City of Sheridan : FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Many of our Departments, Operations and Divisions have answers to commonly asked questions. Used this list below to help you find what you are looking for.

If you don't find your answer, please click the help link in the top right corner.

Clerk/Treasurer Department

Business Licenses
Filing a claim against the city
Who owns a specific business
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Emergency Services Department (Sheridan Fire and Rescue Department)

Where to service a fire extinguisher
Fireplace inspections
How to signup for CRP/First Aid Classes
Child seat checked
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Police Department

May I report an incident and remain anonymous?
Do I have to report every automobile accident to the police?
Where can I get a Photo ID or Fingerprints?
Get information on Jail hours, contact information and visitation
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Public Works Department

When do I need to get a street opening permit?
When do I need to get a permit for temporary use of a street, alley or sidewalk?
There are green/orange/blue markings on my property, what is going on?
Get information on various permits
Sidewalk questions
Projects coming up for bid
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Projects Division

2006 Projects

Sumner Street Reconstruction Project

2005 Projects

Scott-Broadway Reconstruction Project
Olympus-DeSmet Reconstruction Project

Landfill

Can I bring my refrigerator or freezer?
How much used vehicle oil can I bring?
Can any size tire be brought and can it have a rim?
Can I use my utility bill for tires?
What are the costs at the landfill?
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Recyclying

Information on trash service
Container
Commerical trash service
Reporting trash in street.
(more)

Utility Services

Water and sewage on new land development
Water tap information
Inspections
Getting licensed to install services
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Utility Billing

Water and sewer rates.
Water and sewer billing questions.
Water usage questions.
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Utilities Maintenance

Water line breaks
Sewage smell or backups
Water Meter information
Shutting off and turning on water
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Water Treatment

Water Treatment Plant Information
Facility Questions
Water quality Information
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Wastewater Treatement

Plant classification
Type of Grease process equipment
Capacity
Tour information
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Cemetery

What are the restrictions on headstones?
Can I plant trees or shrubs on a grave?
What items may I leave on a grave?
Who took my grave decorations?
Do I need to hire a caretaker to take care of my loved ones grave?
Is the city of Sheridan responsible for the entire cemetery?
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Building Division

Do you need a building permit?
How much does the building permit cost?
How long does it take to get my building permit?
Is my building permit ready?
Can I get an inspection?
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Planning Division

Bulding information
Setbacks
Hieght of fence
Finding property corners
(more)

GIS

Property data
Zoning maps
City maps
City Data
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