Foundation 7 - Developing in a Fiscally Responsible Way

The Cheyenne area excels in providing services in a fiscally responsible way. Citizens are generally pleased with their current levels of services and efficiency of government according to recent surveys. Our residents feel safe, have access to health care and other essential services and utilities, and appreciate "quality of life" services, such as parks and libraries.

This Plan aims to guide future growth to promote efficient use of public and private resources and to provide adequate public facilities. On the private side, new development should "pay its own way" and provide the necessary services for the new development concurrent with the development. Government and the public should determine how to invest our fiscal resources strategically to achieve our vision and principles in this Plan.

Principles and Policies


Principle 7.1: Our community will coordinate and plan for growth regionally to ensure efficient and cost effective services and utilities.

Policy 7.1.a: Consistent Development Standards
Coordinate county and city land use and development standards and provide consistent infrastructure requirements within the Urban Service Area.

Policy 7.1.b: Regional Coordination
The city and county will continue to coordinate on land use issues of regional importance, including meetings and dialogue with key leadership from other agencies in the region, including: F.E. Warren Air Force Base, the Board of Public Utilities, the South Cheyenne Water and Sewer District, Laramie County School District #1, the Greater Cheyenne Chamber of Commerce, the Cheyenne Area Convention and Visitors Bureau, LEADs, Wyoming Department of Transportation, Cheyenne Airport, Federal Highway Administration, and other nonprofit or public organizations not mentioned by name.

Policy 7.1.c: Capital Improvements Coordination
The city and county will coordinate their efforts on capital improvements planning for strategic investments that provide necessary infrastructure and meets other community goals simultaneously.


Principle 7.2: The Cheyenne area will provide adequate public facilities and services for current and future residents in a fiscally responsible manner.

Policy 7.2.a: Service Standards
Establish adequate level of service and land dedication standards (i.e., for roads, water and sewer, stormwater, fire protection, police protection, parks, and schools).

Policy 7.2.b: Timing of Facilities
The community and developers will ensure that adequate public facilities are in place or planned for within a reasonable time of the start of a new development (including streets, schools, fire protection, water and sewer, and other services and utilities).

Policy 7.2.c: Maintain Level of Service
The city and county will coordinate with service providers and other governmental organizations that provide services to community residents to ensure that existing and new neighborhoods have adequate services, and that existing public facilities are properly maintained to serve the needs of current and future residents.

Policy 7.2.d: Coordinated Schools
The city and county will coordinate with the Laramie County School District #1 to investigate a fee system or land dedication requirements and to locate schools according to the following criteria: 􀂃 Schools generally should be co‐located with parks, trails, and other recreation facilities to provide combined utilization of parks and transportation. 􀂃 Avoid locating along arterials where school zones impede traffic flow. 􀂃 Middle/Senior High School sites: Planned as a combined campus, facilitating opportunities for shared facilities and transportation options (10 acres for Middle Schools; 20 acres for High Schools) 􀂃 Elementary Schools (10 acres).

Policy 7.2.e: Maximized Infrastructure Investments
The community will contain urban development within the Urban Service Boundary to maximize our efficient and economic use of infrastructure investments (both public and private).


Principle 7.3: Our community will continue to provide high quality and cost-effective government services and access to information.

Policy 7.3.a: Digital Planning Information
The city and county should ensure that PlanCheyenne and subsequent planning or regulating documents are available to the community in non‐traditional digital formats, including Internet access. Digital planning information should provide the following opportunities:

• On‐going public involvement for planning;


• Initiatives for high speed wireless internet in public spaces; and


• Advancement and enhancement of community websites and better coordination between community sites.

Principle 7.4: Our community will continue to provide essential services in an effective and efficient manner.

Policy 7.4.a: Funding and Standards for Essential Services
Continue to fund essential services through dedicated funding sources, including police and fire protection and street maintenance, and water and sewer services. Ensure that standards are in place for new development to provide these essential services and utilities.

Policy 7.4.b: Long-Term Water Supply
Continue to coordinate with the Board of Public Utilities to plan for a long‐term water supply, including conservation measures.


Principle 7.5: Our community will consider how to fund quality of life services in an effective and efficient manner.

Policy 7.5.a: Funding for Quality of Life Services
Continue to identify and provide funding for services that contribute to quality of life and economic vitality of the community, including parks and recreation, cultural and library facilities, and other services.