Building
Building Inspector / Zoning Officer / Historic Preservation / CLG
Terry Vetos
220 Wy. Hwy 233
Kemmerer, WY 83101
Ph. 307-828-4069
Fax 307-828-2355
Email:
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| Building Mission: | To provide minimum requirements to safeguard the public safety, health, and general welfare through affordability, structural strength, means of egress facilities, stability, sanitation, light and ventilation, energy conservation, and safety to life and property from fire and other hazards attributed to the built environment. |
| Design Criteria: | Roof Snow Load = 40lbs PSF Wind Speed = 90mph Seismic Design Category = C Weathering = Severe Frost Line Depth = 42 inches Termite = None to site Decay = None to site Winter Design Temp = -30° F Ice Shield Underlayment Required = Yes Flood Hazard = 2000 FIRM Air Freezing Index = 2282 Mean Annual Temp = 42.7° F |
| Building Permit Questions: | |
| What's a building permit? | A building permit gives you legal permission to start construction of a building project in accordance with approved drawings and specifications. |
| When do I need a permit? | The best way to find out if you need a permit is to call your local building department. Discuss your plans with the code official before beginning construction to determine whether you need a permit. Even if a permit is not needed, the code official will answer construction questions and may provide valuable advice. |
| Permits Are Usually Required For The Following: | |
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Site plan and building plans are required before a building permit can be issued. All permits can be picked up at City Hall. | |
| Contractor Certification: | No person shall perform work as a contractor, or be issued a permit to do work within the City for which a permit is required, who has not met the qualifications for licensing and is found to be competent by examination to perform the duties of the trade for which he has applied, and possess the appropriate license as recognized by the Wyoming Association of Municipalities. |
| For Informationon Contractor Certification and Testing, Click on the Following Link: http://www.wyomuni.org/ | |
| Zoning Board Terry Vetos, Zoning Office 220 Wy. Hwy 233 Kemmerer, WY 83101 Ph. 307-828-4069 Fax 307-828-2355 | 7 Members: 3 Year Terms David Nelson Robbie Ray Harvey Nishi Mark Thatcher Anita Edsall Bill Price Harvey Jackson |
| MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION: Download PDF | |
Mission: | To safeguard the health, property, and public welfare by controlling the design, location, use or occupancy of all buildings and structures through the regulated and orderly development of land and land uses within the City.
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| Meetings: | The Zoning Board meets the 4th Wednesday of every month at 7:00pm in the Kemmerer City Hall Building. Application and required fee is due at City Hall 10 days prior to the scheduled meeting. |
All questions should be directed to the Zoning Officer.
Applications for consideration can be picked up at City Hall.
| Historic Preservation Committee / Certified Local Government | |
| Department Head: | Terry Vetos |
| Members: | Mandi Dovey Heidi Lively |
| MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION: Download PDF | |
| Mission: | Promote the preservation of cultural resources and to explore all alternatives for their preservation. |
| Meetings: |
- Fossil Fest
- Kemmerer Main Street
- Oyster Ridge
- Around Town
Come join the entire community as we celebrate Fossil Fest on July 8th, 9th, and 10th! Keep an eye on the Fossil Fest website http://www.fossilfest.org/ for more information as it becomes available.
As an added treat to the area, the Fossil Butte National Monument is holding an open house on the 9th of July from 10 am to 2 pm. Check out their website http://www.nps.gov/fobu/index.htm for additional information.
The Kemmerer City Council is seeking individuals to serve on the Kemmerer Main Street Committee to assist them in revitalization of the downtown area. In December of 2009 the City of Kemmerer was selected as an "Aspiring Community" by the Wyoming Main Street program. This committee will focus on the development and implementation four areas that make the Main Street program successful. Those areas are: Design, Organization, Economic Restructuring and Promotion.
The success of the program is dependent upon the citizens of the community participating in the revitalization of the down town. You can participate by filling out the application and submitting it to the Kemmerer City Hall.
Oyster Ridge Music Festival is coming soon! Plan to visit Kemmerer at the end of July! This year's Oyster Ridge promises to be the best one yet! Check out the latest information at the Oyster Ridge's website: http://oysterridgemusicfestival.com/ 
Check out the Kemmerer/Diamonville Chamber of Commerce website for area attractions, local businesses, and a calendar of happenings around town. Click here for more: http://www.kemmererchamber.com/