Frequently Asked Questions

The following are some of the more common projects that require the purchase of a building permit: repair/replacing of roof, repair/replacing of siding or soffit/fascia, replacement of windows, and additions. Visit the Building & Zoning Department section of this website for more information.

Develop plans for review and complete the Application for a Building Permit and stop by the City Hall located at 119 2nd Avenue SW in Pipestone to pay for your permit. Or you may choose to email this information to the Building & Zoning Official at Email.

For resident owners no, but for commercial owners yes. If you need more information please contact the Building and Zoning Official at 507-825-3324 or via Email.

§ 151.17 SWIMMING POOLS, SPAS, AND HOT TUBS.

(A) Swimming pools. Swimming pools shall be maintained in a clean and sanitary condition, and in good repair.

(B) Enclosures. Private swimming pools, hot tubs, and spas with a capacity greater than 2,000 gallons and/or two feet in depth shall be completely surrounded by a fence or barrier at least 48 inches (1,219 mm) in height, which does not allow a four-inch sphere to pass through and above the finished ground level measured on the side of the barrier away from the pool. Gates and doors in such barriers shall be self-closing and self-latching. Where the self-latching device is less than 54 inches (1,372 mm) above the bottom of the gate, the release mechanism shall be located on the pool side of the gate. Self-closing and self-latching gates shall be maintained such that the gate will positively close and latch when released from an open position of six inches (152 mm) from the gatepost. No existing pool enclosure shall be removed, replaced, or changed in a manner that reduces its effectiveness as a safety barrier.

(2005 Code, § 15.29) Penalty, see§ 151.99