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SECTION 1: AREA 1 & AREA 2
DESIGN GUIDELINES

Background Policy related to Area 1 and Area 2
For Area 1 and Area 2 the appendix focuses on interpreting what Western
Character means, since maintaining a sense of Western Character is
a policy in the community’s Comprehensive Plan. Excerpts from the
Jackson/Teton County Comprehensive Plan (06 April 2012) that identify
“Western Character” are noted below:

Principle 4.1 - Maintain Town as the central Complete Neighborhood

Policy 4.1.a: Promote a complete Town of Jackson

...All subareas will each have some of the components of a Complete
Neighborhood appropriate for that subarea and will collectively
contribute to enhancing Town as the community’s central Complete
Neighborhood. However, not all components of a Complete
Neighborhood will be provided in all subareas of Town, as each distinct
subarea will have its own defined character and role...

Policy 4.1.c: Promote compatible infill and redevelopment that fits
Jackson’s neighborhoods
...The Town Character Districts provide specific guidance for infill and
redevelopment projects, consistent with the desired character for each
Subarea of Town...
Policy 4.2.e: Protect the image and function of Town Square

Town Square is Jackson’s major tourism draw and can be described as
the “heart of the heart”. As such, it is the area that evokes the greatest
amount of sentiment and concern regarding architecture, scale and
character. This area will be subject to the highest level of design
standards, particularly for block faces on the Town Square.

District 1: Town Square (TS1)

Existing and Future Desired Characteristics include:

“The Town Square District is the historic center of Jackson Hole and
the central gathering space for residents and visitors alike. The district
is home to iconic buildings and public spaces, including the Cowboy
Bar, George Washington Memorial Park (the “Town Square”), and the
sawtooth building profiles surrounding the Town Square. Preserving the
existing western character and heritage found in the buildings and public
spaces in this district will be key to maintaining the existing character.
The district is the center of the visitor experience in Town and plays an
important role in defining our community’s western heritage and overall
community identify.”

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