Spearfish Reminder: Ensure Licensing and Permits for Summer Projects and Door-to-Door Sales

As summer approaches in Spearfish, SD, the city is reminding residents and contractors to comply with local licensing and permit requirements. This reminder is due to an expected increase in door-to-door business activities, such as home repairs and magazine sales. The city stresses the importance of having a peddler’s permit to protect residents from scams and to ensure businesses are legitimate and insured.

Residents should ask to see a peddler’s permit from any door-to-door salesperson or transient merchant. This is part of the city's efforts to prevent fraud and protect residents' privacy. City inspectors will also check job sites to ensure contractors, especially roofing contractors, have the necessary City of Spearfish Contractor license.

For construction or repair projects, it is important to understand permit requirements. Building permits are required for duplexes, apartments, and commercial buildings, but not for replacing materials on single-family homes or detached garages. Compliance with the International Residential Code, including installing an ice and water shield on roofs, is mandatory.

The city also controls the use of service advertising signs. Strict rules apply to the number of signs, their placement, and how long they can be displayed to avoid clutter and ensure safety. Residents and businesses must get landowner permission before posting signs and follow these rules.

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