Document: 3.2.2. Rural-1 (R-1)

The following are allowed uses in this zone. If the use is not here it isn't allowed.

1. Open Space - Agriculture: Y
2. Open Space - Outdoor Recreation: C
3. Dude/Guest Ranch: C
4. Residential - Detached Single-Family: Y
5. Lodging - Campground (out of NRO): C
6. Commercial - Heavy Retail/Service: C (A)
7. Commercial - Nursery: C
8. Developed Recreation: C
9. Outfitter/Tour Operator: C
10. Institutional - Assembly (out of NRO): C
11. Institutional - Daycare/Education (out of NRO): C
12. Industrial - Light Industry: C (A)
13. Industrial - Gravel Extraction/Processing: S
14. Transportation/Infrastructure - Utility Facility: C
15. Transportation/Infrastructure - Wireless Communications: Specific Permit Not Stated
16. Transportation/Infrastructure - Aviation (out of NRO): C
17. Accessory Uses - Accessory Residential Unit: B
18. Accessory Uses - Bed and Breakfast: C
19. Accessory Uses - Home Occupation: B
20. Accessory Uses - Home Business: C
21. Accessory Uses - Family Home Daycare: B
22. Temporary Uses - Christmas Tree Sales: Y
23. Temporary Uses - Real Estate Sales Office: C
24. Temporary Uses - Temporary Shelter: B
25. Temporary Uses - Farm Stand: B
26. Temporary Uses - Temporary Gravel Extraction: B

Legend: - Y: Use allowed, no use permit required - C: Conditional Use Permit required - B: Basic Use Permit required - S: Special Use Permit required - A: Use only allowed as an accessory use

Land Use Standards

This section provides standards applicable to different uses. For additional standards, refer to the referenced division or section. All standards in Article 6 apply unless otherwise stated.

Farm Stand (6.1.12.E.)

• Use: Farm Stand (6.1.12.E.)
• Permit: Basic Use Permit required
• GSA (min): Not applicable
• Density (max): Not applicable
• Scale (max): Not applicable
• Parking (min): 5 spaces per 1,000 square feet display area (Refer to Division 6.2)
• Affordable Workforce Housing Units (min): Exempt (Refer to Division 6.3)

Temporary Gravel Extraction (6.1.12.F.)

• Use: Temporary Gravel Extraction (6.1.12.F.)
• Permit: Basic Use Permit required
• GSA (min): Not applicable
• Density (max): Not applicable
• Scale (max): 15 acres
• Parking (min): 1 space per employee (Refer to Division 6.2)
• Affordable Workforce Housing Units (min): Exempt (Refer to Division 6.3)

Land Use Standards

The following standards apply to different land uses. For additional standards, refer to the referenced division or section. All standards in Article 6 apply unless stated otherwise.

Open Space Agriculture (6.1.3.B.)

• Permit: Allowed without a use permit
• GSA (min): Not applicable
• Density (max): Not applicable
• Scale (max): Not applicable
• Parking (min) (Div. 6.2.): Not applicable
• Affordable Workforce Housing Units (min) (Div. 6.3.): Exempt

Outdoor Recreation (6.1.3.C., E.2.)

• Permit: Conditional Use Permit required
• GSA (min): 140 acres
• Density (max): Not applicable
• Scale (max): Refer to E.2. for details
• Parking (min) (Div. 6.2.): Calculated independently
• Affordable Workforce Housing Units (min) (Div. 6.3.): Calculated independently

Dude/Guest Ranch (6.1.3.E., E.2.)

• Permit: Conditional Use Permit required
• GSA (min): 70 acres
• Density (max): Refer to 6.1.3.E. for details
• Scale (max): One per livestock unit
• Parking (min) (Div. 6.2.): Calculated independently
• Affordable Workforce Housing Units (min) (Div. 6.3.): Calculated independently

Residential Detached Single-Family (6.1.4.B.)

• Permit: Allowed without a use permit
• GSA (min): Not applicable
• Density (max): 1 per 35 acres
• Scale (max): 8,000 sq ft habitable excluding basement
• Parking (min) (Div. 6.2.): Two per dwelling unit
• Affordable Workforce Housing Units (min) (Div. 6.3.): 0.000017sf + (Exp(-15.49 + 1.59Ln(sf)))/2.176

Lodging Campground (out of NRO) (6.1.5.D., E.2., E.3.)

• Permit: Conditional Use Permit required
• GSA (min): 70 acres
• Density (max): 15 sites per acre
• Scale (max): Refer to E.2. & E.3. for details
• Parking (min) (Div. 6.2.): One per campsite + one per 7.5 campsites
• Affordable Workforce Housing Units (min) (Div. 6.3.): Calculated independently

Commercial Heavy Retail/Service (6.1.6.F., E.2., E.4.)

• Permit: Conditional Use Permit required for 'A'
• GSA (min): 140 acres
• Density (max): Not applicable
• Scale (max): Refer to E.4. for details
• Parking (min) (Div. 6.2.): Calculated independently
• Affordable Workforce Housing Units (min) (Div. 6.3.): Exempt

Commercial Nursery (6.1.6.H., E.2.)

• Permit: Conditional Use Permit required
• GSA (min): 140 acres
• Density (max): Not applicable
• Scale (max): Refer to E.2. for details
• Parking (min) (Div. 6.2.): Two per 1,000 sq ft + one per 4,000 sq ft outdoor display area + one per company vehicle + one per employee
• Affordable Workforce Housing Units (min) (Div. 6.3.): 0.000188*sf

Nonhabitable Floor Area Exemption for Historic Structures

Nonhabitable floor area in a building can be exempt from maximum floor area regulations if the building meets the following criteria:

• The building is included on the Teton County Historic Preservation Board (TCHPB) list of historically significant properties or is otherwise deemed in writing by the TCHPB to be historically significant.
• The building is located at its original site. A building is considered to be at its original site if it is within the development area that existed during the building’s period of historical significance, as determined by the TCHPB. The building may be moved within the current parcel boundaries of the original site.
• Any modifications to the building must be approved by the TCHPB in order to retain the exemption.

Accessory Residential Unit (ARU) - Primary Use Not Residential - Occupancy of Larger Units

An ARU larger than 850 sf shall meet the following occupancy standards: - The occupant of the ARU shall be employed by the operator of the nonresidential use and work in the nonresidential use at least 20 hours per week for a minimum of 3 months a year. In addition, the immediate family of the occupant may also reside in the residential unit. - When not occupied by an employee of the nonresidential use, the ARU may be rented to others. Such rental shall be for a period of at least 31 days.

Accessory Residential Unit (ARU) - Primary Use Not Residential - Density/Intensity

• 850 sf Units: The number of ARUs with habitable floor area of 850 sf or less is limited only by the requirement that the ARUs be accessory to the principal use.
• Larger Units: A maximum of 1 ARU larger than 850 sf of habitable floor area is allowed per 35 acres of gross site area of nonresidential use. This allowed ARU density is in addition to the base density of allowed principal residential use.
• Floor Area Exempt: Floor area in an ARU accessory to a non- residential use is exempt from maximum floor area calculations.

Accessory Residential Unit (ARU) - Primary Use Not Residential - Unit Type

The following residential uses are permitted as unit types for an ARU associated with a primary nonresidential use: - Detached single-family - Apartment - Mobile Home - Dormitory

Accessory Residential Unit (ARU) - Primary Use Residential

• Maximum Scale: An ARU accessory to a residential use shall not exceed 1,000 sf of gross floor area including basement floor area.
• Density: A maximum of 1 ARU shall be permitted accessory to a detached single-family unit.

Existing Landing Strips

The existing Fall Creek Ranch and Melody Ranch landing strips are considered conforming without a Conditional Use Permit (CUP). A CUP will only be required if there is a 20% expansion of the use that existed on January 1, 2015.

Accessory Heavy Retail/Service and Light Industrial Uses in R-1 Zone

Heavy Retail/Service and Light Industrial uses are permitted in the R-1 zone, but they must meet certain conditions: - The proposed use should be accessory to a primary agriculture use as defined in Section 6.1.11.A. - The proposed use should comply with the standards in 3.2.2.E.2.

Campgrounds in R-1 District

In the R-1 district, campgrounds are subject to certain standards. These include: - The ratio of tent sites to RV sites should be at least 1:3. This is to maintain a variety of camping options.

Land Use Code - Board's Authority on Imposing Stricter Hours of Operation

The Board may impose hours of operations that are stricter than those established above should site-specific or neighborhood conditions warrant additional limitations. For example, for an outdoor recreation use that involves outdoor receptions, the Board may choose to limit the hours of operation to 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. for the use, but condition that amplified music or sound end earlier, at 8:00 p.m.

Land Use Code - Board's Authority on Hours of Operation for Amplified Music or Sound

The Board may establish separate hours of operation that are stricter for amplified music or sound associated with the use.

Land Use Code - Music Hours of Operation

All music should end no later than 10:00 p.m.

Land Use Code - Hours of Operation for Other Uses

Uses other than those regulated by the previous section should adhere to the following hours of operation: - Daycare and Education: 7:00 A.M. to 10:00 P.M. - Dude Ranches, Campgrounds, and Hospitals: 24-hour operations with curfew hours set during the CUP process. - All other conditional principal uses allowed in the Use table: 9:00 A.M. to 11:00 P.M. - Hours of Staff activities for all conditional principal uses will be established through the CUP process.

Land Use Code - Hours of Operation for Outdoor Use Setback Less Than 300 Feet

Outdoor public events located less than 300 feet from a property line adjacent to an occupied or vacant residential site not part of the conditional use, should operate between 9:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. The hours of staff activities will be determined through the Conditional Use Permit (CUP) process.

Access Standards for Certain Uses

• Uses subject to the standards of this subsection are exempt from Section 7.6.2.C.1.
• All other standards of Division 7.6 must be met.
• The access must be approved by the Fire Marshal.

Parking Standards for Commercial Uses

• All standards of Division 6.2 apply to parking for commercial uses.
• Commercial uses are exempt from Subsection 6.2.5.A.2.

Setbacks in Conditional Use Permit (CUP) Process

Setbacks for the use are established through the Conditional Use Permit (CUP) process. These may vary for daily staff functions and public events, and between indoor and outdoor activities. For instance, for an Outdoor Recreation use, the Board might establish a 300’ setback from a property line shared with a residential use to minimize impacts, but allow a 0’ setback from a property line shared with public lands.

Setbacks and Location in Land Use

• Uses should be clustered adjacent to an existing ranch compound or physical development, unless the applicant can demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Board that either:
• The proposed use is dependent on or requires location adjacent to a natural feature.
• An alternate location on the property better sustains or promotes the open space of the property or minimizes potential impacts to neighboring properties.

For example, a boat ramp is a water-dependent use that must be located adjacent to the river to be functional, thus it could be permitted in a location that is not clustered against existing physical development.

Use Areas in Conditional Use Permit (CUP) Process

Proposed outdoor or temporary storage or use areas, such as tents, are evaluated as part of the Conditional Use Permit (CUP) process. Conditions may be imposed to minimize impacts. For instance, the Board might impose a condition that limits the number of hours or days during which a reception tent can be on site.

Conditional Principal Uses in R-1 Zone

Compatibility of Conditional Principal Uses in R-1 Zone

• The compatibility of one or more principal conditional uses on a site should be defined through the CUP review.
• The Board should consider the extent to which the proposed use promotes or sustains the site’s open space.
• The Board should consider the cumulative impact of all permitted uses and development options on the site’s open space, as compared to the use of the site at its base residential density.

Additional Zone-specific Standards for R-1 Zone

Maximum Scale of an Equestrian Center in R-1 Zone

• The equestrian center should be an outdoor recreation use as defined in Section 6.1.3.C.
• At least half of the hours the equestrian center is open should be available for public reservation or open public use.
• A single building should not exceed 50,000 square feet.
• The equestrian center should still be subject to the floor area maximum.

Permits Required for Physical Development: Complete Neighborhood PRD

• Sketch Plan (8.3.1.)
• Development Plan (8.3.2.)
• Subdivision Plat (8.5.3.) if subdivided.

Permits Required for Physical Development: Rural PRD

• Sketch Plan (8.3.1.) is optional
• Development Plan (8.3.2.)
• Subdivision Plat (8.5.3.) if subdivided.

Permits Required for Physical Development: Floor Area Option

• Development Option Plan (8.5.2.).

Permits Required for Physical Development: Condominium/Townhouse

• Subdivision Plat (8.5.3.).

Permits Required for Physical Development: Land Division

• Development Plan (8.3.2.)
• Subdivision Plat (8.5.3.).

Infrastructure - Required Utilities

• Division 7.7 of the land use code pertains to required utilities.

Infrastructure - Transportation Facilities

• Division 7.6 of the land use code pertains to transportation facilities.

Residential Subdivision Requirements - Schools and Parks Exactions

• Minimum exaction land: 0.03 acres per housing unit or lot.

Development Options and Subdivision - Allowed Development and Subdivision Options

Make sure to read the standards for each development option to learn their restrictions.

Subdivision Options

• Option: Land division
• Minimum Lot Size: 35 acres
• Standards: Refer to section 7.2.3.

Development Options

• Option: Floor area option
• Minimum Rural Area: 35 acres
• Summary: Option to conserve 90% of property to get additional ADU and floor space allowances.

• Standards: Refer to section 7.1.5.

• Option: Rural PRD

• Minimum Rural Area: More than 49 acres
• Minimum Conservation Area: Greater of 70% of Rural GSA or 49 acres
• Maximum Development Area: 3 acres per 7 acres conserved
• Maximum Density: 3 dwelling units per 35 acres

• Standards: Refer to section 7.1.2.

• Option: CN-PRD

• Minimum Rural Area: JH: 105 acres, Alta: 70 acres
• Minimum Conservation Area: 90% of Rural GSA
• Standards: Refer to section 7.1.6.

• Note: JH refers to areas East of the Tetons, Alta refers to areas West of the Tetons.

• Option: CN Development Area

• Maximum Development Area: 1 acre per 19 acres Rural GSA
• Maximum Density: 1 dwelling unit per 4.375 acres Rural GSA

• Maximum Additional Floor Area: Not applicable

• Option: Reserved Rural Development Area

• Maximum Development Area: 1 acre per 9 acres conserved
• Maximum Density: 1 dwelling unit per 35 acres Rural GSA

Operational Standards - Radioactivity

• Section 6.4.8. of the land use code document refers to the regulations for radioactivity.

Operational Standards - Heat and Humidity

• Section 6.4.7. of the land use code document refers to the regulations for heat and humidity.

Operational Standards - Fire and Explosive Hazards

• Section 6.4.6. of the land use code document refers to the regulations for fire and explosive hazards.

Operational Standards - Electrical Disturbances

• Section 6.4.5. of the land use code document refers to the regulations for electrical disturbances.

Operational Standards - Vibration

• Section 6.4.4. of the land use code document refers to the regulations for vibration.

Operational Standards - Noise

• Section 6.4.3. of the land use code document sets the maximum sound level at the property line to 55 DBA.

Operational Standards - Refuse and Recycling

• Section 6.4.2. of the land use code document states that trash and recycling enclosures are required.

Operational Standards - Outside Storage

• Section 6.4.1. of the land use code document refers to the regulations for outside storage.

Section 9: Infrastructure - Required Utilities (Div. 7.7.) - Sewer - If the property is 0-500 feet from public sanitary sewer, connection to public sanitary sewer is required. - If the property is more than 500 feet from public sanitary sewer, a small wastewater (septic) facility is required.

Section 9: Infrastructure - Required Utilities (Div. 7.7.) - Water - Connection to public supply, installation of central supply, or evidence of individual well is required.

Section 9: Infrastructure - Transportation Facilities (Div. 7.6.) - Access Requirements - Access is required. - The right-of-way for a minor local road should be a minimum of 60 feet. - The travel lane width for a minor local road should be 10 feet. - Road and driveway design are also subject to Fire Protection Resolution.

Required Physical Development Permits - Sign

• Sign Permit (Sec. 8.3.5.)
• Grading Permit (Sec. 8.3.4.) see Sec. 5.7.1.

Required Physical Development Permits - Fence

• Grading Permit (Sec. 8.3.4.) see Sec. 5.7.1.
• Other see Sec. 5.1.2..

Required Physical Development Permits - Structure

• Building Permit (Sec. 8.3.3.)
• Grading Permit (Sec. 8.3.4.) see Sec. 5.7.1.

Required Physical Development Permits - Site Disturbance

• Grading Permit (Sec. 8.3.4.) see Sec. 5.7.1.

Grading, Erosion, Stormwater Standards

• Grading
• Erosion Control: Erosion shall be controlled at all times.
• Stormwater Management: No increase in peak flow rate or velocity across property lines.

Sign Standards

• Allowed Signs (max): 1 rustic freestanding or wall sign, Area (max) 16 sf, Height (max) 10'.
• Allowed Signs (max): 1 wall per home occupation, Area (max) 2 sf, Height (max) n/a.

Requirements when Natural Hazards are present. If your property is in any of these areas or conditions there may be additional requirements.

• Steep Slopes: Development prohibited on slopes >30%
• Unstable Soils: See section 5.4.2 for any restrictions and addition requirements.
• Fault Areas: See section 5.4.3 for any restrictions and addition requirements.
• Floodplains See section 5.4.4 for any restrictions and addition requirements.
• Wildland Urban Interface: See section 5.4.5 for any restrictions and addition requirements.

Exterior Lighting Standards

• Light trespass is prohibited.
• All lights over 600 initial lumens shall be fully shielded.
• Lumens per sf of site development (max): 0.5.
• Light Color ≤3000 Kelvin.

Environmental Standards

• Wildlife feeding is prohibited.
• Bear resistant trash container is required.

Scenic Standards

• RE: Scenic viewsheds
• Fencing: Wildlife Friendly Fencing Required
• Exterior Materials: Colors Earth tones.

Structure Standards - Structure Height

• Height: Any point (max): 30'
• Height: Overall (max): 37.5' (for sloped sites)

Structure Standards - Scale of Development

• Floor Area (max)
• GSA < 35 ac: 10,000 sf
• GSA ≥ 35 ac: GSA(0.007)
• Single building (max): 10,000 sf
• Hospital, Religious Institution, Daycare or School: Maximum determined by CUP.

Structure Standards - Structure Location

• Street Setback (min)
• Public Road: 50’
• Private Road: 30'
• Rear/Side Setback (min): 30’
• Eaves, canopies, decks, and other architectural projections that clear 9’ above finish grade may extend 5’ into a setback.

3.2.2. Rural-1 (R-1) - Physical Development Standards

Standards applicable to physical development are provided in this subsection. All standards in Article 5 are applicable unless stated otherwise.

• Site Development Standards:
• Site Development Amount (max):
  • GSA < 35 ac, GSA(0.04) + 15,007 sf
  • GSA ≥ 35 ac, GSA(0.05)
• Site Development Location:
  • Wildlife Habitat: See NRO (Sec. 5.2.1.)
  • Scenic Viewsheds: See SRO (Sec. 5.3.2.)
  • Waterbodies/Wetlands: (Sec. 5.1.1.)
  • River Setback (min): 150
  • Stream/Lake/Pond Setback (min): 50' - 150'
  • Wetland Setback (min): 30'
  • Irrigation Ditch: (7.7.4.D.)
  • Irrigation Ditch Setback (min): 15'
  • Street Setback (min. except driveway across street yard):
  • Public Road: 50'
  • Private Road: 30'
  • Rear/Side Setback (min): 15'
• Landscaping (Div. 5.5.):
  • Plant units (min): n/a.

3.2.2. Rural-1 (R-1) - Intent

• Desired Future Character: Development, use, and conservation in the R-1 zone should protect wildlife habitat, habitat connections, and scenery, and preserve the historic western character of the community by supporting the continuation of agriculture. Development and use that result in better conservation of wildlife habitat, scenery, and agriculture than can be achieved by single-family development of 35 acre parcels is encouraged.
• Existing Character: The R-1 zone generally consists of large holdings outside of complete neighborhoods where the opportunity exists for use of property in sites that are greater than 70 acres even if property rights allow use of the property as multiple smaller sites.
• Comprehensive Plan: The R-1 zone is based primarily on the vision for preservation subareas identified in the Illustration of Our Vision chapter of the Comprehensive Plan.