(Bannock County, February 3, 2026; Cover photo credit: Bannock County)
Bannock County Planning & Development Services is drafting a comprehensive Land Use & Development Ordinance to replace current zoning code.
What changes are being proposed?
Planning & Development aims to consolidate and modernize eight existing ordinances into a comprehensive Land Use and Development Ordinance (LUDO) for Bannock County. This ordinance will regulate zoning, land use, subdivision, and other key aspects of county planning. [Note: Proposed changes may be read here.]
Goals:
- Enhance clarity, consistency, and enforceability
- Align with state and federal regulations
- Use the Comprehensive Plan to guide the ordinance
Public Input Opportunities
Upcoming Input Opportunities
Public Hearings | Late April – Early June
Public hearings are your chance to share feedback on the proposed ordinance draft. Hearing dates will be posted on bannockcounty.gov/ourfuture and shared through this email once scheduled.
Previous Input Opportunities
Thank you for being part of the process! Community input has guided this work from the beginning.
2022 – “Open Space/Subdivision Ordinance”
- Focused on open space requirements
- 707 responses collected (Feb 7–Mar 21, 2022)
- View Summary of Responses
- View Individual Responses
2023 – Land Use Ordinance
- Focused on zoning and land use
- 186 responses collected (Jan 26–Mar 6, 2023)
- View Summary of Responses
- View Individual Responses
2025 – Land Use & Development Ordinance Update
- Comprehensive review of all ordinances
- 638 responses collected (Sept 17–Oct 23, 2025)
- View Summary of Responses
- View Individual Responses
What’s Next?
Projected Project Timeline
Phase 1: Draft Refinement & Analysis
January – Mid-February
- Refine the initial draft
- Incorporate public input and technical data
- Conduct mapping and data coordination
- Prepare a revised working draft
Phase 2: Legal Review & Advisory Workshops
Mid-February – March
- Legal review and revisions
- Advisory Committee, Planning Council, and Commission workshops
- Prepare an updated draft based on feedback
Phase 3: Post-Workshop Revisions
Late March – Early April
- Incorporate direction from workshops
- Complete required legal and policy analyses
Phase 4: Public Hearing Draft Preparation
Mid-April
- Finalize draft for public hearings
- Complete maps and supporting materials
Phase 5: Public Hearings
Late April – Early June
- Planning Council public hearing
- Commission public hearing
- Additional hearings if significant changes are required
Phase 6: Adoption & Publication
Mid-June – Early July
- Final edits and legal review
- Formal adoption
- Publication and effective date
