Town of Rock River

Note: Confirm exemptions with Town Clerk

1. 01
   Determine whether your property is within Rock River incorporated town limits. Rock River's incorporated boundary is small; many addresses associated with the Rock River area may actually be in unincorporated Albany County. Contact the Albany County Assessor at https://www.albanycountywy.gov/departments/assessor/ or the Albany County Clerk to verify property location using legal description (section, township, range) and county GIS.
2. 02
   If within Rock River town limits, contact the Rock River Town Clerk at (307) 378-2515 to determine whether a building permit is required for your project.
3. 03
   If a permit is required, obtain the applicable application form from the Town Clerk. Rock River may use a simplified permit application form or may refer to an Albany County form. Confirm with the Town Clerk.
4. 04
   Submit the completed application along with any required site plan or construction documents to the Town Clerk. Site plans for Rock River projects should include the property's street address, legal description, parcel dimensions, proposed structure location, and existing structures.
5. 05
   The Town Board or designated official reviews the application. Processing time for small municipalities varies significantly; expect 1-4 weeks depending on the town board meeting schedule. Confirm current meeting schedule with the Town Clerk.
6. 06
   If approved, a permit is issued. Follow any conditions of approval. Post the permit card on-site as directed.
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   Inspections: Given limited town staff, inspections may be conducted by town officials, may be waived for certain project types, or may be conducted by a county or private inspector under contract. Confirm inspection requirements with the Town Clerk.
8. 08
   Wyoming State Electrical Code and Wyoming State Electrical Inspector requirements apply regardless of local permit requirements. Contact Wyoming Department of Fire Prevention and Electrical Safety at (307) 777-7288 for electrical work.
9. 09
   Wyoming DEQ OWTS permit required for any new or modified septic system. Contact Wyoming DEQ at (307) 777-7781.
10. 10
    WYDOT Access Permit required for any new driveway connection to US-30/287 or other state highways serving Rock River. Contact WYDOT Laramie field office at (307) 742-2010.

Typical processing time: 1-4 weeks depending on town board meeting schedule. Rock River Town Board typically meets monthly; confirm current meeting schedule with Town Clerk.

• Contact Rock River Town Clerk at (307) 378-2515 to determine inspection requirements and scheduling (phone)

Typical sequence: Given Rock River's very small size, formal inspection programs may not exist. Confirm inspection requirements with the Town Clerk. Wyoming State Electrical Inspections are required for electrical work regardless of local inspection capacity. Schedule through Wyoming Department of Fire Prevention and Electrical Safety at (307) 777-7288. Wyoming State Fire Marshal inspections apply to commercial and multi-family occupancies regardless of local jurisdiction.