I live just outside the Spearfish city limits, do I still need to comply with the property maintenance requirements?

Yes. Both Spearfish and Lawrence County have adopted the International Property Maintenance Code. Additionally, both entities have entered into a contract referred to as the Joint Powers Agreement. This contract provides the authority to regulate and enforce certain Spearfish city codes and ordinances within a prescribed area of Lawrence County contiguous to the city limits. 

Review a map of the covered area (JPG).

The following adopted Spearfish city codes and ordinances are included in this agreement:

  • Building, Electrical, and Plumbing Contractor Licensing
  • Flood Prevention and Protection
  • International Building Code
  • International Fire Code
  • International Mechanical Code
  • International Property Maintenance Code
  • International Residential Code
  • Variance Requests

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1. Why are there property maintenance codes and requirements?
2. What does it cost to have someone from the property maintenance office come and inspect my property?
3. I live just outside the Spearfish city limits, do I still need to comply with the property maintenance requirements?
4. What can I do to help?