Laramie Living

   All municipalities maintain ordinances. These ordinances govern the residence of that municipality in addition to state and federal law. For example, the timeliness in which snow must be removed from a residence falls under a city ordinance, 12.08.020 Snow, ice, and debris – Removal from sidewalks. In general, city ordinances exist to maintain the health, safety, and welfare of the public.

   Students receive no pardon should they not comply ordinances. When moving off campus, the expectations of students align with the expectations of other Laramie residents. Meaning that expectations surrounding removal of snow from a public area such as sidewalks, apply to all residence, regardless of enrollment at the University of Wyoming. Or if the noise level being produced by a resident exceeds limits outlined in city ordinances after a predetermined hour, the resident(s) causing the noise may receive a visit from the Laramie Police Department. The City of Laramie has devoted an entire chapter to noise regulation within the community. Chapter 8.40,Ordinances 8.40.005 through 80.40.050 address the prohibited noises, noise level, and a classification of the noise. Other noise issues addressed in the ordinances include, construction, vehicle noises, and marching bands.

   Of course, the violations mentioned do not contribute to even a fraction of the city ordinances. Not all ordinances pertain to the average Laramie resident. Knowing each ordinance is unnecessary as most coincide with state and federal law, however some local ordinances stipulate more specific rules that it is beneficial to be aware of. It is these more specific ordinances that are most often violated by students.

 

   Laramie city ordinances students typically violate according to the city attorney’s office include:

   These violations do not encompass all the city ordinances people need to be aware of, but rather target the main ones students are officially accused of violating. While the attorney’s office does not keep statistics on which ordinances are most commonly violated by different demographics, they did point to underage consumption as the most common for UW students. Providing alcohol to minors and a place for them to drink is also a common offense residents receive tickets for. Residents should get informed about city ordinances to avoid tickets and going to court.