Driveway / Road-Use (Access) Permit in Unincorporated Sheridan County, Wyoming
VerifiedRequired countywide for any driveway or subdivision road entering a Sheridan County-maintained road; issued by Sheridan County Engineering at no charge. Driveways accessing a STATE highway instead require a WYDOT access permit, not a county permit.
Verified 2026-07-01 · Source
When you need this permit
- Required before performing any work within county right-of-way for a new or modified driveway/subdivision road access onto a county-maintained road
- Application specifies road name/number, township/range/section, mile point, and side of road
- County Engineer determines minimum culvert/drainage-structure size (minimum 18-inch round or equivalent pipe-arch, 24 feet long) and whether a Road-Use Agreement is required
- Gravel minimum 4 inches deep required on the driveway for at least 150 feet (or the driveway length, whichever is less) from the county road edge
- Permit is void if the driveway is not constructed within 6 months of approval
- Call (307) 674-2920 for County inspection once construction is complete
- Driveways onto STATE highways instead require a WYDOT Access Permit — not this county permit
Required documents
- Req
Sheridan County Application for Driveway Permit (updated 3/22)
Combined application, policy statement, and administration/design standards packet
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Driveway permit fee | No charge — "There will not be a charge for issuing a driveway permit" | Sheridan County Application for Driveway Permit (updated 3/22), Administration item 1 |
Review timeline
~5–20 business days
Typical estimate — confirm current times with the Unincorporated Sheridan County building department
Inspection process
- 1
Pre-Approval Site Inspection
Property owner marks the driveway approach; County Engineer's office inspects site, sight distance, and culvert/drainage sizing before approving
- 2
Completion Inspection
Property owner calls (307) 674-2920 when construction is complete for county inspection
Tips
- This county driveway permit is free, unlike the Zoning Permit or septic/floodplain permits.
- If your access point is onto a state highway rather than a county road, you need a WYDOT Access Permit instead — contact WYDOT Sheridan, 10 E. Brundage Lane, Sheridan, WY, (307) 674-2300.
- A copy of the approved access permit (whichever agency applies) must be submitted with the county Zoning Permit application.
Frequently asked questions
- Does Sheridan County charge for a driveway permit?
- No. Per the county's Application for Driveway Permit, there is no charge for issuing a driveway permit onto a county-maintained road. Driveways onto state highways require a separate WYDOT access permit instead.
Sources & verification
Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-01.
- Sheridan County Public Works Department (Planning / Building Official) — official building department
- Sheridan County Application for Driveway Permit (updated 3/22)
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 Unincorporated Sheridan County building department before you submit. PermitBase is an independent reference and is not affiliated with any government agency.
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