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Change of Occupancy Use Permit (Certificate of Occupancy) in Sheridan, Wyoming

The City of Sheridan's own fee schedule names this a "Change of Occupancy Use" Simple Permit (no fee). It is triggered by City Code Section 7-24.1, which requires any new business (before first occupying a building or portion of one) or any existing business relocating within the city to give the Building Official written notice of intent to occupy at least 30 days before the intended occupancy date, so the City can complete fire safety, building structure, sanitation, and zoning inspections before occupancy. Failure to file the required notice is grounds for denial of the certificate of occupancy or suspension of the business. The underlying certificate-of-occupancy standard is otherwise the 2024 International Building Code (Section 111) as adopted and locally amended by Ordinance No. 2290; no additional local amendment specific to Section 111 was found.

Verified 2026-07-22 · Source

When you need this permit

  • Required before any new business occupies a building or portion of a building, and before any existing business moves into a different building or portion of a building, within the City (City Code Section 7-24.1(a))
  • Written notice of intent to occupy must be filed with the Building Official not less than 30 days prior to the intended occupancy date (City Code Section 7-24.1(a))
  • Filing the notice triggers required inspections, including but not limited to: fire safety, building structure, sanitation, and zoning (City Code Section 7-24.1(b))
  • Failure to file the required notice is grounds for denial of the certificate of occupancy for the intended location, or suspension of the conduct of business until noted discrepancies are corrected (City Code Section 7-24.1(c))
  • Processed as a City Simple Permit ("Change of Occupancy Use") with no plan review and no fee (City of Sheridan FY27 Master Fee Schedule, approved July 6, 2026, p.11)
  • No local amendment specific to the base 2024 IBC Section 111 (Certificate of Occupancy) provisions was found in Ordinance No. 2290's documented amendments; the unamended 2024 IBC Section 111 standard applies as adopted

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Fee schedule

Change of Occupancy Use (Simple Permit)City of Sheridan FY27 Master Fee Schedule (approved July 6, 2026), p.11, "Simple Permits — Change of Occupancy Use"
No Fee

Review timeline

Plan review
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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Fire Safety

    Verifies fire-safety compliance of the location prior to occupancy (City Code Section 7-24.1(b))

  2. 2

    Building Structure

    Verifies structural/building-code compliance of the location prior to occupancy (City Code Section 7-24.1(b))

  3. 3

    Sanitation

    Verifies sanitation compliance of the location prior to occupancy (City Code Section 7-24.1(b))

  4. 4

    Zoning

    Verifies the intended use complies with the applicable zoning district prior to occupancy (City Code Section 7-24.1(b))

See the full Sheridan inspection guide — scheduling & re-inspection fees →

Tips

  • Sheridan's own fee schedule calls this permit "Change of Occupancy Use" and lists it as a no-fee Simple Permit — don't assume a fee is due; the compliance burden here is the 30-day advance notice and inspection requirement, not a cost.
  • File the written notice with the Building Official at least 30 days before your intended occupancy date — City Code Section 7-24.1 makes late or missing notice grounds for denial of the certificate of occupancy or suspension of business, independent of whether the location actually passes inspection.
  • The four inspection areas (fire safety, building structure, sanitation, zoning) are run by whichever City department each falls under; this is broader than a single building-code sign-off.
  • If the change of use also involves construction, remodeling, or a change to the building itself (not just occupancy), that work needs its own Detailed or Simple Building Permit in addition to this no-fee Change of Occupancy Use notice.

Frequently asked questions

Sheridan requires a change of occupancy use permit (certificate of occupancy) for: Required before any new business occupies a building or portion of a building, and before any existing business moves into a different building or portion of a building, within the City (City Code Section 7-24.1(a)); Written notice of intent to occupy must be filed with the Building Official not less than 30 days prior to the intended occupancy date (City Code Section 7-24.1(a)); Filing the notice triggers required inspections, including but not limited to: fire safety, building structure, sanitation, and zoning (City Code Section 7-24.1(b)); Failure to file the required notice is grounds for denial of the certificate of occupancy for the intended location, or suspension of the conduct of business until noted discrepancies are corrected (City Code Section 7-24.1(c)); Processed as a City Simple Permit ("Change of Occupancy Use") with no plan review and no fee (City of Sheridan FY27 Master Fee Schedule, approved July 6, 2026, p.11); No local amendment specific to the base 2024 IBC Section 111 (Certificate of Occupancy) provisions was found in Ordinance No. 2290's documented amendments; the unamended 2024 IBC Section 111 standard applies as adopted. If your project isn't listed, confirm with City of Sheridan Building Department at (307) 674-5941 before starting work.

No. The City of Sheridan FY27 Master Fee Schedule (approved July 6, 2026) lists "Change of Occupancy Use" as a Simple Permit with No Fee. The requirement instead comes from City Code Section 7-24.1: written notice must be filed with the Building Official at least 30 days before occupancy so the City can complete fire safety, building structure, sanitation, and zoning inspections.

Sheridan does not publish a plan-review timeline for this permit. Contact City of Sheridan Building Department at (307) 674-5941 for current turnaround.

You'll need: Written Notice of Intent to Occupy; Change of Occupancy Use Permit Application (OpenGov Permit & Licensing Portal). See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Sheridan requires 4 inspection(s) for a change of occupancy use permit (certificate of occupancy), in order: Fire Safety, Building Structure, Sanitation, Zoning. Schedule each through City of Sheridan Building Department ((307) 674-5941).

Apply through City of Sheridan Building Department at 55 Grinnell Plaza, Sheridan, WY 82801. Phone: (307) 674-5941, email: Contact the Building Division via (307) 674-5941. Office hours: Mon–Fri 7:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.. Official information: https://www.sheridanwy.gov/government/building.

Sheridan, Wyoming has adopted: 2024 International Residential Code (IRC) — as amended by City of Sheridan Ordinance No. 2290 (adopted Jan. 20, 2025); cited as the "Residential Code for One- and Two-Family Dwellings of the City of Sheridan"; 2024 International Building Code (IBC) — as amended by Ordinance No. 2290; cited as the "Building Code of the City of Sheridan"; 2024 International Mechanical Code (IMC) — as amended by Ordinance No. 2290; cited as the "Mechanical Code of the City of Sheridan"; 2024 International Plumbing Code (IPC) — as amended by Ordinance No. 2290; cited as the "Plumbing Code of the City of Sheridan"; 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC), as adopted/published by the NFPA — adopted as a City technical code by Ordinance No. 2290, amending NEC Section 230.70(A)(1) (exterior service disconnect location); 2024 International Fire Code (IFC) — as amended by Ordinance No. 2290, including Appendix Divisions D, E, F, G and I; cited as the "Fire Code of the City of Sheridan"; 2024 International Existing Building Code (IEBC) — as amended by Ordinance No. 2290; cited as the "Existing Building Code of the City of Sheridan"; 2024 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC) — as amended by Ordinance No. 2290; cited as the "Swimming Pool and Spa Code of the City of Sheridan"; 2024 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC) — as amended by Ordinance No. 2290; cited as the "Fuel Gas Code of the City of Sheridan"; 2021 International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC), including Appendix A — as amended by Ordinance No. 2290; cited as the "Property Maintenance Code of the City of Sheridan"; 1997 Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings (UCADB), as adopted/published by the International Conference of Building Officials — adopted by Ordinance No. 2290. Local amendments apply — see the Sheridan overview page for the full list.

City Code Section 7-24.1(c) makes failure to file the required notice grounds for denial of the certificate of occupancy for the location, or suspension of the conduct of business until the discrepancies found during inspection are corrected.

Sources & verification

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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 Sheridan building department before you submit. PermitBase is an independent reference and is not affiliated with any government agency.

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