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Council moves to prohibit work camps within city limits
Summary
An ordinance to remove the land-use term 'work camps' from the Unified Development Code and prohibit their establishment within Cheyenne passed on second reading. Councilmembers cited concerns about proximity to schools and community impacts.
The governing body approved on second reading an ordinance amending the Unified Development Code to remove the land-use term "work camps" and prohibit their establishment within city limits.
Why it matters: The ordinance responds to a recent proposal and public concern about a potential work-camp development on the south side of the city and aims to bar such developments inside city boundaries.
Discussion and rationale: Doctor Aldridge said the change was prompted by a developer—s proposal and planning staff—s identification of multiple zones where the term appeared. She said the ordinance would ensure that work camps or "man camps" could not be established within city limits, citing concerns about proximity to elementary schools, the Boys & Girls Club and Head Start programs. Mister Moody and other council members supported the ordinance based on constituent feedback from neighborhoods potentially affected.
Public comment: Allen Sheldon called in and said he supported prohibiting work camps in town.
Vote: The council approved the ordinance on second reading. Councilmembers indicated they would vote yes to prohibit work camps; no further amendments were recorded on the second-reading action.
Ending: The ordinance will proceed toward final reading and implementation; council members noted ongoing interest in balancing housing needs and community impacts.
