Fence Permit Application
Instructions/Requirements:
The City of Summerset requires a fence permit for all fence installation on properties within Summerset. The cost of this permit is $50.00. All fences are to be constructed or installed entirely on the owner’s property only.
For your protection, we require fence installation contractors to be licensed by the City. No fence may be placed within a major drainage easement. Fences may not block or hinder the drainage of adjoining property or neighboring properties, either as it currently exists or will potentially exist. No fence may be installed in or encroach on any Right of Way, or on the edge of the road or street, nor along any sidewalk or pathway. Fences may not be constructed closer than two feet from any sidewalk. All fences must follow a reasonable grade in relationship to neighboring properties.
Fences in Sun Valley may not be constructed within 12 ½ feet of the Williston Basin Pipeline Easement. Be sure to check your plat information. Fences in residential areas may not exceed a height of six feet.
Fences are not permitted in major drainage easement areas. Fences installed in minor drainage easements shall be constructed at your own risk and the City shall not be liable. No fence shall be erected or substantially altered without securing a placement permit from the City. All such permits shall be issued upon a written application which shall set forth fence to be constructed, the material to be used, height and exact location of the fence. All fences or walls shall be located entirely within the property of the person, or firm constructing the fence unless the owner of the adjoining property agrees, in writing, and submitted to the City, that such fence may be erected on the common property line of the respective properties. All property line discrepancies shall be handled by the property owners and not by the City. It is the property owner’s responsibility to determine where the lot lines are located – the City can assist with this but cannot guarantee the location of lines. If there is any doubt, a survey, at your own cost, is recommended.
Note: The applicant is responsible for the correct placement of the fence. The city can assist in locating property pins if it is deemed necessary, if city staff is available, and requested well in advance. The City does not guarantee placement or assume any liability for missing property pins or mis-located property pins.
Any fencing issues that arise between neighbors become a civil issue between homeowners. During this dispute, the City may only provide the original fence permit.
APPLICANT MUST SUBMIT A MAP SHOWING THE FOLLOWING:
• Property Lines
• Location of house and any other buildings on the property
• Exact placement of the fence showing distance from all property lines
• Location of any abutting street or alley
All setback requirements should be measured from the property lines.
Locate all underground services such as water, sewer, gas, electric, and telephone, prior to construction.
Call South Dakota One Call at 1-800-781-7474. Give 48-hour notice for all locates.
CALL 811 BEFORE YOU DIG!
Application for Fence Permit
Contact Us
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Location:
7055 Leisure Lane Summerset, SD 57718 -
Main Office:
605-718-9858 -
Main Office Fax:
605-718-9883 -
Office Hours:
Monday - Friday:
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
