Zoning
Big Horn County does not have countywide zoning, only localized Aiport protection zoning. Aside from special regulations for development in mapped flood zones and airport protection zones, the county only requires permits for construction/development, subdivisions, and small wastewater systems. Please contact the Land Planning Department before proceeding with any construction projects.
Planning and Zoning Commission
Under W.S. 18-5-202, Big Horn County established a planning and zoning commission. The Planning and Zoning Commission is responsible for ensuring that land use and development proposals meet the community vision outlined in the Big Horn County Land Use Plan. The Commission holds regular public hearings for Subdivision Applications, Zoning Applications, changes in applicable regulations, and special projects. Members draw on evidence submitted from experts, staff, applicants, and County residents to make recommendations for action to the Board of County Commissioners.
Planning and Zoning Commission Internal Rules and Regulations
Commission Members
Alan Bair
Chairman, Byron | Term Expires: December 31, 2026 | Phone: 307-272-5409
Cliff Alexander
Vice-Chairman, Burlington | Term Expires: December 31, 2025 | Phone: 307-272-1149
Frank Kelly
Secretary | Term Expires: December 31, 2025 | Phone: 307-272-0110
John Fuller
Greybull | Term Expires: December 31, 2024 | Phone: 307-765-2226
Michael Scherman
Burlington | Term Expires: December 31, 2024 | Phone: 307-272-3457
2024 Meeting Schedule
The Big Horn County Planning and Zoning Commission (P&Z) meets monthly based on the adopted schedule. The meeting time is 10:30 AM and is held at the Big Horn County Courthouse, 420 West C Street, Basin, Wyoming. The meeting is typically in the County Commissioners’ Chambers, on the 1st Floor.
An accessible entrance and elevator are available at the Murphy Street parking lot, on the north side of the building on the ground floor.
Meeting Date: |
Documents must be submitted by 3pm on: |
February 24th, 2025 | February 10th, 2025 |
March 24th, 2025 | March 10th, 2025 |
April 28th, 2025 | April 14th, 2025 |
May 19th, 2025 | May 5th, 2025 |
June 23rd, 2025 | June 9th, 2025 |
July 28th, 2025 | July 14th, 2025 |
August 25th, 2025 | August 11th, 2025 |
September 22nd, 2025 | September 8th, 2025 |
October 27th, 2025 | October 14th, 2025 |
November 24th, 2025 | November 3rd, 2025 |
December 22nd, 2025 | December 8th, 2025 |
January 26th, 2026 | January 12th, 2026 |
Meetings may be cancelled if no action items are on the agenda, please verify the meeting is still scheduled before traveling to Basin. All meetings are open to the public and everyone is encouraged to attend.
If you have a question or would like to present a topic to the Commission, please submit your topic before the meeting to Land Planning Office. Submit by the deadline date prior to the meeting so we may prepare.
Subdivision Regulation Amendment Workshops
The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold Subdivision Regulation Amendment workshops as needed after the regular meeting, contact the Land Planning office for details.
Meeting Minutes Downloadable PDF's