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Council approves revised oversized‑vehicle ordinance after debate over enforcement and definitions
Summary
The Cheyenne City Council approved a revised oversized‑vehicle ordinance on third and final reading, adopting a substituted text and rejecting a late amendment that would have removed numeric size thresholds and redefined oversized vehicles to include all recreational vehicles. Local RV storage operators urged tougher enforcement to make private storage businesses viable.
Cheyenne City Council on May 26 approved on third and final reading a revised ordinance governing oversized vehicles, including rules for permits and local enforcement.
Business owners who operate local RV-storage facilities told the council they had invested heavily and are struggling because street enforcement has been complaint‑driven and limited. "We respectfully ask for your support tonight for the ordinance amendment that Dr. Aldridge proposed," said Corey Sutton, owner of I25 RV Storage, urging clearer, enforceable rules so off‑street storage operators can fill their facilities.
Council adopted a conforming substitute amendment clarifying enforcement responsibilities and minor drafting changes, but it rejected a more sweeping amendment by Dr. Aldridge that would have eliminated numeric length/height measurements and instead banned all recreational vehicles on public streets for most of the year (Memorial Day to Labor Day excepted). Councilmembers who opposed the timing said widespread public notice would be required before such a broad change. The main motion passed with three council members — Leborn, Crave and Moody — recorded as voting no.
What changed: the ordinance preserves measurable thresholds (length/height) while adjusting enforcement language and the agency responsible for compliance; the council directed staff to continue community outreach about enforcement and timing.
Next steps: the ordinance takes effect per the city code schedule. Councilmembers and staff said they will monitor enforcement capacity and consider adjustments at future meetings if needed.
