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BACKGROUND
The Planning Commission serves as an Advisory Board to the City Council. The Planning Commission creates and adopts a comprehensive plan for the physical development of the municipality and considers and makes recommendations on land use and zoning matters.
The currently adopted comprehensive plan for Sioux Falls is Shape Sioux Falls 2040. Shape Sioux Falls was adopted during the winter of 2009. The comprehensive plan went through a two year public involvement process of workshops, visioning surveys, and policy discussions. It was amended in 2017, along with the comprehensive growth boundaries, and was adopted by the Planning Commission on April 5, 2017.
AUTHORITY
Create and adopt a master plan for the physical development of the municipality and consider and make recommendations on land use and zoning matters.
Provisions for establishment of the Planning Commission are provided as adopted by the Sioux Falls City Commission in Ordinance No. 1992, August 3, 1959. The responsibilities of the Board are designated within Section 154.
Sec. 154.015. Created.
There is hereby created a city planning commission for the city and for land within the joint jurisdictional area and not located within any other municipality.
MEETINGS
Regular Meeting—Regular meetings shall be held on the first Wednesday of every month at 6 p.m. in the City Council Chambers of Carnegie Town Hall. If the regular meeting falls on a designated City holiday, then the regular meeting shall be held on the second Wednesday of the month. Regular meetings are noticed official meetings and open to the public, during which the Planning Commission deliberates and may take votes on specific items.
Joint Meeting—Joint meetings are noticed official meetings, open to the public, during which the City and County Planning Commissions deliberate and may take votes on specific items within the joint jurisdictional area.
Minnehaha County Joint Planning Commission meetings shall be held on the fourth Monday of every month at 7 p.m. in the Minnehaha County Administration Commission Room.
Lincoln County Joint Planning Commission meetings shall be held on the second Wednesday of every month at 6:30 p.m. in the Lincoln County Courthouse. In Lincoln County, the Joint Planning Commission may adjourn and reconvene as the Lincoln County Board of Adjustment.
The Planning Commission acted on 67 items during 2024. The ten-year average was 121.5. In 2023, they acted upon 98 items. Looking at the table, this up and down activity seems to be a trend that may continue.
Planning Commission Items
2024 Monthly Planning Commission Items and Monthly Averages
CHANGE OF ZONE—2024
The Planning Commission acted on 41 change of zone items during 2024 with March and April being the busiest at eight. During 2023, they acted on 61. The 14-year average has been 61.5.
TYPES
The types of rezonings during 2024 were:
5 cases to multifamily (RA1, RA2, or RA3)
3 cases were to RD1 and RD2 from another zone
6 cases were to RT from another zone
4 cases were to RS, RD, and RA mixed developments
3 cases were to commercial (C2, C3, or C4)
1 case was to industrial (I1 or I2)
5 cases were to office or institutional
1 case to MMU1 Midtown Mixed Use
PRELIMINARY PLANS—2024
The Planning Commission acted on 3 preliminary plans during 2024. During 2023, they acted on 11. The 14-year average has been 11.1.
Conditional Use
CONDITIONAL USES—2024
The Planning Commission acted on 9 conditional uses during 2024 with December being the busiest at two. During 2023, they acted on 13. The 14-year average has been 31.8.
TYPES
The types of conditional uses during 2024:
On-sale alcoholic beverage establishment within 500 feet of a sensitive use 4
Off-premises signs 2
Two Drive Thrus 1
ADU Not in rear yard 1
Accessory parking within 250’ of DD 1
APPROVALS/DENIALS/APPEALS
The Planning Commission is an Advisory Board to the City Council. Of the 67 agenda items that the Planning Commission addressed during 2024: 67 items were approved at Planning Commission.
After Planning Commission action, one item went forward to the City Council [1/2/24] with recommendations: The Planning Commission voted for approval of the request
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT APPEAL (CU-016085): CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT APPEAL: (018831-2023)
Conditional Use Permit for a Kennel within 1,000 feet of a DD, AD, or MD form located at 3520 S. Gateway Ln. The applicant would like to convert the existing office building into a Doggy Daycare and kennel. The proposed Kennel will be within 1,000’ of an MD Form.
A motion was made by Council Member Jensen and seconded by Council Member Selberg to approve Item 25.
A motion was made by Council Member Neitzert and seconded by Council Member Cole to amend this item by adding the following conditions: 4. The conditional use permit shall be valid for this applicant only - Doggy Den Suites, owner: Ann Anderson; 5. The business shall not create, maintain, or fail to abate any nuisance, offensive condition, or noise disturbance regulated by chapter 92 and 93 of city ordinance; 6. The business shall not violate any provision of chapter 90 of city ordinance including but not limited to running at large and disturbing the peace; and 7. All dumpsters shall be located at least fifty (50) feet from the west property line of the subject property.
Roll call vote to amend. 8 Yes: Neitzert, Selberg, Soehl, Starr, Barranco, Cole, Jensen, Merkouris; 0 No: (None). Motion Passed.
Roll call vote to approve, as amended. 7 Yes: Neitzert, Selberg, Soehl, Barranco, Cole, Jensen, Merkouris; 1 No: Starr. Motion Passed.
JOINT PLANNING COMMISSION ITEMS
Lincoln County—Six conditional use items; one change of zone; two informational(s)
• 1 item to Joint Elected Officials
MARCH 20, 2024
RZNE-0009-2024: To change the zone of a portion (approximately 7 acres) of the property legally described as SE1/4 including Lot 7 in SE1/4 SE1/4 (Ex.Parts Sold), Section 20-T100N-R49W Springdale Township from the A-1 (Agricultural) District to the C (Commercial) District. Approved.
APRIL
10, 2024
USE-0021-2024: Conditional use permit to allow a bar/lounge on the property legally described as Mueller’s Lot 4, SE1/4, Section 19-T100N-R50W Delapre Township. Approved. Sioux Falls Tier Map Update. Informational.
Joint Sioux Falls City Council Lincoln County Commission Meeting
Tuesday, April 23, 2024
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD, AMENDING THE REVISED JOINT ZONING ORDINANCE FOR LINCOLN COUNTY AND THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS BY REZONING PROPERTY LOCATED SE1/4 INCLUDING LOT 7 IN THE SE1/4 SE1/4 (EX. PARTS SOLD), SECTION 20-T100N-R49W, SPRINGDALE TOWNSHIP FROM THE A-1 AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT TO THE C COMMERCIAL DISTRICT. Motion Passed.
MAY 8, 2024
USE-0026-2024: Conditional use permit to exceed 1,200 square feet of accessory building space (requesting 1,620 square feet) on the property legally described as Lot 9, Tronson Tract 1, W1/2 SW1/4, Section 21-T100N-R50W Delapre Township. Approved.
JULY 10, 2024
SE-0048-2024: Conditional use permit to exceed 1,200 square feet of total accessory building space (requesting 2,223 cumulative square feet) on the property legally described as Lot 5, Hanson’s Second Addition, SW1/4, Section 16-T100N-R49W Springdale Township. Approved.
AUGUST 14, 2024
USE-0050-2024: Conditional Use Permit to allow a stable on the property described as N1/2 NE1/4 (Except Lots 1 and 2, Block 1, Hanson Family Foundation Addition), Section 19-T100N-R49W Springdale Township. Approved.
Joint Sioux Falls City Council Lincoln County Commission Meeting
Tuesday, August 27, 2024 at 7:00 PM
The Lincoln County Commission and the Sioux Falls City Council had a discussion on comprehensive plans and collaboration. No action was taken.
SEPT 11, 2024
USE-0056-2024: Conditional use permit to allow warehousing on the property described as Tract 1, 605 Storage Condos Addition, NE1/4 SE1/4, Section 20-T100N-R49W Springdale Township.
USE-0065-2024: Conditional use permit to allow a kennel on the property described as N1/2 NE1/4 (Except Lots 1 and 2, Block 1, Hanson Family Foundation Addition), Section 19-T100N-R49W Springdale Township.
Joint Sioux Falls City Council— Lincoln County Commission Meeting
Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at 7:00 PM
PUBLIC HEARING for an appeal on a decision by the Lincoln County Planning Commission and the City of Sioux Falls Planning Commission to approve Conditional Use Permit #USE0050-2024 to allow a stable on the property described as N1/2 NE1/4 (Except Lots 1 and 2, Block 1, Hanson Family Foundation Addition), Section 19-T100N-R49W Springdale Township. The Lincoln County Planning Commission and the City of Sioux Falls Planning Commission both approved the application unanimously. Motion Passed.
Minnehaha County—Twelve conditional use items, two zoning amendments, one final plan and one Major Amendment
• 6 items to Joint Elected Officials
JANUARY 22, 2024
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT #24-01 to allow a Short-Term Rental on the property legally described as Tract 3 Andy’s Acres NE¼ SW¼ Section 23 T102N-R49W Mapleton Township. Denied
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT #24-03 to allow a Short-Term Rental on the property legally described as Tract 1 Rollingers Skyline Addition Section 28 T101N-R48W Split Rock Township. Approved with conditions
FEBRUARY 26, 2024
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT #24-04 to allow a Fire Equipment Manufacturing Facility on the property legally described as Lot 1A Block 3 Benson’s 2nd Addition NE¼ Section 13 T102N-R50W Benton Township. Approved
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT #24-05 to allow a Golf Course on the property legally described as That Part of Section 25 N of Highway Including Lot PE1
(Ex. SW¼ NW¼ & Ex. NW¼ SW¼ & Ex. RD & Ex. S909’ E934.9’ SE¼ NE¼ & Ex. Tuntlands Tract 1A & Ex. Lots H3, H4, H5 & H8) Section 25 T102N-R49W Mapleton Township. Approved
FINAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN #24-01
Petitioner: Nineteen Flags LLC
Present Zoning – Mapleton Golf Course Planned Development. Approved with conditions
ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT #24-02 to amend the Revised Joint Zoning Ordinance for Minnehaha County and the City of Sioux Falls to add Intermodal Shipping Container Regulations Approved
Joint Sioux Falls City Council—Minnehaha County Commission Meeting Tuesday, February 27, 2024
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT #24-01 TO ALLOW A SHORT-TERM RENTAL ON THE PROPERTY LEGALLY DESCRIBED AS TRACT 3, ANDY’S ACRES, NE1/4SW1/4, SECTION 23, T102N-R49W, MAPLETON TOWNSHIP. Planning Commission recommendation to approve failed 3-0. Roll call vote to deny. Motion Passed.
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT #24-03 TO ALLOW A SHORT-TERM RENTAL ON THE PROPERTY LEGALLY DESCRIBED AS TRACT 1, ROLLINGERS SKYLINE ADDITION, SECTION 28, T101N-R48W, SPLIT ROCK TOWNSHIP. Planning Commission motion to approve with conditions passed 3-1. Roll call vote to amend. Motion Passed
MARCH 25, 2024
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT #24-11 to transfer one (1) building eligibility from Tract 1 Foster Addition to Tract 2 Foster Addition all in the E½ NW¼ Section 33 T102N-R50W Benton Township. Approved
Joint Sioux Falls City Council—Minnehaha County Commission Meeting Tuesday, March 26, 2024
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2002 REVISED JOINT ZONING ORDINANCE FOR MINNEHAHA COUNTY AND THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS BY AMENDING CHAPTER 159: COMPREHENSIVE EXTRATERRITORIAL ZONING REGULATIONS, SUBCHAPTERS, ADDITIONAL USE REGULATIONS AND DEFINITIONS. Motion Passed
APRIL 22, 2024
MAJOR AMENDMENT #24-02 to amend the Mapleton Golf Planned Development District to allow two driveways onto Slip Up Creek Road on the properties legally described as the S½ SE¼ (Ex. Laurel Ridge Addition & H-1)
Section 23 T102N-R49W & the N½ NE¼ (Ex. A Triangle Section Beginning in the SW Corner Extending 680’ N & 680’ E) Section 26 T102N-R49W & the SE¼ NE¼ Section 26 T102N-R49W & the SW¼ NW¼ Section 25 T102N-R49W all in Mapleton Township Approved
MAY 20, 2024
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT #24-26 to allow Mini-Storage Units on the properties legally described as Tract 3 Lot 2 & Tract 3 Lot 3 Pleasant View Acres N½ SE¼ & S½ NE¼ Section 19 T101N-R48W Split Rock Township Approved
ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT #24-03 to amend the Revised Joint Zoning Ordinance for Minnehaha County and the City of Sioux Falls to add Long-Term Lease or Rental regulations Approved
Joint Sioux Falls City Council—Minnehaha County Commission Meeting
Tuesday, May 28, 2024
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2002 REVISED JOINT ZONING ORDINANCE FOR MINNEHAHA COUNTY AND THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS BY AMENDING CHAPTER 159: COMPREHENSIVE EXTRATERRITORIAL ZONING REGULATIONS, SUBCHAPTER: PD PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT. Motion Passed
JUNE
24, 2024
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT #24-29 to allow Motor Vehicle Sales on the properties legally described as Tract 1 Peterson’s NW¼ Section 27 & NE¼ Section 28 all within T102N-R49W Mapleton Township Approved
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT #24-30 to allow a Mini-Storage Facility on the properties legally described as Lot 1 Plooster’s Addition SW¼ and the SW¼ (Ex.H-1, H3, H4, & R-1 & Ex. Plooster’s Addition) all in Section 30 T101N-R50W Wayne Township Approved
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT #24-31 to allow a Produce Stand on the property legally described as Tract 1 Ten Cate’s Addition N½ NW¼ Section 32 T101N-R48W Split Rock Township Approved
Joint Sioux Falls City Council—Minnehaha County Commission Meeting
Tuesday, June 25, 2024
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2002 REVISED JOINT ZONING ORDINANCE FOR MINNEHAHA COUNTY AND THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD, BY AMENDING CHAPTER 159: COMPREHENSIVE EXTRATERRITORIAL ZONING REGULATIONS. Motion Passed
Joint Sioux Falls City Council—Minnehaha County Commission Meeting Tuesday, July 23, 2024
Conditional Use Permit #24-31 to allow a Produce Stand on the property legally described as Tract 1 Ten Cate’s Addition N½ NW¼ Section 32 T101N-R48W Split Rock Township. Approved
AUGUST 26, 2024
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT #24-42 to exceed 1,600 square feet of accessory building space (requesting 2,056 sqft.) on the property legally described as the N½ Vacant Skyline Drive Lying Adjacent & Lot 10 Block 5 Skyline Heights Addition Section 30 T102N-R49W Mapleton Township Approved
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT #24-50 to allow a Medical Cannabis Dispensary on the property legally described as Pt Tract 4 Lots 5 & 6 Pleasant View Acres N½ SE¼ & S½ NE¼ Section 19 T101NR48W Split Rock Township. Approved with conditions
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT #24-51 to allow a Public Utility Facility (Pump Station) on the property legally described as Tract 3 Lakeside Addition NW¼ Section 16 T101N-R50W Wayne Township. Approved with conditions
AUTHORITY
• SD State Law: Statute 11-6-2
• City Ordinance Chapter 154
The Shape Sioux Falls 2040 Comprehensive Plan was adopted by the Sioux Falls City Council on April 18, 2017. [Resolution 35-17; 8-0]
CHAPTER 160: ZONING
160.001 NAME AND CITATION OF TITLE.
These regulations shall be referred to as the 2013 Shape Places Zoning Ordinance of the City of Sioux Falls.
CHAPTER 157: SUBDIVISIONS
157.001 TITLE.
These regulations may be referred to as the “2008 Revised Subdivision Ordinance for the City of Sioux Falls” and the area of joint jurisdiction.
https://www.siouxfalls.gov/mayor/boards-commissions/planning-commission
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December 31, 2024
Sioux Falls, SD 57117-7402
605-367-8891
jeff.schmitt@siouxfalls.gov
