Town of Pine Haven

Any person or business that causes any building or structure to be erected, constructed, reconstructed, converted, substantially enlarged, extended, raised, or moved onto any lot within the town limits of Pine Haven must obtain a building permit from Town Hall prior to commencing work (per Chapter 8, Section 8-61). This is a broad trigger -- confirm with Town Hall whether minor repairs or like-for-like replacements are exempt.

• Exempt Keyhole Reservoir / shoreline: Construction near Keyhole Reservoir may require Wyoming DEQ water quality permits or shoreline setback compliance. Pine Haven's lakeside character makes this a common issue for new construction and additions.
• Exempt Subdivision amendments (Ordinance #1, 2022): Chapter 24 was amended in 2022. If a project involves subdividing land in Pine Haven, confirm you are working from the current version of the subdivision ordinance (post-2022 amendment).
• Exempt Earthwork permits: Pine Haven has a separate Earthwork Permit Application suggesting that grading and earthwork are separately regulated. This is notable for a town of Pine Haven's size and likely relates to drainage and shoreline protection concerns given proximity to Keyhole Reservoir.

Note: Minor repairs or like-for-like replacements may be exempt, but confirm with Town Hall.

Building code

Chapter 8 of the Pine Haven Code of Ordinances governs construction. Specific edition of IRC/IBC incorporated by reference (if any) is not confirmed from publicly accessible sources -- access the full Chapter 8 text at Municode or contact Town Hall to confirm.

Owner-builder

Not specified in available public documents; contact Town Hall. The General Contractor's Certification form may or may not be required for owner-builders.

Contractor requirements

A General Contractor's Certification is required when a GC is used. Whether there is a separate local contractor registration/license requirement is not confirmed from available sources; contact Town Hall.

Source: Town of Pine Haven -- Town Hall / Building Permit Authority ↗

1. 01
   Obtain the Pine Haven Building Permit Application from Town Hall (24 Waters Drive) or download from the town website
2. 02
   Complete the application, including project description, property information, and estimated construction value
3. 03
   If using a general contractor, obtain and submit a completed General Contractor's Certification form
4. 04
   If the project requires earthwork (grading, excavation), also complete the Earthwork Permit Application
5. 05
   If the project requires connection to town water or sewer, complete the Water or Sewer Request Form
6. 06
   Submit the completed application package to Town Hall in person with the required fee
7. 07
   Town Hall reviews the application for compliance with Chapter 8 (Building and Use Regulations) and Chapter 30 (Zoning Regulations) of the Pine Haven Code of Ordinances
8. 08
   Permit issued; post on the job site
9. 09
   Schedule required inspections using the Building Inspections Checklist as a guide. Inspections must be scheduled with Town Hall
10. 10
    Final inspection and close-out

Source: Town of Pine Haven -- Town Hall / Building Permit Authority ↗

• Contact Town Hall at 24 Waters Drive or by phone approximately (307) 756-9900 (verify); reference the Building Inspections Checklist available on the town website (phone)

Inspection hours

Contact Town Hall for current inspection availability

Typical sequence: Building Inspections Checklist available on the building permit page; typical inspection points for Pine Haven likely include foundation, framing, rough-in trades, insulation, and final. Electrical inspections handled by Wyoming State Fire Marshal's Electrical Safety Division for any utility-connected electrical work.

Source: Town of Pine Haven -- Town Hall / Building Permit Authority ↗