ZC26-2 Zone Map Amendment

Valley of the Tetons Library - Zone Map Amendment

PROJECT SUMMARY

The applicant is requesting a zone change for parcel RPA00140050070, a 0.57-acre parcel located at the corner of North Main St. and E. Harper Ave., from Recreation (REC) to Civic (CIV). The stated purpose of the zone change is to accommodate development of a new public library. The current REC zoning is intended to accommodate recreational uses, while the proposed CIV zoning is intended to accommodate civic and public uses. The proposed Community Cornerstone Project would include library services, community meeting and gathering spaces, makerspace programming, educational resources, technology access, cultural programming, and workforce development opportunities.

PROPERTY SURROUNDINGS

The subject property is located on E. Harper Avenue in an area that includes a mix of existing uses. The property is currently zoned Recreation (REC). The applicant is requesting a change to Civic (CIV) zoning.

The parcel immediately north is zoned Civic (CIV), and the parcel immediately east is zoned Neighborhood Mixed Use (NX). Properties across E. Harper Ave. to the south are zoned Commercial Mixed Use (CX), with an additional Neighborhood Mixed Use (NX) property to the southeast. Highway 33 forms the western boundary of the subject property.

Because the application is for a Zoning Map Amendment rather than a development application, the requested zone change would establish the zoning designation for the property but would not approve a specific site plan, building design, or other details of future development.

APPLICATION REVIEW PROCESS:

Overview
The applicant is requesting a Zone Map Amendment to change the zoning designation of a 0.57-acre parcel from Recreation (REC) to Civic (CIV). 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 502-26, Effective 7/15/26, 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

The purpose of a neighborhood meeting is to allow the developer to present the proposal to neighbors and other members of the public prior to the formal public hearing so that the parties can discuss and consider neighborhood impacts, mitigation, design, and construction elements, and the like.

                 Current Status: The neighborhood meeting for this proposal will be held on October 29, 2026 from 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. See meeting details here

Planning & Zoning Commission Review
After the neighborhood meeting has been held, the Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a future public hearing and make a recommendation to City Council on the proposed Zone Map Amendment.

City Council Review
City Council makes the final decision on a Zone Map Amendments following a recommendation from the Planning & Zoning Commission. City Council will hold a 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:

ZC26-2 Valley of the Tetons Library

This project page was last updated on October 15, 2026.