SCWEMS amendment signed, new fire gear, business district moves forward

Following a public hearing on the matter, the town of Encampment is moving forward with Ordinance 17.36.020(h), a zoning change in the business district.

Specifically, it will take a conditional use permit for existing trailer homes in the district to be replaced with trailer homes in the future. Public concern voiced at the meeting is that the zoning change may disallow the historical use of a property. Mayor Greg Salisbury stated that the town is trying to reserve space for future business development and the current zoning code does not prevent property owners for using lots in the business...