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 Zones: Applicable
- 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 city's zoning ordinance, building codes, and local permits form the primary layer of land-use regulation for your property.
Overlay Districts
No overlay districts identified.
Private Restrictions
- HOA / CC&Rs common: Yes
- 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
Permit Costs & Timelines
Specific permit fee schedules for Cheyenne are available from the local planning department. Fees vary based on project type, scope, and valuation.
Check Cheyenne permit fees →Official Sources
City-specific