Sign Permit in Riverton, Wyoming

Riverton requires a sign permit for: A building permit is required for all signs EXCEPT inflatable signs, hand-carried signs, carnival/county fair signs, banners, placard signs, and political election/campaign signs, plus any exemptions separately listed in the IBC (RMC § 17.22.110); Signs requiring a permit must be designed and constructed for a 90 mph wind load, with the design stamped by a structural engineer (RMC § 17.22.100.B); Commercial ground/pole sign height (measured from mean ground level): 40 ft max on the Federal Blvd corridor north of Webbwood/south of Monroe; 30 ft max on the Federal Blvd corridor south of Webbwood/north of Monroe and on the Main Street corridor; 20 ft max on all other commercially zoned property (RMC § 17.22.050.A); Residential ground/pole sign height: 4 ft max, except flagpoles (RMC § 17.22.050.B); Maximum sign face area: 200 sq ft per face generally; 2 sq ft for a home-occupation ID sign; 1 sq ft for a home address/occupant ID sign; 6 sq ft per face for temporary signs (realtor, garage sale, etc.) (RMC § 17.22.060); Billboards (freestanding signs exceeding 200 sq ft of facing) are prohibited citywide (RMC § 17.22.150); Signs on residential-zoned property are restricted to specific temporary (campaign/lease/sale/construction/home-improvement, ≤6 sq ft) or dwelling-identification (≤2 sq ft, attached to the dwelling) types only (RMC § 17.22.080.C); No sign may encroach into a right-of-way or easement except as allowed by the IBC, for hand-carried/temporary signs, or under the specific Main Street corridor luminaire-line rule (RMC § 17.22.080.A); A sign altered or modified on more than 25% of its face area, with the face surface fully replaced, or with its support structure repaired/replaced, is treated as a new sign and must meet all current requirements (RMC § 17.22.070); Sandwich board signs are allowed without exceeding 10 sq ft per side, must not impede pedestrian/vehicular traffic, and must be removed at close of business (RMC § 17.22.160) — not separately confirmed whether sandwich boards fall under the permit exemption list or require the standard sign permit. If your project isn't listed, confirm with City of Riverton Community Development Department — Building Division at (307) 856-2999 before starting work.

In Riverton, the published Signs is: $0.53 per square foot of sign face area, $39.00 minimum. These are the jurisdiction's own published figures — see the fee schedule table and source citations on this page.

Riverton does not publish a plan-review timeline for this permit. Contact City of Riverton Community Development Department — Building Division at (307) 856-2999 for current turnaround.

You'll need: Application for Building Permit; Sign Design/Structural Plans; Site/Elevation Plan. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Riverton requires 1 inspection(s) for a sign permit, in order: Final. Schedule each through City of Riverton Community Development Department — Building Division ((307) 856-2999).

Apply through City of Riverton Community Development Department — Building Division at 816 N. Federal Blvd., Riverton, WY 82501. Phone: (307) 856-2999, email: kpetersen@rivertonwy.gov. Office hours: Mon–Fri (contact department for current hours); building permitting/inspection line (307) 857-7708. Official information: https://www.rivertonwy.gov/departments/community_dev/building_permits___inspections/index.php.

Yes, for most permanent signs. RMC § 17.22.110 requires a building permit for all signs except inflatable signs, hand-carried signs, carnival/county fair signs, banners, placard signs, and political election/campaign signs (plus any IBC-listed exemptions). The fee is $0.53 per square foot of sign face area, with a $39.00 minimum, per City of Riverton Resolution No. 1355.

It depends on zoning and location. Commercial ground/pole signs range from 20 to 40 feet depending on proximity to the Federal Boulevard and Main Street corridors (RMC § 17.22.050.A). Residential ground/pole signs are capped at 4 feet, except flagpoles. Billboards over 200 square feet of facing are prohibited outright.