Casper is Wyoming’s second-largest city and the commercial hub of central Wyoming, sitting on the North Platte River where the high plains meet the Laramie Range foothills and where the oil and gas industry has shaped the local economy for generations. The Casper fence market is defined by the same extreme conditions that challenge contractors across the Wyoming high plains — a frost line that runs 36 to 42 inches or deeper depending on elevation, sustained high winds from the Rocky Mountain gap that howl across the Casper area with enough force to topple poorly anchored fence panels, and the dramatic temperature swings between brutally cold winters and intensely sunny, dry summers that put extraordinary stress on lower-grade materials over time. Contractors who work in Casper know to overspecify on post depth and wind bracing rather than build to minimum standards.
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Michaels Fence & Supply |
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| Address: | 1500 E Yellowstone Hwy, Casper, WY 82601 | ||
| Phone #: | (307) 265-1130 | ||
| Website: | http://www.michaelsfence.com | ||
Casper Zoning & Permit Guide
City of Casper: The Casper Planning and Development Department requires a permit for most permanent fence installations within city limits. Standard residential zoning allows rear and side yard fences up to 6 feet and front yard fences up to 4 feet. Casper’s established west-side neighborhoods and newer east-side developments both require permits for permanent fences.
Natrona County Rural Properties: Properties outside Casper city limits in unincorporated Natrona County fall under county jurisdiction. Contact the Natrona County Planning Department for applicable regulations. See our FAQ on fence permit requirements.
High Plains Wind: Casper sits in one of Wyoming’s most consistently windy corridors. Ask your contractor specifically about post spacing, panel bracing, and gate design for sustained high-wind exposure. A fence built to national minimum spec will not hold up long-term in Casper’s wind environment.
Pool Safety: Wyoming pool barrier requirements mandate a minimum 48-inch (4-foot) enclosure with self-closing, self-latching gates. Learn more about making your fence pool code compliant.
Utilities: Wyoming law requires calling Wyoming 811 at least two working days before any digging begins.