Cheyenne, WY Sidewalk & Pedestrian Rules: Obstruction Rules (2026)
Key Facts
- Governing section
- City Code 12.04.010
- Max fine
- $750
- Max jail
- 6 months
- Continuing violation
- Each day is separate offense
- Exceptions
- Council may permit temporary obstructions
Summary
Cheyenne bans erecting or maintaining any obstruction on streets, alleys, or sidewalks unless the city code or another ordinance permits it.
Except as otherwise provided by this code or other city ordinance, no person shall erect, maintain or in any way cause an obstruction of any character in or upon any street, alley or sidewalk within the city.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 73).
Full Breakdown
City Code Section 12.04.010 makes it unlawful to erect, maintain, or otherwise cause an obstruction of any character in or upon any street, alley, or sidewalk in Cheyenne, except where the code or another city ordinance allows it. Section 12.04.030 lets the mayor or city council permit temporary signs, banners, or necessary obstructions at their discretion. Abutting property owners separately carry ongoing sidewalk-maintenance duties under Section 12.04.040. Because 12.04.010 sets no obstruction-specific fine, violations fall under the citywide general penalty in Chapter 1.24.
Violations & Fines
A violation is a misdemeanor under Chapter 1.24's general penalty: a fine up to $750, up to six months in jail, or both. Each day the obstruction continues is a separate offense.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources & Official References
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