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1. Where can I find zoning information?

The City zoning map is online on our Zoning Information Page

2. What can I do in my zone district?

Zoning information is online on our Zoning Information Page

3. How do I determine which zoning district my property is in?

You can determine your zone district through the City’s interactive map. Under the layer list which can be found on the left side of the page or by clicking the green button at the bottom of the page, there is a Zoning layer tab under Informational layers. Click this tab and then use the search bar in the top left corner or zoom into the map to locate the property.

4. Where can I find information on the Future Land Use Plan?

The Future Land Use Plan Map can be found online on our Zoning Information Page

5. How can I find a copy of my subdivision plat?

Many of Laramie’s subdivision plats can be found in the City’s interactive map.  By selecting the Lots/Subdivisions/Plats layer of the interactive map and clicking on the property, plat information will be displayed.  An attachment in a .jpg format of the plat will also be available.  If no attachment is present, the City does not have any record of the property being platted. The Albany County Clerk’s office also has these records for inspection.

6. How can I learn more about the Laramie Comprehensive Plan?

Find information online on the Comprehensive Plan Home Page

7. Where can I find information on Planning-related Plans like the Aquifer Protection Plan and Housing Study?

Visit the "Plans" page for adopted plans and plans presently under development at Studies, Plans and Other Information Page

8. What is the Casper Aquifer Overlay Zone and what does it mean to me?

The Casper Aquifer is the source of over half of the City’s municipal water supply.  Due to its critical function, the City is dedicated to protecting the quality and quantity of these water reserves.  In order to achieve these goals, the City has created an Aquifer Protection Overlay Zone which adds supplemental restrictions to zoning areas.  These restrictions can be viewed in section 15.08.040.A of the Laramie Municipal Code. Generally, this zone restricts some uses and requires a “Site Specific Investigation” for most development in the zone.

9. What is the Gateway Overlay District and what does it mean to me?

The Gateway Overlay is intended to enhance the image of Laramie by increasing the visual appearance of development as viewed from important routes entering the City.  As such additional development standards are enforced in addition to standard zoning regulations, such as extra landscaping, larger setbacks and higher quality building material single-family residential structures are not affected by the gateway Overlay Zone.  Regulation can be found in section 15.08.040.D of the Laramie Municipal Code.

10. How many people can live in a dwelling unit?

In RR, LR, R1, R2 and R2M zone district no more than 3 unrelated individuals may live together. In all other districts no more than 4 unrelated individuals may live together. Individuals are considered related by blood or marriage. Examples of related individuals include a husband and wife and a father and son.

11. Do I need special permission to demolish a historic structure in Laramie?

Contact the City of Laramie Planning Office at 307-721-5207 regarding demolition of historic buildings. Certain proposals may require a 6-month waiting period to see if the property can be saved prior to demolition.

12. What development review fees apply to my project?

Fees vary depending on the size and scope of each individual project. General information about development review fees are available online in our Planning Applications and Fees Page

13. What are the building setbacks on my property?

Setback requirement can be found in section 15.12.010.B of the Laramie Municipal Code. Setbacks are determined by the zoning district your property resides in. Using Tables 15.12.-2 and 15.12-3, one can use their zoning districts (left most column) and dimensional references (top row) to determine whether a building’s setbacks are code compliant. Setbacks are determined on an individual building bases and must follow setback and dimensional requirements regardless of building’s principal or auxiliary status.

It is also important to note that corner lots, double-frontage properties, and some overlay districts have additional setback guidelines.  Double-frontage and Corner lots requirements can be found in section 15.12.010.B.1.e and 15.12.010.B.1.f of the municipal code.  Overlay Zone setback requirements are outlined in table 15.12-5 of section 15.12.000.

14. Am I allowed to have an accessory dwelling unit (ADU) on my property?

Depending on property zoning, lot dimensions, and one’s ability to adhere to setback requirements and other development requirements determines one’s ability to construct ADUs on a property.  This information can be found in the Table of Dimensional Standards in section 15.12.000 of the Laramie Municipal Code.

15. What type of fence/wall can I have on my property?

Fencing and wall requirements can be found in section 15.14.100 of the Laramie Municipal Code.  Fencing materials are regulated in accordance with property zoning, overlay districts and street frontage. For single-family, duplexes and townhomes, fences may not be higher than 4’ in the front yard, and 6’ in rear and side yard area per 15.14.100.B. Any fence is over 7’ on a property requires a building permit. For additional information refer to Informational Bulletin #22.

16. Can I have a shipping/storage container on my property?

As per section 15.10.030.E of Laramie’s Unified Development Code, placement on property is regulated in accordance with zoning area restrictions.

17. Where can I find information on mobile vending?

Information on mobile vending can be found in section 5.82 of Laramie’s Municipal Code. Permitting requirements can be found at https://app.mygov.us/lr/citizen/request_license_1.php?citiesID=847&modulesID=2&license_typesID=61

18. Where can I find information on business signage?

Signage regulation can be found in section 15.14.120 of the Laramie’s Municipal Code.  All sign plans must be submitted to the City of Laramie’s Building Administration Department in order to determine design compliance.

19. Are backyard chickens permitted in Laramie?

Provided the provisions in section 6.06.030 of Laramie’s Municipal Code are followed, backyard chickens are permitted within city limits.  Additional information regarding all animals within city limits are located in chapter 6.06 of Laramie’s Municipal Code.

20. Where can I find additional information regarding municipal code enforcement issues?

The City’s code enforcement division is responsible for investigating and enforcing ordinances pertaining to offensive growth, trash, junk, and snow removal on private property.  More information regarding such issues can be found on the Code Enforcement Division’s section of the City’s web page.