The City of Sturgis uses Citizenserve to apply for all construction-related permits. This easy-to-use web portal allows you to apply for your permit online without visiting our office. We also accept payment via credit card through this secure web portal. During your first visit, you will need to create a username and password. Once enrolled, this one-stop-shop allows you to apply for a permit, make a payment, upload documents, request an inspection, review inspection results and access all permits you have pulled for your property.
Apply Online (CitizenServe)
Types of Permit Applications:
Building Permits
Before any person constructs a building or structure within the City or causes any alterations to any existing building or structure within the City (costing more than $300.00), he/she must first obtain a Building Permit from the Building Inspector. An alteration of a building or structure means any alteration, addition, or removal of any one, part of one, or more than one partition, wall, ceiling, windows, structural member of roof system or floor. All building permits are obtained by using the Citizenserve web portal. Supporting documentation can be uploaded at the time of application. Once the application is submitted online, staff will review your application. If there is any missing documentation or more information required, staff will contact you via phone or email. When the application is approved, you will receive an email regarding the status of the application. Payments can only be made once the application is approved.
Building permit fees are based on project cost or total square footage of the structure as determined by the Building Official, per City ordinance. The completed application must be accompanied by a list of all subcontractors and a copy of blueprints. You can apply for your permit and submit these items through our Citizenserve web portal.
Construction must start within 180 days of issue. A permit is good for one year from the date of issue.
If employing a contractor or a sub-contractor, all contractors and sub-contractors must be licensed by the City of Sturgis.
City ordinance and Building Code require that building numbers be visible to the public from the street.
A Certificate of Occupancy is required prior to occupying a structure.
Digging Permit
No person is allowed to dig within the City, on any property other than the person’s primary residence, until he/she has obtained a Digging Permit.
Grading Permit
A grading permit is required for all new construction or when dirt work of 1000 sq. ft. or more is being done as per Sturgis City Ordinance Title 2.11.
Sign Permit Application
No billboard shall be erected, structurally altered, replaced or enlarged within the City without first having been issued the appropriate permit. The responsibility for securing the permit is joint and several of the billboard owner and contractor. A separate permit shall be required for each billboard.
Off premise signage (other than within a billboard overlay zone) are not allowed.
Wireless Telecommunications Application
Permits are required for both temporary and permanent installations
Fees
Building Permit : Based on project cost or total square footage of structure as determined by Title 2:
Permit Fee Schedule
| Total Valuation | Fees |
|---|---|
$701 to $2,000 | $20.00 plus $2.50 for each additional $100 in valuation or fraction thereof up to $2,000 |
| $2,001 to $25,000 | $57.00 plus $10.50 for each additional $1,000 in valuation or fraction thereof up to $25,000 |
| $25,001 to $50,000 | $298.00 plus $7.50 for each additional $1,000 in valuation or fraction thereof up to $50,000 |
| $50,001 to $100,000 | $485.00 plus $4.50 for each additional $1,000 in valuation or fraction thereof up to $100,000 |
| $100,001 to $500,000 | $710.00 plus $4.00 for each additional $1,000 in valuation or fraction thereof up to $500,000 |
| $500,001 to $1,000,000 | $2,310.00 plus $3.75 for each additional $1,000 in valuation or fraction thereof up to $1,000,000 |
| $1,000,001 and UP | $4,185.00 plus $2.25 for each additional $1,000 in valuation or fraction thereof |
Fence Permit : Based on project cost as determined by table above
Concrete Permit : Based on project cost as determined by table above
Demolition Permit : $25
Digging Permit : $150 (Only for projects digging in the City right-of-way)
Moving Permit : $25
Sign Permit : $50 =<$2,000 of value; $5 for each additional $1,000 of value
Zoning Variance : $100 plus all applicable mailing costs. Requires approval from City Council. See Planning and Zoning for application process
Sewer Tap Permit : $400
**24 Hour Notice Required**
Minimum sewer service line size is 4" SDR 3034 PVC Pipe
Water Tap Permit :
**24 hour Notice Required**
| 1" Tap w/ 3/4" meter | $650 |
| 1" Tap w/ 1" meter | $725 |
| 1 1/2" Tap | $2000 |
| 2" Tap | $2500 |
| 3" Tap | $2750 |
| 4" Tap | $4000 |
| 6" Tap | $6500 |
Required Inspections
**24 hour notice is required for ALL inspections:
| Footings | Foundation Wall |
| Framing | Water |
| Roofing | Final Inspections |
| Plumbing (conducted by the State) | Electrical (conducted by the State) |
Please contact the Building Inspector at (605) 347-4422, extension 214, to schedule an inspection, or request an inspection using CitizenServe. In the Inspector's absence, please contact the Code Enforcement Officer at (605) 347-4422, extension 227.