This bill introduces a new section to chapter 11-10 of South Dakota law, which limits the authority of counties, municipalities, and townships to require building permits for specific types of repairs or replacements on detached single-family owner-occupied residential structures. The bill specifies that permits will not be required for the repair or substantially similar replacement of certain exterior components, including doors, downspouts, fascia, fencing panels or posts, gutters, nonstructural siding, soffits, and windows, provided that the dimensions remain unchanged for doors and windows.

Additionally, the bill clarifies that homeowners must still comply with other applicable building codes or ordinances, and it allows local governments to require permits for repairs or replacements on designated historical properties as outlined in chapter 1-19B. This legislation aims to streamline the permitting process for homeowners while ensuring that historical properties remain protected under existing regulations.