Sign Permit in Sheridan, Wyoming

Sheridan requires a sign permit for: All signs erected within the incorporated City of Sheridan require a permit issued by the Building Official, except where exempted under City Code Section 3-11 (City Code Section 3-10(b)); Application must include a completed application, a scaled site/installation plan showing the exact sign location on the property or building, and a scale drawing of the sign showing its relationship to buildings, structures, and roads (City Code Section 3-10(c)(1)(A)-(C)); Ground signs require a footing detail with rebar requirements; all freestanding signs must be engineered to resist wind gusts for Exposure C as defined in the currently adopted International Building Code (City Code Section 3-10(c)(1)(C)); Electrical signs and outline lighting must comply with the currently adopted National Electrical Code; electrical components must bear the label of an approved testing agency, and plans must show the disconnect location/type, grounding method, branch circuit rating, required nameplate information, and enclosure/clearance requirements (City Code Section 3-10(c)(1)(D)); The required sign permit fee must be paid prior to issuance of the permit (City Code Section 3-10(c)(2)); Electronic Message Centers (EMC) require additional City Council approval, following Planning Commission recommendation and a public hearing, when located in the Downtown Business District, R-O/R-1/R-2/R-3/R-4 Residence Districts, NC-1 Neighborhood Commercial District, or residential/mixed-use areas of PUDs and the GD Gateway District (City Code Section 3-11.A); A contractor performing sign installation typically holds a City of Sheridan Sign/Solar Contractor license ($200/year per the FY27 Master Fee Schedule); Certain signs are exempt from permitting under City Code Section 3-11, including: construction signs (≤ 35 sq ft, temporary), off-site directional signs to public places (≤ 5 sq ft), historic markers (one plaque per street frontage), on-site informational signs (≤ 5 sq ft), interior signs, unpermitted temporary signs on residential property (≤ 8 sq ft, removed within 90 days), real estate signs (≤ 8 sq ft per property, or ≤ 25 sq ft/6 ft height for a common subdivision sign), sports-venue sponsor signage, street numbers, and traffic control signs. If your project isn't listed, confirm with City of Sheridan Building Department at (307) 674-5941 before starting work.

Sign permits are valuation-based: (Valuation x 0.02) x 0.8, per the City of Sheridan FY27 Master Fee Schedule (approved July 6, 2026) — the same 0.02 rate applied to a residential deck or garage permit, rather than a flat fee.

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: Sign Permit Application; Scaled Site/Installation Plan; Scale Drawing of Sign. Depending on your project, Sheridan may also ask for: Electrical Plans. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Sheridan requires 1 inspection(s) for a sign permit, in order: Application & Plan Review. 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.

Most do. City Code Section 3-10(b) requires a permit for all signs erected within the incorporated City of Sheridan, except for the specific exemptions listed in Section 3-11 — for example, interior signs, small temporary construction/real estate/directional signs, street numbers, and traffic signs.