Demolition Permit in Green River, Wyoming

Green River requires a demolition permit for: No demolition work shall begin without issuance of the permit; Site plan showing existing structures to remain and structures to be demolished, with location/size of each; Photos of each side of the structure(s) to be demolished, with the front photo showing the full front elevation visible from the street; Contact the State of Wyoming Air Quality Division at (307) 777-7391 prior to demolition for asbestos demolition/renovation requirements; Required sign-offs from Electrical Utility, Gas Utility, and Water & Wastewater/Sewer confirming proper service termination; Pre-demolition inspection by the City of Green River Building Department verifying all utilities are properly shut off (schedule via 307-872-6140); Demolition of structures must be completed within 45 days from the start of demolition; Site must be backfilled, leveled, and cleared of all building debris within 60 days after demolition; Applicant is responsible for site safety and security. If your project isn't listed, confirm with City of Green River Development Services — Building Inspection Division at (307) 872-6140 before starting work.

The demolition permit filing fee is $31.25, per the City of Green River Demolition Permit Application (revised 6/26/2023).

Demolition of structures must be completed within 45 days from the start of demolition, and the site must be backfilled, leveled, and cleared of all building debris within 60 days after demolition.

You'll need: Demolition Permit Application (DocumentCenter Doc #4182, revised 6/26/2023). See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Green River requires 2 inspection(s) for a demolition permit, in order: Pre-Demolition Utility Shutoff Verification, Final. Schedule each through City of Green River Development Services — Building Inspection Division ((307) 872-6140).

Apply through City of Green River Development Services — Building Inspection Division at 50 E 2nd North Street, Green River, WY 82935. Phone: (307) 872-6140, email: Contact via Development Services (see department website). Office hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.. Official information: https://www.grwyo.org/87/Building-Inspection.

Green River, Wyoming has adopted: 2024 International Building Code (IBC), including Appendices B, I, J — adopted by City of Green River Code of Ordinances Sec. 7-16 (Ord. No. 16-02, 8-1-16; amended through Ord. No. 25-01, 1-21-25); Chapter 27 (Electrical) of the IBC is deleted by local amendment since electrical is separately governed by the local NEC adoption (Sec. 7-76); 2024 International Residential Code (IRC), including Appendices AA, BA, BE, BF, CA, CB, CD — Sec. 7-17 (Ord. No. 25-01, 1-21-25); local design criteria: Ground Snow Load 30 psf, Wind Speed 115 mph, Seismic Design Category C, Weathering Severe, Frost Line Depth 42 inches, Termite None to Slight, Winter Design Temp -20°F, Ice Shield Underlayment Required, Air Freezing Index 2282, Elevation 6,132 ft; 2024 International Plumbing Code (IPC), including all appendices — Sec. 7-31 (Ord. No. 25-01, 1-21-25), with local amendment to Section 305.4 (Freezing) restricting exterior/attic/crawlspace pipe placement; 2024 International Mechanical Code (IMC), including all appendices — Sec. 7-46 (Ord. No. 25-01, 1-21-25); 2024 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC) — Sec. 7-91 (Ord. No. 25-01, 1-21-25); National Electrical Code (NEC), latest edition as adopted by the Wyoming State Fire Marshal's Office (2023 NEC was in effect through June 30, 2026; per wsfm.wyo.gov/electrical-safety, the 2026 NEC took effect statewide July 1, 2026) — adopted by reference for Green River under Sec. 7-76 (Ord. No. 16-02, 8-1-16; amended through Ord. No. 25-01, 1-21-25); enforced locally by the City under Home Rule, not by the state electrical program. Local amendments apply — see the Green River overview page for the full list.