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Frequently Asked Questions

Below you will find information that might help you understand how to find things or learn about information you might need to know about your city or town.

Parks & Recreation

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  • The Evanston Recreation and Fitness Center is open seven days a week 5:30 am to 9:00 pm or 10:00 pm, weekdays and 10:00 am or 12:00 noon to 5:00 pm weekends. Extended hours are seasonal.
    Parks & Recreation

Municipal Court

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  • Look at the bottom of your citation. The officer will have checked the box marked must appear or may forfeit bond in lieu of appearance.
    Municipal Court

  • Payments can be mailed to: Evanston Municipal Court 1200 Main Street Evanston, WY 82930 Or you may pay for your non-must appear offence over the phone by calling (307) 783-6318.
    Municipal Court

Community Development

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  • To rent a City facility, you may contact the Facilities Division by calling (307) 783-6306 or visit the facilites webpage for further information.
    Community Development

City Treasurer

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  • The first working-day of each month, a combined billing statement of the water, sewer and garbage is mailed.
    City Treasurer

  • These questions are usually answered by City Hall personnel, call (307) 783-6300
    City Treasurer

Planning & Development

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  • The applicant shall submit a site plan indicating location of proposed signage, graphics and dimensions of proposed signage, an inventory list and dimensions of existing signage, installation details, and a completed sign permit application and fee. Pole signs and monument signs that are six feet in height or more shall require a Wyoming professional engineers stamp. For more information call Planning and Development at (307) 783-6470.
    Planning & Development

Police Department

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  • Within 24 hours of residency in the state.
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  • Police reports are available Monday– Friday 8 am - 5 pm at 1148 Front Street. Depending on the age and length of the requested report there may be a fee. Call records at (307) 783-6400 for questions.
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  • Only if the damage exceeds $1000.
    Police Department

Public Works

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  • If refuse containers are blocked by vehicles or not placed on the street in time a special pick-up fee may be charged to re-send a truck. For other issues, call Public Works at (307) 783-6451.

    Public Works

  • The holiday collection will be made the following work day. Drivers start earlier than normal so have containers out early, by 4:00 am or the night before.
    Public Works

  • Call (307) 783-6450 to report: • Pot hole • Water leak • Damaged street sign • Debris in the street • Street light out • Sewer blockage • Stormwater pooling in street
    Public Works

  • Call Public Works at (307)783-6450

    On weekends and/or after hours call (307) 783-1000

    Public Works

City Government

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  • The Mayor and City Council Members meet for regular City Council Meetings on the first and third Tuesdays of the month at 5:30 pm in the City Hall Council Chambers. They also meet for Work Session Meetings, if needed, on the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month at 5:30 pm in the City Hall Conference Room. No decisions are made by the group in these meetings, they are for discussion of items only.
    City Government

  • The Mayor and City Council can be reached by either calling the City Clerk's Office,(307) 783-6301, who will pass along the information to the appropriate individual or you can find their contact information on this site under our staff directory.
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  • City Council Members are elected by wards, and each of the three wards have 2 Council representatives. To determine the City Council representatives in your area, you can view the Ward Boundary Map in our document center, or please call the Deputy City Clerk at (307) 783-6301 to find your representative.
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City Clerk

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  • Any individual or group conducting business within the city limits of Evanston. This includes contractors, service bsuinesses, home occupations, curb side vendors, and retail/wholesale establishments
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  • CITY of EVANSTON

    DISCHARGING FIREWORKS 2026

    (City Code 15-9 b)

     

    Fireworks may be discharged within the City limits on:

     

    New Year’s Eve          -        10:00 a.m. to      12:00 Midnight

     

    New Year’s Day         -        12:00 a.m. to        1:00 a.m.

     

    July 4th                          -          5:00 p.m. to      12:00 Midnight

     

    It Shall be Unlawful to:

     

    It Shall be Unlawful to:

     

    1. Discharge fireworks on private property unless permission has been obtained from the owner.
    2. Throw or discharge fireworks from a motor vehicle whether such vehicle is moving or standing still.
    3. Discharge fireworks within 100 feet of any gasoline station or storage area where volatile liquids or gasses are dispensed.
    4. Discharge any rocket of over four (4) ounces.
    5. To release or cause to be released an untethered sky lantern.

    Public fireworks display by organizations are permitted after obtaining a special permit from the Fire Chief.

     

    ** Each Year the governing body of the City of Evanston may designate City property to be used to legally discharge fireworks. **

     

    Designated Areas for July 4th, 2026 are:

    • Centennial Valley Park Parking Lot, Overthrust Park Parking Lot, and Overthrust Ballfields Parking Lots.

     

    NO FIREWORKS ARE PERMITTED IN ANY CITY PARKS OR ON ANY SCHOOL GROUNDS UNLESS THEY ARE IN THE DESIGNATED AREAS.

     

    The City of Evanston asks that you please clean-up your fireworks after discharging!


    More information on fireworks can be obtained by contacting the Evanston City Clerk at (307) 783-6327.

    City Clerk

  • Please contact the City of Evanston Deputy Clerk at (307) 783-6301. You can find more information on liquor licensing and permits on the City Clerk webpage.
    City Clerk

  • License plates are issued by the Uinta County Government located at 225 9th St. Ph: (307) 783-0301

    City Clerk

  • Wyoming Drivers Licenses may be obtained by contacting the Department of Motor Vehicles at 555 County Road or by calling (307) 789-2257.

    City Clerk

  • Register at the Uinta County Clerk's Office located at 225 9th Street or by calling (307) 783-0301.

    City Clerk

Sanitation

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  • The holiday collection will be made the following work day. Drivers start earlier than normal so please have containers out early, by 4:00 am or the night before.

    Sanitation

  • If a Refuse Can is blocked by vehicles or not placed on the street in time a special pick-up fee may be charged to re-send a truck. For other issues, call (307) 783-6451.

    Sanitation

  • Do not place garbage on the ground. Only garbage within the container will be dumped. For an additional garbage pickup or for a second container, call (307) 783-6451.

    Sanitation

  • Position heavy materials in the bottom of the container and make sure the lid is down. For their safety, the trucks safety and safety of the general public, drivers are not allowed to exit the vehicle to pick up containers or loose garbage.

    Sanitation

  • Call (307) 783-6451 or visit Public Works at 33 Allegiance Circle for information to receive your free passes. Residences (no businesses) with active Refuse Services on your utility bill are allowed the free passes.

    Sanitation

  • City ordinance requires bagging of garbage prior to placing it in the City’s containers. Prevent loose garbage fly-away.

    Sanitation

  • Call Public Works at (307) 783-6451 or the Uinta County Landfill at 307-799-5522 or 307-799-5900 for disposal instructions. Uinta County typically has a Hazardous Waste Collection day in the Spring.

    Sanitation

  • The recycle center is located at 100 China Mary Road, or call (307) 789-5878.

    Sanitation

  • Call Public Works at 307-783-6451

    Sanitation

Street

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  • Call the Police Department at (307) 783-6400.
    Street

  • Priority of streets are: first - arterials and access to the hospital; second – collectors and school bus routes; and third – residential streets.
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  • Trailers, boats and seldom used vehicles must be removed from the street. When possible, courtesy stickers are issued to encourage removal. If considered a hazard to public safety or to City drivers and equipment, the vehicle will be towed.
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  • The City uses a mixture of sand and salt (12-15 percent) on icy streets. Sand increases traction and salt provides de-icing at temperatures above 20 degrees.
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  • Most street lights are owned by Pacific Power. Some of the decorative lighting downtown is owned by the City. For assistance with lighting, call Pacific Power at (307) 783-5206; or the City’s contact number at (307) 783-6450.
    Street

Engineering

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  • Stop by the Public Works/Building Department at 33 Allegiance Circle to obtain a permit or select this link for an online form that you can print.
    Engineering

  • You need to know what’s down there before you dig. Call One Call of Wyoming at (800) 849-2476 to have utility lines located before your project begins.
    Engineering

  • Call (307)783-6450 for inquiries regarding: • New construction • Driveway expansion • Fence construction • Outbuilding and sheds • Additions or remodel projects
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  • Flood insurance rate maps have been prepared for Evanston. To obtain copies call (307) 783-6450.
    Engineering

  • You do need a permit to install a sprinkler system. Code requirements of vacuum breakers and backflow preventors protect the general public from water system contamination. Call (307) 783-6450
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  • The City does cost-share with homeowners to replace damaged and deteriorated sidewalks. Pre-approval is required call (307) 783-6450 for details.
    Engineering

Utility Billing

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  • Most residential accounts have a ¾” meter. This information is based on that. If your question concerns a commercial or a different size meter contact City Hall. $2.30 per 1000 gallons plus $8.80 base rate Sewer $1.60 per 1000 gallons plus $7.66 base rate Garbage for most residential accounts is a 105 gallon. If your question concerns a different size, contact City Hall. A special garbage pickup is an additional $21.00. Garbage $12.60 Landfill $7.20 Storm water fee $4.73.

    Utility Billing

  • A new charge of $5.20 per month on each account has been added according to resolution 07-36. The State will be implementing new guidelines within the next few years. Instead of being hit with a huge debt at that time, the City of Evanston is beginning its own implementation. The Federal government passed a clean water act that will require the water to be filtered before hitting the river. Some of the new implementations could be very costly.

    Utility Billing

  • Yes. According to Ordinance 83-39: Any person who occupies a dwelling as his/her home or principal residence and is age 65 years old or older is entitled to a water, sewer, and garbage credit. No more than one fee credit in each category shall be allowed on the same property during any year. You may apply in our office, or under "CITY FORMS".  This application must be renewed annually in June.

    Utility Billing

  • Any owner of a home with City water, sewer, and/or garbage has to sign an application form. This needs to be as soon as the home is purchased. If the home is a rental, the owner has to come and sign allowing the renters to receive the billing or not. The owner is responsible for the timely payment of all utility charges, fees and billings assessed against the service unit notwithstanding any other agreement between the owner and occupants (Section 23-6)
    Utility Billing

  • Yes. A $100.00 deposit is required on new customers and possibly on others. This deposit will be either refunded or applied to your account IF the account is kept in good standing for one year.
    Utility Billing

  • Each year an average is taken from three of the winter months. New residencies that have not established a consumption history for all three metered months shall be charged an assumed usage of 7000 gallons per month.

    Utility Billing

  • Each month delinquent shut off letters are mailed out. The customer is allowed a couple of days to pay the bill. If the matter is not taken care of, the water will be shut off. To restore the service, customer must pay the account in full, $100.00 deposit, and a turn on fee. Service restoration after 3:30 on week days, weekends and holidays is $75.00. Service restoration for delinquency is $50.00. Voluntary service restoration fee is $20.00. Late and delinquent payment penalty is 1.5% per month.
    Utility Billing

  • If the owner has a buyer and closing is through a title company, the title company will contact the City for an up to date meter reading. They will collect the amount due at closing. If the closing falls through, the owner needs to continue paying on the account even though it is still on the market to sell. If the closing goes through the title company will make a check to the City to pay the account. The new owner needs to come in and sign for service in their name. If you are selling your home and not going through a title company, you are responsible for making sure all payments due are paid in full.
    Utility Billing

  • Yes. A billing statement will be sent. In the box that tells the amount due will show the credit amount with a – (minus) after the amount. Example: $35.68-
    Utility Billing

  • Yes. We accept Visa, Master Card, and Discover in our office, over the phone,and online.

    Utility Billing

  • Yes, click on ONLINE BILL PAY which will link you to xpress BILL PAY where you may access information on your account.

    Utility Billing

  • Yes. Click the “Online Bill Pay”, located on the left side directory of this page, to setup your online account. If you have problems with validation, contact support at 800-766-2350 or support@xpressbillpay.com.

    Utility Billing

Business Licensing

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  • Any individual or group conducting business within the city limits of Evanston. This includes contractors, service bsuinesses, home occupations, curb side vendors, and retail/wholesale establishments
    Business Licensing

Animal Control

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  • 45 Patriot Court, Evanston, Wyoming
    Animal Control

  • People sign over unwanted pets, or Animal Control picks up stray animals.
    Animal Control

  • The pet is chosen and adoption fee paid. Depending on the pet, the pet may need booster/initial shots ($8), which are given at the Shelter and the new pet gets a free examination from Bear River Vet or MJB Vet.
    Animal Control

  • Animals that are picked up wandering stray are held for 72 hours then placed for adoption. Animals signed over to the shelter are immediately placed for adoption.
    Animal Control

  • The shelter offers pet licensing services, booster shots are given to animals impounded, and the shelter also offers cremation services.
    Animal Control

  • Dog $25, puppy (under 7 months) $5, cat $15, kitten (under 7 months) $5 if shots are needed an additional $8 is required.
    Animal Control

  • The animal shelter cannot accept monetary donations or citizen volunteers, however we are grateful for donations of pet food and cat litter.
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  1. How do I rent the Machine Shop, the Roundhouse, Beeman-Cashin Building, the Depot, the Patterson Visitor Center, the Superintendent's Office or other city facilities?
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