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When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Geddes
A building permit is required for residential work including decks, sheds, garages, fences, fireplaces, and pools; additions including bedrooms, bathrooms, and family rooms; renovations including garage conversions and kitchen expansions; systems including electrical and plumbing work; and commercial construction.
- Exempt Non-structural work (painting, landscaping)
- Exempt Contact city for specific exemption details
Note: Specific exempt work categories not fully enumerated. Contact City Hall to determine exemption status for your project.
- Completed building permit application
- Site plan
- Construction plans
- Building code
- South Dakota does not mandate uniform building codes. City of Geddes selects from International Code Council (ICC) guidelines. If local standards are adopted, must comply with 2021 International Building Code (IBC) at minimum.
- Permit validity
- Not publicly stated; contact city
- Owner-builder
- Sole proprietors performing work on their own primary residence may qualify for exemptions under SDCL § 36-21C; does not extend to rental property or commercial projects.
- Contractor requirements
- General/residential contractors must be registered under SDCL § 36-21C. Electrical work requires licensing by the South Dakota Electrical Commission (SDCL § 36-16). Plumbing work requires licensing by the South Dakota Plumbing Commission (SDCL § 36-23).
Application process
Typical processing: Typically one month due to monthly council review schedule; contact city for timeline details
- 01 Contact City Hall at (605) 337-9632 or email geddescity@midstatesd.net to determine building permit requirements for your project.
- 02 Submit building permit application to City Hall.
- 03 Application reviewed at next monthly City Council meeting (held at City Finance Office).
- 04 Code compliance verification.
- 05 Permit issued upon approval.
- 06 Building proceeds per approved plans.
- 07 Inspections conducted as required.
- 08 Final inspection required upon project completion.
Typical processing time: Typically one month due to monthly council review schedule; contact city for timeline details
Source: City of Geddes - City Hall ↗
Fee schedule
Geddes building permit fees
Contact City Hall at (605) 337-9632 or email geddescity@midstatesd.net for current building permit fees and payment procedures.
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
- (605) 337-9632 (phone)
- geddescity@midstatesd.net (email)
- Scheduling deadline
- Not publicly stated; contact city
- Inspection hours
- Not publicly detailed; contact city
- Time windows
- Not publicly detailed; contact city
Typical sequence: Building inspections conducted for code compliance. Specific inspection schedule determined per project scope.
Frequently asked
Common questions about Geddes permits
01 Do I need a building permit in Geddes, SD? ▸
02 How much does a building permit cost in Geddes, SD? ▸
03 How do I apply for a building permit in Geddes, SD? ▸
04 How long does it take to get a building permit in Geddes, SD? ▸
05 What work is exempt from building permits in Geddes, SD? ▸
06 How do I schedule a building inspection in Geddes, SD? ▸
Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with City of Geddes - City Hall before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.