Lander building permits

Requirements

• Completed City of Lander Application for Building Permit, indicating Commercial or Residential and the construction type (New Construction, Addition to Structure, Alteration of Structure, or Demolition)
• Planning Division approval that the project complies with all setback requirements before building-permit submittal
• For new residential construction: one completed application plus two complete sets of construction drawings (signed by the designer, or sealed by a Wyoming-licensed architect/engineer, on minimum 11x17" paper, or one electronic USB copy plus one paper copy), including a site plan, floor plans, building elevations (N/S/E/W), foundation plan, roof/truss plan with engineered truss data, framing sections, and plumbing/electrical/mechanical layouts
• For new commercial construction: two complete sets of drawings carrying the seal of a Wyoming-licensed architect/engineer (plus one electronic USB copy), including a cover sheet with scope/codes/construction type/occupancy/code analysis, site utility plan, floor plans with egress detail, structural/plumbing/mechanical/electrical plans (electrical plans require a complete one-line diagram), energy-code compliance forms, accessibility compliance, fire-resistive construction details, and a geotechnical report if applicable
• Estimated construction cost value at time of application, based on official engineer/architect cost estimates or contractor bid forms (or total value of materials and labor if owner-performed); final valuation is set by the Building Official using City-established per-square-foot costs
• Engineering calculations (two copies for residential, one for commercial), signed and sealed by a Wyoming-licensed architect/engineer, required for any design deviating from conventional IBC/IRC wood-frame construction
• Hazardous Materials Disclosure form (OES form) required for commercial projects where applicable

Required documents

• RequiredCity of Lander Application for Building Permit (Regular Form, or Regular Form plus Detailed Packet)Combined form covering construction type, accessory structure, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, and public right-of-way scope on a single application; revised 4/16/26 per the form's own footer.
• RequiredSite PlanScaled drawing (1" = 20'-0" or 1/16" = 1'-0") showing lot dimensions, building footprint, setbacks, utilities, and north arrow, per the City's Residential/Commercial Projects Building Department Checklist.
• RequiredConstruction DrawingsFoundation, framing, floor plan, elevations, wall sections, and MEP layouts per the Residential/Commercial Plan Submittal Checklist.
• OptionalTruss Layout and Engineering CalculationsSigned and sealed by a Wyoming-licensed engineer/architect, required if the project includes manufactured trusses or non-conventional structural design.
• OptionalHazardous Materials Disclosure (OES form)Required for commercial occupancies handling hazardous materials, per the New Commercial Construction Submittal Checklist.

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• Completed City of Lander Application for Building Permit, checking the applicable PLUMBING, ELECTRICAL, MECHANICAL, or ROOF/RE-ROOF boxes
• For plumbing work: indicate whether required backflow-prevention check valve and expansion tank are in place, and water tap size (tap sizes 2 inches and greater require Wyoming DEQ review), per the application form and IPC Section 714
• For electrical work: indicate wiring modifications, service upgrade, panel modification, meter modification/relocation, and electrical service size (amps)
• For mechanical work: indicate new system, alteration, or component replacement
• For re-roofing: indicate residence or garage, and metal or shingles

Required documents

• RequiredCity of Lander Application for Building PermitSame combined form used for new construction; select the applicable trade section(s).

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• Manufactured home placement meeting HUD federal building code standards
• Compliance with the applicable zoning district's manufactured-home provisions under LMC Title 4 (Planning and Zoning)

Required documents

• RequiredCity of Lander Application for Building PermitSame combined application form used for other permit types; indicate manufactured home placement under Construction Type/Other.

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• Temporary or permanent placement of a portable storage structure (e.g., skid shed, metal container) in excess of 120 square feet intended to remain more than 30 days requires a placement permit from City Administration, per LMC 4-6-1(A)(9)(a)(1)
• Portable storage structures under 120 square feet are not required to obtain a placement permit but must still meet easement, height, and front/side/rear setback requirements for the applicable zoning district (LMC 4-6-1(A)(9)(a)(2))
• Detached accessory structures must observe a 5-foot side yard and 5-foot rear yard setback in residential districts (LMC 4-6-1(A)(8)) and may not exceed 30 feet in height (45 feet in the Commercial District)
• Accessory structures may not be placed over a utility easement or public right-of-way

Required documents

• RequiredCity of Lander Application for Building PermitCombined form; check the applicable box under 'ACCESSORY STRUCTURE' (Deck/Patio, Shed, Detached Garage, Awning/Covering, Pole Barn, Spa/Hot Tub).

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• Fences installed within the public right-of-way require a permit
• Fences exceeding 7 feet in height require engineering and a permit
• Fences less than 7 feet in height (outside the right-of-way) require no fee
• See the City's Fencing Requirements document and LMC Title 4 (4-12-1 through 4-12-8) for structure setback rules; accessory-structure setbacks are separately addressed at LMC 4-11-8 (items 8 through 11)

Required documents

• RequiredCity of Lander Application for Building PermitCombined form; used to apply for a fence permit under the applicable checkbox/description field.
• OptionalFencing RequirementsCity of Lander's published fencing-requirements reference document.

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• New sign installation or alteration requires a permit, per the City's Application for Building Permit ('SIGN — New OR Alteration' checkbox)

Required documents

• RequiredCity of Lander Application for Building PermitCombined form; select 'SIGN' and 'New' or 'Alteration.'

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• Electrical/structural installation work requires a City of Lander Application for Building Permit — for a standalone retrofit, filed under the Trade/Small Project Alteration Permit category (Electrical Alteration or Electrical Service Inspection, depending on scope); if bundled into new construction, priced per Attachment A's valuation table
• A separate Solar Rights Permit ($275, Resolution 1359, 'PLANNING & ZONING' / Board of Adjustment section) is required to establish statutory priority for an unobstructed line-of-sight path from the solar collector to the sun, per Wyoming's Solar Rights Act (Wyo. Stat. §§ 34-22-101 et seq.); priority vests as of the date the permit is applied for
• Wyoming's Solar Rights Act requires local governments to administer this permit system; it protects the applicant's solar access against later-constructed obstructions on neighboring property but does not itself authorize construction of the PV system
• Design/installation work must comply with the City's locally-adopted 2024 IBC/IRC and the 2023 NEC (LMC Title 3, Ord. 2025-16)

Required documents

• RequiredCity of Lander Application for Building PermitCombined form; select the ELECTRICAL section for a standalone PV retrofit, or Construction Type for a system bundled into new construction
• RequiredSolar Rights Permit applicationFiled with the Board of Adjustment / Planning & Zoning to establish statutory solar-access priority under Wyo. Stat. §§ 34-22-101 et seq.

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• Completed City of Lander Application for Building Permit, checking the ELECTRICAL box, indicating wiring modifications, service upgrade, panel modification, meter modification/relocation, and electrical service size (amps) as applicable to the EVSE circuit
• Design/installation work must comply with the City's locally-adopted 2023 NEC (LMC Title 3, Ord. 2025-16), including NEC Article 625 (Electric Vehicle Power Transfer System)
• No dedicated EVSE fee line exists on Resolution 1359 — a standalone EVSE circuit with no new electrical service is billed at the flat 'Electrical Alteration' rate; a $75 'Electrical Service Inspection' fee applies instead if the project includes new or upgraded service equipment (e.g., a panel upgrade to support the charger's amperage draw)
• If the EVSE installation is bundled into new construction, it is instead priced per the valuation-based Attachment A table (not independently published online — call the Building Inspector for a quote)

Required documents

• RequiredCity of Lander Application for Building PermitSame combined form used for other trade work; select the ELECTRICAL section for a standalone EVSE circuit

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• Installation, addition, or alteration of any fire alarm, fire sprinkler, or fire suppression system requires a Wyoming Department of Fire Prevention & Electrical Safety Plan Review and Permit to Construct, regardless of size or valuation, per the Department's Plan Review Information page and W.S. 35-9-108(s)
• Plans for fire alarm systems and fire sprinkler systems must be submitted as successive-phase plans after any initial (e.g., new-construction shell) plans for the same project are approved, per W.S. 35-9-108(s)
• Plans for fire protection systems and for fire detection/alarm systems designed by a NICET III-or-greater professional must be prepared under the direct supervision of a design professional registered to practice engineering in Wyoming; evidence of manufacturer verification is required if the system is manufactured/pre-engineered, per Dept. of Fire Prevention & Electrical Safety Rules, Chapter 2, Section 1(c)(ii)
• No City of Lander Application for Building Permit checkbox exists for a standalone fire alarm/sprinkler/suppression permit — Construction Type, Accessory Structure, Sign, Plumbing, Electrical, Mechanical, and Public R.O.W. are the only categories on the City's own form, confirming this is not a City-fee'd product
• For NEW commercial construction where a fire protection system is part of the building shell, 'details of required fire protection systems' and fire-resistive construction data are instead submitted as part of the standard City of Lander commercial building-permit packet (see this file's residential-commercial-building-permit entry); a standalone State Fire Marshal Plan Review applies to adding or altering a fire protection system independent of, or subsequent to, that base construction project

Required documents

• RequiredWyoming State Fire Marshal eLicensing, ePermit, and ePayment Portal account and Plan Review applicationCreated directly with the Dept. of Fire Prevention & Electrical Safety; used to submit the Project Information Sheet, plans, and plan review fee.
• RequiredFire Alarm Plan Checklist or Fire Sprinkler Plan ChecklistDepartment-published checklist matching the system type. Four sets of plans and one set of specifications (or one electronic CAD/DWF-format set for sprinkler/alarm systems) must accompany submittal, per Dept. Rules Chapter 2, Section 1(d)-(e) and Section 2(d).
• RequiredDesign professional seal or NICET III supervision documentationPlans must be prepared by, or under the direct supervision of, a design professional registered to practice engineering in Wyoming; pre-engineered/manufactured systems require submitted verification.

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• No dedicated 'Change of Use' or 'Certificate of Occupancy' checkbox exists on the City of Lander Application for Building Permit — Construction Type options are limited to New Construction, Addition to Structure, Alteration of Structure, Demolition, and 'OTHER' — so an occupancy/use change is filed under 'Alteration of Structure' or 'OTHER' with a description of the proposed new use
• A Certificate of Occupancy is issued by the City at no additional cost after the final inspection on the underlying building permit passes, per the City's Residential/Commercial Plan Submittal Checklist (see this file's residential-commercial-building-permit entry) — Lander does not charge a separate CO-issuance fee
• Independent of the City process, Wyoming law (W.S. 35-9-108(a)-(b), (q); confirmed on the Wyoming State Fire Marshal's own Plan Review Information page) requires a change of occupancy type or use that would cause a building to become one of the following to go through a Wyoming Dept. of Fire Prevention & Electrical Safety Plan Review before the new occupancy begins: a state/local-government owned or leased building; a school; a building over 5,000 sq ft with public access; a child care center for more than 10 children; a multistory building; or a place of public assembly (bars, lounges, restaurants, night clubs, lodge halls, theaters, churches, or public meeting places, regardless of size)
• Resolution 1359 (Fee Schedule 2025-26) contains no 'change of use' or 'certificate of occupancy' line item; the closest related Planning & Zoning fee is a $275 'Non-conforming use application' under the Board of Adjustment, but that is a distinct zoning process governing legally nonconforming land uses, not a building-code occupancy-classification change, and should not be assumed to substitute for it

Required documents

• RequiredCity of Lander Application for Building PermitFiled under 'Alteration of Structure' or 'OTHER,' describing the existing and proposed use/occupancy classification; same combined form used for other permit types.
• OptionalWyoming State Fire Marshal Plan Review submittal (Building Plan Checklist)Required only if the change of occupancy would cause the building to fall into one of the state-enumerated categories (government-owned/leased, school, public-access building over 5,000 sq ft, child care center for more than 10 children, multistory building, or place of assembly); filed through the WSFM eLicensing/ePermit/ePayment Portal.

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