Work Session - Urban Farm Unified Development Code Updates - 08-21-26

The City of Cheyenne held a work session on August 21, 2026, to discuss proposed updates to the Unified Development Code related to urban farming and agricultural uses. The session focused on clarifying definitions for general agriculture, concentrated feeding operations, gardens, homemade foods, and agritourism, as well as amendments to site plan requirements, home occupations, and parking area exemptions. The proposed changes aim to provide clearer guidelines for agricultural activities within various zoning districts, including allowances for small-scale farming, temporary agricultural product sales, and electric fencing. The discussion also addressed concerns about slaughtering and processing animals on-site, parking surface requirements, and the administrative process for approvals. No formal votes were taken during this educational meeting, but the staff indicated that the recommendations would be refined based on council and public feedback before proceeding to the planning commission and full council for approval later in the year.