Minnehaha County Commission, May 26, 2026
Votes on Set hearing for Rezoning 2605 - RR-5 to C Commercial, Del Rapids Township, passed
What happened
The Minnehaha County Commission approved Conditional Use Permit 2612 for a 199-foot Vertical Bridge telecommunications tower (for Verizon) in Red Rock Township on a 3-2 vote, overturning the Planning Commission's denial after an initial motion to uphold the denial failed 3-2.
- Jurisdiction
- Minnehaha County, SD
- Date
- May 26, 2026
- Decisions
- 6 zoning decisions
- Outcome
- Voted, passed
Projects in this meeting (2)
Each is its own project; some span multiple hearingsSet hearing for
Approved2612 - Telecommunications Tower, Red Rock Township
Approved 3-2Free sample: decision 1 of 6
Zoning Text Amendment 2607 - Article 23 Building Permits
Second reading and final adoption of ordinance amendment 2607 amending Article 23 of the 1990 revised zoning ordinance for Minnehaha County to update building permit and zoning permit regulations for consistency with the International Building Code (e.g., permit expiration changed from six months to 365 days). No fee changes. Recommended unanimously by Planning Commission on April 27; first reading May 5.
The other decisions are listed below by title. The full write-up, verbatim conditions, and the audio at each vote are in Pro.
Meeting Summary
The Minnehaha County Commission approved Conditional Use Permit 2612 for a 199-foot Vertical Bridge telecommunications tower (for Verizon) in Red Rock Township on a 3-2 vote, overturning the Planning Commission's denial after an initial motion to uphold the denial failed 3-2.
Key Decisions (6)
Zoning Text Amendment 2607 - Article 23 Building Permits
Conditional Use Permit 2612 - Telecommunications Tower, Red Rock Township
Set hearing for Zoning Text Amendment 2608 - Del Rapids Joint Ordinance
Set hearing for Rezoning 2605 - RR-5 to C Commercial, Del Rapids Township
Compromise of Lien DPNOs 87471 and 97408
Amendments to Section V5 County Purchasing Policy
Zoning Changes (1)
Development Activity (2)
Vertical Bridge telecommunications tower, Red Rock Township
Infrastructure
Dell's Area Health Center hospital/clinic
Other
Market Signals (5)
Commercial Demand
Verizon/Vertical Bridge cites need for additional tower capacity to serve…
Infrastructure
County's antiquated three-mile tower separation ordinance is impeding wireless buildout;…
Housing Demand
Domestic violence shelter reports average stay increased from 14 to…
Who Spoke (20)
On the record: 4 staff members, an attorney, the applicant's representative, 2 witnesses, and 6 members of the public.
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