ZC26-1 Zone Map Amendment

Price Family, E. Ross Ave. - Zone Map Amendment

PROJECT SUMMARY

The applicant is seeking a zone change for parcel RPA00000261370, a 1.87-acre parcel located on E. Ross Ave., from RS-7: Single-Family & Two-Family to RM-2: Residential Multi-Family. The applicant's stated intention for the zone change is to create multi-family housing in the form of four-plexes, which they may seek to condominiumize. The current RS-7 zoning is primarily intended to accommodate single-family detached houses with a minimum lot size of 7,000 square feet. Additional building types are allowed in RS-7 include backyard cottage, cottage court, duplex and attached house. The proposed RM-2 zoning is intended to accommodate a variety of residential options including single-family, two-family, and multi-family. The applicant has stated the intent to create a multi-family residential development, likely four-plex buildings containing condos or apartments, however, no development plans were provided at the time the zone change application was submitted.

PROPERTY SURROUNDINGS

The subject property is located on E. Ross Avenue in an area that includes a mix of existing and developing residential uses. The property is currently zoned RS-7: Single-Family & Two-Family Residential. The proposed RM-2 zoning would allow a broader range of residential uses, including multi-family development.

Because the application is for a Zoning Map Amendment rather than a development application, the proposal establishes a zoning designation but does not approve a specific site plan, building design, number of units, or other details of future development. Any future development would be required to comply with the applicable requirements of the Land Development Code and would be reviewed through the appropriate development application process.

APPLICATION REVIEW PROCESS:

Overview
The applicant is requesting a Zone Map Amendment to change the zoning designation of a 1.87-acre parcel from RS-7: Single-Family & Two-Family Residential to RM-2: Residential Multi-Family. Zone Map Amendments are reviewed by the Administrator for general conformance under Art. 14.9 of the Land Development Code and Idaho Code Title 67, Chapter 65.

The application is subject to the Zone Map Amendment requirements in Art. 14.9, including consideration of the relationship between the requested zoning and the Comprehensive Plan, and the approval criteria established in Art. 14.9.5.

Applicable Plans & Ordinances
The applicable plans and regulations for the application are the Driggs Land Development Code, last amended by Ordinance 495-26, effective February 25, 2026, and the Driggs Comprehensive Plan.

Zone Map Amendments are governed by Art. 14.9 of the Land Development Code and Idaho Code Title 67, Chapter 65, the Local Land Use Planning Act, including Idaho Code § 67-6511.

Neighborhood Meeting
A Neighborhood Meeting is required for certain Zone Map Amendments pursuant to Art. 14.2.2. The required Neighborhood Meeting for this proposal was held on July 6, 2026.

Planning & Zoning Commission Review
The Planning & Zoning Commission holds a public hearing and makes a recommendation to City Council on the proposed Zone Map Amendment. The Planning & Zoning Commission held a public hearing on August 12, 2026 to consider the proposed change from RS-7 to RM-2.

                Current Status: The Planning & Zoning Commission considered the Zone Map Amendment application during a public hearing on August 12, 2026, where the PZC made a recommendation of conditioned approval to City Council. City Council will make a final decision on the Zone Map Amendment application during a future public hearing.

City Council Review
City Council makes the final decision on a Zone Map Amendment following a recommendation from the Planning & Zoning Commission. City Council will hold a future public hearing to consider the proposal. During its review, the City Council may require additional studies addressing the social, economic, fiscal, and/or environmental effects of the proposed zoning amendment.

RELATED DOCUMENTS:

ZC26-1 Price Family - E. Ross Zone Change

This project page was last updated on August 13, 2026.