submitting This Application: See Application Requirements & Information above for submission instructions, fees, and recommended submittal timing.


Code References:
Driggs Land Development Code , Article 14.7 – Conditional Use Permit process & criteria 
Driggs Land Development Code , Article 10.2 – Use Table: Identifies eligible conditional uses in each zoning district.
Idaho Statute § 67-6512  provides the legal framework for conditional use permits. 

A property owner may apply to remove a parcel of land from the City of Driggs through de-annexation. The process includes public hearings before the Planning & Zoning Commission and City Council. The City Council decides whether to approve de-annexation and generally considers whether the proposal provides a compelling public benefit. The zoning designation is determined through a Zoning Map Amendment process, with the final zoning decision made by the Teton County Board of County Commissioners.


Before Submitting This Application: See Application Requirements & Information above for submission instructions, fees, and recommended submittal timing.


Code References:
Driggs Land Development Code , Article 14.11 – De-Annexation process & criteria

Design Review is required for applicable new construction, development, and exterior alterations within the Design Review Overlay Zone. The process evaluates proposed site and building design for compliance with the City's Design Standards and Guidelines.

Sketch Plan–Site
For new construction or development requiring Design Review. Sketch Plan Review establishes the overall site and building design before final plans are submitted.

Sketch Plan–Minor Remodel
For minor remodels or exterior alterations to an existing building requiring Design Review.

Final Review–Building
For projects that have completed Sketch Plan Review and are ready for final review of detailed building and site plans.


Before Submitting This Application: See Application Requirements & Information above for submission instructions, fees, and recommended submittal timing.


Code References:
See the Driggs Land Development Code , Article 9.3 – Design Review Overlay; and Appendix A: Design Standards and Guidelines for Design Review process & criteria

A Floodplain Development Permit is required prior to any development activities located within Special Flood Hazard Areas. The permit ensures proposed development complies with the City’s floodplain management requirements, including applicable requirements for site plans, elevations, foundations, utilities, floodproofing, and other floodplain development.


Before Submitting This Application: See Application Requirements & Information above for submission instructions, fees, and recommended submittal timing.


Code Reference:
Driggs Land Development Code , Article 9.3 – Floodplain Development Permit process & criteria

A Grading Permit is required for applicable grading, excavation, filling, or other site disturbance to ensure proposed work complies with the City’s Land Development Code and applicable site development requirements.

Approvals must be obtained from the Grand Teton Canal Company for all properties that intersect with or impact the canal. See the requirements, fees, approval checklists and application forms on the Grand Teton Canal Company page .


Before Submitting This Application: See Application Requirements & Information above for submission instructions, fees, and recommended submittal timing.


Code Reference:
Driggs Land Development Code , Article 13.2 – Grading Permit and Design Standards process & criteria

A Comprehensive Plan / Land Development Code Text Amendment is used to change the text of the City’s Land Development Code / Comprehensive Plan. Such amendments may be used to correct an error, address a changing condition or trend, or respond to a change in State law. The City Council has final authority on a Text Amendment, and will approve, deny or approve with changes at a public hearing.


Before Submitting This Application: See Application Requirements & Information above for submission instructions, fees, and recommended submittal timing.


Code Reference:
Driggs Land Development Code , Article 14.4 – Code or Plan Text Amendment process & criteria

A Lot Split is a simplified alternative to the Subdivision process that allows subdivision of lots under the following conditions:

1. The number of resulting lots does not exceed 2.
2. The lot is a Lot of Record and has not been divided since December 1, 1992.
3. Each proposed lot meets the requirements of the Land Development Code and other applicable adopted plans and policies.
4. The division does not require the extension of public utilities (other than individual service lines) and no substantial alteration of existing utilities is involved.
5. The division does not require new public streets, and each proposed lot has either approved access to an existing public street or a recorded easement.

Any subdivisions of lots that do not meet these conditions are required to undergo the Subdivision process. 


Before Submitting This Application: See Application Requirements & Information above for submission instructions, fees, and recommended submittal timing.


Code Reference:
Driggs Land Development Code , Article 14.5.4 – Lot Split process & criteria

The City of Driggs regulates signs to promote public safety, improve sign visibility, and maintain the visual character of the community. The Land Development Code establishes standards for sign types, size, placement, materials, and lighting. Some signs require a permit, while others are exempt but must still meet applicable standards. Review the sign regulations to determine whether your proposed sign requires a permit.


Before Submitting This Application: See Application Requirements & Information above for submission instructions, fees, and recommended submittal timing.


Code Reference:
Driggs Land Development Code , Article 11.3 – Sign regulations and permit requirements

Site Development Permits are required before development may occur and include Site Plan Review. Design Review may also be required for properties within the Design Review Overlay Zone.

Additional Requirements:

Site Development Permit applications may be subject to additional requirements, including Water Source Capacity Mitigation, Qualified Workforce Housing Incentives Program, and external agency requirements related to Eastern Idaho Public Health, Grand Teton Canal Company, and RAD Curbside dumpster standards. Review the Project-Specific Requirements section above for details.


Before Submitting This Application: See Application Requirements & Information above for submission instructions, fees, and recommended submittal timing.


Code Reference:
Driggs Land Development Code , Article 14.6 – Site Development Permit process & criteria

A Special Event Permit is required for public and private events such as outdoor gatherings, parades, carnivals, fairs, outdoor concerts, or races that occur infrequently and occur in a facility or on a property that is beyond the scope of normal operation. Events that anticipate 50+ people, 2+ vendors, or could cause a public impact via disturbance, crowd, traffic/parking or disruption of the normal routine of the community or affected neighborhood are also subject to this permit unless exempted (Ordinance 379-17).

If the event is located on city property, a reservation and fee may also be required. Please contact the Clerk's Office for all inquiries on city property.

Application Fees: See the Fee Schedule for applicable fees.
Submit an Special Event Permit Application form


Code Reference:
Special Event Permit Ordinance 379-17 

All City Facility, Park Reservation, and Event Forms

Subdivision Review is required to divide land into two or more parcels, dedicate a street or alley through or along a tract of land (with certain exceptions), develop a condominium or townhouse project, or make a significant amendment to a previously divided parcel.

Depending on the proposal, applicants must follow the Short Plat or Full Plat process. Certain existing lots may qualify for the administrative Lot Split process under Section 14.5.4. See Lot Split section above.

Additional Requirements:

Subdivision applications are subject to additional requirements, including Water Source Capacity Mitigation, Qualified Workforce Housing Incentives Program, and external agency requirements related to Eastern Idaho Public Health, Grand Teton Canal Company, and RAD Curbside dumpster standards. Review the Project-Specific Requirements section above for details.

Short Plat Eligibility - Section 14.5.5

A Short Plat may be eligible if the subdivision:

• Creates no more than five lots.
• Meets applicable Land Development Code requirements and adopted plans and policies.
• Does not require extensions of public utilities, other than individual service lines, or other municipal facilities, or substantial alterations to existing utility installations.
• Does not require new street dedications or street widening.
• Is not located wholly or partly within the Conservation District, Floodplain Overlay, or a resource protection area identified by the Land Development Code.
• Includes complete and acceptable information for both Preliminary and Final Plats.

The Short Plat process combines Preliminary and Final Plat review. Subdivisions that do not meet Short Plat criteria, and condominium or townhouse developments, follow the Full Plat process.

Residential densities above those established by the Future Land Use Map and residential base densities require approval of a Residential Density Bonus through QWHIP.

Full Plat – Section 14.5.6

Full Plat approval involves three stages:

1. Concept Plan Review: The Planning and Zoning Administrator reviews the Concept Plan and provides written notice of general conformance or non-conformance with the Code. For large or complex proposals, the Administrator may present the plan to the Planning and Zoning Commission for review and comment.
2. Preliminary Plat: The Planning and Zoning Commission reviews the application and makes a recommendation to the City Council, which makes the approval decision.
3. Final Plat: The City Council reviews the Final Plat after required improvements have been installed and inspected.

Before Submitting This Application: See Application Requirements & Information above for submission instructions, fees, and recommended submittal timing.


Code Reference:
Driggs Land Development Code , Article 14.5 – Subdivision process & criteria

A plat amendment is required for changes to previously recorded rights-of-way, easements, recorded plats of subdivisions or Planned Unit Developments, or associated recorded Development Agreements. For plat vacations, see the Vacation of a Plat/Street section below.

Insignificant Plat Amendment
Applies to changes that meet the criteria in Section 14.13.4, including no reduction in designated open space or increase in lots, no significant effects on layout or infrastructure, no changes to approved uses, and no new or increased substantial impacts on the neighborhood or community.

Significant Plat Amendment
Required when a proposed amendment does not meet the criteria for an Insignificant Plat Amendment under Section 14.13.4.


Additional Requirements:
Plat Amendments may be subject to additional requirements, including Water Source Capacity Mitigation, Qualified Workforce Housing Incentives Program, and external agency requirements related to Eastern Idaho Public Health, Grand Teton Canal Company, and RAD curbside dumpster standards. Review the Project-Specific Requirements section above for details.


Before Submitting This Application: See Application Requirements & Information above for submission instructions, fees, and recommended submittal timing.


Code References:
Driggs Land Development Code , Article 14.13.4 – Insignificant Plat Amendment; Article 14.13.5 – Significant Plat Amendment

A plat vacation is a request to vacate previously recorded rights-of-way, easements, subdivision or Planned Unit Development plats, or associated recorded documents.

Insignificant Vacation
Applies to proposed vacations that meet the approval criteria in Section 14.13.4 of the Land Development Code, including no reduction in designated open space or increase in the number of lots, no significant effects on layout or infrastructure, no changes to approved uses, and no new or increased potentially substantial impacts on the neighborhood or community.

Significant Vacation
Applies when a proposed vacation does not meet the criteria for approval as an insignificant vacation. The review process and approval criteria follow those for a short or full plat, depending on the original approval process.

Vacations of public roads and easements also require the City to adopt, record, and publish a vacation ordinance in accordance with Idaho law.


Before Submitting This Application: See Application Requirements & Information above for submission instructions, fees, and recommended submittal timing.


Code References:
See the Driggs Land Development Code , Article 14.13.4 – Insignificant Plat Amendment or Vacation; Article 14.13.5 – Significant Plat Amendment or Vacation for process & criteria

A variance is a request to modify certain zoning requirements, including lot size, lot coverage, lot width or depth, front, side or rear yards, setbacks, parking, building height, or other requirements affecting the size or shape of a structure, its placement on a lot, or lot size.

Under the Driggs Land Development Code, a variance may be considered when unique physical characteristics of a property, beyond the owner's control, create an undue hardship because no reasonable conforming use of the lot is possible. A variance cannot authorize a use not permitted by right in the zoning district or reduce a lot below the district's minimum lot size.

Idaho Code § 67-6516 states "A variance shall not be considered a right or special privilege, but may be granted to an applicant only upon a showing of undue hardship because of characteristics of the site and that the variance is not in conflict with the public interest."


Before Submitting This Application: See Application Requirements & Information above for submission instructions, fees, and recommended submittal timing.


Code References:
Driggs Land Development Code , Article 14.8 – Variance process & criteria
Idaho Code § 67-6516 – Variance establishes the state-law framework for variance permits, including application, notice, and hearing requirements.

A Zoning Map Amendment is used to change the zoning designation of a property. This review is intended to provide standards and oversight to mitigate negative effects a change in zoning may have on the public, neighborhood, or surrounding property owners. 

Additional Requirements:

Zone Change/Zoning Map Amendment applications are subject to additional requirements, including Water Source Capacity Mitigation, Qualified Workforce Housing Incentives Program, and external agency requirements related to Eastern Idaho Public Health, Grand Teton Canal Company, and RAD Curbside dumpster standards. Review the Project-Specific Requirements section above for details.

Before Submitting This Application: See Application Requirements & Information above for submission instructions, fees, and recommended submittal timing.l


Code References:
Driggs Land Development Code , Article 14.9 – Zoning Map Amendment process & criteria
Idaho Code § 67-6511 – Zoning Ordinance establishes the state-law framework for zoning ordinances under the Idaho Local Land Use Planning Act.
Idaho Code § 67-6511A – Development Agreements addresses development agreements under state law.

Start here to find your property, see its zoning and overlays, and identify other geographic information that may affect development.

Use the interactive GIS Zoning Map to determine zoning, overlays, City Limits, and whether a property is located within the Area of City Impact.

Interactive GIS Zoning Map
City of Driggs Zone Map
City of Driggs Zone Overlay Map
Future Land Use Map (FLUM)
City of Driggs Airport Overlays

Please contact staff to confirm zoning or discuss development questions.

The Land Development Code (LDC) guides development in accordance with the City’s Comprehensive Plan and establishes regulations for land use and development within the City of Driggs.

The LDC addresses buildings and structures, lot occupancy, yards and open spaces, population density, the location and use of buildings and structures, and the subdivision of land. It also establishes standards intended to protect public health, safety, and general welfare, environmental features, natural resources, and property in areas subject to natural hazards.

Land Development Code (LDC)

The Driggs Area of City Impact Land Development Code (AOI LDC) establishes regulations for residential and nonresidential development within the Driggs Area of City Impact.

The AOI LDC establishes zoning districts, land use and subdivision regulations, development requirements, and overlay areas within the Area of City Impact.

Land Development Code for the Driggs Area of City Impact

The Comprehensive Plan establishes the City’s long-term goals and policies for growth and development. It addresses topics such as land use, housing, transportation, public facilities, and community character.

The Comprehensive Plan provides the policy direction for future development, while the Land Development Code and other regulatory documents establish the standards and requirements used to implement those policies. The LDC specifically states that development is to be guided in accordance with the Adopted Comprehensive Plan.

Comprehensive Plan

Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map (FLUM)

Comprehensive Plan Appendix

Appendix A: Design Review Standards & Guidelines supplements the Land Development Code and provides standards and guidelines for development within the Design Review Overlay.

It addresses elements of development including building design, site design, landscaping, signs, parking, lighting, streets, pedestrian walkways, open spaces, and other aspects of development. The standards are intended to protect and enhance Driggs’s historic character, provide clear and consistent direction for development, and encourage development that respects the community’s values and unique character.

Appendix A: Design Review Standards & Guidelines

The Transportation Master Plan provides a roadmap for addressing Driggs’s current and future transportation needs. The plan evaluates the existing transportation system and identifies projects, policies, and improvements to address traffic conditions, safety, development, and multimodal connectivity.

The plan’s vision and objectives stem from the City’s Comprehensive Plan and are intended to help guide transportation planning as the City develops.

2025 Transportation Master Plan

2025 Transportation Master Plan - Appendix A-CIP Figures

2025 Transportation Master Plan - Appendix D-Stakeholder Interviews

The Driggs Tree Guide provides a master list of trees acceptable for public planting and information to help select trees for streets, parking lots, and other public spaces.

The guide includes information on tree size, space requirements, climate and site conditions, native and low-water trees, and trees that are prohibited or have significant problems in Southeast Idaho. It also encourages consideration of the City’s Tree Ordinance, which establishes responsibilities for tree planting, maintenance, and removal.

City of Driggs Tree Planting Guide & List of Recommended Species

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

• Current Fee Schedule (FY2027)