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 J. Bair
Chairman, Byron | Term Expires: December 31, 2026 | Phone: 307-272-5409
Frank Kelly
Vice-Chairman, Greybull| Term Expires: December 31, 2025 | Phone: 307-272-0110
Michael Scherman
Secretary, Burlington | Term Expires: December 31, 2027 | Phone: 307-272-3457
John Fuller
Greybull | Term Expires: December 31, 2027 | Phone: 307-765-2226
Scott Burnham
Lovell | Term Expires: December 31, 2025 | Phone: 307-272-3110
2025 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.
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Meeting Date: |
Documents must be submitted by 3pm on: |
| February 23rd, 2026 | February 9th, 2026 |
| March 23rd, 2026 | March 9th, 2026 |
| April 27th, 2026 | April 13th, 2026 |
| May 18th, 2026 | May 4th, 2026 |
| June 22nd, 2026 | June 8th, 2026 |
| July 27th, 2026 | July 13th, 2026 |
| August 24th, 2026 | August 10th, 2026 |
| September 28th, 2026 | September 14th, 2026 |
| October 26th, 2026 | October 12th, 2026 |
| November 16th, 2026 | November 2nd, 2026 |
| December 21st, 2026 | December 14th, 2026 |
| January 25th, 2027 | January 11th, 2027 |
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
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