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Fence Permit in Lander, Wyoming

Required for fences installed in the public right-of-way, and for fences exceeding 7 feet in height (which require engineering). Fences under 7 feet in height (outside the right-of-way) require no fee. Fencing requirements and required structure setbacks are separately published by the City.

Verified 2026-07-18 · Source

When you need this permit

  • 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)

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Fee schedule

Fence installed in right-of-wayCity of Lander Resolution 1359, Fee Schedule 2025-26, 'BUILDING DEPARTMENT' section.
$30
Fences exceeding 7 feet in height (engineering required)Resolution 1359, 'BUILDING DEPARTMENT' section.
$30
Fences less than 7 feet in heightResolution 1359, 'BUILDING DEPARTMENT' section.
No fee

Review timeline

Plan review
Not published — contact the department

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Final Inspection

    Final inspection confirming fence height, location, and (for fences over 7 feet) engineering compliance.

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Tips

  • A fence under 7 feet tall outside the right-of-way is fee-free, but per the fee schedule's own line item it still 'requires a permit' rather than being exempt outright — confirm with the Building Department whether a zero-fee permit application is still expected for your project.
  • Front-yard and right-of-way fences require a permit even at low heights; only rear-yard fences under 7 feet are addressed as no-fee on the schedule.

Frequently asked questions

It depends on height and location. Per City of Lander Resolution 1359, a fence installed in the right-of-way is $30, a fence exceeding 7 feet in height requires engineering and a $30 permit, and a fence under 7 feet in height has no fee.

In Lander, the published Fence installed in right-of-way is: $30. Additional published fees: Fences exceeding 7 feet in height (engineering required) — $30; Fences less than 7 feet in height — No fee. These are the jurisdiction's own published figures — see the fee schedule table and source citations on this page.

Lander does not publish a plan-review timeline for this permit. Contact City of Lander Building Department at 307-330-3114 or 307-332-2870 x115 (Building Inspector Dustin Springston); 307-332-2870 (City Hall main line) for current turnaround.

You'll need: City of Lander Application for Building Permit. Depending on your project, Lander may also ask for: Fencing Requirements. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Lander requires 1 inspection(s) for a fence permit, in order: Final Inspection. Schedule each through City of Lander Building Department (307-330-3114 or 307-332-2870 x115 (Building Inspector Dustin Springston); 307-332-2870 (City Hall main line)).

Apply through City of Lander Building Department at 240 Lincoln Street, Lander, WY 82520. Phone: 307-330-3114 or 307-332-2870 x115 (Building Inspector Dustin Springston); 307-332-2870 (City Hall main line), email: dspringston@landerwyoming.org (Building Inspector Dustin Springston). Office hours: Not separately published for the Building Department on the City of Lander website as of 2026-07-18 (checked the Building Inspector contact page and the citywide Contact Us page — neither lists specific hours); call 307-332-2870 or 307-330-3114 to confirm.. Official information: https://www.landerwy.gov/building/page/building-permits.

Lander, Wyoming has adopted: 2024 International Building Code (IBC), including Appendices A, B, G, H, I, J, K and N — adopted as Lander Municipal Code (LMC) Chapter 3.08.10 by Ordinance 2025-16, effective 12/13/2025.; 2024 International Existing Building Code (IEBC) — LMC Chapter 3.09.10, Ordinance 2025-16 (12/13/2025).; 2024 International Residential Code (IRC), including Appendices AA, BA, BB, BC, BE, BJ, BO, CA, and CD — LMC Chapter 3.10.10, Ordinance 2025-16 (12/13/2025).; 2024 International Plumbing Code (IPC), including Appendices B, C, D, and E — LMC Chapter 3.12.10, Ordinance 2025-16 (12/13/2025).; 2024 International Fire Code (IFC) — LMC Chapter 3.14.10, Ordinance 2025-16 (12/13/2025).; 2024 International Mechanical Code (IMC), including Appendix A — LMC Chapter 3.16.10, Ordinance 2025-16 (12/13/2025).; National Electrical Code (NEC), 2023 Edition, as published by the National Fire Protection Association — LMC Chapter 3.20.10, Ordinance 2025-16 (12/13/2025); this is the only Title 3 code NOT on the 2024 ICC cycle.; 2024 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC), including Appendices A, B, and C — LMC Chapter 3.22.10, Ordinance 2025-16 (12/13/2025).; 2024 International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC) — LMC Chapter 3.24.10, Ordinance 2025-16 (12/13/2025).; Flood Damage Prevention regulations — LMC Chapter 3.32, Ordinance 2025-16 (12/13/2025).; Notably, LMC 3.08.20(B) REPEALS/does not enforce Section 101.4.6 of the IBC ('Energy'), meaning the City of Lander does not separately enforce the International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) as part of its Title 3 building-code adoption — confirmed by reading the full Title 3 code text live on lander.municipalcodeonline.com as of 2026-07-18; no IECC chapter appears anywhere in Title 3's table of contents (3.04 through 3.32).. Local amendments apply — see the Lander overview page for the full list.

Sources & verification

Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-18.

Fees, timelines, and adopted codes are researched from each jurisdiction's published records — see how we verify. Requirements change and vary by project, so always confirm the current details with the Lander building department before you submit. PermitBase is an independent reference and is not affiliated with any government agency.

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