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When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Gregory County
A building permit is mandatory for most construction projects in unincorporated Gregory County areas. Per Gregory County Zoning Ordinance, Section 1411-1425: No building or other structure shall be erected, moved, added to, or use changed without a permit issued by the Zoning Administrator.
- Exempt Concrete slabs on grade
- Exempt Agricultural fences and corrals
- Exempt Semi-portable agricultural structures
- Exempt Windbreaks and wildlife blinds
Note: Other exempt categories may apply; contact department to determine permit necessity for any project.
- Building permit form
- Site plan
- Building code
- South Dakota Codified Laws, Chapter 11-10 requires that if a local jurisdiction adopts building standards, they must comply with the 2021 edition of the International Building Code. Verify current code adoption status with the Planning and Zoning Administrator.
- Permit validity
- Not publicly stated; contact department
- Owner-builder
- Not publicly stated; contact department
- Contractor requirements
- State registration under SDCL Chapter 36-21C (administered by SD Department of Labor and Regulation) is required for residential contractors. Electrical and plumbing work requires a state-licensed contractor regardless of project size.
Application process
Typical processing: Not publicly stated; contact department for current estimate
- 01 Contact Gregory County Planning and Zoning Administrator by phone (605) 775-2664 or visit in person.
- 02 Describe the proposed project to determine whether a building permit is required.
- 03 Obtain and complete the building permit application form.
- 04 Submit application with site plan and required documents.
- 05 Pay applicable permit fee.
- 06 Receive issued permit and post on site before construction begins.
- 07 Request inspections as required by permit conditions.
Typical processing time: Not publicly stated; contact department for current estimate
Fee schedule
Gregory County building permit fees
Contact department for current fee schedule and payment methods. Fee schedule not publicly posted online; contact Planning and Zoning at (605) 775-2664.
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
- (605) 775-2664 (phone)
- Scheduling deadline
- Not publicly stated; contact department
- Inspection hours
- Not publicly stated; contact department
- Time windows
- Not publicly detailed; contact department
Typical sequence: Not publicly detailed; contact department
Frequently asked
Common questions about unincorporated Gregory County permits
01 Do I need a building permit in unincorporated Gregory County, SD? ▸
02 How much does a building permit cost in unincorporated Gregory County, SD? ▸
03 How do I apply for a building permit in unincorporated Gregory County, SD? ▸
04 How long does it take to get a building permit in unincorporated Gregory County, SD? ▸
05 What work is exempt from building permits in unincorporated Gregory County, SD? ▸
06 How do I schedule a building inspection in unincorporated Gregory County, SD? ▸
Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Gregory County Planning and Zoning Administrator before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.