Teton County Future Growth: Numbers and Pattern Options
The purpose of the following two exercises is to begin to identify areas in the county that need
focused planning or that may entail land use choices. The next step of preparing the
Comprehensive Plan will be to prepare land use scenarios and evaluate choices and
consequences (economic, social, and environment) using the “working vision” and goals.
Please work in your group to complete the steps of the two exercises as described below.
Buildout Exercise
How much growth could occur and where should it go?
Teton County (unincorporated)
Town of Jackson
Approximately 7,100 housing units and 1.6 million square The town has a build out capacity of:
, 5,740 housing units, and
feet of non-residential development were in the
, 5.6 million square feet of non-residential commercial
unincorporated Teton County (2003). The county has
and offices (existing units plus potential base zoning).
capacity, based on current zoning, for an additional
5,300 housing units and 1.2 million square feet of nonZoning options could result in a buildout of:
residential development. Adding the built housing units
, almost 9.0 million square feet of commercial and office
and non-residential uses to potential new development
space.
in the county yields a build out capacity of 12,400
(See Town Poster.)
housing units and 2.8 million square feet of nonresidential commercial and offices.
The unincorporated county has more than enough land
to accommodate all the projected population increase
of 7,000 residents through 2020. Assuming the county
might continue to absorb half of the population increase,
as it has in recent years, the county has capacity to
accommodate two and a half times half of the
population growth that might occur in the county.
Mapping Exercise
What are the desired patterns
for future growth in the county?
The map identifies manageable areas for analysis
and planning purposes, highlighting areas with the
most potential for change because of vacant lands
or on-going development trends. These are areas
such as South Park, Hog Island/Hoback, and South
390 corridor (south of the Aspens/Teton Pines). The
greater Wilson area may experience some
redevelopment, but the subarea planning effort will
address changes there. Some parts of the county
are not called out specifically on the map, because
much of the future land use is well established.
These areas include north of Teton Village on Moose
Wilson Road, Teton Village, and north of Wilson on
Fish Creek Road. However, feel free to comment on
these areas if you have something to tell us about
them.
What are your choices for each
Planning Area?
Check all that apply.
1
Alta
A
B
2
,Given current zoning, the county and town together could
accommodate a population of 31,620 people (in 13,341
households) and up to 11.8 million square feet of
commercial and office space, with most non-residential
development occurring in the town.
Review the planning areas shown on the map, and
draw any adjustments and/or write comments if you
would like.
A
E
F
A
A
D
E
F
C
D
E
F
D
E
F
E
F
E
F
South Park
B
5
C
Airport/Tennis and Golf Area
B
4
2. Draw Other County Features.
Draw on the map other special areas for
consideration:
B
3
1. Review/Adjust Planning Areas.
D
Buffalo Valley and Kelly
A
Combined Total Land Capacity
C
C
Aspens/Teton Pines
B
C
D
a. significant “corridors,”
Consider Potential Countywide Buildout.
Consider the potential buildout under the current plan presented by the planning team. As you review the
planning areas and discuss community character and consider community goals, consider which parts of
the county are appropriate to accommodate future growth and development and which are not. (e.g.,
Should potential growth be reduced or expanded? Should growth locate in the town, other nodes, or
dispersed?)
b. important “neighborhoods or districts,”
c. Important “conservation areas,”or
6
A
Greater Wilson Area
B
C
D
d. “community centers/core” areas.
Write why the identified places are unique.
7
3. Select Preferred Character Types and Growth
Patterns.
Using the menu of photos (a through f), identify the
kind of growth pattern and/or character you think is
appropriate for each planning area. In the box to
the right, write comments about why and how your
choice will address the community's priorities. Then,
under each photo, write what you like or don't like
about the pattern or type.
Please write comments
about your choices!
A
8
A
Fall Creek Rd. (S. Of Wilson)
B
C
D
E
F
Hog Island and Hoback
B
C
D
E
F