Cheyenne Zoning & Land Use Guide
Notable local initiatives in Cheyenne
Named ordinances, statutes, and reforms specific to Cheyenne — each linked to an official source you can verify directly.
Unified Development Code (Ordinance 3943)(2012)
Cheyenne's Unified Development Code (UDC) was adopted by the Governing Body on January 23, 2012, by Ordinance Number 3943, with an effective date of April 30, 2012. The UDC consolidated zoning, subdivision, and design standards into a single development regulation administered by the Planning & Development Department.
Source · cheyennecity.orgUDC residential zoning districts (LR, MR, HR, NR-2, AG, AR, RR)
Article 5 of the UDC establishes Cheyenne's residential districts: Low-density Residential (LR), Medium-density Residential (MR), High-density Residential (HR), and Neighborhood Residential (NR-2, an alley-loaded variant with smaller lots and higher design standards). Rural categories include Agricultural (AG), Agricultural Residential (AR), and Rural Residential (RR). Lot and building type standards by district appear in Table 5-2.
Source · cheyennecity.org2024 UDC amendment — three-story attached and detached dwellings(2024)
In May 2024 the Cheyenne City Council, on recommendation of the Public Services Committee (May 21, 2024 meeting), amended UDC Section 1.4.3 and related zoning regulations to allow three-story detached, semi-attached, and attached dwellings, easing height limits to enable more middle-housing types citywide.
Source · cheyennecity.orgAnnual UDC review process
The Planning & Development Department publishes an annual review of proposed UDC text amendments and accepts public feedback before the City Council takes action — an institutional feature of the 2012 UDC that produces a steady cadence of incremental updates each year.
Source · cheyennecity.org
Key Zoning Facts
Regulatory Layers That Apply in Cheyenne
Your property is subject to ALL of these regulatory layers. Each one can impose additional requirements beyond the others.
Federal
- FEMA flood mapping: check parcel-specific flood-zone status
- View FEMA Flood Map
State — Wyoming
- Building Code: No statewide building code (locally adopted)
County — Laramie County
- Role: County-level property records, tax assessment, unincorporated area planning
City / Municipal
The municipality's zoning ordinance, building-code enforcement, and local permits form the primary local layer of land-use regulation for your property.
Overlay Districts
No overlay districts identified.
Private Restrictions
- Private covenants, deed restrictions, condominium rules, or association rules can impose requirements beyond zoning.
- Check HOA CC&Rs and deed restrictions for additional requirements.
Primary Zoning Districts
- Min Lot
- 10,000 sq ft
- Max Height
- 35 ft
- Front Setback
- 25 ft
- Side Setback
- 8 ft
- Rear Setback
- 25 ft
- Min Lot
- 7,500 sq ft
- Max Height
- 35 ft
- Front Setback
- 25 ft
- Side Setback
- 5 ft
- Rear Setback
- 20 ft
- Min Lot
- Varies
- Max Height
- 45 ft
- Front Setback
- 25 ft
- Side Setback
- 10 ft
- Rear Setback
- 20 ft
- Min Lot
- Varies
- Max Height
- 35 ft
- Front Setback
- 10 ft
- Side Setback
- 0 ft
- Rear Setback
- 10 ft
- Min Lot
- Varies
- Max Height
- 45 ft
- Front Setback
- 10 ft
- Side Setback
- 0 ft
- Rear Setback
- 10 ft
- Min Lot
- Varies
- Max Height
- 50 ft
- Front Setback
- 25 ft
- Side Setback
- 10 ft
- Rear Setback
- 20 ft
- Min Lot
- Varies
- Max Height
- 60 ft
- Front Setback
- 30 ft
- Side Setback
- 15 ft
- Rear Setback
- 25 ft
Permit Costs & Timelines
Check Current Permit Fees & Timelines
Permit fees and review times can vary by project type, scope, valuation, and required approvals. Check the current schedule with the local permitting authority before filing.
Check current Cheyenne permit information →Official Sources
City-specific