Siding in Sheridan, CO

Siding sits on Sheridan’s short list of trades allowed to pull a permit over the counter, right alongside roofs, windows, mechanical, and sewer line repairs. That sounds simple, and the filing usually is, but the city has not published a siding-specific technical sheet the way it has for roofing, so our approach on a Sheridan siding job leans on the general Building Permit Application, the adopted construction codes, and direct confirmation with the Building Department on anything the general rules do not spell out.

Siding Is Filed as an Over-the-Counter Permit

The city groups siding with the other trades it processes without the longer plan-review track: roofs, windows, mechanical work, sewer line repairs, dumpsters, and siding are all listed together as over-the-counter applications. That means a siding replacement can typically be filed and issued in a single visit to the Building Department at 4101 S. Federal Blvd. rather than waiting on a full review cycle.

Over-the-counter status still means a real permit with a real fee tied to the job’s valuation, and the same rule that applies across Sheridan’s permitting system applies here too: fees can be doubled if the work starts before the permit is issued. We file first, then mobilize material and crew.

What the Building Permit Application Asks For

The city’s residential permit form is built to cover several trades on one document, and siding is one of the line items it expects a contractor to fill in alongside quantity and material. We complete that section with the actual square footage and product, matching what goes on the house, so the valuation and the inspection scope line up with the real job rather than a placeholder estimate.

Because the form is general rather than siding-specific, it does not walk through material standards the way the roofing sheet does. That is a gap we treat as a reason to confirm details directly with plan review rather than a gap that means no rules apply.

No Sheridan-Specific Siding Code — the Adopted IRC and IBC Apply

Sheridan has not published a standalone siding requirements document the way it has for roofing. What governs a siding installation is the adopted construction code set: the 2021 International Residential Code for one- and two-family homes, and the 2021 International Building Code for other structures, both adopted city-wide. Manufacturer installation instructions for the specific siding product also become part of what the inspector checks against, since the IRC generally requires siding to be installed per the listing and the manufacturer’s instructions.

Because there is not a city-published summary sheet for siding the way there is for roofing, we do not assume a number that is not confirmed. Anything about fastening schedule, exposure, or flashing at penetrations gets checked against the current code edition and the product’s own installation guide before the crew starts.

Wildfire and Wind: What We Checked and What We Did Not Find

We looked specifically for a Sheridan wildland-urban-interface siding requirement, a combustible-material restriction, or a siding-specific wind rating, the kind of rule some Front Range jurisdictions publish separately from their general code adoption. We did not find a published Sheridan page setting out material restrictions or a wind standard specific to siding, the way the roofing sheet sets one for shingles. That is a gap in what is publicly posted, not a statement that no such rule exists, so we confirm with the Building Department before locking in a product on a project where wind exposure or a fire-rated assembly is a real concern.

The city’s general basic wind speed figures used for roofing, 105 MPH 3-second gust and 90 MPH fastest mile, describe the wind environment siding also has to withstand as part of the exterior envelope, even without a siding-specific warranty requirement on file.

Historic Review and HOA Considerations

We did not find a published Sheridan historic-district review process that applies to exterior siding changes on a standard residential remodel. If a specific property carries a historic designation or sits in an area with additional design review, that is a detail to confirm with the city’s planning staff before ordering material, since it would sit outside what the standard over-the-counter siding permit covers.

Homeowners association rules are separate from city permitting entirely. Sheridan’s permit process governs code compliance, not an HOA’s color or material preferences, so any HOA approval needed for a siding color or style change has to be handled by the homeowner alongside, not instead of, the city permit.

Contractor Licensing for Siding Work

Sheridan licenses contractors by trade category, and exterior cladding work of this kind falls under the city’s Exteriors and Waterproofing contractor license, listed in the current fee schedule at $140. A licensed contractor in that category is who the city expects to see listed on a siding permit application, separate from the general contractor license used for broader remodeling work.

We do not represent that Apollo holds every trade license in every jurisdiction we work in; the licensing requirement is the city’s, and the license itself is confirmed at the time the permit is filed rather than assumed in advance.

How We Sequence a Sheridan Siding Project

We start by measuring the elevations, confirming the product and its manufacturer installation requirements, and filing the over-the-counter siding permit with the actual square footage and material listed. Old siding comes off down to the sheathing so house wrap, flashing at windows and penetrations, and any damaged sheathing are addressed before new material goes up, not covered over.

New siding is installed to the manufacturer’s fastening and exposure schedule, with trim and flashing details closed in as the inspector’s scope requires. We keep material and site access ready for whatever inspection point the Building Department calls for on a given job, since siding is inspected within the same general residential inspection framework as the rest of the exterior envelope.

Common Questions

Does siding replacement need a permit in Sheridan?
Yes. Siding is one of the trades Sheridan lists for over-the-counter permitting, alongside roofs, windows, mechanical, and sewer line repairs, and the fee is based on project valuation.

Is there a Sheridan-specific siding code?
No separate siding requirements sheet is published. Siding installations are governed by the adopted 2021 IRC or IBC and the manufacturer’s own installation instructions for the product.

Does Sheridan have a wildfire or wind rule specific to siding?
We did not find one published. The general wind-speed figures the city uses for the area, 105 MPH 3-second gust or 90 MPH fastest mile, describe the exposure the exterior envelope has to withstand; confirm any additional material restriction with the Building Department before ordering.

Who is licensed to pull a Sheridan siding permit?
The city’s fee schedule lists an Exteriors and Waterproofing contractor license, currently $140, as the category covering this trade.

Talk to Us About Your Project

Tell us your home’s elevations, current siding material, and the product you are considering. We handle the Sheridan over-the-counter permit filing and confirm any code or manufacturer requirement specific to the material before installation starts.