Casper planning commission approves rezoning for Southeast Wyoming Boulevard parcel
March 13, 2026 | Casper, Natrona, Wyoming
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The City of Casper Planning and Zoning Commission approved a rezoning request for Lot 4 of the Methodist Church addition, located at 1530 Southeast Wyoming Boulevard, changing the parcel from R-1 (Residential Estate) to C-2 (General Business).
A staff member told the commission that "a request for a zoning classification change from R 1, residential estate, to C 2 general business has been submitted for the property located at 1530 Southeast Wyoming Boulevard" and described the subject parcel as an "irregularly shaped 2.4 acre undeveloped parcel" that fronts Southeast Wyoming Boulevard. The staff report noted the applicant owns an adjacent lot to the north that was rezoned in 2021 via Ordinance 14-21 and that the subdivision agreement limits access to right turns from or onto East 15th Street.
Staff said the requested C-2 zoning would allow an off‑premise sign, which would still require a conditional use permit, and that a cell tower up to 130 feet in height is a permitted use by right under C-2 zoning. "The requested zone change is intended to allow for a potential off premises sign and or cell tower," the staff member said.
No members of the public came forward to speak for or against the application during the public comment portion. The Chair closed public comment and called for a motion.
Commissioner Hutchinson moved to approve the rezoning; Commissioner Hunter seconded. The clerk reported that all members present voted aye and the motion carried. The Chair said, "City staff will be in touch to let you know the next steps." Earlier in the meeting the Chair had reminded applicants that "it takes 4 affirmative votes to pass any item regardless of the number of Commissioners present." The commission had four members present that evening; Commissioners Ruble, Ploczek and Elston were absent.
The approved rezoning allows the property owner to pursue uses permitted under C-2 zoning, subject to any conditional use permitting processes for off‑premise signage and standard permitting for structures such as a cell tower. City staff will notify the applicant about required next steps and permits.
The commission recessed for 10 minutes after the vote and moved a special agenda item to the end of the meeting per a prior, approved agenda amendment.
A staff member told the commission that "a request for a zoning classification change from R 1, residential estate, to C 2 general business has been submitted for the property located at 1530 Southeast Wyoming Boulevard" and described the subject parcel as an "irregularly shaped 2.4 acre undeveloped parcel" that fronts Southeast Wyoming Boulevard. The staff report noted the applicant owns an adjacent lot to the north that was rezoned in 2021 via Ordinance 14-21 and that the subdivision agreement limits access to right turns from or onto East 15th Street.
Staff said the requested C-2 zoning would allow an off‑premise sign, which would still require a conditional use permit, and that a cell tower up to 130 feet in height is a permitted use by right under C-2 zoning. "The requested zone change is intended to allow for a potential off premises sign and or cell tower," the staff member said.
No members of the public came forward to speak for or against the application during the public comment portion. The Chair closed public comment and called for a motion.
Commissioner Hutchinson moved to approve the rezoning; Commissioner Hunter seconded. The clerk reported that all members present voted aye and the motion carried. The Chair said, "City staff will be in touch to let you know the next steps." Earlier in the meeting the Chair had reminded applicants that "it takes 4 affirmative votes to pass any item regardless of the number of Commissioners present." The commission had four members present that evening; Commissioners Ruble, Ploczek and Elston were absent.
The approved rezoning allows the property owner to pursue uses permitted under C-2 zoning, subject to any conditional use permitting processes for off‑premise signage and standard permitting for structures such as a cell tower. City staff will notify the applicant about required next steps and permits.
The commission recessed for 10 minutes after the vote and moved a special agenda item to the end of the meeting per a prior, approved agenda amendment.
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