Minnehaha County Zoning Decisions: July 2026

In July 2026, Minnehaha County held 3 public meetings covering zoning matters. 8 zoning decisions had a recorded outcome this month: 8 approved (100% approval rate). Activity was down 62% compared to June (169 activity items across 4 meetings).

Zoning Decisions This Month

Solid Waste Permit 2601 for Sioux Falls Regional Sanitary Landfill renewal and expansion

Approved.

Approval of Solid Waste Permit 2601 for the City of Sioux Falls Regional Landfill renewal and expansion. The permit accompanies Conditional Use Permit 2639 (approved June 29, 2026) covering a 73-acre parcel that extends the landfill lifespan approximately 37 years (to about 2100). Current permit expires December 12, 2027. Passed unanimously on roll call.

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Solid Waste Permit 2601 - Sioux Falls Regional Sanitary Landfill renewal and expansion

Approved.

Solid waste permit for the City of Sioux Falls Regional Landfill renewal and expansion, accompanying Conditional Use Permit 2639 approved June 29, 2026. The expansion adds a 73-acre parcel and extends the landfill's expected lifespan by 37 years (to 2100). Includes buffering with berms on the north and drainage ponds. Approved on unanimous roll-call vote.

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Resolution authorizing civil action for injunction over illegal road approach in Garretson

Approved.

Resolution authorizing the state's attorney's office to file a civil action for an injunction against a Garretson property owner who was denied an approach access permit in 2021 but has repeatedly dumped gravel into the county ditch block to use as an approach. Action seeks to require the owner to stop, allow the highway department to restore the ditch block, and recover restoration fees. Passed on roll call.

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Resolution transferring jurisdiction of County Highway 103 to Valley Springs

Approved.

Resolution transferring jurisdiction of County Highway 103 in Valley Springs to the City of Valley Springs, following a joint jurisdiction agreement. Once approved it goes to the South Dakota DOT Commission. Part of an ongoing effort since 2018 to transfer 30-40 parcels to municipalities where annexations occurred. Presented by Jacob Morris, Highway Department. Passed on roll call.

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2027 legislative resolution regarding indigent legal services fees

Approved.

2027 legislative resolution recommending the Office of Indigent Legal Services cover all related court fees (court reporter transcripts, interpreter services) for their cases, rather than counties. Over $21,000 in transcript fees invoiced to the county in 2026. Presented by Meredith Jericho. Passed on roll call.

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Resolution authorizing commencement of civil action for injunction (Gerritsen approach)

Approved.

Resolution authorizing the state's attorney's office to pursue a civil action for an injunction against a property owner in Gerritsen who was denied an approach access permit in 2021 but dumped gravel into the county ditch block to use as an approach. The action would require the property owner to stop, allow the highway department to restore the ditch block, and seek restoration fees. Approved unanimously.

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Resolution transferring jurisdiction of County Highway 103 to Valley Springs

Approved.

Resolution transferring jurisdiction of County Highway 103 in Valley Springs to the City of Valley Springs, following a joint jurisdiction agreement. Will go to the South Dakota DOT Commission for final approval. Part of an ongoing effort since 2018 to transfer 30-40 parcels from county to municipalities where annexations have occurred. County to overlay a portion of the roadway with cost-sharing. Approved unanimously.

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2027 legislative resolution on indigent legal services fees

Approved.

2027 legislative resolution recommending the Office of Indigent Legal Services cover all related court fees (court reporter transcripts, interpreter services) for their cases, currently billed to the county (~$21,000 in 2026). For submission to the South Dakota Association of County Commissioners. Approved unanimously.

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Top Keywords This Month

• conditional use: 8 instances
• annexation: 6 instances

What to Watch

• Conditional use mentions were up 60% from June.
• Annexation is new this month with 6 mentions, not present in June.

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