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Zoning Permit (Fence, New Construction Siting, Variance) in Cut Bank, Montana

A Zoning Permit is required for fences and to confirm setback/siting compliance for new construction, additions, or conditional uses within Cut Bank city limits, using the City's dedicated Zoning Permit Application. This is separate from, and does not substitute for, a Building Permit where one is otherwise required.

Verified 2026-07-03 · Source

When you need this permit

  • Zoning Permit Application required for: new construction, addition or alteration to an existing building, conditional use, variance, or fence
  • Proposed construction must be staked and an on-site inspection conducted by City staff prior to approval of the application
  • Setback distances from front, rear, and side property lines must be provided along with property dimensions
  • If new construction or reconstruction of a demolished building, water and/or sewer service must be installed and additional applications are required
  • Once the zoning permit is approved, a building permit must still be applied for if the project needs one

Required documents

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Fee schedule

Zoning PermitStated directly on the City of Cut Bank Zoning Permit Application form header ('Permit Fee: $20.00')
$20.00

Review timeline

Plan review
Not published — contact the department

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Pre-Approval Site Staking

    Proposed construction must be staked and inspected on-site by City staff prior to approval of the zoning permit application

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

Tips

  • A Zoning Permit is required for fences in Cut Bank — contact the City at (406) 873-5526 before installing a fence.
  • The proposed construction location must be physically staked on-site before City staff will conduct the required pre-approval inspection.
  • A zoning permit alone does not authorize construction requiring a building permit — both must be obtained where applicable.

Frequently asked questions

Yes. A Zoning Permit ($20.00) is required for fences in Cut Bank, using the City's Zoning Permit Application. The proposed fence location must be staked for a City on-site inspection prior to approval. Source: City of Cut Bank Zoning Permit Application.

In Cut Bank, the published Zoning Permit is: $20.00. These are the jurisdiction's own published figures — see the fee schedule table and source citations on this page.

Cut Bank does not publish a plan-review timeline for this permit. Contact City of Cut Bank Building Department — Building Official Kory Sandon, Certified Residential & Commercial Building Inspector; city-certified for Building (B) permits only. Electrical, Plumbing, and Mechanical permits within Cut Bank city limits are issued directly by the Montana Department of Labor & Industry Building Codes Bureau, not the City. at (406) 873-5526 for current turnaround.

You'll need: Zoning Permit Application. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Cut Bank requires 1 inspection(s) for a zoning permit (fence, new construction siting, variance), in order: Pre-Approval Site Staking. Schedule each through City of Cut Bank Building Department — Building Official Kory Sandon, Certified Residential & Commercial Building Inspector; city-certified for Building (B) permits only. Electrical, Plumbing, and Mechanical permits within Cut Bank city limits are issued directly by the Montana Department of Labor & Industry Building Codes Bureau, not the City. ((406) 873-5526).

Apply through City of Cut Bank Building Department — Building Official Kory Sandon, Certified Residential & Commercial Building Inspector; city-certified for Building (B) permits only. Electrical, Plumbing, and Mechanical permits within Cut Bank city limits are issued directly by the Montana Department of Labor & Industry Building Codes Bureau, not the City. at 221 West Main Street, Cut Bank, MT 59427. Phone: (406) 873-5526, email: ksandon@cityofcutbank.org. Office hours: City Hall (Winter Hours): Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Building Official Kory Sandon can be reached directly at (406) 873-5526 or ksandon@cityofcutbank.org.. Official information: https://www.cityofcutbank.org/building-department.

Cut Bank, 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 trades in a partially-certified jurisdiction fall under direct state administration by the DLI Building Codes Bureau. Source: Montana DLI Building Codes Bureau, Certified City, County and Town Programs list (bsd.dli.mt.gov/building-codes-permits).; Cut Bank is a Montana DLI-certified jurisdiction for Building (B) ONLY within city limits; certified building official on file with DLI: Kory Sandon, (406) 873-5526. Source: Montana DLI Building Codes Bureau, 'Montana Certified Local Government Program' roster, updated 04/22/2026, https://bsd.dli.mt.gov/_docs/building-codes-permits/certified-city.pdf — roster row: 'Cutbank | B | Kory Sandon | 873-5526 | City Limits' (verified directly via pdftotext extraction of the primary-source PDF, not a third-party mirror).; The City of Cut Bank's own Building Permit Fee Schedule and Permitting FAQ (published on cityofcutbank.org) confirm the City issues Building permits only, while explicitly directing applicants to the Montana DLI for mechanical, electrical, and plumbing permits: 'Where do I get my mechanical, electrical, or plumbing permit? Online from the Montana Department of Labor and Industry.' Source: City of Cut Bank Permitting FAQ's (PDF), cityofcutbank.org/media/2616; Per the Montana DLI Building Codes Bureau's Current Codes page (statewide effective date June 11, 2022, applicable to all certified and state-enforced jurisdictions alike): 2021 IBC, 2021 IRC, 2021 IEBC, 2021 IMC, 2021 IFGC, 2021 IECC, 2021 ISPSC, 2021 UPC, 2020 NEC, 2017 ICC A117.1 Accessibility. Cut Bank's own Building Permit Application checklist references the adopted Uniform/International Residential Code framework (IRC Section R105.2 exemptions, R301.1.3 engineered design, R314/R315 smoke and CO alarms, R311.4 egress) consistent with enforcement of the state-adopted IRC edition rather than a locally-amended one. Source: bsd.dli.mt.gov/building-codes-permits/current-codes; City of Cut Bank Building Permit Application Checklist (PDF), cityofcutbank.org/media/2766. Local amendments apply — see the Cut Bank 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 Cut Bank building department before you submit. PermitBase is an independent reference and is not affiliated with any government agency.

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