Natrona County Development Department
200 North Center Street, Room 202
Casper, WY 82601
Phone: (307) 235-9435
Fax: (307) 235-9439
"The purpose of the Natrona County Development Department is to provide necessary services to implement
sound land use planning and economic development policies to protect and enhance the quality of life for
present and future inhabitants of Natrona County."
Conditional Use Permit
(C.U.P.)
Adopted by Natrona County Board of County Commissioners
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Natrona County Development Department
200 North Center Street, Room 202, Casper, WY 82601
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
General Information, Instructions, and Application Form
GENERAL INFORMATION
Each zoning district in the unincorporated area of Natrona County contains certain designated permitted uses
available as a matter of right with no approval necessary from the Commission or the Board. Each zoning
district also contains certain conditional uses, neither absolutely permitted as a right nor prohibited by law,
which are compatible within the zoning district. They are privileges, in a sense, which must be applied for and
approved by the Commission and the Board. The purpose of a conditional use permit is to enable the
County to exercise some measure of control over the extent of certain activities which, although desirable
in limited number, could have a detrimental effect within the district if they were permitted in large
numbers.
A conditional use permit is an authorization which allows a landowner to use his property in a manner
compatible with the zoning district in which it is located, provided he demonstrates compliance with all
standards and criteria enumerated in this Resolution and specified by the Board.
Unless otherwise specified, a conditional use permit runs with the land and does not terminate when the
property is sold. A new owner succeeds to the benefits enjoyed by the former owner under the
conditional use permit issued to him. However, the successor in interest is subject to the limitations
specified in the conditional use permit and can assert no greater rights therein than those formerly
granted. A conditional use permit shall become void one year after it was granted unless use is made
thereof.
REVIEW AND PROCESSING OF APPLICATION
County Development Department
An application for a conditional use permit is first reviewed by the County Development Department. The
Department meets with the applicant, conducts an on-site inspection of the property, gathers information from
various sources, and submits a report and recommendation to the Natrona County Planning and Zoning
Commission, including reasons why a particular recommendation is being made and a set of contingencies
should approval be recommended.
Planning and Zoning Commission
The Planning and Zoning Commission is a five-member volunteer board, appointed by the Board of County
Commissioners. The Planning and Zoning Commission holds a public hearing on the conditional use permit
application, considers the report from the County Development Department, and receives public testimony
regarding the application. After considering this information, the Planning and Zoning Commission takes the
following action:
* Recommend approval of the application as submitted to the Board of County Commissioners,
* Recommend approval of the application, subject to such modifications or conditions as it deems
necessary, to the Board of County Commissioners,
* Table the application to a date specific, of,
* Recommend denial of the application to the Board of County Commissioners. In these cases the
Planning and Zoning Commission specifies reasons for its action. With the applicant's express
permission, the Commission may table the application indefinitely or dismiss the application.
Board of County Commissioners
The Board of County Commissioners is a five-member elected board, representing the citizens of Natrona
County and setting forth the policies of the Natrona County Government. The Board of County Commissioners
holds a public hearing on the conditional use permit application, considers the report from the County
Development Department and action of the Planning and Zoning Commission, and receives public testimony
regarding the application. After considering this information, the Board of County Commissioners takes the
following action:
* Approve the application as recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission,
* Approve the application as submitted,
* Approve the application on its own conditions
* Deny the application,
* Remand the application to the Planning and Zoning Commission for reconsideration, or
* Table the application to a date specific. With the express consent of the applicant, the Board of County
Commissioners may table the application indefinitely or dismiss the application.
GUIDELINES FOR REVIEW
When acting upon Conditional Use Permits, the Planning and Zoning Commission and the Board of County
Commissioners shall be guided by the Intent and Purpose, and Goals and Policies provisions of the Zoning
Resolution. In addition, the Planning and Zoning Commission and Board of County Commissioners shall require
showings concerning all of the following:
1) The owner of record or contract purchaser has signed the application.
2) Granting the conditional use permit will not contribute to an overburdening of County Services.
3) Granting the conditional use permit will not cause undue traffic, parking, population density or
environmental problems.
4) Granting the conditional use permit will not impair the use of adjacent property or alter the character
of the neighborhood.
5) Granting the conditional use permit will not detrimentally affect the public health, safety and welfare,
or nullify the intent of the Land Use Plan or this Resolution.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
This is an application for a conditional use permit on the parcel of land described hereon. By completing the
application form and providing the other requested information, your application will be acted upon in the
fastest, fairest manner prescribed by law. Citizens are encouraged to discuss their application with an
appropriate member of the Development Department. All application must be complete.
PLEASE SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING:
1) A completed application form. Answer all portions and type or print your answer. Attach additional
pages, if needed.
2) A site plan drawn at an appropriate scale with the following information:
A) The perimeter and dimensions of the property.
B) The names and locations of all streets, roads or highways on or contiguous to the property.
C) The locations of all easements or rights-of-way on the property.
D) The names and locations of all rivers, streams or waterways on or contiguous to the property.
E) The use, location and dimension of all structures on the property. Please include the distance
from all proposed structures to the property lines.
F) A scale.
G) A north arrow.
3) The names and mailing addresses of all adjacent property owners. You may submit a letter from the
adjacent owners indicating their support of your request.
4) Proof of ownership - copy of a recorded deed. The owner of record must sign this application for the
application to be valid.
5) Please attach a completed Erosion Control Plan.
6) Any other information or materials relevant to the application or as requested by the Development
Department.
Please plan on attending the public hearing and/or having a representative present. The Natrona
County Planning and Zoning Commission meetings are held at 5:30 p.m. on the second Tuesday of each
month at 200 N. Center Street, District Courtroom #1, Casper, WY.
If you wish to have this request considered by __________________________, you must have the completed
application filed in the County Planning Office no later than 4:30 p.m. on _____________________________.
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT APPLICATION
(Please read GENERAL INFORMATION AND APPLICATON INSTRUCTIONS before filling out.)
I (We), the undersigned, do hereby petition the Board of County Commissioners of Natrona County, Wyoming,
for a Conditional Use Permit, as provided in Chapter 11, 2000 Natrona Zoning Resolution.
Applicant's Name:
Applicant's Address:
Applicant's Phone:
Owner's Name:
Owner's Address:
Owner's Phone:
Explain why you are requesting this conditional use permit and detail the proposed use:
Legal description and size of property (If within a platted subdivision, give subdivision name, block and lot
number. If not within a platted subdivision, give quarter-section, section, township and range.):
Current zoning of property:
Type of sewage disposal: Public Septic Holding Tank Other
Source of water:
This property was purchased from:
The date this property was purchased:
On separate sheets of paper, please respond to the following questions and provide explanations
for your answers:
* Will granting the conditional use permit contribute to an overburdening of County Services?
* Will granting the conditional use permit cause undue traffic, parking, population density or
environmental problems?
* Will granting the conditional use permit impair the use of adjacent property or alter the
character of the neighborhood?
* Will granting the conditional use permit detrimentally affect the public health, safety and
welfare?
I (We) hereby certify that I (We) have read and examined this application and know the same to be true and
correct to the best of my (our) knowledge. Granting this request does not presume to give authority to violate
or cancel any State or local laws. All information within, attached to or submitted with this application shall
become part of the public record. I (We) further understand that all application fees are non-refundable.
By signing the application I am (We are) granting the Development Department access to our property for
inspections.
Applicant: __________________________________________ Date: _____________________
Print Applicant Name: _______________________________________________________________________
Owner: ____________________________________________ Date: _____________________
Print Owner Name: __________________________________________________________________________
(Signature)
(Signature)