Star Valley Ranch council fails to act on Plat 19 Lot 2 height variance after split vote

Dec 16, 2025

The council considered a request to exceed the town's 35-foot height limit for Plat 19, Lot 2. After public comment and technical debate over measurements and ADA needs, a motion to deny the variance failed (2 ayes, 2 nays, 1 abstention), leaving the matter unresolved.

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At a Dec. 16 special meeting, the Star Valley Ranch Town Council considered a variance request for Plat 19, Lot 2 that would relieve the property owner from the town's 35-foot building-height limit. Councilman Toolson moved to deny the variance; Councilman Merrill seconded, and Mayor Rok opened the floor for public comment.

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