Land Use & Zoning
A Wyoming developer who wants to build a gas station in a residential zone would need to obtain a:
ASimple building permit
BRezoning or special use permit, as a gas station is typically not a permitted use in residential zones✓ Correct
CBLM land use permit
DWREC approval for commercial development
Explanation
Gas stations are commercial uses that are not permitted in residential zones. To build one, the developer would need to either rezone the property to allow commercial uses or, where available, obtain a special use permit that allows the specific commercial use in the zone under certain conditions.
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