Prior to construction, reconstruction, alteration,or change of use of a structure or lot, a zoning permit must be obtained. Certain uses are exempt from the zoning permit. Contact the Public Works department to find out if you are exempt.
If you build without a permit, an additional inspection fee will be assessed.
Forms and Information for Building in the County
These forms are available online for your convenience, but may not contain all of the information necessary to complete an application. You are advised to contact the County Public Works Department before filing.
NOTICE: If any part of the preprinted text of a form is modified, deleted or added to, the form is no longer valid to be submitted.
- Approved Septic Tanks (3855 downloads)
- Building Code Enforcement Area Map (4734 downloads)
- Building Permit Application (1146 downloads)
- Building Permit Plan Submittal Requirements (3792 downloads)
- Climatic and Geographic Design Criteria (Snow Loads) (4017 downloads)
- Driveway Permit Application (432 downloads)
- Flood Plain Development Permit (2732 downloads)
- Rules and Regulations - Commercial Solar Energy Permits (243 downloads)
- Rules and Regulations - Division of Land (1162 downloads)
- Rules and Regulations - Small Wastewater Facilities (Septic) (3088 downloads)
- Rules and Regulations - Zoning (1151 downloads)
- Rules and Regulations – Flood Plain Management (2403 downloads)
- Rules Relating to Building Standards (4042 downloads)
- Septic Permit Application (2201 downloads)
- Sheridan County Land Use Fee Schedule (2502 downloads)
- Zoning Permit Application (3718 downloads)
For clarification on any of the above mentioned policies and resolutions, we advise that you contact the Public Works Department for additional information.
