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Land Use Permit (Fence, Deck, Patio, Shed, Accessory Structure) in Belgrade, Montana

Fences, decks, patios, sheds, greenhouses, and other vertical accessory structures in Belgrade are reviewed under a Land Use Permit (LUP) — a Planning/Zoning-issued permit distinct from the Building Permit — to confirm allowable use, height, and setback compliance. Larger residential/accessory or multi-family/commercial projects use the Standard or Major LUP tiers, which include a Site Plan Review.

Verified 2026-07-03 · Source

When you need this permit

  • LUP Minor covers (but is not limited to) fences, decks, patios, sheds, greenhouses, and other vertical accessory structures — confirms allowable use, height, and that the structure is not within a required setback
  • LUP Standard applies to residential and accessory structures defined by zoning that require permitting beyond the Minor tier
  • LUP Major (includes Site Plan Review) applies to multi-family, non-residential, institutional, and industrial projects
  • A Pre-Application LUP is required per the Zoning Code before submitting a Land Use Permit; a Pre-Application Site Plan Review is required before a Major LUP submittal
  • Structures built before obtaining a required LUP are charged double the base Land Use Permit fee ('Land Use Permit After the Fact')
  • A Land Use Permit Revisit fee applies if a second (or additional) site visit is required after initial submittal
  • A Land Use Permit Modification fee applies to changes the Planning Director deems not to require a full new submittal

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Fee schedule

Pre-Application Land Use Permit (LUP)City of Belgrade Master Fee Schedule, Land Use Permits & Site Plan Review table
No fee listed (fee cell shows "-")
Land Use Permit (LUP) Minor — fences, decks, patios, sheds, greenhouses, other vertical accessory structuresCity of Belgrade Master Fee Schedule, Land Use Permits & Site Plan Review table
$150
Land Use Permit (LUP) Standard — residential and accessory structures requiring zoning permittingCity of Belgrade Master Fee Schedule, Land Use Permits & Site Plan Review table
The greater of $400 or 0.25% (1/4 of one percent) of the market value of construction, excluding land cost; maximum $5,000
Pre-Application Site Plan ReviewCity of Belgrade Master Fee Schedule, Land Use Permits & Site Plan Review table
$300
Land Use Permit (LUP) Major (includes Site Plan Review) — multi-family, non-residential, institutional, industrialCity of Belgrade Master Fee Schedule, Land Use Permits & Site Plan Review table
The greater of $400 or 0.25% (1/4 of one percent) of the market value of construction, excluding land cost; maximum $25,000
Land Use Permit After the FactCity of Belgrade Master Fee Schedule, Land Use Permits & Site Plan Review table
Double the base Land Use Permit fee
Land Use Permit RevisitCity of Belgrade Master Fee Schedule, Land Use Permits & Site Plan Review table
$200
Land Use Permit ModificationCity of Belgrade Master Fee Schedule, Land Use Permits & Site Plan Review table
$100

Review timeline

Plan review
Not published — contact the department

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Site Visit

    Planning/Zoning site visit to confirm setback, height, and use compliance; a second visit triggers the $200 Revisit fee

See the full Belgrade inspection guide — scheduling & re-inspection fees →

Tips

  • A fence, deck, patio, or shed in Belgrade goes through Planning/Zoning's Land Use Permit process, NOT the Building Department's standard Building Permit — budget $150 for the LUP Minor tier.
  • Building a qualifying structure before obtaining the required LUP doubles the fee under the 'Land Use Permit After the Fact' provision — get the LUP first.
  • The 0.25%-of-construction-value formula for LUP Standard/Major is capped at $5,000 (Standard) or $25,000 (Major), so very large projects don't scale unbounded.

Frequently asked questions

Yes — fences, decks, patios, sheds, greenhouses, and similar accessory structures require a Land Use Permit (LUP) Minor from Planning & Zoning, at a flat $150 fee, rather than a standard Building Permit. Source: City of Belgrade Master Fee Schedule, Land Use Permits & Site Plan Review table.

In Belgrade, the published Pre-Application Land Use Permit (LUP) is: No fee listed (fee cell shows "-"). Additional published fees: Land Use Permit (LUP) Minor — fences, decks, patios, sheds, greenhouses, other vertical accessory structures — $150; Land Use Permit (LUP) Standard — residential and accessory structures requiring zoning permitting — The greater of $400 or 0.25% (1/4 of one percent) of the market value of construction, excluding land cost; maximum $5,000; Pre-Application Site Plan Review — $300; Land Use Permit (LUP) Major (includes Site Plan Review) — multi-family, non-residential, institutional, industrial — The greater of $400 or 0.25% (1/4 of one percent) of the market value of construction, excluding land cost; maximum $25,000; Land Use Permit After the Fact — Double the base Land Use Permit fee; Land Use Permit Revisit — $200; Land Use Permit Modification — $100. These are the jurisdiction's own published figures — see the fee schedule table and source citations on this page.

Belgrade does not publish a plan-review timeline for this permit. Contact City of Belgrade Building Department at (406) 388-3564 for current turnaround.

You'll need: Land Use Permit Application. Depending on your project, Belgrade may also ask for: Site Plan. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Belgrade requires 1 inspection(s) for a land use permit (fence, deck, patio, shed, accessory structure), in order: Site Visit. Schedule each through City of Belgrade Building Department ((406) 388-3564).

Apply through City of Belgrade Building Department at 91 East Central Avenue, Belgrade, MT 59714. Phone: (406) 388-3564, email: mjohnson@belgrademt.gov. Office hours: Community & Economic Development public counter, 91 E. Central Ave., Monday-Friday 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM (Permits and Licensing Division: 406-388-3560). Building Department general line: 406-388-3760. Chief Building Official Lucas Sobeck: 406-388-3564.. Official information: https://www.belgrademt.gov/166/Building.

Belgrade, Montana has adopted: Montana has a mandatory statewide building code administered by the Montana Department of Labor & Industry (DLI) Building Codes Bureau, amended by the Administrative Rules of Montana (ARM) Title 24, Chapter 301. Cities, counties, and towns may become 'certified' to locally administer permitting and inspection for all or part of the code (building, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, swimming pool, etc.); non-certified areas/trades fall under direct state administration by the DLI Building Codes Bureau. Source: Montana DLI Building Codes Bureau, Certified Local Government Program list (bsd.dli.mt.gov/_docs/building-codes-permits/certified-city.pdf) and Current Codes page (bsd.dli.mt.gov/building-codes-permits/current-codes).; Belgrade is a Montana DLI-certified jurisdiction for Building (B), Plumbing (P), Electrical (E), Mechanical (M), and Swimming Pool (SP) within Belgrade city limits — the full certification set (matching Billings), not a partial split. Certified building official on file with DLI: Lucas Sobeck, (406) 388-3560/388-3564. Source: Montana DLI Building Codes Bureau, Montana Certified Local Government Program list (PDF, updated 04/22/2026), bsd.dli.mt.gov/_docs/building-codes-permits/certified-city.pdf; City of Belgrade has adopted (as of 8/8/2022, per the City's Building FAQ) the 2021 editions of the International Residential Code (IRC), International Building Code (IBC), International Mechanical Code (IMC), International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC), International Existing Building Code (IEBC), Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC), International Energy Conservation Code (IECC), and International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC); the 2017 ICC A117.1 Standard for Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities; and the 2020 National Electrical Code (NEC). Source: City of Belgrade Building FAQ, 'What building code year has the City of Belgrade most recently adopted?' (belgrademt.gov/Faq.aspx?QID=135); 2021 International Residential Code (IRC) — applies to single-family, two-family, and townhouse dwellings; effective statewide per ARM 24.301.154. Source: City of Belgrade Adopted Codes (PDF), belgrademt.gov/DocumentCenter/View/1228/Adopted-Codes; 2021 International Building Code (IBC) — commercial; per ARM 24.301.146; 2021 International Mechanical Code (IMC) — residential and commercial; per ARM 24.301.172; 2021 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC) — residential and commercial; per ARM 24.301.173; 2021 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) — residential and commercial; per ARM 24.301.161. Appendix RB (Solar Ready Provisions) adopted for commercial; 2020 National Electrical Code (NEC) — per ARM 24.301.401; 2021 Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC) (IAPMO) — per ARM 24.301.301 (Montana uses the Uniform Plumbing Code, not the International Plumbing Code); 2021 International Existing Building Code (IEBC) — commercial; per ARM 24.301.171; 2021 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC) — commercial; per ARM 24.301.175; Belgrade is DLI-certified for swimming pool (SP) permitting; ICC A117.1-2017 Standard for Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities — commercial; per ARM Subchapter 24.301.9; 2012 International Fire Code — per ARM Rule 23.12.601 (state fire code edition; City of Belgrade Building Department coordinates with the Belgrade Fire Department, and per the City's Inspections page, fire inspections within Belgrade city limits are now handled directly through the City's Building Department due to a recent state rule change); IRC Appendix Q (Tiny Houses) — adopted statewide per ARM; Design Live Loading, Snow Load, Frost Depth, Wind Speed, Weathering, and Seismic Design Category are set out in the City of Belgrade Design Criteria document (see localAmendments) — these are notably more stringent than nearby Billings, reflecting Belgrade's local site conditions; Source: City of Belgrade Adopted Codes (PDF), https://www.belgrademt.gov/DocumentCenter/View/1228/Adopted-Codes; City of Belgrade Design Criteria (PDF), https://www.belgrademt.gov/DocumentCenter/View/1016/Design-Criteria. Local amendments apply — see the Belgrade overview page for the full list.

Sources & verification

Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-03.

Fees, timelines, and adopted codes are researched from each jurisdiction's published records — see how we verify. Requirements change and vary by project, so always confirm the current details with the Belgrade building department before you submit. PermitBase is an independent reference and is not affiliated with any government agency.

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