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Cody council approves first readings to expand notice area and posting requirements for special exemptions and rezones
Summary
The City of Cody approved first readings of four ordinances that expand mailed-notice radius to 300 feet and add on-site sign and longer notice periods for special exemptions and related zone-change procedures. Council debate centered on whether 21 days is excessive and on owner-notification costs.
Council members on Tuesday advanced a package of ordinance changes aimed at widening public notice around zoning actions and special exemptions.
City staff explained the package — codified across Ordinances 2026-01 through 2026-04 — would increase the mailed-notice radius for special exemptions and some rezones from 140 feet to 300 feet, require a city-provided sign posted on portions of the property that border adjacent roadways, and align protest thresholds and approval mechanics with the larger notification area. Staff said the sign will be provided and paid for by the city.
“These changes are intended to give neighbors more notice and an opportunity to participate,” said Mr. Kopecky, the staff presenter, who walked council through the committee recommendations and the notification…
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