Careyhurst (Unincorporated Community)

Depends on county zoning status of the specific parcel. Unzoned agricultural parcels near Careyhurst may have minimal county permit requirements; floodplain overlay requirements apply regardless of zoning status for parcels in mapped SFHAs.

• Exempt Ranch and farm outbuildings (barns, equipment sheds, hay storage) on qualifying agricultural parcels are likely exempt from county building permit requirements
• Exempt Development within FEMA-mapped floodway or 100-year flood fringe requires a Floodplain Development Permit even for structures that would otherwise be exempt

Note: Confirm agricultural exemptions with county Planning and Zoning at (307) 358-2244. Floodplain development permits are required regardless of agricultural exemption status. No published written exemption schedule confirmed online.

Owner-builder

Wyoming has no statewide owner-builder restriction; confirm with county

Contractor requirements

No statewide general contractor license in Wyoming. Wyoming State Electrical License required for electrical work; Wyoming plumbing license required for plumbing work.

1. 01
   Contact Converse County Planning and Zoning at (307) 358-2244 to confirm permit requirements for the proposed project at a Careyhurst-area address
2. 02
   Determine floodplain status as a first-priority step. Review FEMA Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) at https://msc.fema.gov/ to determine flood zone designation for the specific parcel.
3. 03
   Confirm zoning classification of the parcel. Rural Converse County parcels near Careyhurst are likely unzoned or in agricultural zoning districts.
4. 04
   If the project involves ground disturbance in the LaPrele Creek drainage or North Platte River corridor, consult Wyoming SHPO to determine whether a cultural resource inventory or review is required before excavation
5. 05
   For any project involving work in or near waterways (stream crossings, culverts, near-bank construction), confirm whether a Section 404 permit from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) and/or a Section 401 water quality certification from WDEQ are required
6. 06
   Obtain and complete the county permit application from the Planning and Zoning office in Douglas
7. 07
   Assemble all required supporting documents: site plan, floodplain documentation (if applicable), SHPO clearance letter (if required), USACE/WDEQ documentation (if applicable), construction documents
8. 08
   Submit application in person at Converse County Planning and Zoning, 107 N. 5th Street, Suite 106, Douglas, WY 82633
9. 09
   Follow county review and inspection process; schedule inspections at required milestones

Typical processing time: Not published; contact county at (307) 358-2244. Projects with floodplain or cultural resource review requirements may have significantly longer timelines.

Source: Converse County Planning and Zoning Department ↗

Fees likely paid in person at Planning and Zoning office

• Contact Converse County Planning and Zoning at (307) 358-2244 to schedule county building inspections (phone)

Inspection hours

Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Typical sequence: Foundation/footing (critical in flood zones -- confirm elevation at foundation stage), framing rough-in, insulation, final inspection. Confirm required inspection list with county at permit issuance.

Floodplain inspection: For structures in FEMA flood zones, a Floodplain Administrator inspection or certification of as-built elevation (Elevation Certificate) may be required at or after foundation stage. Electrical inspections are handled by Wyoming State Electrical inspectors statewide; schedule separately. Commercial/industrial inspections: Wyoming State Fire Marshal has jurisdiction. Waterway/environmental inspections: USACE and WDEQ may require compliance inspections for permitted work in or near waterways.