• 1991 Plan of Development
• 1993 Amendment - Tax Increment Financing
• 2011 Amendment - Market Based Plan
• 2016 Amendment - Core Area Plan
• 2018 Amendment - Hynds/Hole (H2) Project

On September 21, 2023, the DDA executed a contract with Logan Simpson to update the Plan of Development. Staff's primary mission is to support the DDA by implementing the goals of the Plan of Development.

• Public Input Opportunity

• Project Scope

• Scott Roybal (City Council), President

• Wendy Volk, Vice President  

• Brian Bau

• John Karajanis

• Danica Mrozinsky

• Amber Nuse

• Janelle Rose

• Dave Teubner

• Lorrell Walter 

• Jamie Winters 

Question:  What are the parking rules downtown?

Answer:  Many areas, including the parking structures, are two-hour parking zones which are enforced 8 am to 5 pm Monday through Friday. More information is online here: Cheyenne Police Department Parking Information page

Question:  What are the open container rules in the DDA district?  

Answer:  Malt beverages and wine are the only types of alcohol allowed; hard liquor in open containers is not allowed. The open container ordinance only applies to person traveling on foot Open containers are allowed year-round year-round from 12 to 10 p.m. More information is online here: City Clerk's information page

Capital Improvement Grant 

The purpose of this grant is to support and encourage private investment that benefits the public realm within the Downtown Development Authority District, Annually funds are allocated and awarded on a first-come-first serve basis. Funding is reimbursement-based and subject to review and approval by the DDA Board. Additional information can be found on the application.

The following link will take you to our online permit portal. Registration will be required. Please be prepared to provide the following information:

1. Any pre-application meeting notes regarding this project 
2. Plan view or building elevations (in some cases photographs will be acceptable)
3. Two estimates or quotes for the proposed improvements to be funded.  
4. Any relevant planning, zoning, or building permit applications. 

DDA Pre-Application Meeting Request

Capital Improvement Grant Application

Example Application(PDF, 602KB)  

Downtown COVID Rental Assistance Program

The Downtown Rental Assistance Program is a one-time, needs-based grant program that can provide up to 6 months of rental assistance, with a maximum grant award not to exceed $5,000 per applicant. Additional information can be found on the application.

Rental Assistance Application(PDF, 143KB)

November 2024 DDA Events:

• DDA Plan of Development Public Outreach Sessions:
  • November 6 for Business and Property Owners - 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm at The Railspur
  • November 7 for General Public - 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm at Westby Edge Brewing
  • Light appetizers will be served both nights
• DDA Regular Board Meeting: November 21, 10:00 am in City Council Chambers
• Holiday Window Decorating Contest: begins November 29

• Operational Agreement

• DDA Bylaws(PDF, 148KB)

• Purchasing and Travel Policy(PDF, 221KB) 

Pursuant to the bylaws, the present fiscal year budget and the prior two years budgets are required to be published on the website.  Information on the current budget and prior two years may be found below. 

FY 2024 (present year)(PDF, 87KB)

FY 2023(PDF, 264KB)

FY 2022(PDF, 661KB)

• To report nuisance, trash, sidewalk, or snow concerns, please utilize the City's Report a Concern page by clicking here: Report a Concern
  
  
• To report a nonemergency and non-life-threatening crime to the Cheyenne Police Department, please click here: Online Crime Reporting