Minnehaha County Zoning Decisions: May 2026

In May 2026, Minnehaha County held 3 public meetings covering zoning matters. Of 6 zoning decisions with a clear outcome this month, 6 were approved (100% approval rate). Activity was down 10% compared to April (204 activity items across 4 meetings).

Zoning Decisions This Month

First Reading - Rezoning 2605 Dell Rapids Hospital Site

Approved.

First reading for rezoning approximately 20 acres from RR5 Rural Residential to C Commercial District for Dell's Area Health Center's future hospital/clinic. Property located three-quarters mile west of Dell Rapids along SD Highway 115. Both planning commissions approved unanimously.

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Zoning Text Amendment 2607 - Building Permits Update

Approved.

Amendment to Article 23 of the 1990 revised zoning ordinance updating building permit regulations to align with International Building Codes, including permit expiration timeline change from 6 months to 365 days. Unanimously recommended by Planning Commission on April 27th.

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Conditional Use Permit 2612 - Telecommunications Tower Appeal

Approved.

Approved appeal overturning Planning Commission's denial of Vertical Bridge's 199-foot telecommunications tower on Southwest Corridor property in Section 32, Red Rock Township. Tower located 2.5 miles from nearest tower (below 3-mile requirement) and 3,000 feet from Erickson Intergalactic Airport. FAA issued determination of no hazard.

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Dog Boarding Kennel CUP 2619 Appeal Upheld

Approved.

Commission upheld Planning Commission approval of conditional use permit 2619 for Lucas Fisher to operate a dog boarding kennel on the South half of the northwest quarter, section 36, Hartford Township, approximately 1 mile southeast of Hartford. Permit allows one building with maximum 24 dogs, requires one row of trees on north side and two rows on west side of building. Vote was unanimous 5-0.

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First Reading - Zoning Text Amendment 2608 Dell Rapids Building Permits

Approved.

First reading to amend the 2001 revised joint zoning ordinance for Minnehaha County and City of Dell Rapids updating Article 23 building permits. Joint Planning Commission unanimously recommended approval on May 18th.

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Retail Malt Beverage and Farm Wine License Renewals

Approved.

Approved 2026-2027 licensing period renewal applications for malt beverage and South Dakota farm wine licenses. Renewal fee is $300 per entity ($150 remitted to state, $150 retained by county). All licensees passed compliance checks.

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Public Hearing Date Set for Zoning Text Amendment 2607

Decision.

Authorized auditor to publish notice of public hearing on May 26, 2026 for zoning text amendment 2607 to amend Article 23 of the 1990 revised zoning ordinance for Minnehaha County, updating building permit regulations and changing article title to 'Other Permits.'

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Public Hearing Date Set for Zoning Text Amendment 2609

Decision.

Authorized auditor to publish notice of public hearing on May 26, 2026 for zoning text amendment 2609 to amend the revised zoning ordinance for Minnehaha County and City of Sioux Falls, updating Article 23 general provisions including building and zoning permit procedures.

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Zoning Changes

• RR5 Rural Residential → C Commercial, approximately 20 acres at Overbag Tracts 10, 11, 12, 13 in SW quarter Section 8 and N half Section 17, Dell Rapids Township - three-quarters mile west of Dell Rapids along SD Highway 115 (Dell's Area Health Center)
• Agricultural/Rural → Conditional Use Permit for dog boarding kennel at South half of northwest quarter, section 36, Hartford Township (approximately 1 mile southeast of Hartford) (Lucas Fisher)
• Rural Residential → Commercial, 20 acres at West of Del Rapids near interstate (Dell Rapids Hospital/Avera Health)

Top Keywords This Month

• zoning: 34 instances
• conditional use: 30 instances
• residential: 21 instances
• setback: 9 instances
• commercial: 8 instances

What to Watch

• Residential mentions were up 133% from April.
• Setback is new this month with 9 mentions, not present in April.

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