Zoning & land use in South Dakota local government
What South Dakota city councils, county boards and school districts are deciding about zoning & land use — plain-English summaries written from official agendas and minutes, updated as meetings happen.
510 South Dakota meetings since 2024 covered zoning & land use. Counts are directional — coverage varies by place and platform.
Places in South Dakota with the most zoning & land use activity
- Minnehaha County, SD (79)
- Brookings, SD (71)
- Lincoln County, SD (68)
- Brookings, SD (63)
- Vermillion, SD (57)
- Aberdeen, SD (36)
- Pierre, SD (25)
- Brookings County, SD (24)
- Lawrence County, SD (23)
- Belle Fourche, SD (21)
- Dell Rapids, SD (15)
- Sturgis, SD (15)
Latest matching meetings
Board to consider variance request for side yard setback reduction
The Minnehaha County and City of Sioux Falls Board of Adjustment will meet to consider a variance request to reduce a side yard setback from 10 feet to 0 feet at 7101 East Arrowhead Parkway. The meeting will also include the approval of minutes from a prior date and a consent agenda of non-controversial items.
Joint Planning Commission considers rezoning in Benton Township
The Joint Minnehaha County and City of Sioux Falls Planning Commission will meet to discuss one rezoning request. The body will also review the minutes from the May 18, 2026 meeting.
Planning Commission to review rezoning and conditional use permits
The Minnehaha County Planning Commission will consider several conditional use permits for home occupations and accessory dwellings. The body will also review two rezoning requests and one final development plan.
Planning Commission to consider new Roosevelt Industrial Park
The Planning Commission will review a preliminary and final plat for the Aberdeen Development Corporation Roosevelt Industrial Park. The meeting includes several rezoning petitions to allow for commercial and industrial development at the site, as well as other residential and commercial requests.
Council to adopt TIF District #13 plan for Lot 21 at Elm & Alumni Streets
The Vermillion City Council will consider a resolution adopting Tax Increment Financing District #13 for the project plan on Lot 21, located at the southwest corner of Elm Street and Alumni Street. The meeting also includes a first reading of Ordinance 1563 to add the Munger Ridge Planned Development District to the…
Council to consider rezoning 3 acres near Timber Road to Heavy Industrial
The Vermillion City Council will hold a first reading of Ordinance 1562 to amend the 2012 Joint Zoning Regulations by moving Tract 2, Grunewaldt Addition from the A‑1 Agricultural District to the HI Heavy Industrial District. A separate first reading of Ordinance 1561 will amend Section 2.01 to change the Joint…
Council may approve $4.01 M payment for WRF Facility Improvements
The Aberdeen City Council will consider a consent calendar that includes public hearings for liquor license transfers, rezoning petitions, and special event permits. New business items include electing a deputy mayor, assigning board liaisons, and several public hearings for new malt beverage and wine licenses. The…
Public hearing on ordinance amending county zoning sections 154.058(Z) and 154.178(P)
The Lincoln County Planning Commission will approve the June 15, 2026 meeting minutes and adopt the agenda. Commissioners will hold a public hearing on an ordinance that would amend County Zoning Chapter 154, Sections 154.058(Z) and 154.178(P). Additional items include a request to amend the code for non-accessory…
Planning Commission to consider rezoning for manufactured housing
The Planning and Zoning Commission will consider a request to rezone a property from Single Family Residential to Manufactured Housing Residential. The body will also discuss Chapter 17 zoning district ordinances and review updates on previous city actions.
Lawrence County Commissioners to review road vacations and annexations
The Board of County Commissioners and Board of Adjustment will meet to discuss road maintenance, personnel for the Sheriff's office, and various land use petitions. The meeting includes reviews of quarterly reports and accounts payable.
Council votes on zoning change for Block 2 of Northern Plains Addition
The Brookings City Council will vote on a zoning change for Block 2 of Northern Plains Addition, the award of a construction contract for the Main Fire Station, and two budget amendments for 2026. The zoning change alters land use rules for the property, while the fire station contract funds public safety…
Vermillion commission reviews Munger Ridge zoning amendment and Tax Increment District plan
The Vermillion Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on two items: Ordinance 1563, which proposes adding a Munger Ridge Planned Development District to the city code, and a project plan recommendation for Tax Increment District #13 covering Lot 21 in Johnson’s Addition. These actions would update…
Brookings City Council discusses budget amendments, zoning changes, and construction contracts
The City Council will consider several budget amendments and a construction contract for the Main Fire Station. The agenda includes public hearings on rezoning Northern Plains Addition, subdivision regulations, and liquor operating agreements.
765kV transmission line committee to discuss comprehensive plan and zoning
The Brookings County 765kV Transmission Line Advisory Committee will meet to approve minutes from June 10, 2026, and discuss subcommittee membership. Under new business, members will review the subcommittee's purpose statement and discuss the Brookings County Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Ordinance. No action items…
Board to decide on adding apartments at 122 Main St N
The Board of Zoning Adjustment will consider a request from Leao Israel to remodel four existing apartments on the second floor and add two additional apartments on the rear main floor at 122 Main St N. This requires a Special Exception and an Appeal in the C-3 Central Business District.
Commission reviews historic preservation cases for Main Avenue and 4th Street
The commission will review state case reports regarding proposed changes at 324 Main Avenue and 816 4th Street. Members will also receive updates on various subcommittees, the Mayor's Awards planning, and upcoming community events.
Brookings County Board of Adjustment to rule on variance and cell tower permit
The Brookings County Planning & Zoning Commission will convene as the Board of Adjustment to decide two applications. A variance request from Geff Goodfellow for property at 19989 462nd Ave in Bruce seeks relief from agricultural district area regulations. A conditional use permit from The Tower, LLC would allow a…
Board to consider variance request for property at 517 58th Ave
The Joint Board of Adjustment will meet to review a variance application regarding aquifer protection performance standards. The board will also consider the approval of minutes from the September 2, 2025 meeting.
County approves bridge construction and surplus gun sales
The Brookings County Commission will consider approving construction contracts for two county bridges and selling surplus firearms to the sheriff and a former deputy. The board will also hold a first reading on an ordinance regarding alcoholic beverage licenses.
Planning Commission discusses zoning changes and land annexations
The Planning Commission will meet to consider a variance for side yard setbacks, a conditional use permit for off-site parking, and several rezoning and annexation requests. The body will also convene as the Board of Adjustment for specific property matters.
Commissioners to review rezoning, annexation, and parking requests
The Planning Commission will consider a land annexation and several zoning changes. The Board of Adjustment will also meet to review a side yard setback variance for properties on Thunder Lane.
City Council reorganizes and approves zoning changes
The City Council installed new leadership and approved final plats for the Bliss Pointe Addition. The body also advanced two proposed ordinances regarding fuel dispensing mixed-use buildings to a second reading and approved a new Mutual Aid Agreement with Beresford.
Council to vote on new ward boundaries after annexations
The Vermillion City Council will hold a special meeting at noon and a regular meeting at 6:00 PM. Key actions include a second reading of Ordinance 1558 to establish new ward boundaries based on recent annexations, and first readings of ordinances defining 'Special Mixed-Use Building' and adding it as a conditional…
Board to consider side yard variance for 108 Bulow Dr.
The Board of Adjustment will meet to review a single variance application. The board will decide whether to allow a side yard encroachment for a property owner.
Council considers infrastructure loans, road repairs, and equipment purchases
The council will review several large capital expenditures including a $2.5 million loan application and various construction pay requests. Discussion includes rezoning for 402 Fifteenth Street S and multiple street maintenance projects.
Planning & Zoning Board to review zoning changes and new subdivisions
The board will hold public hearings on a campaign sign ordinance update, a zoning change, and a conditional use permit. The meeting also includes reviews of a final plat for Deer Mountain Village and a preliminary plat for a new subdivision on Hwy 14A/Louis Dr.
July 1 Planning & Zoning meeting cancelled
The Belle Fourche Planning and Zoning Commission regular meeting scheduled for July 1, 2026 was cancelled. No agenda items will be considered at this time. The next meeting is set for Wednesday, July 15, 2026.
Planning Commission will consider a Class C hog feeding operation permit
The Minnehaha County Planning Commission will hold its regular meeting on June 29, 2026. Commissioners will approve the May 18, 2026 meeting minutes and consider several conditional use permits, including a request for a Class C hog concentrated animal feeding operation. Other permits under review involve commercial…
Planning Commission discusses accessory dwelling units and portable signs
The Planning Commission will discuss accessory dwelling units and portable signs during this regular session. The meeting also includes a review of the April 14th, 2026, minutes.
Lawrence County board to consider 2027 budget, election audit, and funding requests
The Lawrence County Commission and Board of Adjustment will meet to discuss a proposed agenda that includes approval of June draft minutes, review of a post-election audit report and results, and consideration of Secure Rural School Act funding. Also on the agenda: 2027 budget information, personnel for the Sheriff's…
Dell Rapids and Minnehaha County hold joint session on zoning items
The Dell Rapids City Council and Minnehaha County Commission will hold a joint meeting to conduct public hearings and second readings for specific zoning matters. The agenda includes updates to building permit regulations and a rezoning request for the Overvaag Tracts.
Brookings City Council to consider zoning changes and budget amendments
The City Council will review several ordinances, including a budget amendment and subdivision regulation updates. The council is also scheduled to consider a rezoning request for Northern Plains Addition and various safety and transportation plans.
Public hearing on rezoning in Wall Plaza Addition
The commission will hold a public hearing and second reading of Ordinance 1891 to rezone property in the Wall Plaza Addition. Consent items include a new airport firefighter hire, a wage adjustment for an electric apprentice, and raffle requests. New business covers the Missouri River Cleanup 2026, a change order for…
Council considers rezoning, budget amendments, and safety plans
The Council will review several ordinances including a budget amendment and subdivision regulation changes. They are also considering a public art contract for Dakota Nature Park and adopting new area transportation and safety goals.
Commission considers new mixed-use definitions and a tax increment district.
The Commission will review ordinances to define 'Special Mixed-Use Buildings' and establish Tax Increment District #13. They will also consider a final plat for the Bliss Pointe Addition.
Rezoning 3 acres on Timber Road for storage units, staff recommends lighter industrial
The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two ordinances. One would rezone about 3 acres on Timber Road from agricultural to heavy industrial to allow storage units; staff recommends light industrial instead. The other would officially reduce the joint jurisdiction boundary by about 1,391 acres. The…
Aberdeen City Council to discuss water tower funding and plant roof repairs
The City Council will consider funding applications for the Water Tower and Transmission Line Project and a payment for water treatment plant roof improvements. Other business includes a rezoning request on 15th Street S and the potential dissolution of a tax increment financing district.
June 17 Planning & Zoning meeting cancelled; next meeting July 1
The Belle Fourche Planning and Zoning Commission regular meeting scheduled for June 17, 2026 at City Hall was cancelled. No agenda items were considered. The commission’s next regular meeting is set for Wednesday, July 1, 2026.
Joint board to hold hearings on zoning text change and commercial rezoning
The Minnehaha County Board of Commissioners and Dell Rapids City Council will hold a joint meeting to conduct second readings and public hearings on two land-use items: a zoning text amendment affecting building permits and a rezoning of four tracts from rural residential to commercial. No other business is scheduled.
New residential subdivision proposed at 24th Ave NE & Dakota St
The Planning Commission will vote on a preliminary and final plat for Fairview Second Subdivision, creating new residential lots at 623 24th Avenue NE. They will also consider a rezone to eliminate split zoning at 402 15th Street South for a car wash expansion.