Change of Use Permit in Cheyenne, Wyoming

Cheyenne requires a change of use permit for: Per the City's Building/Planning FAQ, a change of use constitutes at least one of: the proposed use is appreciably different than the current use; there is an increase in the size of the existing building or extent of the use of the land; the new use is permitted in the zoning district but requires more parking than the previous use; the new use generates more vehicle trips than the previous use (per the Institute of Transportation Engineers' Trip Generation, latest edition); or the amount of stormwater runoff/impervious surface area increases with the new use; A Site Plan application is required for any change of use or new building (among other triggers), except for single-family, duplex, or townhouse development; If the change of use involves NO proposed exterior modifications, Planning and Development accepts a reduced 'Site Plan Change of Use Documentation' in place of a full Site Plan application; A Certificate of Occupancy is issued when the Building Official finds no code violations for the change of use of an existing structure, following required inspections; A financial surety bond (125% of cost for site/landscaping work, 150% for right-of-way work) is required for any unfinished exterior work when a Site Plan and final Planning inspection are required, prior to TCO or CO issuance; Contractors performing any construction work associated with the change of use must hold current City of Cheyenne contractor licenses. If your project isn't listed, confirm with City of Cheyenne Compliance Department — Building Safety Division at (307) 637-6265 before starting work.

In Cheyenne, the published Misc. Building and Construction Permit Fees -- Change of Use Permit (Minimum Fee) is: $250.00. Additional published fees: Planning Fees -- Site Plan Change of Use Documentation with No Proposed Exterior Modifications — $100.00; Temporary Certificate of Occupancy -- One and Two Family Dwellings — $300.00; Temporary Certificate of Occupancy -- Commercial Structures — $1,250.00; Penalty to Convert Temporary Certificate of Occupancy (Commercial, or One and Two Family Dwellings) — $750.00 each. These are the jurisdiction's own published figures — see the fee schedule table and source citations on this page.

Cheyenne does not publish a plan-review timeline for this permit. Contact City of Cheyenne Compliance Department — Building Safety Division at (307) 637-6265 for current turnaround.

You'll need: Site Plan or Site Plan Change of Use Documentation. Depending on your project, Cheyenne may also ask for: Building Permit Application (via OpenGov portal). See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Cheyenne requires 1 inspection(s) for a change of use permit, in order: Final. Schedule each through City of Cheyenne Compliance Department — Building Safety Division ((307) 637-6265).

Apply through City of Cheyenne Compliance Department — Building Safety Division at 2101 O'Neil Avenue, Room 202, Cheyenne, WY 82001. Phone: (307) 637-6265, email: Not published on city site — use main phone or OpenGov portal messaging. Office hours: Mon–Fri (contact department for current hours); permits/inspections managed via OpenGov portal (cheyennewy.portal.opengov.com). Official information: https://www.cheyennecity.org/Your-Government/Departments/Compliance-Department/Building-Permitting-Licensing.

Per the City's FAQ, a change of use is at least one of: the proposed use is appreciably different than the current use; there is an increase in the size of the existing building or extent of the use of the land; the new use requires more parking than the previous use though still permitted in the district; the new use generates more vehicle trips than the previous use (per ITE Trip Generation, latest edition); or the amount of stormwater runoff/impervious surface area increases with the new use.

A Certificate of Occupancy is a formal document issued when a new building construction project or a change of use to a structure has been completed according to approved plans and approved by the building inspector. When the Building Official finds no code violations, they issue a Certificate of Occupancy for newly constructed buildings or for a change of use of an existing structure.