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Weston County, Wyoming

Building permits, zoning and land rules in Weston County, Wyoming

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Unincorporated Weston County, Wyoming does not require a general county building permit and has no county zoning, but land divisions are regulated unless exempt and state permits still apply123. Wyoming DEQ permits septic systems, and the State Engineer must approve a well before drilling begins45. Certain public, commercial, assembly, fire-protection, alternative-energy and fuel-storage projects require State Fire Marshal review before work begins6.

At a glance

Building permit
No general Weston County permit; State Fire Marshal review applies to specified project categories16
Zoning
No county zoning districts in unincorporated Weston County; subdivision and state rules still apply27
Septic permits
Required through Wyoming DEQ for installation, repair or replacement8
Well permits
State Engineer approval is required before well construction begins5
RV / tiny home living
No county zoning-based occupancy restriction on private land in unincorporated areas; other laws still apply910
Minimum home size
No county zoning-based minimum in unincorporated areas; other requirements may apply11
Subdivision
Land divisions are regulated unless an exemption applies1213
Owner-installed electrical work
A narrow state exemption applies on qualifying unincorporated residential property; wiring permits and other code rules may still apply14

Who to call

Also useful

Weston County Clerk (Planning Board application intake)

Intake for Weston County Planning Board applications, including subdivision applications

307 746-4744

1 West Main Street, Newcastle, Wyoming 82701

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Roads & driveways

Weston County Road & Bridge

Permits for roadway approaches, overhead line crossings, road bores and pipelines in county rights-of-way

307-746-2642

23 County Shop Road, Newcastle, WY 82701

Contact details are copied from each office’s official page and were checked against it on October 12, 2026.

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Do you need a building permit in Weston County, Wyoming?

An ordinary home on unincorporated land does not go through a general Weston County building-permit program1. Wyoming requires State Fire Marshal plan review for listed projects, including certain public-access and multistory buildings, places of assembly, fire-protection work, alternative-energy installations and aboveground fuel facilities6. Covered work must receive a state permit to construct before it begins, followed by inspection and the applicable occupancy or compliance document61516. Inside Newcastle, the city issues building permits for residential and commercial construction, alterations and demolition17. Private septic systems in Newcastle still need Wyoming DEQ approval, plus a city permit and inspection fee18. A qualifying owner may install electrical equipment on owned or leased residential property in an unincorporated area when the property is not for immediate resale, but the exemption is not a blanket waiver of wiring permits, electrical codes or licensing rules for other trades14.

Who handles building permits and land approvals in Weston County?

Weston County has no general building-permit program for an ordinary home in an unincorporated area1. The Weston County Clerk receives Planning Board applications at the contact listed below; applications must arrive 10 business days before the meeting to make the agenda1920. The Clerk’s published 2023 fee schedule lists a $25 subdivision permit fee; confirm the current charge before filing21. Weston County Road & Bridge issues roadway-approach permits for county rights-of-way2223. Wyoming DEQ handles small wastewater permits, the State Engineer handles groundwater permits, and the State Fire Marshal reviews specified construction categories4246.

Does Weston County have zoning?

Unincorporated Weston County has no county-administered zoning districts; subdivision regulations are its only current local land-use regulations27. County zoning sets no minimum dwelling size, minimum lot size, setback, lot-coverage limit or building-height limit in unincorporated areas1125262728. Subdivision, wastewater, floodplain and state requirements can still affect where and what you build7. Inside Newcastle, the city’s own zoning applies; private septic systems still require DEQ approval and an additional city permit2918. A land division creating more than 5 parcels is a major subdivision requiring a preliminary plat followed by a final plat, with water and sewage evaluations submitted to DEQ3. Certain agricultural divisions, family transfers and parcels of 35 acres or larger may qualify for statutory exemptions, subject to the applicable conditions; ask the County Clerk which path fits the proposed division319.

How do septic permits work in Weston County?

Wyoming DEQ, rather than a Weston County office, permits small wastewater facilities in Weston County4. A permit is required to install, repair or replace a small wastewater system, and construction cannot start until the permitting authority issues authorization8. The general permit covers individual or commercial systems treating less than 2,000 gallons of domestic sewage per day, and a completion certificate goes to DEQ after installation8. Conventional-system criteria require seasonal high groundwater, bedrock or impervious clay at least 4 feet below the proposed leachfield bottom and a percolation rate greater than 5 but less than 60 minutes per inch30. Only 20.1% of county soils are rated without severe limits for a conventional drain field, so make the site evaluation an early feasibility step31. We could not confirm whether DEQ requires a separate pre-cover or final field inspection; ask DEQ when it authorizes the installation.

Can you live in an RV or tiny home in Weston County?

Unincorporated Weston County has no county zoning-based restriction on occupying an RV, tiny home, manufactured home or accessory dwelling on private land9103233. Temporary camping likewise has no county zoning-based restriction in unincorporated Weston County34. These are zoning answers, not exemptions from sanitation, state building or fire rules, subdivision controls, or municipal rules inside incorporated places910. Before placing or occupying a unit, arrange lawful wastewater disposal through Wyoming DEQ and obtain State Engineer approval before drilling a well85. State Fire Marshal plan review covers specified RV, camping, mobile-home and similar park proposals, so a park or multi-unit development follows a different path6.

Building a home in Weston County: what are the steps?

  1. Confirm that the parcel is outside an incorporated municipality and ask the Weston County Clerk whether a land division or Planning Board application applies219.
  1. Screen the project against the State Fire Marshal's plan-review categories before design or construction begins6.
  1. Apply to Wyoming DEQ and obtain authorization before installing, repairing or replacing the septic system8.
  1. Submit Form U.W. 5 and receive the State Engineer’s approval before drilling; the domestic groundwater permit fee is $50524. Use Wyoming-licensed well-drilling and pump-installation contractors, and file the completion statement within 30 days after the well, including its pump, is complete and ready for use24.
  1. Apply to Weston County Road & Bridge if the driveway will create an approach in a county right-of-way2223.
  1. If dividing the tract, identify whether an exemption applies and deliver any required application to the Clerk 10 business days before the Planning Board meeting31320.

What should you check before buying land in Weston County?

Start with water and wastewater feasibility: annual precipitation averages 15.7 inches, severe drought occurs in 18.2% of years, and only 20.1% of soils are rated without severe limits for a conventional drain field353631. A groundwater well needs State Engineer approval before construction, while a septic installation needs DEQ authorization before work starts58. Check legal access and identify who owns the road, because Weston County's approach permit applies to county rights-of-way rather than every private, municipal or state road23. Review flood maps and wetlands if subdivision improvements are planned, because encroachment on a waterway, wetland or flood plain requires evidence of the proper governing-authority permits37. Qualifying agricultural land receives productivity-based assessment rather than a complete property-tax exemption, so ask the Assessor whether the parcel and its use meet the agricultural classification tests38. The county's effective property-tax rate is about 0.7%, with a median annual bill near $1,4603940.

Watch-outs

  • No general county building permit does not mean no permits: state review applies to specified projects, and septic, wells and county-road approaches have separate approvals68523.
  • The lack of county zoning-based occupancy restrictions for RVs and small dwellings does not waive wastewater, state-code, fire, subdivision or incorporated-municipality requirements910.
  • The owner-installed electrical exemption is narrow: it does not create a general structural, plumbing or mechanical owner-builder exemption, and electrical wiring permits may still be required14.

Sources

  1. Weston County - Planning and Zoning (2026 county census)
  2. Planning and Zoning | Weston County, quoted and re-checked
  3. Planning and Zoning | Weston County, quoted and re-checked
  4. Small Wastewater Systems, quoted and re-checked
  5. Ground Water Frequently Asked Questions, quoted and re-checked
  6. Article 1 - Department of Fire Prevention and Electrical Safety, quoted and re-checked
  7. Planning and Zoning | Weston County, quoted and re-checked
  8. Small Wastewater Systems, quoted and re-checked
  9. Planning and Zoning | Weston County, quoted and re-checked
  10. Planning and Zoning | Weston County, quoted and re-checked
  11. Planning and Zoning | Weston County, quoted and re-checked
  12. Weston County Subdivision Rules and Regulations, amended 7-17-2012, quoted and re-checked
  13. Weston County Subdivision Rules and Regulations, amended 7-17-2012, quoted and re-checked
  14. Article 1 - Department of Fire Prevention and Electrical Safety, quoted and re-checked
  15. Article 1 - Department of Fire Prevention and Electrical Safety, quoted and re-checked
  16. Article 1 - Department of Fire Prevention and Electrical Safety, quoted and re-checked
  17. Newcastle: Code of Ordinances, Sec. 6-7 — Building permits (Weston County), quoted and re-checked
  18. Newcastle: Code of Ordinances, Sec. 26-26 — When private wastewater disposal systems permitted (Weston County), quoted and re-checked
  19. Weston County Clerk (Planning Board application intake) (westongov.com)
  20. Planning and Zoning, quoted and re-checked
  21. Fees | Weston County, quoted and re-checked
  22. Weston County Road & Bridge (westongov.com)
  23. Road & Bridge | Weston County, quoted and re-checked
  24. seo.wyo.gov, quoted and re-checked
  25. Planning and Zoning | Weston County, quoted and re-checked
  26. Planning and Zoning | Weston County, quoted and re-checked
  27. Planning and Zoning | Weston County, quoted and re-checked
  28. Planning and Zoning | Weston County, quoted and re-checked
  29. Newcastle: City of Newcastle Zoning Ordinance (Weston County), quoted and re-checked
  30. Conventional Septic Systems Application Package, quoted and re-checked
  31. Share of soils USDA rates "not limited" for a conventional septic drain field (SSURGO). A strict rating: the median county is about 6% and a tenth of counties are 0%, so a low figure means most lots need a site evaluation or an engineered system, not that septic is impossible. Cite it only with that caveat: Bolthole Index county data
  32. Planning and Zoning | Weston County, quoted and re-checked
  33. Planning and Zoning | Weston County, quoted and re-checked
  34. Planning and Zoning | Weston County, quoted and re-checked
  35. Annual precipitation: Bolthole Index county data
  36. Share of years in severe drought: Bolthole Index county data
  37. Weston County Subdivision Rules and Regulations, quoted and re-checked
  38. Agricultural Lands, quoted and re-checked
  39. Effective property tax rate: Bolthole Index county data
  40. Median property tax bill: Bolthole Index county data

Written October 12, 2026 from the rules quoted below, each taken from an official source and re-checked by an independent reviewer. This is research, not legal advice: rules change, so confirm with the office before you buy or build.

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Compared with neighboring counties

Like 5 of its 6 neighbors, Weston County requires no county building permit for a home.

RuleWeston CountyNiobrara CountyConverse CountyCrook CountyCampbell CountyJohnson CountyGoshen County
Building permitNot requiredNot requiredNot requiredNot requiredRequiredNot requiredNot required
County zoningNoYesNoNoNoNoNo
Septic permitsWY DEQWY Dept. of Env. QualityConverse CountyCounty PlanningCounty Public WorksCounty Planning Dept.County Planning & GIS

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Weston County in Wyoming

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Weston County highlighted among the Wyoming counties · colored by Index score

How Weston County scores

Seclusion86100% ev.
Self-Sufficiency20100% ev.
Admin Boringness8490% ev.
Durability47100% ev.
Property Autonomy74100% ev.
Carry Cost86100% ev.

Evidence strength: 98%. This reports direct-source completeness and fallback use; it is separate from the score and is not a confidence interval. How it works →

$252kTypical home
0.7%Property tax
$953Land / acre
15.7"Annual rain
18.2% of yrsSevere drought
10 / yr (+8.4)Mid-century 100°F days
20.3 daysMid-century dry spell
0.93" (+5%)Mid-century 1-day rain
1.32×Wildfire change factor
100%Forward climate coverage
$2,043Home insurance / yr
2.7% / yrInsurance growth
1.19%Nonrenewal rate
county median (2+ published ZIPs)Insurance basis
434Radius comparison (15 mi)
2.8People / sq mi
20.2%Federal land
60.8%Land at 15% slope or less
20.1%Soils rated "not limited" for septic (strict USDA rating)
281,992 acWorkable land screen
9.1%Wooded land
12.7 tonsBiomass / forest ac
45°FAvg temp

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Answers from the rulebook for Weston County

What the ordinances and state agencies actually say — one answer per question, each quoted from the official source and independently re-checked.

Weston County rules

  • County-wide zoningAbsent (with conditions)

    County-administered zoning across Weston County; incorporated municipalities may administer separate municipal zoning.

    • The county page states that the county's only current local land-use regulations are subdivision regulations.
    • County subdivision regulations and applicable Wyoming state land-use rules may still apply.
    • Municipal zoning rules may apply inside incorporated municipalities.
    “With this in mind, the only local land use regulations that the county currently has are subdivision regulations.”
  • Local zoningAbsent

    County-administered local zoning in unincorporated Weston County, Wyoming.

    • The county states that its only current local land-use regulations are subdivision regulations.
    • Subdivision regulations and applicable state-agency requirements still apply.
    • This claim does not determine zoning regulations administered by incorporated municipalities within Weston County.
    “the only local land use regulations that the county currently has are subdivision regulations.”
  • Zoning districtsNot published (with conditions)

    County zoning districts and zoning-based land-use controls in unincorporated Weston County.

    • The county states that its current local land-use regulations are subdivision regulations.
    • Subdivision, floodplain, septic, state-agency, and municipal rules may still apply.
    • This claim does not address incorporated municipalities or their separate ordinances.
    “Weston County is in the minority when it comes to using or not using zoning as a means for resolving and managing land use matters. With this in mind, the only local land use regulations that the county currently has are subdivision regulations.”
    2 more reviewed findings on this topic
    • Not published — County-administered zoning districts in unincorporated Weston County.
      “Weston County is in the minority when it comes to using or not using zoning as a means for resolving and managing land use matters. With this in mind, the only local land use regulations that the county currently has are subdivision regulations.”
    • Not published — County zoning districts in unincorporated Weston County.
      “Weston County is in the minority when it comes to using or not using zoning as a means for resolving and managing land use matters. With this in mind, the only local land use regulations that the county currently has are subdivision regulations.”
  • Minimum dwelling sizeNone

    County land-use regulation of minimum dwelling size in unincorporated Weston County.

    • The county page states that its only local land-use regulations are subdivision regulations; state construction, septic, fire, and other requirements may still apply.
    • Incorporated municipalities may impose their own rules.
    “With this in mind, the only local land use regulations that the county currently has are subdivision regulations.”
    2 more reviewed findings on this topic
    • None — County zoning-based minimum dwelling-size requirements in unincorporated Weston County.
      “the only local land use regulations that the county currently has are subdivision regulations.”
    • None — County zoning-based minimum dwelling-size requirements in unincorporated Weston County.
      “With this in mind, the only local land use regulations that the county currently has are subdivision regulations.”
  • Minimum lot sizeNone

    County zoning-based minimum lot size in unincorporated Weston County.

    • The county page states that its only local land-use regulations are subdivision regulations; subdivision rules and statutory exemptions still apply.
    • Incorporated municipalities may impose their own rules.
    “With this in mind, the only local land use regulations that the county currently has are subdivision regulations.”
    One more reviewed finding on this topic
    • None — County zoning-based minimum lot-size requirements in unincorporated Weston County.
      “With this in mind, the only local land use regulations that the county currently has are subdivision regulations.”
  • SetbacksNone

    County zoning-based building setbacks in unincorporated Weston County.

    • The county page states that its only local land-use regulations are subdivision regulations.
    • Building-code, fire, septic, access, and municipal requirements may apply independently.
    “With this in mind, the only local land use regulations that the county currently has are subdivision regulations.”
    2 more reviewed findings on this topic
    • None — County zoning-based setback requirements in unincorporated Weston County.
      “the only local land use regulations that the county currently has are subdivision regulations.”
    • None — County zoning-based setback requirements in unincorporated Weston County.
      “With this in mind, the only local land use regulations that the county currently has are subdivision regulations.”
  • Lot coverageNone

    County zoning-based lot-coverage limits in unincorporated Weston County.

    • The county page states that its only local land-use regulations are subdivision regulations.
    • Other state, municipal, septic, fire, or building requirements may apply.
    “With this in mind, the only local land use regulations that the county currently has are subdivision regulations.”
    2 more reviewed findings on this topic
    • None — County zoning-based lot-coverage requirements in unincorporated Weston County.
      “the only local land use regulations that the county currently has are subdivision regulations.”
    • None — County zoning-based lot-coverage requirements in unincorporated Weston County.
      “With this in mind, the only local land use regulations that the county currently has are subdivision regulations.”
  • Building heightNone

    County zoning-based building-height limits in unincorporated Weston County.

    • The county page states that its only local land-use regulations are subdivision regulations.
    • State building, fire, airport, municipal, or other specialized rules may apply.
    “With this in mind, the only local land use regulations that the county currently has are subdivision regulations.”
    2 more reviewed findings on this topic
    • None — County zoning-based building-height requirements in unincorporated Weston County.
      “the only local land use regulations that the county currently has are subdivision regulations.”
    • None — County zoning-based building-height requirements in unincorporated Weston County.
      “With this in mind, the only local land use regulations that the county currently has are subdivision regulations.”
  • Living in an RVUnrestricted (with conditions)

    Occupancy of recreational vehicles on private land in unincorporated Weston County; the county identifies no local zoning-based occupancy restriction.

    • The county's statement concerns county land-use regulations and does not displace state permitting or other applicable law.
    • The county states that the Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality oversees sewer-system installation and that the State Engineer's Office and Department of Fire Prevention require permits for specified amenities and construction.
    • For small wastewater facilities in Weston County, DEQ is the permitting authority; construction may not commence until authorization is issued.
    “Most communities in the nation and even some in Wyoming have addressed land use issues through zoning. Weston County is in the minority when it comes to using or not using zoning as a means for resolving and managing land use matters. With this in mind, the only local land use regulations that the county currently has are subdivision regulations.”
  • Camping on your landUnrestricted (with conditions)

    Temporary camping on private land in unincorporated Weston County; the county identifies no local zoning-based camping restriction.

    • The county's statement concerns county land-use regulations and does not displace state permitting or other applicable law.
    • The county states that the Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality oversees sewer-system installation and that the State Engineer's Office and Department of Fire Prevention require permits for specified amenities and construction.
    • For small wastewater facilities in Weston County, DEQ is the permitting authority; construction may not commence until authorization is issued.
    “Most communities in the nation and even some in Wyoming have addressed land use issues through zoning. Weston County is in the minority when it comes to using or not using zoning as a means for resolving and managing land use matters. With this in mind, the only local land use regulations that the county currently has are subdivision regulations.”
  • Tiny homesUnrestricted (with conditions)

    Occupancy of tiny homes on private land in unincorporated Weston County; the county identifies no local zoning-based tiny-home occupancy restriction.

    • The county's statement concerns county land-use regulations and does not displace state building, sanitation, fire-prevention, or other applicable law.
    • The county states that the Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality oversees sewer-system installation and that the State Engineer's Office and Department of Fire Prevention require permits for specified amenities and construction.
    • For small wastewater facilities in Weston County, DEQ is the permitting authority; construction may not commence until authorization is issued.
    “Most communities in the nation and even some in Wyoming have addressed land use issues through zoning. Weston County is in the minority when it comes to using or not using zoning as a means for resolving and managing land use matters. With this in mind, the only local land use regulations that the county currently has are subdivision regulations.”
  • Manufactured homesUnrestricted (with conditions)

    Occupancy of manufactured homes on private land in unincorporated Weston County; the county identifies no local zoning-based manufactured-home occupancy restriction.

    • The county's statement concerns county land-use regulations and does not displace state manufactured-home, building, sanitation, fire-prevention, or other applicable law.
    • The county states that the Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality oversees sewer-system installation and that the State Engineer's Office and Department of Fire Prevention require permits for specified amenities and construction.
    • For small wastewater facilities in Weston County, DEQ is the permitting authority; construction may not commence until authorization is issued.
    “Most communities in the nation and even some in Wyoming have addressed land use issues through zoning. Weston County is in the minority when it comes to using or not using zoning as a means for resolving and managing land use matters. With this in mind, the only local land use regulations that the county currently has are subdivision regulations.”
  • Accessory dwellingsUnrestricted (with conditions)

    Accessory-dwelling occupancy on private land in unincorporated Weston County; the county identifies no local zoning-based accessory-dwelling occupancy restriction.

    • The county's statement concerns county land-use regulations and does not displace state building, sanitation, fire-prevention, subdivision, or other applicable law.
    • The county states that the Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality oversees sewer-system installation and that the State Engineer's Office and Department of Fire Prevention require permits for specified amenities and construction.
    • For small wastewater facilities in Weston County, DEQ is the permitting authority; construction may not commence until authorization is issued.
    “Most communities in the nation and even some in Wyoming have addressed land use issues through zoning. Weston County is in the minority when it comes to using or not using zoning as a means for resolving and managing land use matters. With this in mind, the only local land use regulations that the county currently has are subdivision regulations.”
  • Septic permitRequired

    Conventional small wastewater treatment and disposal systems in Weston County treating less than 2,000 gallons per day of domestic wastewater.

    • The application package is for conventional systems only: standard trench or bed-type disposal systems using stone and pipe or chambers.
    • Seasonal high groundwater, bedrock, or impervious clay layers must be four feet or more below the proposed leachfield bottom.
    • Soil percolation rates must be greater than 5 minutes per inch and less than 60 minutes per inch.
    • Non-conventional systems may require a different process; systems exceeding 2,000 gallons per day or involving wastewater not entirely domestic are outside this application package.
    • For Weston County, completed packages are submitted to DEQ Water Quality Division, 2100 W. 5th Street, Sheridan, WY 82801.
    • Construction authorization is required before proceeding; the application includes a WQD authorization stamp.

    domestic wastewater flow: < 2000 gallons per day (Systems at or above this threshold require a different process.) · seasonal high groundwater, bedrock, or impervious clay depth below proposed leachfield: >= 4 feet · soil percolation rate: 5 to 60 minutes per inch (Must be greater than 5 and less than 60 minutes per inch.)

    “Small Wastewater Treatment Facility Application for Permit to Construct. Use this application ONLY for small wastewater treatment facilities treating less than 2,000 gallons per day of domestic wastewater.”
  • Agricultural exemptionAvailable (with conditions)

    A sale or other disposition of land for agricultural purposes, or adjustment of property lines for agricultural purposes, in unincorporated Weston County.

    • The exemption is subject to the statutory anti-evasion condition: it does not apply if the method of sale or disposition is adopted to evade the subdivision provisions.
    • The county subdivision exemption form cites Wyoming Statutes 18-5-303.
    • Other exemptions listed in the county form include transfers greater than 35 acres, whole-tract transfers of 35 acres or less without a division or split, certain immediate-family transfers, court-created divisions, security instruments, incorporated cities or towns, transfers to the state or political subdivisions, and railroad rights-of-way.
    • Agricultural land tax classification is a separate matter and may require additional statutory criteria, including agricultural use and revenue thresholds.

    statutory citation: W.S. 18-5-303 (Subject to the anti-evasion condition.)

    “A division which is a sale or other disposition of land for agricultural purposes or affects the alignment of property lines for agricultural purposes;”
  • Subdividing landRegulated (with conditions)

    Land divisions and subdivisions in Weston County, especially unincorporated areas subject to county subdivision authority.

    • The county states that its only local land-use regulations are subdivision regulations and that its planning office manages division of lands throughout the county.
    • A subdivision resulting in more than five parcels is a Major Subdivision requiring a Preliminary Plat and subsequently a Final Plat.
    • The preliminary-plat checklist requires submission of sewage-system and water-supply evaluations to the Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality under Chapter 23 procedures.
    • The checklist requires publication of notice once each week for two weeks within 30 days before filing, mailed notice to owners within 1,000 feet at least 14 days before the hearing, six copies of the Preliminary Plat, and a 30-day public-review period.
    • Approval of a Preliminary Plat is effective for 12 consecutive calendar months, except phased developments over more than 12 months; for such phased developments, land without a Final Plat within 36 consecutive months cannot proceed until a new Preliminary Plat is approved.
    • Wyoming law provides exemptions, including certain agricultural-purpose dispositions, family transfers, incorporated-city or town land, and parcels of 35 acres or larger subject to statutory access and utility-easement requirements.

    major subdivision threshold: > 5 parcels (A subdivision resulting in more than five parcels is a Major Subdivision.) · adjacent-owner notice distance: 1000 feet (Certified return-receipt mailing at least 14 days before the hearing.) · preliminary-plat approval period: 12 consecutive calendar months (Phased development over a period of more than twelve months is governed by a 36-month rule.) · phased final-plat deadline: 36 consecutive calendar months (A new Preliminary Plat must be submitted and approved before proceeding.)

    “With this in mind, the only local land use regulations that the county currently has are subdivision regulations. It is the responsibility of this office to manage the division of lands throughout the county.”
    3 more reviewed findings on this topic
    • Regulated (with conditions) — Subdivision and land division in unincorporated Weston County.
      “A subdivision resulting in more than five (5) parcels is defined as a Major Subdivision”
    • Regulated (with conditions) — Land divisions and subdivisions in unincorporated Weston County that are not exempt under Wyoming law.
      “No person shall sell land subject to subdivision regulation under this article, record a plat or commence construction of a subdivision without first obtaining a subdivision permit”
    • Regulated (with conditions) — Division of land and subdivision applications in unincorporated Weston County.
      “With this in mind, the only local land use regulations that the county currently has are subdivision regulations. It is the responsibility of this office to manage the division of lands throughout the county.”
  • Driveway accessRequired

    Roadway approaches and access driveways connecting to Weston County rights-of-way.

    • The county Road and Bridge Department administers permitting for roadway approaches in county rights-of-way.
    • The source does not establish requirements for driveways connecting only to municipal, state, or private roads.
    “Permitting Our department is responsible for permitting such activities as roadway approaches, overhead line crossings, road bores, and pipelines in our rights of way.”
    One more reviewed finding on this topic
    • Required — Roadway approaches and access driveways connecting to Weston County rights-of-way.
      “Permitting Our department is responsible for permitting such activities as roadway approaches, overhead line crossings, road bores, and pipelines in our rights of way. Whether it be a new landowner or homeowner requiring an approach, or a service company laying a pipeline, we provide timely service and assistance in permitting so the installed facility meets the permittee’s needs as well as preserves the functionality and integrity of our roads.”
  • Building in a floodplainRequired

    Proposed subdivision improvements in Weston County that encroach upon waterways, wetlands, or flood plains.

    • The requirement applies when proposed improvements would encroach upon waterways, wetlands, or flood plains.
    • The applicant must provide evidence that proper permits have been received from the applicable governing authority.
    • The cited rule does not establish a countywide floodplain permit requirement for development outside subdivision improvements.
    “Where the proposed improvements would encroach upon any waterways, wetlands or flood plains, evidence that the proper permits have been received”
  • Permit feesPublished (with conditions)

    Subdivision permits administered through the Weston County Clerk and Planning and Zoning process.

    • The fee page is labeled 2023.
    • The published fee is for a sub-division permit; this claim does not establish fees for other permits administered by other authorities.

    sub-division permit fee: 25 USD · fee schedule year: 2023

    “Weston County Clerk’s Office Fees 2023 CERTIFICATES OF TITLE [...] Sub-division Permit | $25.00”
  • Permit processPublished (with conditions)

    Weston County planning and subdivision applications.

    • Applications must be delivered to the Weston County Clerk ten business days before the Planning Board meeting.
    • Applications not received by the requested time will not be added to the Weston County Planning Board agenda.

    advance delivery deadline: 10 business days

    “The Weston County Planning Board requires all applications to be delivered to the Weston County Clerk ten business days prior to their meeting. If applications are not received by the time requested the applicant will NOT be added to the Weston County Planning Board agenda.”
    One more reviewed finding on this topic
    • Partial — Subdivision-related applications and land division in unincorporated Weston County.
      “The Weston County Planning Board requires all applications to be delivered to the Weston County Clerk ten business days prior to their meeting. If applications are not received by the time requested the applicant will NOT be added to the Weston County Planning Board agenda.”

Wyoming rules that apply here

  • Building permitLimited

    State fire-marshal plan review before new construction, remodeling, or installation of aboveground flammable or combustible fuel storage tanks for specified buildings and facilities statewide, where the state retains authority.

    • The requirement is subject to W.S. 35-9-108(h), subsection (q), and W.S. 35-9-118.
    • Covered categories include state or local government buildings or structures; public buildings over 5,000 square feet including basement; multistory public buildings; child-care centers housing more than 10 children; specified public assembly and hospitality uses regardless of size; and public or private aboveground fuel-dispensing facilities.
    • The requirement does not apply to municipalities or counties that have received enforcement authority for fire safety standards under W.S. 35-9-121.
    • No covered new construction or remodeling may begin until the state fire marshal approves the plans.
    • If no written violation notice is given within 21 working days, plans are approved as submitted; corrected plans are approved if no written violation notice is given within 10 working days.
    • Plan review is not required for remodeling exempt from permitting under the International Code; special rules apply to remodeling affecting built-in fire protection systems and to projects subject to sole local plan-review authority.

    public-building floor area threshold: > 5000 square feet including basement · child-care occupancy threshold: > 10 children · initial plan-review response period: 21 working days (If no written violations are provided within this period, plans are approved as submitted.) · corrected-plan response period: 10 working days (If no written violations are provided within this period, corrected plans are approved as resubmitted.)

    “Except as provided under subsections (h) and (q) of this section and W.S. 35-9-118, prior to beginning any new construction, the remodeling of existing buildings or the installation of aboveground flammable or combustible fuel storage tanks, the owner or the owner's designated representative shall submit plans to the state fire marshal for review of the proposed project for compliance with applicable fire and electrical safety standards for:”
    One more reviewed finding on this topic
    • Limited — New construction, remodeling, and aboveground flammable or combustible fuel-storage-tank installation in Wyoming, including applicable projects in Weston County, within the categories listed by W.S. 35-9-108(a).
      “Plans shall be submitted to the Department of Fire Prevention and Electrical Safety for Review and Approval before any work shall commence. [...] Fees shall be paid prior to issuance of a Permit to Construct. [...] No work shall be done before the Permit to Construct is issued.”
  • Owner-builder exemptionConditional

    Electrical installation in a residential construction project in unincorporated Weston County where the property owner, the owner's partner, or a major stockholder of a family corporation installs the equipment.

    • The property must be owned or leased by the person performing the electrical installation.
    • The property must not be for immediate resale.
    • The exemption waives the requirement that electrical equipment be installed by licensed electrical contractors employing licensed master or journeyman electricians, or registered apprentices supervised by a licensed master or journeyman electrician.
    • The waiver does not exempt the person from all other code requirements under the Wyoming electrical-safety statute.
    • Electrical equipment in new construction, or in remodeling requiring a utility to connect or disconnect and restore power, still requires an electrical wiring permit unless a statutory local-enforcement or exempt-installation exception applies.
    • The cited statute does not state an owner-occupancy requirement; it states ownership or lease and no immediate resale.
    • The cited statute does not provide a general owner-builder exemption for structural, plumbing, mechanical, or other non-electrical construction.
    • If Weston County has received local enforcement authority for electrical safety standards under W.S. 35-9-121(a), the state permit subsection does not apply in the same manner and the local authority's requirements must be checked.

    electrical wiring permit fee: 50 USD (The statute separately provides requested inspection fees and states that the permit fee does not apply to municipalities and counties granted local enforcement authority or to specified exempt installations.) · immediate resale: false (The property must not be for immediate resale.)

    “when the person, his partner or a major stockholder of a family corporation is installing the equipment and the property is not for immediate resale;”
    3 more reviewed findings on this topic
    • Available — An owner acting as the general contractor or performing ordinary construction work on the owner's primary residence in Wyoming.
      “Contractor licensing (except electrical) is not done by the state of Wyoming. Rather, the option to license contractors is deferred to the local jurisdiction where the construction activity is to take place.”
    • Conditional — An owner acting as the general contractor for residential construction in Wyoming.
      “Rather, the option to license contractors is deferred to the local jurisdiction where the construction activity is to take place.”
    • Conditional — Owner-builder construction subject to Wyoming fire, building, existing-building, or electrical safety enforcement.
      “The state fire marshal shall delegate complete authority to municipalities and counties which apply”
  • Building code adoptedAdopted (with conditions)

    The Wyoming Department of Fire Prevention and Electrical Safety's statewide adoption and administration of the 2024 International Building Code, including state fire-marshal plan review under the statutory categories in W.S. 35-9-108(a).

    • The 2024 International Building Code was adopted as part of Wyoming's 2024 International Codes on June 28, 2024.
    • The state fire-marshal plan-review requirement applies to state or local government-owned or leased buildings; public buildings over 5,000 square feet including basement; multistory public buildings; child-care centers housing more than 10 children; specified public assembly, hospitality, and entertainment uses regardless of size; and public or private aboveground fuel-dispensing facilities.
    • The statutory plan-review provision is subject to W.S. 35-9-108(h) and (q) and W.S. 35-9-118.
    • W.S. 35-9-108(h) excludes municipalities or counties that have received enforcement authority for fire-safety standards under W.S. 35-9-121.
    • Under W.S. 35-9-108(q), plan review is not required for remodeling exempt from permitting under the International Code; remodeling under $40,000 affecting a built-in fire-protection system requires review with a fee of no more than $50 per hour; remodeling costing $40,000 or more requires review and fees under W.S. 35-9-108(d); and submission to the state fire marshal is not required when review is submitted to a local governmental entity with sole plan-review authority under W.S. 35-9-121(b).
    • W.S. 35-9-118 excludes farms or ranches of 40 acres or more on deeded land; specified hospitals and health-care facilities except as permitted under W.S. 35-9-121.1; mines and appurtenant facilities, oil-field operations, petroleum refineries, and liquefied petroleum gas facilities; specified railway property and equipment; and specified utility automotive equipment. The state fire marshal may still assist those properties or local governmental entities upon request under W.S. 35-9-121.
    • The Wyoming State Fire Marshal's plan-review page states that plans must be accepted or rejected within 5 business days, complete-submittal review is generally completed within 21 business days after acceptance, fees are due before issuance of a Permit to Construct, and no work may begin before that permit is issued.
    • Local enforcement authority requires state delegation under W.S. 35-9-121; a local authority's standards must be equivalent to or more stringent than the department's standards, and local authority can revert to the department if required standards are not maintained.

    building code edition: 2024 International Building Code · adoption date: 2024-06-28 · public-building plan-review threshold: > 5000 square feet of total floor area including basement · child-care plan-review threshold: > 10 children housed · remodeling review threshold: 40000 USD (Remodeling below this amount affecting a built-in fire-protection system is reviewed at no more than $50 per hour; remodeling at or above this amount is subject to W.S. 35-9-108(d).) · remodeling fire-protection review fee cap: <= 50 USD per hour (Applies to remodeling costing less than $40,000 that affects a built-in fire-protection system.)

    “The State of Wyoming, on June 28, 2024 adopted the 2024 International Codes. The following codes apply: 2024 International Fire Code 2024 International Building Code 2024 International Fuel & Gas Code 2024 International Mechanical Code 2024 International Existing Building Code 2026 National Electrical Code”
    One more reviewed finding on this topic
    • Adopted (with conditions) — Statewide Wyoming adoption of the listed International building and related codes, including construction subject to state code enforcement.
      “The State of Wyoming, on June 28, 2024 adopted the 2024 International Codes.”
  • InspectionsRequired

    Covered new construction and remodeling projects in Wyoming, including applicable projects in Weston County, after state fire-marshal plan review.

    • The state fire marshal must inspect covered buildings after construction or remodeling and determine conformance with the plan review or amended plan review.
    • The inspection and state-fire-marshal certificate requirements are subject to the exceptions in W.S. 35-9-108(h), (q), and W.S. 35-9-118.
    • Local governments with granted enforcement authority may replace state plan-review and inspection authority.
    • For aboveground flammable or combustible fuel-storage tanks, the state fire marshal inspects the premises and issues a letter of compliance rather than a building certificate of occupancy.
    “Except as provided under subsections (h) and (q) of this section and W.S. 35-9-118, after new construction or remodeling of buildings is completed, the state fire marshal shall inspect the building and determine conformance with the plan review or amended plan review.”
  • Certificate of occupancyLimited

    Newly constructed buildings subject to state fire-marshal plan review statewide.

    • The requirement is subject to W.S. 35-9-108(h), subsection (q), and W.S. 35-9-118.
    • It applies after new construction is completed and after the state fire marshal inspects the building and determines conformance with the plan review or amended plan review.
    • A remodeled building receives a letter of compliance rather than a certificate of occupancy.
    • No newly constructed or remodeled building may be used or occupied until the required certificate of occupancy or letter of compliance is issued.
    • The state fire marshal may order use and occupancy to cease if the building is used before issuance.
    • The state fire marshal requirement does not apply where a municipality or county has received enforcement authority under W.S. 35-9-121.
    “Except as provided under subsections (h) and (q) of this section and W.S. 35-9-118, after new construction or remodeling of buildings is completed, the state fire marshal shall inspect the building and determine conformance with the plan review or amended plan review. If he finds conformance, the state fire marshal shall issue a certificate of occupancy for a newly constructed building and a letter of compliance for a remodeled building. No newly constructed or remodeled building shall be used or occupied until the state fire marshal has issued a certificate of occupancy or letter of compliance.”
    One more reviewed finding on this topic
    • Required — Newly constructed buildings in Wyoming, including applicable projects in Weston County, that are subject to state fire-marshal plan review and inspection.
      “If he finds conformance, the state fire marshal shall issue a certificate of occupancy for a newly constructed building and a letter of compliance for a remodeled building. No newly constructed or remodeled building shall be used or occupied until the state fire marshal has issued a certificate of occupancy or letter of compliance.”
  • Who permits septicMixed (with conditions)

    Small wastewater and septic permitting statewide in Wyoming.

    • DEQ is the permitting authority for small wastewater facilities in Campbell County for commercial systems, and in Carbon, Niobrara, Platte, and Weston Counties.
    • Other jurisdictions may have different permitting authorities, forms, or additional information requirements.
    • The DEQ Water & Wastewater Program states that permits for small wastewater systems in other counties should be located through the applicable permitting authority.
    “DEQ authorizes permits to construct for small wastewater facilities, defined by Wyoming Statutes 35-11-103(c)(ix), that are located in Campbell (commercial systems only), Carbon, Niobrara, Platte, and Weston Counties where DEQ is the permitting authority. The permitting authority for other jurisdictions may require different forms or additional information.”
    3 more reviewed findings on this topic
    • State — Small wastewater facilities, including individual or commercial sewage disposal systems, in Weston County where DEQ is the permitting authority.
      “DEQ authorizes permits to construct for small wastewater facilities, defined by Wyoming Statutes 35-11-103(c)(ix), that are located in Campbell (commercial systems only), Carbon, Niobrara, Platte, and Weston Counties where DEQ is the permitting authority.”
    • Mixed (with conditions) — Small wastewater facilities, including septic tanks and leachfields, throughout Wyoming.
      “DEQ authorizes permits to construct for small wastewater facilities, defined by Wyoming Statutes 35-11-103(c)(ix), that are located in Campbell (commercial systems only), Carbon, Niobrara, Platte, and Weston Counties where DEQ is the permitting authority. The permitting authority for other jurisdictions may require different forms or additional information.”
    • Mixed (with conditions) — Permitting of small wastewater facilities in Wyoming; DEQ is the permitting authority in the counties and use identified by DEQ, while another permitting authority applies in other jurisdictions.
      “DEQ authorizes permits to construct for small wastewater facilities, defined by Wyoming Statutes 35-11-103(c)(ix), that are located in Campbell (commercial systems only), Carbon, Niobrara, Platte, and Weston Counties where DEQ is the permitting authority. The permitting authority for other jurisdictions may require different forms or additional information.”
  • Off-grid sanitationLimited

    Incinerating or composting toilets and other off-grid sanitation systems statewide in Wyoming.

    • DEQ states that permits may be required for incinerating or composting toilets.
    • The reviewed source does not specify the complete permit conditions or identify all local permitting variations.
    “Permits may also be required for hydrostatic test discharge water, wastewater reuse, and incinerating/composting toilets.”
    One more reviewed finding on this topic
    • Limited — Use of incinerating or composting toilets as off-grid sanitation in Wyoming.
      “Permits may also be required for hydrostatic test discharge water, wastewater reuse, and incinerating/composting toilets.”
  • Well permitRequired

    Construction of a groundwater well or development of a qualifying domestic or stock spring in Weston County.

    • An approved permit must be received before drilling or spring-development activities commence.
    • Wells must be drilled by a Wyoming-licensed water-well drilling contractor, and pumps must be installed by a Wyoming-licensed pump-installation contractor.
    • Applications for wells or springs in a groundwater control area are subject to public notice and comment.
    • A Statement of Completion and Description of Well or Spring, Form U.W. 6, is required within 30 days after the well is completed, including pump installation, and ready for use.
    • Local ordinances may require minimum acreage for construction of a well.

    domestic groundwater permit fee: 50 USD · stock groundwater permit fee: 50 USD · U.W. 6 filing deadline: 30 days after completion (including pump installation and readiness for use)

    “Wells and Springs - Before you drill a well, or develop a spring* (that flows less than or equal to 25 gallons per minute (gpm) and will be used f or D omestic and/or Stock W atering use only), you must submit an "Application for Permit to Appropriate Ground Water", or U.W. 5 Form, to the Ground Water Division and receive an approved permit prior to commencement of any drilling or spring development activities.”
    3 more reviewed findings on this topic
    • Required — Construction of a water well or other means of obtaining underground water for beneficial use in Weston County, subject to Wyoming statewide rules.
      “Any person who intends to acquire the right to beneficial use of any underground water in the state of Wyoming, shall, before commencing construction of any well or other means of obtaining underground water or performing any work in connection with construction or proposed appropriation of underground water or any manner utilizing the water for beneficial purposes, shall file with the State Engineer an application for a permit to make the appropriation (i.e., an Application for Permit to Appropriate Ground Water, or a U.W. 5 Form) and shall not proceed with any construction or work until a permit is granted by the State Engineer (W.S. 41-3-930).”
    • Required — Construction of a groundwater well or development of a spring in Wyoming, including domestic and stock wells or springs flowing at most 25 gallons per minute.
      “Wells and Springs - Before you drill a well, or develop a spring* (that flows less than or equal to 25 gallons per minute (gpm) and will be used f or D omestic and/or Stock W atering use only), you must submit an "Application for Permit to Appropriate Ground Water", or U.W. 5 Form, to the Ground Water Division and receive an approved permit prior to commencement of any drilling or spring development activities.”
    • Required — A person seeking the right to beneficial use of underground water in Wyoming through a well or other means of obtaining underground water.
      “Any person who intends to acquire the right to beneficial use of any underground water in the state of Wyoming, shall, before commencing construction of any well or other means of obtaining underground water or performing any work in connection with construction or proposed appropriation of underground water or any manner utilizing the water for beneficial purposes, shall file with the State Engineer an application for a permit to make the appropriation (i.e., an Application for Permit to Appropriate Ground Water, or a U.W. 5 Form) and shall not proceed with any construction or work until a permit is granted by the State Engineer (W.S. 41-3-930).”
  • Short-term rentalsAllowed

    Short-term rental of detached one- and two-family dwellings and townhomes for purposes of Wyoming fire, building, and electrical standards.

    • The statute addresses classification under fire, building, and electrical standards and the International Building Code.
    • This claim does not resolve local zoning, licensing, lodging-tax, health, or other local requirements.
    “short term rental of detached one (1) and two (2) family dwellings and townhomes shall not be regulated as a commercial use”
  • county zoning authorityGeneral

    County regulation of the location and use of buildings and structures and the use, condition of use or occupancy of land in unincorporated areas of Wyoming.

    • The authority is exercised by each board of county commissioners for the unincorporated area of the county.
    • County zoning may not contravene the zoning authority of an incorporated city or town.
    • A zoning resolution or plan may not prevent a use or occupancy reasonably necessary for extraction or production of mineral resources.
    • A board may not require land use or physical development to be consistent with a local land use plan unless the applicable plan provisions have been incorporated into local zoning regulations.
    • Minimum lot size requirements or other zoning measures may not prevent residential or agricultural uses authorized for land divisions exempt from subdivision requirements under W.S. 18-5-303(a)(i).
    • Private schools meeting the statutory requirements may not be regulated differently from public schools: certification by the professional engineer or architect of record, capacity for fifty (50) students or more, and ownership and operation by a not-for-profit entity.
    “To promote the public health, safety, morals and general welfare of the county, each board of county commissioners may regulate and restrict the location and use of buildings and structures and the use, condition of use or occupancy of lands for residence, recreation, agriculture, industry, commerce, public use and other purposes in the unincorporated area of the county.”
  • county building authorityLimited

    County enforcement and interpretation of local or state fire, building, existing-building, and electrical safety standards, including residential construction in unincorporated areas, when the county obtains local enforcement authority under W.S. 35-9-121.

    • A county must apply for local enforcement authority and receive delegation from the state fire marshal by letter.
    • Before initial delegation, the state fire marshal must determine that the county has adopted minimum standards by ordinance or resolution equivalent to or more stringent than applicable department standards.
    • If the county fails to adopt new standards within six (6) months after department adoption, or fails to maintain standards at least meeting statewide standards, enforcement authority immediately reverts to the department.
    • For fire and building code enforcement, inspectors employed or contracted after July 1, 2010 must be certified by the International Code Council or the International Conference of Building Officials.
    • If electrical-code authority is requested, an electrical inspector must be certified by the International Code Council or International Association of Electrical Inspectors and licensed by Wyoming as a journeyman or master electrician.
    • If the county fails to maintain a required certified inspector, enforcement authority reverts to the department one hundred twenty (120) days after the inspector leaves.
    • A local governmental entity may assume sole plan-review authority and sole construction-inspection authority on approved plans, subject to the statutory certification requirements.
    • If local code provisions are more stringent than adopted state codes, the local code prevails.
    • The statute grants authority to enforce and interpret building standards; it does not establish that every Wyoming county universally requires a residential building permit without county-specific implementation.

    new standards adoption deadline: 6 months (following adoption of new standards by the department) · certification applicability date: July 1, 2010 (inspectors employed or contracted after this date) · authority reversion period after certified inspector leaves: 120 days

    “The state fire marshal shall delegate complete authority to municipalities and counties which apply to enforce and interpret local or state fire, building, existing building standards or electrical safety standards which meet the requirements of this section. The state fire marshal shall notify the governing body of the municipality or county of the minimum standards and requirements of this act and W.S. 16-6-501 and 16-6-502 and transfer jurisdiction and authority by letter.”

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  • Septic inspection — Inspection of septic or small wastewater systems in Weston County.
  • Mandatory utility hookup — Water or sewer utility-connection requirements for property in Weston County.

Each answer was extracted from an official source and independently re-checked against that source by a second reviewer. That is an evidence check, not legal advice. Rules change; confirm with the authority before you buy or build.

Living off-grid in Weston County, Wyoming

Is Weston County a good place to live off-grid or homestead?

Weston County scores 56/100 on the Bolthole Index, a solid county profile. Its strengths: manageable long-term carry cost and deep seclusion — about 434 people within 15 miles. Watch-outs: thin water margin (15.7″/yr rainfall).

Do you need a building permit in Weston County, Wyoming?

Weston County does not require a county building permit for a home in unincorporated areas, and it has no county-wide zoning. Onsite septic is permitted by Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ), Small Wastewater Systems. Owner-builders may act as their own contractor to build their home. These answers are quoted from official sources and independently re-checked. Rules change and cities within the county differ — always confirm with the county before you buy or build.

Can you live in an RV or tiny home on your land in Weston County?

Living in an RV on your own land in Weston County is allowed: Occupancy of recreational vehicles on private land in unincorporated Weston County; the county identifies no local zoning-based occupancy restriction. The county's statement concerns county land-use regulations and does not displace state permitting or other applicable law. The county states that the Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality oversees sewer-system installation and that the State Engineer's Office and Department of Fire Prevention require permits for specified amenities and construction. A tiny home is allowed. Confirm with the county before relying on it.

How much does land cost in Weston County, Wyoming?

Land in Weston County runs about $953 per acre, based on the latest county data.

What is the water situation in Weston County?

Weston County gets about 15.7" of rain a year, with severe drought in roughly 18.2% of years.

How remote is Weston County?

A typical private-land location has about 434 people within 15 miles and 301,049 within 100 miles. These radius catchments are the published fallback where road routing is unavailable.

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