Excavation, Flood Plain Development, Water, and Sewer Permits
All of these permits are only issued by the Engineering Department and can only be issued for properties and roads within city limits.
All applications can be obtained at the Engineering Department office.
Excavation Permits
Excavation permits allow contractor to legally dig in a road or alleyway.
Permits can be filled out at the Engineering Department office.
Cost is dependent the project.
Please see Excavation Permit Fees below for more information regarding costs.
Flood Plain Development Permits
Flood Plain Development permits allow owners/contractors to build in areas that are in the floodplain.
The permit can be found below and at the Engineering Department office.
Water Permits
Water permits allow owners/contractors to put a water line and meter on a property to connect to city water.
Water permits can be filled out at the Engineering Department office.
Water meter fees, water tap fees, and extraordinary water tap fees are dependent on the project. Please see below for water meter sizes and corresponding fees as well as water tap sizes and corresponding fees.
This permit also involves City Services/Water Department for water tag and meter purposes.
City Services/Water Department's phone number is 605-892-2674.
Sewer Permits
Sewer permits allow owners/contractors to put a sewer line on a property to connect to city sewer.
Sewer permits can be found below and at the Engineering Department office.
Sewer Permit and Inspection Fee: $100.00