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Council moves to ban work camps inside city limits in second-reading vote
Summary
Council approved on second reading an ordinance removing the land-use term “work camps” from the Unified Development Code and prohibiting their establishment inside Cheyenne city limits, citing proximity to schools and child care programs as a concern.
The City Council approved on second reading an ordinance amending the Unified Development Code to remove the land-use term “work camps” and prohibit their establishment within Cheyenne city limits.
Why it matters: The measure responds to a recent development proposal and seeks to prevent short-term labor or “man-camp” style accommodations from being sited near residential uses and child-centered facilities.
Council action and outcome: Mr. Seagrave moved the Public Services Committee’s recommendation to approve the ordinance on second reading; Dr. Aldridge seconded. The ordinance passed on second reading and councilmembers spoke in favor, noting constituent concerns from the affected neighborhoods.
Council and staff rationale: Dr. Aldridge said the ordinance change was prompted by a developer proposal and planning staff’s research showed multiple zoning districts could have allowed work-camp-style uses; councilmembers said the change would protect residential areas and facilities including elementary schools, the Boys & Girls Club and Head Start from proximate work camps.
Public comment: Alan Sheldon of Ward 2 briefly spoke in support. Councilmembers from affected wards said they had received constituent input opposing work camps.
Ending: The ordinance will return for additional readings; councilmembers said the change is intended to prevent the establishment of work camps or similar facilities inside the city.
