# Albany County Government - Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting - 10/14/2026

Albany County Planning and Zoning Commission meeting, Albany County, Wyoming, October 14, 2026. No procurement activity—such as contract awards, bids, or purchases—was identified. The commission unanimously recommended approval of L3 Communications’ zoning district amendment for about 2.5 acres of the Wall Canyon Ranch property, changing it from agricultural to industrial to enable a proposed fiber regeneration station. Wyoming Game and Fish had no objection to the rezoning but noted the site is in sage grouse core habitat; commissioners discussed asking the applicant to consult Game and Fish, but staff said this could be a recommendation rather than an enforceable zoning condition. The commission also approved the Cornerstone Irrevocable Trust variance for accessory-building setbacks after a motion to recommend denial failed; the final approval passed 4–1.

The commission reviewed draft zoning rules for battery energy storage facilities and requested further consideration of noise limits and supporting research. It also unanimously directed staff to continue developing the Industrial Park Zoning District conditional-use-permit approach, with revised materials expected at a future meeting. The proposed framework could affect future large industrial projects, including data centers, and public comments raised concerns about water and power use, noise, wildlife, public participation, community impacts, and decommissioning assurances. These discussions were preliminary; no industrial-park rules or battery-storage amendments were adopted at this meeting.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Energy & Utilities, Information Technology
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure, Digital Infrastructure
**Published:** October 14, 2026

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- [Albany County Government - Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting - 10/14/2026](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aOfTmYD8yG4) - Albany County Government - Laramie Wyoming