Minnehaha County Zoning Decisions: August 2026

In August 2026, Minnehaha County held 6 public meetings covering zoning matters. 9 zoning decisions had a recorded outcome this month: 8 approved (89% approval rate), 1 denied. Activity was up 365% compared to July (65 activity items across 3 meetings).

Zoning Decisions This Month

Rezoning 2606 at Creekview Circle, Split Rock Township

Denied.

Public hearing and second reading to rezone Lots 3 and 4, Hayes 1st Edition, Section 23, Split Rock Township (approx. 11 acres) from A1 Agricultural to RR Rural Residential, allowing up to one dwelling per acre. Property owner Todd Aggie sought to add two homes near the cul-de-sac. Motion to uphold Planning Commission recommendation to deny carried (Heise and Kerski voting nay).

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Rezoning 2607 at Valley Springs I-90 exit, Red Rock Township

Approved.

Public hearing and second reading to rezone the east portion of a 40-acre property (East 1581.78 feet of the south 567.87 feet except H1, NE quarter Section 29-T102N-R47W, Red Rock Township) from A1 Agricultural to C Commercial, located at the northwest corner of the Valley Springs I-90 exit. Dwayne Spader proposes a mix of uses including a feed mill and a meat/hog processing plant (~16,000 hogs/year). Motion to approve carried unanimously.

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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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Showing the 8 most significant of 9 recorded zoning decisions. See all Minnehaha County meetings →

Zoning Changes

• A-1 → RR at Creekview Circle, Split Rock Township
• A-1 → RR, approximately 11 acres at End of Creekview Circle off 483rd Avenue, Split Rock Township (Todd Aggie)
• A-1 → C, portion of a 40-acre property at Northwest corner of the Valley Springs I-90 exit, Red Rock Township (Dwayne Spader)
• 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

• residential: 45 instances
• rezoning: 39 instances
• rezone: 36 instances
• zoning: 31 instances
• density: 14 instances

What to Watch

• Residential is new this month with 45 mentions, not present in July.
• Rezoning is new this month with 39 mentions, not present in July.
• Rezone is new this month with 36 mentions, not present in July.
• Zoning is new this month with 31 mentions, not present in July.
• Density is new this month with 14 mentions, not present in July.

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