Planning and zoning board recommends building permit changes

Cheyenne County is poised to update some language used in planning and zoning regulations, including replacing references to building permits with notices of intent to build.

Planning and Zoning Commissioners met Monday to discuss the proposed changes. While the Commission makes recommendations, all action is ultimately up to the County Commissioners.

Nan Mull, Planning Commission chairwoman, said because the county doesn’t have building regulations, it shouldn’t be issuing building permits.

Currently, the county issues the permits on construction projects within its boundaries – as the presen...