WY SF0042

Counties may regulate land use in unincorporated areas for residence, recreation, agriculture, industry, commerce, and other nongovernmental purposes to promote public health, safety, morals, and general welfare.

Zoning resolutions cannot prevent uses reasonably necessary for extraction or production of mineral resources, but counties may now restrict extraction of sand, gravel, and other common rock used for construction.

"Unincorporated area" is expanded to include areas owned or controlled by governmental entities or their lessees and permittees.

State land leases for industrial, commercial, and recreational purposes must comply with county land use limitations under W.S. 18-5-201(a).

Effective July 1, 2026, with existing leases, contracts, and agreements entered before that date remaining unaffected.