Land Use & Zoning

In Wyoming, a vested rights doctrine protects a developer who has:

AFiled a preliminary plat only
BMade substantial expenditures in good faith in reliance on a validly issued government approval before a zoning change✓ Correct
CFiled a lawsuit against the government
DReceived only a building permit application number

Explanation

Vested rights protect developers who have made substantial expenditures in good-faith reliance on valid government approvals (permits, approvals) before a zoning change that would prohibit their project. Once vested, the developer generally has the right to complete their approved project.

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