Wyoming § 18-5-207 Continuation of existing uses; effect of
alteration or addition; future use after discontinuation of
nonconforming use

Wyoming Statutes

§ 18-5-207 — Continuation of existing uses; effect of alteration or addition; future use after discontinuation of nonconforming use

Wyoming § 18-5-207

Title 18Counties

Ch. 5PLANNING AND ZONING

Art. 2PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION

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Bluebook

Wyo. Stat. Ann. § 18-5-207 (2026).

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(a)A zoning resolution enacted under the provisions of W.S. 18-5-201 through 18-5-206 shall not prohibit the continuance of the use of any land, building or structure for the purpose for which the land, building or structure is used at the time the resolution is adopted and it is not necessary to secure any certificate permitting such continuance. However, the alteration or addition to any existing building or structure for the purpose of effecting any change in use may be regulated or prohibited by zoning resolution. If a nonconforming use is discontinued any future use of such land, building or structure shall be in conformity with the provisions of the resolution regulating uses in the area in which the land, building or structure is located.

(b)A county shall not enact a zoning resol

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(a) A zoning resolution enacted under the provisions of
W.S. 18-5-201 through 18-5-206 shall not prohibit the
continuance of the use of any land, building or structure for
the purpose for which the land, building or structure is used at
the time the resolution is adopted and it is not necessary to
secure any certificate permitting such continuance. However, the
alteration or addition to any existing building or structure for
the purpose of effecting any change in use may be regulated or
prohibited by zoning resolution. If a nonconforming use is
discontinued any future use of such land, building or structure
shall be in conformity with the provisions of the resolution
regulating uses in the area in which the land, building or
structure is located.
(b) A county shall not enact a zoning resolution or take
any other action that eliminates livestock grazing on any
private land or land owned by the county without first complying
with the provisions of this article.