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Council questions subsidence and single-family intent during first reading of zoning change
Summary
At first reading Councilors asked whether a proposed R5-to-R2 rezoning for a 0.609-acre parcel was intended to allow a single-family home and raised neighbor concerns about subsidence; the council was directed to consult Wyoming Abandoned Mine Lands and soils reports. No vote was taken on the ordinance.
During first reading of Ordinance 2026-01 on Jan. 6, the Rock Springs City Council discussed a request to rezone a 0.609-acre parcel from R5 (high-density residential) to R2 (low-density residential).
Councilor Hickerson asked whether the applicant planned to build a single-family home on the lot. In response the council heard that was the intent of the proposed zone change. Councilor Malonus noted a neighbor’s concern about subsidence on the lot and asked whether mitigation had been completed.
The council was told to contact Harold Hudson at Wyoming Abandoned Mine Lands regarding subsidence questions and that soils reports and building-permit foundation requirements would apply when a developer seeks a building permit. Officials noted that foundation requirements can vary based on soil-designation and that the building permit process would require the appropriate reports before construction.
The item was at first reading and will return to the council for further action; no ordinance vote was taken at this meeting. Council members and staff directed residents with technical questions about subsidence or site mitigation to the Wyoming Abandoned Mine Lands office and the city building department for soils-report requirements.
