Cheyenne, WY Building Setbacks & Zoning: Lot Coverage Limits (2026)
Key Facts
- Standard Lot (DD6) max
- 60% of lot area
- Large/Low-density lot max
- 40% of lot area
- Urban Lot (DD8) max
- 70% of lot area
- Rural/Agriculture lots
- no coverage limit (n/a)
Summary
Cheyenne's Unified Development Code caps building footprint at 60% of lot area for the standard single-family lot type used across most of the city's residential districts.
Type DD6: Detached Dwelling / Standard Lot ... Total Lot Coverage (max.) 60% ... Zoning Districts Permitted: MR, HR, NR-1, NR-2, NR-3
Full Breakdown
The UDC's residential lot and building standards table (Section 5.1.5) sets total lot coverage maximums by lot type rather than a single citywide number. The Type DD6 "Standard Lot," permitted in the MR, HR, NR-1, NR-2, and NR-3 districts and covering most typical single-family development, caps coverage at 60%. Coverage limits fall to 40% on Large and Low-density Lots (DD3/DD4) and rise to 70% on the Urban Lot type (DD8); Agriculture and Rural lots (DD1/DD2) carry no coverage limit at all.
Violations & Fines
Building plans exceeding the applicable coverage ratio are not approved for permit until the design is revised to fit within the limit for that lot type and district.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the max lot coverage for a typical Cheyenne house lot?
Is the coverage limit the same on every residential lot?
Sources & Official References
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