Carport Standards in the Unified Development Code

At a glance

• What: Ordinance amending Sections 1.4.3 and 5.8.8 of the Unified Development Code and creating Section 5.8.9 Carports, to create definitions and standards for carports.
• Where it stands: Failed on second reading on 2026-06-08, 2-7; only Emmons and Moody voted yes.

Details

• 2026-05-26: introduced on first reading, sponsored by Moody, and referred to the Public Services Committee.
• 2026-06-08: Aldrich moved approval on second reading, seconded by Moody, then moved a substitute dated May 28, 2026 (seconded by Moody; carried 9-0). Aldrich also moved to amend Section 5.8.9(c)(1) and (c)(3) to remove the Director's ability to allow, through administrative adjustment, a 0 feet setback from a current or future sidewalk (seconded by Moody; carried 9-0).
• The main motion as amended by substitute failed. Voting no: every member except Emmons and Moody. Aldrich, Mayor Collins, Moody and Wolfe commented. No public comment is recorded.
• The minutes do not record the reasons for the no votes.

Sources

• City Council minutes, June 8, 2026 and May 26, 2026: https://www.cheyennecity.org/Your-Government/City-Council/Minutes-and-Agendas

Log

2026-06-08 - City Council

Second reading failed 2-7 after two amendments carried.

2026-05-26 - City Council

First reading; referred to the Public Services Committee (sponsor Moody).