[HISTORY: Adopted by the Town Council of
the Town of Pinedale 10-22-2007 by Ord. No. 2007-424 (Title 18 of the
1983 Municipal Code). Amendments noted where applicable.]
GENERAL REFERENCES
Building and fire construction standards — See Ch. 175.
Construction standards for water lines, sewer lines and streets — See
Ch. 180.
Drainage — See Ch. 196.
Solid waste — See Ch. 389.
Streets and sidewalks — See Ch. 395.
Subdivision of land — See Ch. 400.
Water and sewer — See Ch. 460.
Zoning — See Ch. 475.
The ordinance codified in this chapter shall
be known, cited, and referred to as the "Master Land Use Plan of the
Town of Pinedale, Wyoming."
A.
Pinedale is the county seat for Sublette County. It
is situated on the upper reaches of the Green River Drainage, on the
western slope of the Wind River Mountain Range. The Town functions
as an educational, commercial, and social center for a large service
area of outlying rural communities and ranches.
B.
The 2005 U.S. Census Bureau population estimate for
Pinedale was 1,658 people, which is an approximate population increase
of 17% since 2000, and an approximate population increase of 40% since
1990.
C.
Between 1990 and 2005, Pinedale and the surrounding
area have proven popular with retired and semiretired persons wishing
to purchase a secondary or amenity-based residence. Since 2000, this
trend has been eclipsed by an influx of persons seeking employment
in the nearby natural gas fields as well as the service industry.
The growth rate between 2000 and 2005 is primarily seen as an effect
of nearby natural gas extraction. It is expected that the population
growth rate of about 17% every five years will likely continue for
the next 10 years as natural gas extraction is expected to continue
for that period of time. Another trend to mention is the increase
of younger families into the area, which is contributing to the Town
becoming more family-oriented. Besides these population and industry
trends there is also the growing trend of rural sprawl occurring around
Pinedale, where residential and commercial areas are developing at
the edges of Town. A significant concentration of people live within
five miles of the Town, but are not included in the below population
tally. Although they do not live within the Town limits, a portion
of these residences are serviced by Town water and sewer services.
If these adjacent properties continue to be annexed into Town, Pinedale's
population will grow at a faster rate.
D.
In addition, the seventeen-percent increase between
2000 and 2005 has occurred despite shortages in available housing
stock. It is likely that the population could increase at a faster
rate if more housing were made available. In this sense, the price
of living is tied to population growth. With more growth the cost
of living will potentially increase.
E.
The table below indicates past, present and projected
population figures for the Town of Pinedale:
Year
|
Population
|
Percent Change
| |
---|---|---|---|
1950
|
770
|
—
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1960
|
965
|
+25.3%
| |
1970
|
948
|
-1.8%
| |
1980
|
1,066
|
+12.4%
| |
1990
|
1,181
|
+10.8%
| |
2000
|
1,419
|
+20.1%
| |
2005
|
1,658
|
+16.8%
| |
2010
|
1,939
|
+16.9%
| |
2015
|
2,269
|
+17%
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Data provided by Sublette County Socioeconomics
Office
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A.
Economy.
(1)
The major industries in Sublette County consist of
oil and gas production, tourism, and agriculture. Within Pinedale
itself, the leading employers are the natural gas industry, schools
and child care facilities, along with federal, state and county governmental
agencies. Tourism, hunting, fishing, and seasonal recreational activities
are also important economic factors, and have been a major source
of income for the Town and the surrounding area. Even though the natural
gas industry has recently overshadowed tourism as the driving economic
force in the area, the recreation and tourism industry continues to
flourish.
(2)
Natural gas extraction is currently concentrated in
the Jonah Field (in southern Sublette County) and the Pinedale Anticline
(which lies just southwest of the Town limits). The Pinedale office
of the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) administrates both fields.
The BLM expects development activity to continue in the Jonah Field
until approximately 2015 and in the Pinedale Anticline until approximately
2020.
(3)
The main economic thrust associated with the natural
gas fields is expected to dissipate as the labor-intensive development
phase of activity tapers off between 2015 and 2020. Many workers who
moved to Pinedale for jobs in the development phases of natural gas
extraction can be expected to leave the area during this time. However,
a smaller level of economic activity in the form of employment, sales
taxes, and royalty payments from the natural gas fields will continue
as the fields continue to produce natural gas until approximately
2050. Eventually when the natural gas boom passes, it is anticipated
that the leading industry in the area will once again be recreation
and tourism.
Data provided by Sublette County Socioeconomics
Office
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B.
Climate conditions. Sublette County is composed of
high desert step, river bottoms and forested mountain ranges. Pinedale's
elevation is 7,175 feet above mean sea level. Precipitation varies
from 10 inches to 17 inches per year. Annual average temperature is
35° F., and the growing season varies between 13 and 70 days.
Daily summer temperatures can reach extremes with afternoon highs
in the 80s and nighttime lows in the 40s. Daily winter temperatures
can reach afternoon highs in the 30s and lows in the 10s.
C.
Quality of life/livability.
(1)
The Town of Pinedale is a unique community boasting
a high quality of life. Pine Street (U.S. 191) is the bustling main
street, which bisects Pinedale and creates a small-town atmosphere
cherished by residents and visitors alike. Pinedale has a prime location
on the corridor connecting Jackson, Wyoming, to Denver, Colorado.
(2)
The Town celebrates its unique Western flair through
annual events, like the Green River Rendezvous Days, and the everyday
charm of Western-inspired architecture. The Town is very livable with
everything residents need within a few-block radius. Also, Pinedale
has well-funded schools, a quality library system and a variety of
other public amenities.
(3)
The abundance of natural features and ease of access
to recreational areas, including parks in and around the Town, contribute
to the high quality of life. There are recreational activities, including
trout fishing, skiing, hiking, and camping, available around Pinedale
making it an all-season tourist destination. The proximity to Fremont
Lake nestled in the Wind River Mountain Range as well as the Green
and New Fork Rivers, Wyoming Range, and Gros Ventre Range make Pinedale
a cherished location.
(4)
While Pinedale is very livable, there are areas where
the Town is working to improve the quality of life of its residents.
The Town is currently investigating traffic calming techniques and
traffic signal insertion due to growing concern of residents about
the increased traffic along Pine Street. Additional sidewalks and
bike lanes throughout Town are needed to bolster active transportation,
such as walking and biking. Also, the lack of workforce housing is
an important issue the Town is working to alleviate in order to accommodate
service and skilled workers.
A.
Water.
(1)
The Town's water supply was historically obtained
from Pine Creek and includes some of the earliest direct-flow water
rights dating from the late 1890s. Today, the majority of the water
storage rights of the Town are in Fremont Lake. High flow volumes
in Pine Creek during spring snowmelt unfailingly fill the storage
capacity of 30,899.44 acre-feet in Fremont Lake. Pinedale owns portions
of all four permits in the lake, totaling 58% or 17,963.91 acre-feet.
(2)
The water supply system has been recently upgraded
to include an additional transmission line. The older transmission
line is still in use, but it is not the major line supplying the Town.
A gravity flow pipeline transmits the water to the Town's distribution
system to maintain pressure. The current flow capacity of the Town's
water system is 10,000 gallons per minute.
Comparison Chart of Water Use
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Water Use
|
Per Day
(gallons)
|
Per Minute
(gallons)
|
Per Day Per Person*
(gallons)
| |
National average
|
255,000
|
177
|
150
| |
Pinedale average
|
1,920,000
|
1,333
|
1,130
| |
Pinedale peak
|
2,400,000
|
1,667
|
1,412
| |
Pinedale peak, including fire flow**
|
4,560,000
|
3,167
|
26,824
|
NOTES:
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*
|
Using population count of 1,700 people.
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**
|
Fire flow is 1,500 gallons per minute.
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(3)
In order to understand the above chart, it needs to
be mentioned that the figures in the third column representing water
use per day per person does not subtract water that is used for watering
lawns, or other maintenance activities. Even without this breakdown
it is easy to see that water use in Pinedale is significantly higher
than the national average.
(4)
The chart illustrates that there is a lot of water
being wasted through unregulated water consumption, which includes
high summer irrigation of lawns and gardens, the practice of running
bleeder lines continuously during winter months to prevent freezing
and not shutting bleeder lines off in the summer. Mandatory water
meters within new developments will help to curb over-consumption,
but currently they are not in use. Many older residences still do
not have water meters. For water conservation purposes and budgetary
concerns, the Town encourages all homeowners to install a water meter
on their property. In Town, water meters will eventually be required
in all residences.
(5)
Chemical and biological quality of the Town's water
is good to excellent. This is due in a large part to the geographical
and regional positioning of the Pine Creek drainage. The hydrologic
area that provides water for Pine Creek is essentially totally covered
with vegetation, primarily coniferous forest but also sagebrush grasslands,
which at once locks soils in place to limit erosion and sediments
transported by the streams, and slows melting rates in spring by providing
shade on the snow. The drainage area for Fremont Lake is in a wilderness
area, meaning there is little disturbance and human activity, which
keeps water quality pure.
(6)
For decades the Town's water supply was a direct pipe
from Fremont Lake, with no purification additives. In the late 1970s,
national water supply requirements for communities developed by the
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) were enforced in Pinedale. A
chlorination facility near the lake is now a component of the distribution
system. This facility will need to be expanded as a rising population
increases the demands on water usage. Part of the EPA requirements
are that water be in contact with chlorine for one hour prior to use;
due to increasing flows this is becoming difficult to accomplish.
(7)
Additional EPA protection measures for water supplies
will require a secondary purification system to supplement the existing
chlorine method; an ultra violet (UV) system is recommended. The Town
is currently investigating a UV method that could be incorporated
into the existing system, which could be in place and operating by
2009.
Data provided by Former State Water
Commissioner.
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B.
Sewage treatment. The Town recently completed a redevelopment
of its sewage lagoon. The current capacity of Pinedale's wastewater
treatment facility is 1.5 million gallons per day or 1,041 gallons
per minute. Peak flow this year was 1.01 million gallons per day,
or 700 gallons per minute. The current design capacity of the system
can accommodate a population of 2,500 people. There is the potential
to expand the system to 3,000,000 gallons per day, which would accommodate
a population of approximately 6,000 people. The Town is in the process
of rehabilitating and replacing existing sewer lines to eliminate
infiltration and inflow (INI). INI contributes greatly to the wastewater
treatment at the wastewater treatment facility. The Town is currently
undergoing a four-phase sewer rehabilitation program, of which the
first two phases are being designed and the last two phases are scheduled
for upcoming years. Funding for sewer rehabilitation generally comes
from the State Land Investment Board's Mineral Impact Account and
the Wyoming Business Council.
Data provided by Pinedale Public Works
Department and Town Engineer.
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C.
Solid waste disposal.
(1)
For many years, the Town operated a sanitary landfill,
which served both the Town and the surrounding area. In the Spring
of 1985, the operation of this landfill was taken over by Sublette
County. Currently, the Town of Pinedale does not play a role in solid
waste disposal. The county has a trash transfer station about 2 1/2
miles west of Town adjacent to U.S. Highway 191. Solid waste is collected
at the transfer station, and then the county transports it to the
Sublette County landfill located a few miles northeast of the Town
of Marbleton.
(2)
In 1991, the Recycling Board was born out of the dedication
of a few local citizens. A Joint Powers Board, a partnership of the
Town of Pinedale and Sublette County, now administrates the Recycling
Board. The Recycling Board functions as an instrumentality as it was
created by statute and implemented through the Joint Powers Board.
Currently, the Recycling Center solicits cardboard, mixed paper, aluminum,
and plastics. Eventually, the Recycling Center would like to be able
to dispose of glass products as well. The Recycling Board works to
encourage residents in the area to recycle and contribute to the process
of waste diversion.
(3)
In the next few years, the Recycling Center will be
looking into acquiring a bigger facility in an appropriate location
that is accessible to the community.
Data provided by Pinedale Public Works
Department and Recycling Board.
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D.
Law enforcement.
(1)
The Sublette County Sheriff's Department provides
Pinedale with all law enforcement services. The main offices and jail
facility of the Sublette County Sheriff's Department are in the Town
of Pinedale. The Sheriff's Department keeps the peace and runs a detention
facility. The detention facility currently can hold up to 50 inmates;
by 2011 the detention facility will need to expand to house 75 inmates.
Within the Sheriff's Department many divisions are housed, including
Emergency Management, Drug Court, School Resources Officer, Court
Room Security, Search and Rescue, Emergency Response Team, Narcotics
Task Force, K-9 Operations, and Probation Office.
(2)
Since 2001, the Sheriff's Department has grown exponentially.
In 2001 the Department had 34 employees, 17 vehicles, and received
6,175 calls for service. In 2006, the Department had 73 employees,
35 vehicles, and received 8,348 calls for service. It is projected
that in 2011 the Department will have approximately 84 employees,
46 vehicles, and receive 11,000 calls for service.
(3)
Recently, the Wyoming State Highway Patrol permanently
assigned four troopers and a lieutenant to the Pinedale area.
(4)
The Town of Pinedale is in the process of hiring a
Municipal Officer to assist in implementation and enforcement of the
Town ordinances.
Data provided by Sublette County Sheriff's
Department and Wyoming Highway Patrol.
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E.
Fire Department.[1] Pinedale has a Volunteer Fire Department, which serves
both the Town and the northern part of Sublette County. Staffed by
approximately 25 volunteers, the Department can field seven vehicles.
Currently, the Town of Pinedale has an ISO rating of five; with upcoming
review this number is expected to decrease. Given the increasing population
and height of buildings, the Fire Department hopes to acquire an aerial
ladder truck and potentially a larger facility within the next few
years.
Data provided by Pinedale Volunteer
Fire Department.
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[1]
Editor's Note: See also Ch. 40, Fire Department, Volunteer.
F.
Emergency medical services.
(1)
In January of 2006, Pinedale Emergency Services and
Big Piney EMS merged to form Sublette County Emergency Medical Services.
The countywide service maintains two division clinics, one in Pinedale
and the other in the Big Piney/Marbleton area. Each division clinic
currently runs three ambulances and is staffed by a combination of
career EMTs and local volunteers. A third ambulance facility, located
at Sand Draw station, is scheduled to open in the Fall of 2007. This
facility has a specially equipped ambulance, outfitted for access
and service to the gas field workers and the high volume of traffic
on US 191, as well as residents in the southeast corner of the county.
Initially, crews from each of the other two services will rotate regularly
out to Sand Draw until there is enough staff to station a crew permanently.
(2)
Between 2001 and 2005, it is estimated that EMS runs
within the Pinedale Division had increased by approximately 210%.
As a result, the services could no longer rely on volunteers to man
the ambulances. In 2003, the Sublette County Rural Health Care District,
owners/operators of Sublette County EMS, changed the structure to
a partially paid service, and began hiring paid, full-time EMTs for
the first time in the organization's history.
(3)
Currently, Sublette County EMS employs 50 EMTs, 21
as full-time employees and the remainder as volunteers. There are
two supervisors, one over each division. Rural Health Care is currently
experiencing the same difficulties recruiting personnel as similar
organizations statewide due to the high cost of living. Available
workforce housing would help resolve this issue. Once each division
is fully staffed, sustainability of services is projected through
the next five years.
(4)
Increases in population will further stress the system.
The increased numbers of travelers on the road results in more motor
vehicle accidents, most of which result in an ambulance run. Further,
production in the gas fields has brought a very large increase in
population, and gas field accidents/injuries have increased. In addition
to the increased incidents, the added difficulty of accessing gas
field production sites increases response time as well as overall
run time for ambulance teams.
(5)
While the two division clinics are able to handle
a majority of health care needs, Sublette County does not have a hospital.
An ambulance run to the hospital results in a minimum of four- to
four-and-one-half-hour turnaround. Helicopter pads are located at
both clinics to accommodate life flight services. Three helicopter
transport facilities assist Sublette County in times of emergency.
The three facilities are Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center in
Idaho Falls, Portneuf in Pocatello, Idaho, and the University of Utah's
Medical Center in Salt Lake City, Utah. Future considerations need
to be made regarding transportation of those in medical need, including
the ease of road access for emergency vehicles.
Data provided by Rural Health Care.
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G.
Transportation.
(1)
U.S. 191, Pine Street, runs through Pinedale, serving
as the "main street" for the Town and business district. Streets within
Town are either improved gravel, oil and chip penetration, or asphalt
mat. With isolated exceptions, most streets in Town have developed
in an orderly manner. Standard asphalt paving and curbs and gutters
should be installed on all existing streets. All future subdivisions
should be required to have asphalt streets, sidewalks, and curbs and
gutters.
(2)
Street right-of-way widths are standardized through
the Town Ordinance based on road classification, but there are some
roads that vary from excessive (100 feet) to insufficient (30 feet
or less). Standard rights-of-way and driving surface widths should
be established in all subdivisions, taking into consideration traffic
density and snow removal requirements. The Town has an inventory of
the street system and an established snow route system for snow removal
for plowing priority.
(3)
Pine Street (U.S. 191) is currently maintained by
the State of Wyoming's Transportation Department because of its classification
as a highway and Pinedale's population. If population increases to
1,500 residents or more, the state will relinquish its maintenance
of Pine Street to the Town. This is expected to happen by 2010, when
the next census occurs. At this time the Town will need additional
personnel and equipment, such as plow trucks, to serve Pine Street.
(4)
Currently, Sublette County is working on a truck route,
which will be used as an access route for the gas fields southwest
of Town. This project is very important, as the truck route will help
to reduce the traffic congestion and dependency on the Pine Street
bridge on Tyler Avenue, the only structure spanning Pine Creek capable
of handling overweight vehicle traffic. Because of the high traffic
volume on Pine Street, traffic-calming elements are being explored
by Town staff.
(5)
The Town encourages active transportation, including
walking and bike riding. The Sublette County Recreation Board developed
a Pinedale Area Pathways Plan for the Pinedale Area. Continued implementation
of this plan will provide for a comprehensive pathways system for
the area. Active transportation contributes to the healthy living
of residents by offering safe and reliable transportation options,
and provides various environmental benefits for the community. The
separation of pedestrian and vehicular traffic is also important to
having a healthy active transportation system.
(6)
In addition, the Town is actively undergoing a traffic
study to evaluate road conditions, capacity, and safety in order to
develop a comprehensive street maintenance and improvement plan.
Data provided by Pinedale Public Works
Department.
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H.
Public facilities.
(1)
Sublette County School District #1 represents the
largest landowner in Pinedale. Federal, state, county, and local governmental
agencies follow, with private and religious organizations making up
the balance. Most of the existing governmental facilities are centrally
located on along Pine Street.
(2)
As the Town develops, conveniently located portions
of the parkland/open space should be reserved to meet the growing
needs of the residents. Existing parks should be maintained and improved
as needed. Park upgrades have been identified and must remain a continuous
priority along with parkland expansion projects. The area adjacent
to Pine Creek should be considered for future conservation easements,
open spaces, and parks.
(3)
At present, the Town is considering the construction
of a new Town Shop facility, which would house the Public Works Department
and the Animal Control Department. The Public Works Department will
continue to be affected by growth and population increases, and their
need for new equipment and personnel will rise.
(4)
Other public facilities available for use by residents
as well as visitors include the Sublette County Visitors Center, the
Mountain Man Museum, the Sublette County Library, Rendezvous Pointe,
and the Rodeo Grounds.
I.
Recreation.
(1)
Residents and visitors alike enjoy recreational opportunities
offered in and around Pinedale. Pinedale is located near the Bridger-Teton
National Forest and within 10 miles of pristine wilderness areas.
An abundance of fishermen, hunters, backpackers, snowmobile enthusiasts
and others utilize the national forest and BLM land surrounding Pinedale.
(2)
Three mountain ranges are within easy access of Pinedale:
the Wind River, Gros Ventre, and Wyoming. These ranges offer camping,
fishing, hiking, and climbing opportunities for visitors. Many of
the major trailheads can also be found within these mountain ranges.
(3)
Also, in the surrounding areas of Pinedale are ski
resorts, dude ranches, trout streams, hot springs, and other outdoor
recreational activities.
(4)
Within Town, various public sports facilities exist,
including a football field, tennis courts, indoor hockey rink, gymnasiums,
basketball court, and skateboard park. The Town also has baseball
diamonds, groomed cross-country ski trails, bike trails, and a rodeo
grounds. At present, the Pinedale Aquatics Center is under construction,
which will include pools, water recreation areas, indoor track, weight
room, racquetball courts, and a gymnasium.
(5)
Also, parklands are available for public use throughout
the year and are located in various areas of Town. Boyd Skinner Park,
Burzlander Park, American Legion Park, Split Diamond Park, and Trails
Creek Park are the major parks in Pinedale. In addition, a nine-hole
golf course is located just west of Town.
J.
Wildlife.
(1)
A unique aspect to Pinedale is the abundance of wildlife
living in the surrounding BLM and National Forest Service Land. Moose,
mule deer, eagles, sage grouse, pronghorn, black bears, and many other
animals and birds call the area in and near of Pinedale home. Pinedale's
location along the Pronghorn Migration Corridor provides ample opportunities
to view these unique animals. The Pronghorn Migration Corridor near
Pinedale is notable as it is the second longest mammal migration remaining
in the Western Hemisphere, surpassed by only that of Arctic caribou,
and it is only one of two pronghorn migrations that persist in the
Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. Efforts need to be taken to protect
the Pronghorn Migration Corridor, their ranges, and the habitats of
other native species.
(2)
In and around Pinedale exists a network of rivers,
creeks, streams, and mountain lakes, which provide prime habitat for
fish. Various species of native cutthroat trout, such as Bonneville,
Colorado, Snake River, and Yellowstone, can be found throughout the
area, as well as lake trout, brook trout and other naturalized fish
varieties.
A.
Land use patterns.
(1)
Residential land use patterns.
(a)
Residential development was traditionally centered
around the "old" part of Town, which is now located within the present
commercial zone.
(b)
A large percentage of population growth has
occurred within the eastern five-mile radius of the Town limits, creating
somewhat of a "rural sprawl" character in that area. A number of subdivisions
continue to be developed to the north, northwest, and south of Town.
(c)
Portions of undeveloped land are currently located
within the corporate limits of the Town for residential development.
Sufficient water and sewer services exist at this time and will be
phased into future residential developments as needed. Future development
should take place with consideration given to both the Official Preferred
Land Use Map and the Official Zoning Map. The Town ordinances should
at all times guide development. Development should occur in progressive
stages utilizing existing undeveloped areas within Town prior to developing
outlying areas. Developers and property owners within the residential
districts are encouraged to renovate existing buildings.
(2)
Commercial land use patterns.
(a)
Most commercial services within the Town of
Pinedale are located on Pine Street (U.S. 191) in a large commercial
district. In addition, several tracts of undeveloped land lie within
in the commercial zone.
(b)
Further commercial development should be contained
within the existing commercial districts. Both developed and undeveloped
land should be utilized prior to further expansion of the commercial
districts. Developers and property owners within the commercial districts
should be encouraged to renovate existing buildings.
B.
Housing opportunity.
(1)
The Town of Pinedale's intent is to facilitate the
provision of choice, quality, affordability, and quantity in future
housing. Provisions are made through the Town's ordinances to accommodate
a variety of residential types, including but not limited to detached
homes, semidetached homes, townhouses, condominiums, apartments, and
mobile home dwellings. Discrimination is prohibited by federal, state
and local laws, which are actively enforced.
(2)
In regards to coordination, the provision of future
housing needs is closely linked to the Official Preferred Land Use
Map and Official Zoning Map. Coordination and evaluation of housing
needs is the responsibility of local officials such as Town Council,
Planning and Zoning Commission as well as the Town Planning and Zoning
Department.
(3)
In 2007, there were 930 residential buildings and
206 commercial buildings occupied within the Town of Pinedale. According
to the Sublette County Socioeconomics Office, by 2015 the population
of Pinedale will be 2,269. Given this, there will be a need for approximately
330 additional housing units within Town.
Data provided by Sublette County Socioeconomics
Office.
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C.
Streetscape.
(1)
The streetscape of Pine Street (U.S. 191) exemplifies
its identity as a Western Town. A majority of buildings along Pine
Street are built with Western facades. Future buildings and new constructions
along Pine Street should conform to the character of existing buildings.
The use of natural materials, particularly logs and wood, is encouraged.
(2)
Pine Street needs to continue its appeal as a pedestrian-friendly
corridor and a tourist draw. By encouraging commercial buildings along
Pine Street to abut the sidewalk and have parking in an alternative
location, such as behind or to the side, a pedestrian-friendly corridor
will be promoted. Benches, lighting, information kiosks and other
pedestrian amenities are necessary, as well as beautification elements
such as flower planters and garbage cans. Awnings over many sidewalks
create a unique pedestrian atmosphere. Street trees also provide needed
shade along sidewalks, and the Town encourages the development of
a street tree network.
(3)
Sidewalks contribute to the streetscape by providing
pedestrians with a safe route in the community. The Town encourages
active transportation, which can be more easily accommodated by having
sidewalks throughout the Town.
(4)
As the Town continues to grow, there may be a need
for implementing a Design Review Board to review the architectural
design of new and renovated developments as a way to make sure the
character of Pinedale is sustained. A study regarding the feasibility
of such a board, or coupling the duties with the Planning and Zoning
Commission, should be undertaken if the Town Council deems it necessary.
D.
Preservation of Western culture.
(1)
The Town of Pinedale has a rich history exemplified
by how the Town developed as the farthest incorporated Town from a
railroad. The unique wooden architecture existing along the main street
illustrates how the Town was forced to develop using the available
resources, in this case the surrounding forests.
(2)
Sublette County is registered with the Wyoming State
Historical Preservation Office's Certified Local Government Program.
Residents from Pinedale sit on the Sublette Historical Preservation
Commission, which was created through the Certified Local Government
program. The group is very active and offers a wealth of information
regarding the heritage of the Town.
(3)
The Town of Pinedale has a designated historic district,
which encompasses the four blocks (Magnolia to the North, Mill Street
to the South, Maybell Avenue to the East, and Lake Avenue to the West)
where the original Town site was founded in 1904. A plaque located
at the corner of Franklin Avenue and Pine Street was dedicated to
the founders of Pinedale during the hundredth anniversary of the Town
of Pinedale.
(4)
As an effort to preserve the character of the Town,
the expanded designation of Pine Street (U.S. 191) as a heritage district
is encouraged as an educational tool. By designating the area as such,
the character of the streetscape and buildings will continue to strengthen
the appeal of Pinedale.
There is hereby established a map, to be known
as the "Official Preferred Land Use Map of the Town of Pinedale."
This shall indicate streets, alleys, parks, and other public places.
It shall further indicate the official preferred zoning districts
for land within and up to a one-mile buffer from the corporate limits
of the Town of Pinedale. This map shall be located and maintained
in the Pinedale Town Hall, 210 W. Pine Street, Pinedale, Wyoming,
and shall be available during regular business hours. Official Preferred
Land Use Map is Map 1.
A.
Purpose and permitted uses of land use districts. The following descriptions of land use districts are from Chapter 475, Zoning, of the Code of the Town of Pinedale.
(1)
Agriculture (A). The Agriculture District is intended to allow for and protect agricultural uses within the Town by controlling density and land coverage and providing for compatible land uses. (See § 475-33.)
(2)
Open Space (OS). The Open Space District is applied
to parklands, recreational areas, and floodplain areas along streams,
creeks, and rivers. Open space districts are encouraged for areas
that are to be kept minimally developed. Development can occur in
privately owned open space districts upon consideration by the Town.
(Proposed zoning district.)
(a)
Permitted uses: public parks, recreational areas,
picnic shelters, sports fields, and other uses outlined under proposed
open space section in Town ordinances.
(3)
Residential - 1 (R-1). The Residential - 1 District is intended to be applied to lands which are suitable for low-density residential development within the existing community. The district also allows uses which are compatible with and provide support to a low-density residential environment. (See § 475-50.)
(4)
Residential - 2 (R-2). The Residential - 2 District is intended to provide for a compatible mixture of single-family and multifamily dwellings at a density slightly higher than that for single-family districts alone, plus the accessory public and semipublic uses offering services to the surrounding area. (See § 475-61.)
(5)
Residential - 2A (R-2A). The Residential - 2A District is intended to provide for a compatible mixture of single-family and multifamily dwellings at a density slightly higher than that for single-family districts alone, plus the accessory public and semipublic uses offering services to the surrounding area. (See § 475-72.)
(6)
Residential - 4 (R-4). The Residential - 4 District is intended to allow for a compatible mixture of multifamily dwellings at a medium density and other uses of an institutional or semipublic nature while maintaining a general residential environment. (See § 475-83.)
(7)
Residential Suburban (R-S). The Residential Suburban District is intended as a permanent residential district for those areas of the community where it is desired to maintain low residential densities. (See § 475-40.)
(8)
Manufactured Homes (MH). The Manufactured Home District is intended to allow for manufactured homes, as defined in § 475-198, but which do not meet the standards of § 475-200, in a planned development. Other details of manufactured homes can be found in § 475-94. Manufactured homes include mobile homes, double-wide mobile homes, triple-wide mobile homes, modular structures and other manufactured style homes.
(a)
Permitted uses: manufactured homes in a manufactured home court or park or a manufactured home subdivision containing two or more manufactured homes and comply with all the provisions of this regulation and the subdivision regulations of Town as well as public parks, community centers, and other uses outlined under § 475-95 of the Code of the Town of Pinedale.
(9)
Commercial 1 (C-1). The Commercial - 1 District is intended for the purpose of grouping those retail, commercial, institutional and office uses necessary for a central business district serving a major trade area larger than a segment of the community. This district is intended to be the most intensely developed of all the business districts. (See § 475-107.)
(10)
Commercial 2 (C-2). The Commercial - 2 District is intended to regulate the type and density of commercial development located along the access highway of the Town. The district has the same intent as the C-1 District but it can front a highway. (See § 475-117 of the Code of the Town of Pinedale.) The District also allows for mixed land use in the form of residential apartments above commercial units.
(11)
Industrial -1 (I-1). The Industrial - 1 District is intended to allow a compatible mixture of light industrial uses, which do not require intensive land coverage, generate large volumes of traffic, or create obnoxious sounds, glare, dust, or odor. District regulations ensure compatibility with adjacent or nearby areas. (See § 475-127 of the Code of the Town of Pinedale.)
(12)
Utility (U). The Utility District is intended to highlight
Town-owned and operated utilities, which are necessary for the workings
of the municipality. This currently includes existing utility areas
such as water chlorination units and the sewer lagoon. (Proposed zone
district.)
(a)
Permitted uses: Town-owned utilities, and other
uses to be stated under proposed Utility District zoning section in
the Town ordinances.
(13)
Recreational Vehicles (RV). The Recreational Vehicle
District is intended as a temporary residential area for tourists,
visitors, and nonpermanent workers in Pinedale. (Proposed zone district.)
(a)
Permitted uses: recreational vehicles, public
parks, and other uses outlined under proposed RV zoning section in
the Town ordinances.
There is hereby established a map, to be known
as the "Official Major Street Map of the Town of Pinedale." This shall
indicate both existing streets and extension of major and minor streets
within undeveloped and underdeveloped land parcels in Town and within
the one-mile buffer from the corporate limits of the Town of Pinedale.
The purpose of this map is to illustrate the preferred extension of
existing streets and logical development of new streets. This will
allow the Town of Pinedale to grow in an appropriate manner with regards
to directional ease and access by emergency vehicles. This map shall
be located and maintained in the Pinedale Town Hall, 210 W. Pine Street,
Pinedale, Wyoming, and shall be available during regular business
hours. Official Major Street Map is Map 2.
There is hereby established a map, to be known
as the "Official Growth Map of the Town of Pinedale." This shall indicate
the areas of potential growth for the Town of Pinedale within and
beyond the one-mile buffer from the corporate limits of the Town of
Pinedale. The purpose of this map is to illustrate the preferred areas
of growth and logical development of the Town. This will guide the
Town of Pinedale on feasible areas for growth, particularly for planning
and servicing purposes. This map shall be located and maintained in
the Pinedale Town Hall, 210 W. Pine Street, Pinedale, Wyoming, and
shall be available during regular business hours. Official Growth
Map is Map 3.
A.
Residential land use directives.
(1)
Directive #1: The Town must make planning decisions
that provide adequate and suitable land to meet housing needs of all
residents.
(2)
Directive #2: Residential land serviced by existing
utilities will be used prior to land not serviced.
(3)
Directive #3: Adequate land must be set aside to accommodate
a variety of housing types, including but not limited to detached
homes, semidetached homes, townhouses, condominiums, apartments, and
mobile home dwellings.
(4)
Directive #4: Utilization and rehabilitation of existing
structures is encouraged.
(5)
Directive #5: New and renovated housing should comply
with Town ordinances.
(6)
Directive #6: The International Residential Code,
Town ordinances, and other programs will be enforced in a fair and
equitable manner with regards to residential buildings.
(7)
Directive #7: Residential developments must be built
in compliance with Town ordinances.
(8)
Directive #8: Available land zoned commercial should
be utilized prior to expanding upon commercial districts to fill need.
B.
Commercial land use.
(1)
Directive #1: The Town must plan for adequate and
suitable land to meet commercial land use needs.
(2)
Directive #2: Commercial land serviced by existing
utilities must be used prior to commercial land not serviced.
(3)
Directive #3: Available land zoned commercial should
be utilized prior to expanding upon commercial districts to fill need.
(4)
Directive #4: A variety of commercial uses are encouraged
within designated areas.
(5)
Directive #5: Existing commercial buildings should
be utilized and rehabilitated prior to new construction. Creative
reuse is encouraged.
(6)
Directive #6: New and renovated commercial buildings
must comply with Town ordinances.
(7)
Directive #7: The International Building Code, Town
ordinances, and other programs will be enforced in a fair and equitable
manner with regards to commercial buildings.
(8)
Directive #8: Commercial developments must be built
in compliance with Town ordinances.
C.
Industrial land use.
(1)
Directive #1: The Town must plan for continuing use
of industrial lands.
(2)
Directive #2: Industrial land serviced by existing
utilities should be used prior to industrial land not serviced.
(3)
Directive #3: Available land zoned industrial should
be used prior to expanding upon industrial districts to fill need.
(4)
Directive #4: A variety of industrial uses are encouraged
within designated areas.
(5)
Directive #5: Existing industrial buildings should
be utilized and rehabilitated prior to new construction. Creative
reuse is encouraged.
(6)
Directive #6: New and renovated industrial buildings
must comply with Town ordinances.
(7)
Directive #7: The International Building Code, ordinances,
and other programs will be enforced in a fair and equitable manner
with regards to industrial buildings.
D.
Agricultural – rural land use.
(1)
Directive #1: The Town must plan for continuing use
of agricultural lands, but must anticipate potential change in the
use of these lands.
(2)
Directive #2: The extension of water and sewer services
to land designated as agricultural is discouraged for all uses other
than those permitted by Town ordinances.
(3)
Directive #3: Agricultural activities within Town
will be permitted only in areas zoned for agricultural land use.
E.
Floodplain land use.
(1)
Directive #1: The development of floodplain areas
is not allowed unless waived by the Town Council.
(2)
Directive #2: If development is permitted, it will
be in strict compliance with zoning restrictions and Town ordinances
adopted by the Town pursuant to the National Flood Insurance Program,
as well as other appropriate regulations imposed by state and federal
authorities.
(3)
Directive #3: The extension of water and sewer services
to land designated as floodplain will not be allowed unless waived
by Town Council.
F.
Open space – recreational land use.
(1)
Directive #1: The Town seeks to conserve and develop
recreational resources for the benefit of present and future generations,
particularly Pine Creek and surrounding area.
(2)
Directive #2: The extension of water and sewer services
to land designated as open space is discouraged for all uses other
than those permitted by Town ordinances.
(3)
Directive #3: The Town will cooperate with Sublette
County Recreation Board in developing recreational programs for all
ages.
(4)
Directive #4: The Town should acquire open space and
parkland when available to create a continuous park network for the
use of all residents, visitors, and tourists.
(5)
Directive #5: Parks and recreational opportunities
will be developed using school, historic, and scenic areas.
(6)
Directive #6: The Town encourages new developments
to set aside land for open space, particularly within new residential
subdivisions, where open space can benefit the residents.
G.
Historic and scenic lands.
(1)
Directive #1: The Town seeks to conserve and develop
historic and scenic lands for the benefit of present and future generations.
(2)
Directive #2: Identified historic sites on public
lands will be preserved and protected, and the Town will work with
private landowners to encourage preservation of historic sites.
(3)
Directive #3: The Town will cooperate with appropriate
state and federal agencies and private owners in preserving and protecting
historic sites and structures under private ownership.
H.
Public lands.
(1)
Directive #1: The Town must provide for a cooperative
process of land use planning with other governmental agencies.
(2)
Directive #2: Land use plans and zoning will be applicable
to public, as well as, private lands.
(3)
Directive #3: The Town will involve other governmental
agencies in the development and implementation of land use plans,
especially Sublette County, the Wyoming Highway Department, Sublette
County School District #1, and other state and federal agencies.
(4)
Directive #4: The Town will work with the Sublette
County Historic Preservation Board to protect the rich heritage of
the community.
I.
Urban lands and large-scale development.
(1)
Directive #1: The Town must provide for the orderly
and appropriate location of urban land.
(2)
Directive #2: The urban growth area, currently located
along the Pine Street corridor, will be designated and expanded based
upon land availability and projected needs. This is relative to time
and the community's changing needs.
(3)
Directive #3: It is the responsibility of the Planning
and Zoning Commission and planning and engineering staff to identify
anticipated large-scale developments and their impacts upon the Town.
(4)
Directive #4: Lands for future urban uses will be
identified in relation to availability of services such as sewer and
water.
(5)
Directive #5: Utility services will not be extended
beyond the corporate Town limits unless waived by Town Council.
(6)
Directive #6: The Town will annex adjacent areas when
there is a proven benefit for annexation.
(7)
Directive #7: Official zoning and subdivision ordinances[1] will be revised as needed to guide the growth and development
of the community. Official zoning and subdivision ordinances are recommended
to properly coordinate with the Department of Environmental Quality
and other state agencies by directing the applicant to produce the
proper permits verifying compliance from the agencies before final
Town approval is granted.
The goals and policy section defines a variety
of issues the Town is concerned with. It sets actions the Town can
do to reach the stated goals. These goals and policies should be reviewed
every year to make sure the Town is keeping on track with issues concerning
the community.
A.
Citizen participation in planning process.
(1)
Goal: "Provide citizens with information and opportunities
to participate in the planning process of local government."
(a)
Policy #1: The Town of Pinedale has formed a
Planning and Zoning Commission to serve as a vehicle for citizen involvement
in the planning process. The Commission is comprised of residents
who live in or within one mile of Pinedale and shall have the responsibility
for planning and related activities.
(b)
Policy #2: The Pinedale Planning and Zoning
Commission shall provide an avenue for citizen participation with
regards to planning issues.
(c)
Policy #3: Information will be distributed to
the public to increase its awareness, by making that information available
to the public in the Town Hall and through the media.
(d)
Policy #4: Decisions will be made by mutual
agreement through open planning process, public meetings, and public
hearings.
B.
Environmental quality.
(1)
Goal: "To maintain or improve the quality of air,
water, land resources and open space."
(a)
Policy #1: The Town will encourage enforcement
of federal and state air, land, and water quality standards.
(b)
Policy #2: The Town will cooperate with the
Department of Environment Quality implementing mandates with regards
to stormwater management and erosion control.
(c)
Policy #3: The Town will cooperate with the
Department of Environment Quality and Sublette County in the operation
of any sanitary landfill site serving the Town of Pinedale.
(d)
Policy #4: The extension of the Town sewer system
to land designated as floodplain or agricultural is discouraged unless
waived by Town Council.
(e)
Policy #5: The Town shall not extend sewer service
to subdivisions or individual property owners which are not located
adjacent to existing sewer mains, except at the sole expense and maintenance
cost of the developer or property owner.
(f)
Policy #6: Intrusions such as tall signs and
structures into open spaces shall be minimized. Federal and state
regulations regarding cellular telephone towers must be followed.
(g)
Policy #7: Air pollution due to heavy traffic
should be curbed by making arterial and secondary streets more pedestrian
friendly. Traffic studies and the insertion of traffic calming elements
must be considered.
(h)
Policy #8: Nuisances, and pests such as mosquitoes,
shall be minimized or controlled with environmentally safe methods.
C.
Recycling.
(1)
Goal: "To increase the recycling rate by implementing
a solid waste diversion and recycling plan."
(a)
Policy #1: The Town supports the recycling of
various materials, including glass, plastic, paper, cardboard, and
aluminum.
(b)
Policy #2: The Town will work in conjunction
with the Recycling Board to accomplish an increased rate of recycling
in Town.
(c)
Policy #3: The Town supports the development
of a Recycling Center that is user-friendly and at an appropriate,
central location.
(d)
Policy #4: The Town will work with the Recycling
Board to implement the placement of recycling containers near existing
garbage containers on major streets in Town within one year.
(e)
Policy #5: The Town will work with the Recycling
Board to implement a curbside pickup program for residents within
the Town limits.
(f)
Policy #6: The Town should work with the Recycling
Board to provide builders with opportunities to recycle. Building
materials, old and new, as well as associated packaging of building
materials such as cardboard, paper, tin, aluminum, glass and plastic
are strongly encouraged to be recycled.
(g)
Policy #7: The Town will work with the Pine
Street Project and the Recycling Board with regards to other recycling
projects.
D.
Economic analysis.
(1)
Goal: "To pursue economic development activities to
expand and diversify the local economic base."
(a)
Policy #1: The land use plan must continue to
identify and provide for an inventory of residential, commercial and
industrial use to support projected needs.
(b)
Policy #2: The Town will encourage and work
towards attracting commercial and environmentally compatible industrial
in addition to recreation-related businesses.
(c)
Policy #3: The Town will encourage appropriate
commercial service centers in the commercial area.
(d)
Policy #4: The Town will focus on water, sewer,
and surface infrastructure improvements to increase property values
and make the Town more desirable to existing and future residents.
E.
Natural resource management.
(1)
Goal. "To plan land use consistent with orderly development,
use, and conservation of renewable and nonrenewable natural resources."
(a)
Policy #1: Consideration will be given to natural
resources in the development and use of land.
(b)
Policy #2: Development decisions will be made
following evaluation of the effects upon environmental quality and
with regards to EPA standards.
(c)
Policy #3: Developers will be required to provide
appropriate information regarding the environmental effects of their
proposal, including, but not limited to, air, land, and water quality.
This includes environmental assessments, as well as supplemental reports,
including traffic and drainage studies.
(d)
Policy #4: Roads, improvements and utilities
shall be constructed in accordance with federal, state and Town regulations.
(e)
Policy #5: Soil conservation and wildlife management
measures should be considered to enhance agriculture and wildlife
habitats.
(f)
Policy #6: The Town should encourage developers
to practice low-impact development techniques as outlined by the Department
of Housing and Urban Development and the National Association of Home
Builders.
F.
Water resource management.
(1)
Goal: "To conserve water and to relate water resources
and development to desired land use."
(a)
Policy #1: The Town shall not extend water services
to subdivisions or individual property owners which are not adjacent
to existing water mains, except at the sole expense and maintenance
cost of the developer or property owner.
(b)
Policy #2: The Town shall encourage water conservation
through the mandatory installation of water meters in old and new
developments. Water usage in the Town of Pinedale is approximately
1,130 gallons per day per person, which exceeds the national average
of 150 gallons per day per person.
(c)
Policy #3: The Town will develop a system to
install water meters within areas where they currently do not exist.
Upon making sure each dwelling has a water meter, the Town will work
toward implementing the use of them.
G.
Natural hazards.
(1)
Goal: "To minimize the loss of life and property from
natural hazards."
(a)
Policy #1: Development may be restricted or
prohibited within areas of natural hazards unless safeguards are provided
by the developer/builder to protect the property in question, as well
as adjacent properties, from damage.
[1]
The Town of Pinedale should enact appropriate
regulations pursuant to the National Flood Insurance Program to help
alleviate the impact of flooding.
[2]
Regulations should be established to control
the development of property containing soils or slopes, which have
been identified as posing significant hazards to the property in question
or adjacent property.
(b)
Policy #2: Land treatment and stream bank protection
should be provided for Town-owned areas subject to erosion.
(c)
Policy #3: Pinedale should be an involved agent
with the Sublette County Homeland Security Program to foster local
emergency preparedness, such as dam releases and fires.
(d)
Policy #4: Pinedale should cooperate with federal,
state, and local fire companies to help protect the Town and surrounding
area from the potential of forest fire.
H.
Public facilities and services.
(1)
Goal: "To plan for the provision of public facilities
and services, including safe and efficient transportation and utility
systems in coordination with local land use policies, goals, and objective."
(a)
Policy #1: No development will be permitted
in areas designated for urban development until water and sewer services
are provided.
(b)
Policy #2: A drainage study will be conducted
to determine the best means of channeling stormwater and floodwater
runoff into an effective drainage system. All subsequent development
will be required to develop in regards to Town policy related to drainage
systems.
(c)
Policy #3: Efforts will be made to maintain
and upgrade fire protection.
(d)
Policy #4: Adequate parking shall be provided
for all commercial and industrial development. Rear and side parking
options are supported over front parking as to allow for businesses
to abut the sidewalk.
(e)
Policy #5: Existing streets shall be improved,
including the construction of sidewalks in older areas, as resources
and funding permit.
(f)
Policy #6: All new developments shall provide
for streets improvements which meet Town standards. New streets will
align with existing Town streets.
(g)
Policy #7: Street patterns will be developed
to provide efficient movement of traffic and for ease of emergency
vehicles.
(h)
Policy #8: Street layouts will be evaluated
based upon safety, efficiency, and costs. Efforts will be made to
minimize the number of individual access approaches to the major highway.
(i)
Policy #9: Pedestrians' needs, including those
who are handicapped, shall be given consideration in planning facilities.
(j)
Policy #10: The Town will provide a means for
garbage collection and disposal in cooperation with public and private
agencies.
(k)
Policy #11: The Town will continue its capital
improvement programs and budget for future service provisions.
(l)
Policy #12: Capital costs for provision of services,
such as water and sewer, as well as impacts of downstream drainage
in new developments, shall be borne by the developer/landowner.
(m)
Policy #13: The needs of differently abled and
handicapped persons shall be given consideration in the planning of
public facilities and public services.
I.
Energy conservation.
(1)
Goal: "To provide for adequate, suitable land to meet
the needs of all residents in a way that conserves energy and resources."
(a)
Policy #1: Commercial uses will be encouraged
to concentrate in the smallest geographical area. Commercial uses
shall not be encouraged in noncommercial areas.
(b)
Policy #2: Residential areas will be encouraged
to develop in proximity to schools and shopping facilities.
(c)
Policy #3: Vacant land within the existing platted
areas will be encouraged for development prior to development of land
located in outlying areas.
(d)
Policy #4: The Town will encourage all residents
and commercial building owners to insulate and otherwise "winterize"
their homes and businesses in order to conserve energy.
(e)
Policy #5: The Town will encourage the use of
renewable energy through the administration and enforcement of its
ordinances related to renewable energy, such as solar and wind.
(f)
Policy #6: The Town will examine the use of
full-cut off fixtures and light shades as a way to help curb light
pollution in the area.
J.
Grant procurement.
(1)
Goal: "To acquire state, federal, and private grants
for projects in the Town of Pinedale."
(a)
Policy #1: The Town shall seek out grants for
infrastructure, community development, and economic development projects.
(b)
Policy #2: Grants focusing on diversification
of industry, community enhancement and improvement, as well as infrastructure
upgrades, are to be considered highly important.
(c)
Policy #3: The Town will work to prioritize
grants and produce sound grant applications.
(d)
Policy #4: The Town will partner with local
community organizations to acquire grants and develop programs that
will benefit the whole community.
(e)
Policy #5: The Town will work with the Wyoming
Business Council and other granting agencies, both public and private,
to ensure all grant requirements are fulfilled.
(f)
Policy #6: Grants shall be administered from
inception to completion by grant specialist in collaboration with
pertinent Town departments.
K.
Parking.
(1)
Goal: "To provide adequate parking for all residents,
visitors, and tourists."
(a)
Policy #1: The Town will undergo a traffic study
to understand the parking needs of the community.
(b)
Policy #2: The Town will work towards increasing
handicapped parking to accommodate its residents in need.
(c)
Policy #3: The Town will work towards increasing
available parking in appropriate locations. Parking that is central
to commercial areas, yet not altering the surrounding area, or the
walkability of the area is most appropriate.
L.
Land use decisionmaking.
(1)
The following goal and policies provide a framework
for planning needed facilities and developments and regulating their
effect on land use and the environment.
(2)
Goal: "To coordinate decisions on land use and public
facilities with regards to economic factors, community factors, and
local design trends."
(a)
Policy #1: The Town will identify sufficient
land for industrial, residential, and commercial uses, which minimize
conflicts with other land uses.
(b)
Policy #2: In making land use and facility decisions,
the Town will consider the identified and targeted needs of the community
with respect to community and economic development.
(c)
Policy #3: The Town should work with Sublette
County School District #1 to understand how development and changes
within Town impact the school system.
(d)
Policy #4: Residents must be educated about
land use planning decisions and its effects. Community input regarding
land use decisions should be considered with high regard.
(e)
Policy #5: The Town of Pinedale planning and
engineering staff must provide adequate reports with regards to each
land use proposal. The reports produced will provide information to
the Planning and Zoning Commission, as well as Town Council, about
proposed developments. The Planning and Zoning Commission and Town
Council shall use the reports to make informed decisions regarding
each proposal. Planning and zoning reports should also be available
to Pinedale residents for educational purposes.
(f)
Policy #6: Proposed support services will be
evaluated on a cost/benefit basis.
(g)
Policy #7: Comments on public plans and proposed
developments will be requested from the county and other concerned
organizations, as deemed necessary, prior to making decisions.
(h)
Policy #8: Town encourages new and existing
developments to enhance the character of Pinedale through adhering
to local design trends, including Western facades.
(i)
Policy #9: With continued growth, the Town should
examine the possibility of implementing a Design Review Board to review
the design of new and renovated developments.
(j)
Policy #10: New subdivisions should be designed
appropriately with regards to both local existing architecture and
local design trends, such as Western facades.
(k)
Policy #11: The Town encourages the use of sustainable
and green design. The Town encourages the building of Leadership in
Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certified buildings.
A.
The Town will insure coordination of planning activities
with appropriate governmental agencies and organizations.
B.
The Town will provide input to the planning processes
of other entities when appropriate.
C.
The Town shall coordinate informing affected residents
of proposed developments. An attempt must be made to inform all residents
within 1,000 feet of the proposed development.
D.
The Town and Sublette County should coordinate and
exchange information regarding developments within the one-mile buffer
around the corporate boundaries of Town.
E.
Area-wide coordination will be obtained through participation
in the review and approval process between the Town, developers, public
and appropriate entities.
The Master Plan, Official Preferred Land Use
Map, Official Major Street Map, and Official Zoning Ordinances and
Subdivision Ordinance[1] of the Town of Pinedale shall be reviewed, evaluated and
updated on an annual basis.
The Master Land Use Plan and its associated
map(s), and any additions, deletions, or amendments thereto, constitute
the definitive document for planning the growth and development of
the Town of Pinedale. Thus, the intent of the Plan is that the ordinances
and regulations of the Town will adhere as near as possible to the
goals and policies expressed within the Plan, unless good cause is
found to deviate therefrom. In like manner, the use of land within
the area encompassed by the Official Preferred Land Use Map will be
encouraged to reflect those preferred uses depicted thereon. However,
it is recognized that the legislative and regulatory actions of the
Town's officers and officials must be ever responsive to the changing
needs of the community and the legitimate desires of its citizens.
Wyoming State Statute Section 15-1-503 requires the Town to have a
Master Plan in place; therefore, it is adopted and is intended to
be used as a guide, not a mandate. Annual review is required.