Joint planning staff warn county and town are nearing 7% growth trigger; recommend scoping for next comp‑plan review

Mar 19, 2025

Joint long‑range planning staff presented the annual indicator report and FY26 work plan, saying residential growth is near the 7% trigger that would prompt a comprehensive‑plan review, while calling for targeted scoping, more monitoring of water and natural resources, and a prioritized work program given limited staff capacity.

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Ryan Costner, a joint long‑range planner for the Town of Jackson and Teton County, told the joint planning commissions on March 19 that the community’s indicator report and a new interactive dashboard show the county is approaching a 7% residential growth trigger that would prompt review of the joint comprehensive plan.

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