Frequently asked questions:
Where can I have a home business?
A home business is an allowed use in the AR,
BC, OP, and BP zoning districts. A home
business is a conditional use in AC, S, R, and
NC zoning districts.
Where can I have a home occupation?
A home occupation is an allowed use in the
AR, AC, S, R, BC, NC, and OP zoning districts.
How do I know how my property is zoned?
You can call the Planning Department and ask
to speak to the Planner of the Day who will
be able to tell you how your property is
zoned, or you can check the web-based Geographic Information System (GIS) at
www.tetonwyo.org/GIS
What is a Conditional Use Permit?
A Conditional Use Permit is required for a use
that is generally compatible with the other
uses permitted in a zoning district but requires individual review of its location, design, configuration, nature and intensity of
use, and structures. The application may
require the imposition of appropriate conditions in order to ensure the compatibility of
the use in that location.
Planning Basics
The County Planning Staff implements the
Land Development Regulations and the Comprehensive Plan.
The Jackson/Teton County Comprehensive
Plan is the policy document guided by the
community vision.
The Teton County Land Development Regulations are formulated based on the vision
identified in the Comprehensive Plan.
For more details on planning and the planning process contact the Planning department.
Teton County Planning and
Development Department
P.O. Box 1727
200 South Willow Street
Jackson, WY 83001
Please consult the most recently adopted fee
schedule.
Please consult the most recently adopted fee
schedule.
What is the difference
between a Home
Business Permit and a
Home Occupation
Permit ?
The Teton County Land Development Regulations are the regulatory document of enforceable rules that govern land development in the County.
How much does a Conditional Use Permit
cost?
How much does a Home Occupation permit
cost?
Teton County Planning and
Development Department
w w w. t e t o n w y o . o r g
Phone: 307-733-3959
Fax: 307-733-4451
E-mail: [email protected]
Home Business vs. Home Occupation
Home Business and Home
Occupation Permits
The County issues Home Business Permits, which
are frequently associated with Conditional Use
Home Occupation Permits are typically for
uses that will not add any additional traffic or detract from the residential character of the neighborhood. Home Business
Permits are for businesses that have a
more intense use, which is why a public
hearing is required. Home Business Permits help protect existing residential
neighborhoods by maintaining residential
characteristics while allowing a growing
industry of small, local entrepreneurs.
Often Home Business Permits require a
Conditional Use Permit (CUP). CUPs allow
a level of individual review of the use of
the surrounding neighborhood to ensure
compatibility, as well as mitigation of any
negative elements such as additional traffic or noise.
Home Businesses Permits are required for
businesses that have three or fewer employees. If your business does not have
any employees you may only need a Home
Occupation Permit; check with the Planner of the Day.
HOME BUSINESS
HOME OCCUPATION
# of employees
Three or less, no more than two (2)
that reside off site.
The resident of the home
Signage
Only one (1) wall sign not to exceed
two (2) square feet attached to the
house
Only one (1) wall sign not to exceed two (2)
square feet attached to the house
Use permitted
Contracting businesses, service businesses, offices, music, art, or other
schools etc.
Professional services, accountant, physician, real
estate agent, art studio, music studio, a tailor,
small appliance repair, tutoring, counseling etc.
Process
Preapplication conference, application, sufficiency, neighbor notice, review, public hearing
Sufficiency, neighbor notice, administrative review
A difference between a home business and a
home occupation is the number of employees affiliated with the business. A home business is
allowed to have two persons employed that live
off site in addition to the home owner. A home
occupation may not have any off site employees
and is run by the person that lives in the home.
It is important to note that not more than 25% of
the maximum habitable floor area of the house
can be used for the home business. However, all
or part of the outbuildings (like a garage or shed)
that are non-habitable can be used as part of the
home business area.
Day care is a special case. A day care that
serves six or fewer children is classified as a
home occupation. A day care that serves
seven to twelve children is classified as a
home business.
If your home business has an employee that resides off site, you
need a home business permit.
Teton County Planning and
Development Department
P.O. Box 1727
200 South Willow Street
Jackson, WY 83001
Phone: 307-733-3959
Fax: 307-733-4451
E-mail: [email protected]