Building Services, Planning, & Zoning
222 E. Dakota Ave.
605-773-7341
Fax 605-773-7406
OFFICE HOURS 8:00am - 5:00pm
Permit Information:
Building Permits (City & County)
Building permits are required for construction, modification, repair, enlargement or placement of any structure over 80 sq. ft. in size, decks or porches over 30 inches in height, shingling, siding and window or door replacement. Permits for certain minor work may be exempted by the building department. Please call 773-7341 to confirm whether or not a building permit may be required for your project.
Mechanical Permits
Mechanical permits are required for the replacement, modification or installation of furnaces, boilers, fireplaces and water heaters that burn fossil fuels, the modification or installation of any venting associated with any such appliance and any gas piping installed or modified that serves those appliances.
Right-of-way Excavation Permits
Excavation permits are required before anyone may excavate in city streets or right-of-ways within the city limits. Fees may be associated with excavation permits for street or alley repairs.
| City Commission: |
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5:30 pm every Tuesday |
| Board of Adjustment: |
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5:15 pm the first Monday each Month |
| Planning Commission: |
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5:15 pm the fourth Monday each Month |
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Building and Mechanical Board of Appeals: |
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As needed |
Contractor Information:
City Licenses Required for:
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All Manufactured & Mobile Home installers doing plumbing work |
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All Plumbing Contractors and employees doing plumbing work |
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All Electrical Contractors and employees doing electrical work |
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All Mechanical Contractors, Installers and Apprentices doing mechanical work |
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All water and sewer line installation contractors |
Note: State licenses may also be required for the above occupations.
Legal notices:
The City of Pierre's legal notices are published in the Pierre Capitol Journal.