Commission backs code change to allow archery ranges under shooting overlay

Natalie Winterton presented a draft amendment to allow archery ranges in the city by incorporating archery safety standards into the existing shooting overlay zone and using USA Archery guidance.

"The most streamlined way we found to incorporate it into the code was to incorporate it into our already existing, shooting overlay zone," Winterton said, noting the code includes specific standards for archery that mirror the overlay's safety approach. Commissioners asked whether potential outdoor locations (for example near the rodeo grounds) would meet standards; Winterton said she had no specific site to identify that evening.

No members of the public presented testimony and staff received no written comments related to the item. Commissioner Allen moved and Commissioner DeCourcy seconded forwarding a positive recommendation; the commission voted 4‑0 to send the amendment to city council for public hearing and potential adoption.