City accepting applications for citizen commissions

Published on November 21, 2023

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The City of Cheyenne is seeking applications for membership on the Cheyenne Planning Commission and the Cheyenne Board of Adjustment.

The Planning Commission hears testimony from the public regarding planning and development actions and gives recommendations to City Council. The commission also reviews long-range and short-range plans, zone changes, plats, vacations, and revisions to the zoning code. The commission is comprised of five to seven members with various skills and knowledge. Experience or interest in planning, development, or civil engineering is preferred. The Planning Commission meets twice per month. To learn more about the commission and see recent agendas and minutes, visit www.cheyennecity.org/pc.

The Board of Adjustment is responsible for appeals and quasi-judicial decisions under the zoning regulations. It consists of seven members appointed for a term of three years. Members may be reappointed for an additional three-year term. The board has the authority to review and make the final decision on zoning variances, conditional use approvals, and appeals of administrative decisions. Additionally, the Board has the authority to hear appeals and affirm, modify, or overrule the final decision on site plans, temporary use approvals, administrative use approvals, and administrative adjustments. The Board of Adjustment meets once per month. To learn more about the board, visit www.cheyennecity.org/boardofadjustment.

Interested residents can obtain an application at www.cheyennecity.org/boards. Applications for either board must be submitted by Friday, Dec. 8, 2023, at 5 p.m.

Questions can be directed to Director of Constituent Services Holly Martinez at hmartinez@cheyennecity.org or 307-637-6300.