Minnehaha County Zoning Decisions: August 2026

In August 2026, Minnehaha County held 5 public meetings covering zoning matters. 7 zoning decisions had a recorded outcome this month: 7 approved (100% approval rate). Activity was up 69% compared to July (65 activity items across 3 meetings).

Zoning Decisions This Month

First reading / public hearing notice for Rezoning 2607 (A-1 to C)

Approved.

First reading and authorization for the auditor to publish notice of public hearing on August 25, 2026 at 9 a.m. for Rezoning 2607, to rezone a large portion (east portion) of a 40-acre property from A-1 Agricultural District to C Commercial District. Property located northwest of the Valley Springs exit off Interstate 90, east of Brandon. Remaining portion stays as farmstead with single-family dwelling and ag land. Heard by Planning Commission July 27, 2026; approved on consent agenda with no opposition. Presented by Kevin Hookman.

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First reading / notice of hearing for Rezoning 2607 (A-1 to C Commercial)

Approved.

First reading and authorization for auditor to publish notice of public hearing on August 25, 2026 for Rezoning 2607, rezoning a large portion of a 40-acre property from A-1 Agricultural District to C Commercial District. Located northwest of the Valley Springs exit off Interstate 90, east of Brandon; east portion closest to intersection to be rezoned, remainder to stay farmstead with single family dwelling and ag structures. Planning Commission approved on consent agenda July 27 (no opposition). Motion to authorize publication passed on voice vote.

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STOPP grant subrecipient agreement with SD Dept. of Public Safety

Approved.

Motion to accept and authorize the chair to sign the STOPP grant fund subrecipient agreement with the State of South Dakota Department of Public Safety, Office of Victim Services; award increasing to a little over $69,000. Presented by state's attorney's office (Mr. Hager).

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First reading / public hearing notice for Rezoning 2606 (A-1 to RR)

Approved.

First reading and authorization for the auditor to publish notice of public hearing on August 25, 2026 at 9 a.m. for Rezoning 2606, to rezone Lots 3 and 4, Hayes First Addition, Split Rock Township (east of Sioux Falls, south of Brandon; west two of a seven-lot subdivision) from A-1 Agricultural District to RR Rural Residential District. Heard by County Planning Commission July 27, 2026; unanimously recommended for DENIAL. Both property owners spoke; no neighbors present.

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First reading / notice of hearing for Rezoning 2606 (A-1 to RR)

Approved.

First reading and authorization for auditor to publish notice of public hearing on August 25, 2026 for Rezoning 2606, rezoning lots 3 and 4, Hayes First Addition, Split Rock Township, from A-1 Agricultural District to RR Rural Residential District. Properties located east of Sioux Falls and south of Brandon, west two of a seven-lot subdivision. Planning Commission unanimously recommended DENIAL on July 27. Motion to authorize publication passed on voice vote.

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Just Home Service Agreement with CRHI

Approved.

Approved the service agreement between Minnehaha County and the Center for Rural Health Improvement (CRHI) for evaluation work, funded retroactively via grant realignment.

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STOPP grant subrecipient agreement with SD DPS Office of Victim Services

Approved.

Motion to accept and authorize chair to sign the STOPP grant fund subrecipient agreement, awarded funds increasing to a little over $69,000. Presented by State's Attorney Daniel Edgar. Passed on roll call.

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Zoning Changes

• A-1 → RR at Creekview Circle, Split Rock Township
• A-1 → RR at Lots 3 and 4, Hayes First Addition, Split Rock Township (east of Sioux Falls, south of Brandon)
• A-1 → C, 40 acres (east portion to be rezoned) at Northwest of the Valley Springs exit off Interstate 90, Red Rock Township (east of Brandon)
• A-1 → C, 40 acres (east portion to be rezoned) at 40-acre property northwest of the Valley Springs exit off Interstate 90, east of Brandon, Red Rock Township

Top Keywords This Month

• rezoning: 14 instances
• rezone: 12 instances
• residential: 12 instances
• zoning: 5 instances
• commercial: 4 instances

What to Watch

• Rezoning is new this month with 14 mentions, not present in July.
• Rezone is new this month with 12 mentions, not present in July.
• Residential is new this month with 12 mentions, not present in July.
• Zoning is new this month with 5 mentions, not present in July.

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