ORDINANCE NO. 2025-894
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 14, NUISANCES, OF THE KEMMERER CITY CODE
BE IT ORDAINED by the Governing Body of the City of Kemmerer, Lincoln County, Wyoming, that Chapter 14 of the Kemmerer City Code is hereby amended as follows:
SECTION 14-1. REPELLED AND RESERVED 5-12-25
SECTION 14-2. NUISANCE DEFINED; SPECIFIC NUISANCES EXPLAINED BUT NOT ALL INCLUSIVE.
(a) For the purposes of this Article, the following terms are defined:
“Alley” shall mean a public or private way at the rear or side of the property permanently reserved as a means of secondary vehicular access to the abutting property, generally having less width than a street.
“Corner Lot” shall mean, in this chapter, a lot at the junction of and fronting on two (2) or more intersecting streets, the angle of intersection being not more than one hundred thirty-five (135) degrees.
“Front Lot” shall mean the narrowest lot boundary abutting a street.
“Front Lot Line” shall mean the street line at the front of a lot. On a corner lot, the owner may specify the front lot line on the plot plan.
“Front Yard” shall mean an open unoccupied space on the same lot with a building situated between the nearest wall portion of the building and front lot line of the lot and extending from side lot line to side lot line.
“Noxious Weed” shall mean those noxious or invasive weeds as defined by Wyoming Weed and Pest Council.
“Nuisance” shall mean the doing of, or failure to do, some act or thing, or suffering or permitting any condition or thing to be or exist, which act, omission, condition or thing works some substantial annoyance, inconvenience or injury to another or the public or such part of the public as necessarily comes into contact with it. In the alternative, a nuisance means the creation and/or maintenance by any person of any condition or use of real or personal property in such manner as to unreasonably interfere with the use or enjoyment of the property of another, or which is detrimental to the property of another or others, or which creates a health hazard or menace, or which causes substantial diminution in, or tends to degrade, the value of another’s property.
“Street” shall mean any street, or alley within the city.
“Weed” shall mean grasses, annual plants, and vegetation, other than trees or shrubs, provided however, this term shall not include cultivated flowers and gardens and shall not apply to non-invasive vegetation growing at the Fossil Island Golf Course, City wetlands, and City-maintained trails.
(c) By way of example only, and not by way of limitation or restriction, the following are illustrative of certain nuisances:
(d) No person in charge or control of any private property whether as owner, tenant, occupant, lessee, contract purchaser or otherwise shall permit noxious weeds on such lot, place or area. The existence of such noxious weeds shall constitute a public nuisance. It shall be the duty of the owner, occupant or agent, having control of any lot or premises, to mow or otherwise destroy and remove the weeds that may grow upon such lot or premises.
SECTION 14-3. NUISANCE PROHIBITED.
It shall be unlawful for any person in charge or control of any private property whether as owner, tenant, occupant, lessee, contract purchaser or otherwise, to cause, permit, maintain or allow the creation or maintenance of a nuisance and upon first conviction shall be punishable by a fine of up to $150.00, and upon second or subsequent conviction by a fine of up to $250.00, and upon third or subsequent conviction by a fine of up to the maximum allowed by Wyoming state statute.
SECTION 14-4. OUTDOOR STORAGE.
Outdoor storage is prohibited in the front yard area of any residence, business, or on any undeveloped lot as per city zoning regulations other than to provide for parking of operative and licensed vehicles and trailers in private driveway areas of a home residence or business.
SECTION 14-5. NOTICE TO ABATE.
Whenever a nuisance is found to exist within the City, or upon property owned by the City or otherwise within its jurisdiction, the City may give written certified notice to abate to the owner or occupant of the property upon or in which the nuisance exists and/or upon the person causing or maintaining the nuisance. The notice may be given by the city administrator or chief of police or such other person(s) as may be designated by either of them or the governing body.
SECTION 14-6. CONTESTS.
(c) An order to abate the nuisance within a reasonable time, not to exceed fourteen (14) days, or request a hearing within seven (7) days of service of the notice. In the event of nuisance, which is causing a serious risk of immediate harm unless abated, for example, the failure to properly dispose of dead animals or human excrement, the City shall demand the immediate abatement of such nuisance. If the nuisance is not abated within a reasonable time given the circumstances or in the event of refusal to abate, the City may immediately abate the nuisance without a prior hearing, provided, however, the person responsible for the nuisance may request a hearing to contest the necessity for the abatement, the imposition of costs and the amount thereof. A request for such hearing must be made within seven (7) days of the date of the abatement notice, and must be in accordance with Section 14-6.
(d) A statement that if the nuisance is not abated and a hearing is not requested, within the time provided, the city may proceed with criminal prosecution, and the city may abate the nuisance and assess the cost thereof against such person and lien against the property.
SECTION 14-14. AUTOMOBILE EXEMPTION; PERMIT.
The city may grant an exemption for no more than one vehicle for one year to any applicant for the purpose of repairing or restoring a vehicle that would normally meet the definition of an abandoned/nuisance vehicle.
The application shall be made in writing to the city administrator or his/her designee. The application shall include one or more concise statements explaining what shall be repaired and/or restored. The city administrator or his/her designee will then meet with the applicant at the place where the vehicle is to be stored during the time of the permit and determine the criteria for the exemption.
The decision to grant an exemption shall be at the sole discretion of the city administrator or his/her designee.
If an application for an exemption is denied, there is no appeal, and the decision is final.
PASSED on First Reading this day 24th day of March 2025.
PASSED on Second Reading this 14th day of April 2025.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED on Third Reading this 12th day of May 2025.
CITY OF KEMMERER, WYOMING
BY: ROBERT BOWEN, MAYOR
ATTEST: NATASIA DIERS
CITY CLERK-TREASURER
PUBLISHED: July 29, 2025
PUBLIC NOTICE
Union Telephone Company is proposing to construct a 120-foot-tall-lattice telecommunication tower. Based on the aeronautical study, marking and lighting are not necessary for aviation safety. Structure is located 42° 04’ 05.17” N 111° 00’ 36.66” W SW1/4 of SE1/4 Section 11 T24N R120W 6th pm, Cokeville, WY.
Interested parties are encouraged to review the application by going to www.fcc.gov/asr/applications and entering Form 854 File number A1319530. Interested parties may raise environmental concerns and file request for Environmental Review online at www.fcc.gov/asr/environmentrequest
PUBLISHED: July 29, 2025
PUBLIC NOTICE
CHAPTER 6, SECTION 2 CONSTRUCTION/MODIFICATION PERMIT - Department of Environmental Quality, Division of Air Quality PUBLIC NOTICE: In accordance with Chapter 6, Section 2(m) of the Wyoming Air Quality Standards and Regulations, notice is hereby given that the State of Wyoming, Department of Environmental Quality, Division of Air Quality, proposes to approve a request by PacifiCorp to modify operations at the Naughton Plant by converting the existing Unit 1 (EGU001) and Unit 2 (EGU002) electric steam generating units from coal-fired units to natural gas-fired units. The Naughton Plant is located at 1450 Naughton Road, Kemmerer, in Lincoln County, Wyoming.
For the duration of the public comment period, the permit application, the agency’s analysis, and the public notice are available for public inspection online at https://openair.wyo.gov, utilizing facility ID F000647 and permit number P0039381 under permits. This material may also be viewed online, at the above URL, utilizing a public computer at the Lincoln County Library, Kemmerer, Wyoming. Additionally, for the duration of the public comment period a copy of this public notice is available for public inspection at the Lincoln County Clerk’s Office, Kemmerer, Wyoming. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, special assistance or alternate formats will be made available upon request for individuals with disabilities.
Written comments may be directed to Nancy Vehr, Administrator, Division of Air Quality, Department of Environmental Quality, 200 West 17th St., Cheyenne, Wyoming 82002 or by fax (307) 635-1784. Please reference A0016825 in your comment. Comments may also be submitted electronically through the Division’s website (http://aq.wyomingdeq.commentinput.com). Comments submitted by email will not be included in the administrative record. All comments received by 5:00 p.m., Thursday, August 28, 2025 will be considered in the final determination on this application. A public hearing will be conducted only if in the opinion of the administrator sufficient interest is generated or if an aggrieved party so requests. Para español, visite deq.wyoming.gov.
PUBLISHED: July 29, 2025
PUBLIC NOTICE OF PROPOSED ROCKY MOUNTAIN POWER SUB-STATION EXPANSION
Notice is hereby given that The City of Kemmerer Zoning Board is holding a public hearing Tuesday, August 19, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. at the Kemmerer City Hall Conference Room, 220 State Hwy 233, Kemmerer, Wyoming, regarding a conditional use permit application submitted by Rocky Mountain Power to expand an electrical sub-station located near 7th and 5th west in Kemmerer Wyoming. All interested persons are invited to attend and present verbal or written statements. Further information regarding this notice can be obtained from City Administrator Brian Muir, bmuir@kemmerer.org, (307) 828-4061.
PUBLISHED: July 29, 2025
NOTICE OF HEARING
BEFORE THE OIL AND GAS CONSERVATION COMMISSION OF THE STATE OF WYOMING
The Wyoming Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (WOGCC) will meet at 9:00 A.M. on Tuesday, August 12, 2025, and WOGCC Examiners will meet beginning Monday, August 11, 2025, and subsequent days between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., to consider the following matters at the office of the State Oil and Gas Supervisor, 2211 King Boulevard, Casper, Wyoming.
DOCKET NO. / APPLICANT / MATTER / S-T-R / FORMATION / COUNTY
532-2025 / WOGCC / Exxon Mobil Corporation; Evaluate Venting of CO2 at Shute Creek Gas Plant / NA / NA / Lincoln
Any interested party is entitled to appear and be heard by the Commission at the time and date listed above. Protests to applications shall be in writing and filed with the State Oil and Gas Supervisor at least three (3) business days prior to the date of hearing pursuant to Wyoming Oil & Gas Conservation Commission Rules & Regulations, Chapter 5, Section 11 and Chapter 5, Section 26.
Pursuant to Chapter 5, Section 12 of the Wyoming Oil & Gas Conservation Commission Rules & Regulations, the written protest must state the grounds of the protest and include information and evidence to demonstrate that: (a) the protestant is a party entitled to notice or relief under Wyo. Stat. Ann. §§ 30-5-101 through 30-5-410; (b) the protestant seeks a remedy that is within the jurisdiction and authority of the Commission. No action shall be taken on an objection or protest that is not timely filed.
DATED this 21st day of July 2025.
Wyoming Oil & Gas Conservation Commission
/s/ Tom Kropatsch, Oil & Gas Supervisor /
Commission Secretary
PUBLISHED: July 29, 2025
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
Separate sealed BIDS for the purchase of one (1) new police (patrol) vehicle as per specs, for the City of Kemmerer (OWNER) will be received at the Administrative Services Office, City Hall, 220 Wyoming Highway 233, Kemmerer, Wyoming, 83101, until 2 p.m. local time Thursday, August 14, 2025, at which time and place said bids will be publicly opened and read aloud.
Bid packets and specifications can be received from the Administrative Services Office, City of Kemmerer, 220 Wyoming Highway 233, Kemmerer, WY 83101 or on the City of Kemmerer’s website at www.kemmerer.org.
If, at the time the bid is to be awarded, the OWNER determines that the amount of funds available is sufficient to finance the purchase, the bid may be awarded to the lowest responsible BIDDER. Determination of the lowest responsible BIDDER shall take into account all applicable provisions of Wyoming Statues 1977, as amended.
The contract shall be awarded to the responsible certified resident bidder (as defined by Wyoming Statutes) making the lowest bid if the certified resident’s bid is not more than five percent (5%) higher than that of the lowest responsible non-resident bidder. The City of Kemmerer also has a local preference policy. A local business may receive a local preference on all applicable purchases subject to City Council consideration of other factors:
The following terms will be defined as indicated.
The City of Kemmerer reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to waive any informativity in bids, and to accept any bid or bids deemed to be in the best interest of the City of Kemmerer. Bids must be original, signed, sealed bids on our forms. Faxed bids will not be accepted. Bids may not be withdrawn after the time fixed for opening them and remain valid for 60 days.
PUBLISHED: July 22 and July 29, 2025
