Cody Wyoming Temple
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- July 23, 2024 – Cody LDS temple opponents continue to wait for records from city
- July 16, 2024 – Cody LDS temple opponents continue to wait for records from city
- July 15, 2024 – Temple project experiences delay
- July 11, 2024 – Neighbor group sues City of Cody, seeking more temple records
- July 10, 2024 – Cody LDS Temple Opponents Sue, Claim City Is Stonewalling Turning Over Records
- May 24, 2024 – Judge entertains temple arguments
- May 24, 2024 – Potential Latter-Day Saints Temple in Cody draws increasing interest
- May 23, 2024 – Cody Is Not The Only Community Suing Over LDS Temples
- May 11, 2024 – Cody Residents Opposed To Gigantic LDS Temple Outraged As Church Stages Area To Build
- May 10, 2024 – Cody temple: Materials moved, but construction still on hold
- May 8, 2024 – Temple units relocated, not for assembly
- April 8, 2024 – City councilman weighs in on planning and zoning: ‘We owe the public better’
- March 25, 2024 – City looks to tighten conditional use permits
- February 15, 2024 – Cody planner resigns to pursue ‘different opportunity’
- February 9, 2024 – Judge rules LDS can start building temple in Cody while litigation continues
- February 5, 2024 – Judge denies injunction against temple
- February 1, 2024 – Judge allows church to begin building Cody temple
- January 18, 2024 – Neighbor group seeks to keep Cody temple on hold
- January 17, 2024 – Judge hears arguments about stay against LDS temple
- January 5, 2024 – Judge Rejects Emails As Evidence Of Bias In Cody LDS Temple Lawsuit
- January 4, 2024 – Judge denies POCN motion to supplement record in temple case
- January 3, 2024 – Judge denies POCN motion to supplement record in temple case
- December 1, 2023 – Judge plans to rule before Christmas on evidence permitted in LDS temple case
- November 29, 2023 – Judge Perry to rule on evidence
- November 27, 2023 – LDS Church Doesn’t Want 4,000 Public Records Admitted Into Temple Lawsuit
- October 27, 2023 – Group Challenging Cody LDS Temple Claims City Planner Manipulated Approval
- October 27, 2023 – Save Our Cody Neighborhoods Alleges Conflict of Interest regarding building approvals for LDS temple
- October 27, 2023 – SYP: Cody Mayor Matt Hall Talks LDS Temple
- October 25, 2023 – New evidence spurs LDS objection
- October 23, 2023 – [REDACTED]
- October 6, 2023 – LDS Temples May Be Controversial, But They Significantly Boost Property Values
- October 4, 2023 – Cody Zoning Board Members Think City Officials Misled Them On LDS Temple
- September 27, 2023 – Housing group could seek to relax laws, beef up incentives, or both
- September 27, 2023 – LDS Church Doesn’t Have To Wait On Court To Start Building Cody Temple
- September 25, 2023 – Church asked to delay temple
- September 21, 2023 – City clears the way for Cody temple construction to begin
- September 20, 2023 – City of Cody issues building permit for Cody LDS temple
- September 18, 2023 – Soaring 101-Foot-Tall LDS Temple A Done Deal, As Far As City Of Cody’s Concerned
- September 18, 2023 – BREAKING NEWS: City of Cody Issues Building Permit for LDS Temple Construction
- September 18, 2023 – Cody issues building permit for proposed LDS temple
- September 14, 2023 – Court Fight Over Proposed Cody Mormon Temple With Giant 77-Foot Steeple Heats Up
- September 8, 2023 – Litigations and a Resignation: LDS Church Files Two Cross-Petitions Against City of Cody, a P&Z Board Member Resigns
- September 1, 2023 – Fourth lawsuit filed in Cody temple dispute
- August 29, 2023 – Temple’s permit still up in the air
- August 24, 2023 – Neighbors take city to court in bid to stop Cody Temple
- August 24, 2023 – Those against the LDS Temple sue the City of Cody
- August 23, 2023 – City of Cody sued over LDS temple approval
- August 20, 2023 – Cody mayor blocks building permit for LDS Temple
- August 17, 2023 – Cody Mayor Blocks Plan To Build Mormon Temple With Gigantic 77-Foot Steeple
- August 16, 2023 – No permit yet for LDS Cody temple
- August 14, 2023 – Cody’s Mayor Halts LDS Temple Building Permit
- August 14, 2023 – City halts temple building permit
- August 11, 2023 – Surprise: Gigantic 77-Foot Steeple For Mormon Temple In Cody Gets Approved After All
- August 11, 2023 – LDS Church wins approval for Wyoming temple but may yet have to lose that steeple
- August 9, 2023 – Cody Planners OK Mormon Temple — Minus 77-Foot Steeple
- August 9, 2023 – P&Z board approves temple site plan
- August 8, 2023 – Cody Planning and Zoning Board Approve Site Plan for Proposed LDS Temple With Conditions
- August 7, 2023 – LDS rep says further litigation will cost city
- August 2, 2023 – Mormon Church Continues To Fight In Court For Temple In Cody
- August 2, 2023 – LDS Church Files a Second Lawsuit Against the City of Cody
- August 2, 2023 – Cody Group Files Motion to Intervene in LDS Lawsuit Against the City of Cody, Releases Statement
- August 1, 2023 – Group asks to intervene in LDS lawsuit
- August 1, 2023 – Despite opposition, LDS Church still wants a 100-foot steeple on a new Wyoming temple
- July 28, 2023 – Cody LDS temple decisions tabled, delayed again
News Stories
Modular Units for the Cody Wyoming Temple Moved
The white modular units for the Cody Wyoming Temple that have been stored behind the Y-Tex building on Big Horn Avenue for the past year are being moved to private property adjacent to the temple site. "The church is not yet commencing construction of the temple," said President Edwards, Second Counselor in the Cody Wyoming Stake. Rather, the land where the modules were being stored is needed for a planned expansion, according to owner Glenn Nielson. The community dispute over the planned location for the temple has quieted down over the past few months, as lawsuits have been considered by a district judge. However, the judge is expected to conduct a hearing and issue a decision later this month.
Building Permit Issued for the Cody Wyoming Temple
On Monday, September 18, the City of Cody issued a building permit for the Cody Wyoming Temple with a statement explaining the decision to move forward, despite pending petitions, cross-petitions, and injunctions filed by the Church and the Preserve Our Cody Neighborhoods group in District Court. "With careful deliberation and a profound commitment to addressing community concerns, the City Council dedicated its efforts toward easing tensions and fostering collaboration among these groups to seek a resolution," the statement read. "During this time, the LDS Church representatives from Salt Lake City expressed that any further delay in the permit issuance would result in construction setbacks and significant financial losses, necessitating them to take legal action in federal court to recover damages and legal expenses." This federal lawsuit would be separate from the District Court appeals. "Engaging in a protracted legal battle does not align with our values, and we have a responsibility to be prudent stewards of taxpayer dollars," the statement said.
Site Plan for the Cody Wyoming Temple Approved with Conditions
The City of Cody Planning, Zoning and Adjustment Board has narrowly approved the site plan for the Cody Wyoming Temple with conditions on the lumen output and functioning hours of the exterior lighting. No condition was placed on the steeple height, which was originally proposed at 101 feet and later at 85 feet. The decision comes after months of discord that included two petitions filed by the Church and a recent meeting held between members of Preserve Our Cody Neighborhoods and Church legal representatives who stated that they would not consider a location other than Skyline Drive. Once building permits are obtained, the Church can move forward with construction and installation of the prefabricated modules that have already been delivered.
Modular Units for the Cody Wyoming Temple Delivered
Local Church leaders have confirmed that the white modular units being stored behind the Y-Tex building on Big Horn Avenue in Cody are for the Cody Wyoming Temple. The modules were delivered some months ago, but obstacles to obtaining the approval to build still remain. A Planning and Zoning Board meeting scheduled for July 11 to discuss a height variance, conditional use permit, and site plan for the project was postponed, as requested by Church representatives. Cody Mayor Matt Hall, who is concerned over a division forming in the community, held a meeting last week with advocates and opponents of the proposed temple location to generate a constructive dialogue.
Cody Wyoming Temple Neighbor Open House
Representatives from Church headquarters were at an open house held at the Cody stake center on Tuesday, June 6, to answer questions from those interested in the Cody Wyoming Temple project. Hundreds of visitors dropped by to view renderings of the building from several perspectives on Skyline Drive, which the Church says will have an average increase of traffic of 32 vehicles an hour. Some are elated by the proposed temple while others have significant concerns. A Methodist visitor took a personal view on the project and said she would be upset if the construction of a Methodist church were denied because other community members didn't like it. "Religion is personal," she said. "It’s a beautiful building. It’s on private land. Let’s move forward and not go backward."
Pre-Temple Open House Planned for the Cody Wyoming Temple
Church leaders will be available to answer questions and provide information on the Cody Wyoming Temple at a "pre-temple open house" to be held on Tuesday, June 6, from 7 to 8 p.m. at the meetinghouse located at 1407 13th Street. The open house is being held the week before a public hearing on the project where the Planning and Zoning Commission will consider applications for a conditional use permit to build the temple and an ancillary building and a special exemption request to exceed height restrictions.
Exterior Rendering Released for the Cody Wyoming Temple
The official exterior rendering for the Cody Wyoming Temple has been released to the public. The 9,950-square-foot building will be constructed on a field located northwest of Skyline Drive and Cody Canal in Cody. The temple will feature a multi-tiered steeple capped with a gold pyramidal spire. It follows the same core plan as the Casper Wyoming Temple, currently under construction.
Location Announced for the Cody Wyoming Temple
The site selected for the Cody Wyoming Temple has been announced by the First Presidency. The 9,950-square-foot temple will be constructed on an empty parcel located northwest of Skyline Drive and Cody Canal near Olive Glenn Golf Club. The property will be visible from the North Fork Highway that connects Cody to Yellowstone National Park. The temple will be the third constructed in the state, joining the Star Valley Wyoming Temple and the Casper Wyoming Temple (currently under construction).