Cheyenne Council Will Vote on Orchard Hills Annexation
The Cheyenne City Council will meet on October 12, 2026, to decide on the annexation and zoning of the 162.42-acre property.
Updated on Oct. 12, 2026 in City Hall
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On October 12, 2026, the Cheyenne City Council is scheduled to hold a final reading on three ordinances regarding the annexation and zoning of the 162.42-acre Orchard Hills property. The site is located south of the Orchard Valley neighborhood and north of the existing Meta data center.
Why it matters
Landowners are seeking Light Industrial zoning to facilitate the construction of a new data center on the parcel. This development initiative is specifically intended to preclude the possibility of future residential development on the 162.42-acre site.
The Cheyenne City Council will conduct a final reading on three ordinances concerning the 162.42-acre Orchard Hills property. The city will also review a resolution to update the future land use map to accommodate mixed-use employment zoning.
The players
Cheyenne City Council
This is the primary legislative body for the city of Cheyenne responsible for zoning regulations and municipal land use decisions.
Trammell Crow
This real estate development firm is the designated developer for the proposed data center project on the Orchard Hills property.
The details
The meeting is set to take place at the Municipal Building located at 2101 O'Neil Ave, where the council will deliberate on the annexation and zoning requests. Developer Trammell Crow is slated to lead the data center project if the council grants the necessary approvals.
Timeline
The Cheyenne City Council meeting will begin at 6 p.m. on October 12, 2026.
Political Context
Opponents or nearby residents might raise concerns regarding the impact of industrial expansion near the Orchard Valley neighborhood. Local groups often push back against rezoning requests that prioritize industrial growth over potential residential or recreational land use.
Residents living near the Orchard Valley area may see changes to local traffic patterns and infrastructure if the industrial development is approved. The public can follow the proceedings live to understand how this rezoning affects the long-term expansion of commercial hubs in their community.
The takeaway
The proposed Orchard Hills data center represents a shift toward industrial land use in the southern part of Cheyenne. Residents should monitor the council meeting to see how the city balances industrial growth with the proximity of the Orchard Valley neighborhood.
Further reading
Learn more about local legislative updates and municipal land policy by visiting the City Hall page.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Cap City News.
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