The Planning & Zoning Department handles Building Inspections, Building Permit Applications, Code Enforcement, Contractor Licensing, Flood Plain Administration, Land Use Applications, Occupancy Permits, Plats, Septic Systems, Signage, Zoning Compliance, and Zoning Enforcement.

Serving the city of Scotland, including public works (street, parks & rec, water, and wastewater), code enforcement, finance officer, mayor and council, police officer, and a Library Assistant.

City Hall houses the following departments - Mayors Office, City Administrator's Office,Public Works Director's Office, Finance Office, Building Inspections, City Planner's Office, and Utilities (water/sewer) office.

This department includes: - Community and Economic Development Director - Building Official - Building Inspector - Code Enforcement Official - Special Project Support - Building Maintenance

Provides the following services - Liquor and beer license, Peddler's license, Building Permits, Utility Services, Accounts Payable, Accounts receivable, Payroll, and Code enforcement.

City Administrator - is the funnel for information between the City Council, City Staff, and State and Federal agencies. The City Administrator assists in the preparation of the annual City budget, recommends policy directions to the City Council, oversees long range planning, directing the activities of city departments and carries out all other duties as prescribed. Finance Office is responsible for managing the fiscal affairs of the City. This includes monitoring accounting services, cash and asset management, payroll, financial reporting and utility billing. City utilities include water, sewer and garbage collection services. Public Works department oversees the maintenance of the streets, alleys, storm sewer, water and sewer systems, rubble site and airport. Planning & Zoning Committee is responsible for preparing and maintaining the City's Comprehensive Plan, administering and enforcing zoning and subdivision regulations, enforcing building codes, and carrying out ordinances for permits and inspection. Building Committee which is comprised of three council members is designated as the building inspector for the City. Together, they review permits and make recommendation to the Planning and Zoning Commission. Parks and Recreation include a swimming pool that is open during the summer months. Area parks are maintained by local organizations.

Some of the primary duties of the Code Compliance Department include: issuing building permits and conducting building inspections, enforcement of the City's Sign Code and issuing sign permits, addressing citizen concerns regarding animals, grass/weeds, nuisances, and snow removal, registration of rental dwelling units and housing inspections, enforcement of the City's Property Maintenance Code, animal control and management of the City's animal shelter, enforcement of grass, weed, and sidewalk snow removal ordinance, and pet licensing; all dogs past 6 months shall be licensed, the yearly tag fee is $10.00 and tags can be obtained at the City Finance office.

The Planning Administration helps guide growth and development of the Custer community in relation to land use, conservation of natural resources, economic development, transportation network, and public service. Services include land use and zoning, building inspection, code enforcement, and floodplain administration.

Responsible for issuing building permits and monitoring the progress of residential and commercial building projects to insure compliance with adopted codes and standards. Inspects all business within the city requiring grease traps. Performs health inspections of homes and rental property, on request.

Provides a broad mix of development services including: Building Services Division Plans examination and building code enforcement Building permitting and inspections Air Quality permitting Staff support for Building Code Board of Appeals and Air Quality Board Current Planning Plans examination and zoning ordinance enforcement Review and processing of land use applications Prepares zoning code ordinances and municipal code amendments Staff support for the Planning Commission Review and processing of platting applications to subdivide property Long Range Planning Comprehensive Master Planning Transportation Planning Neighborhood Planning Residential and non-residential growth analysis and projections Land Use Plan Amendments Staff support for the Metropolitan Planning Organization and committees Code Enforcement Division Respond to complaints registered by citizens, Mayor, City Council, or other City Officials Initiate enforcement action on violations observed by enforcement officers where no complaints have been filed Administer the processes of noticing and abatement of violations Assist in the enforcement of the requirements of the Sign Code Parking Enforcement Division Enforces parking regulations Monitors parking that is metered, permitted and/or time restricted Maintains several City owned parking lots and the downtown parking structure Provides support services to the Parking Advisory Board Educates the public on the City's Parking Ordinances Serves as an advocate for continued development in downtown Rapid City Planning Projects Division Coordinates planning projects and other studies surrounding growth, development and redevelopment of Rapid City Tax Increment Financing Facilitates the creation and implementation of ordinances, policies and procedures Historic Preservation Reviews development applications and conducts annexation studies Staff support for the Historic Preservation Commission, Historic Sign Review, grant management and a community education program

Building Services is a division of the Department of Planning and Development Services and is made up of several sub-divisions: Building Inspection, Electrical Inspection, Mechanical Inspection, and Plumbing Inspection. Additional contact phone numbers: Inspections: 605-367-8670 Contractor Licensing: 605-367-8672

Provides advice, expertise, and service in the areas of land use planning, zoning administration, code enforcement, and community development initiatives.

Responsible for Administration of the City Zoning Ordinance and the Huron Comprehensive Plan. Handling requests and questions regarding future planning, permitted land uses, required landscaping, site development, preliminary and final plats, and required parking. Assisting with questions and applications for variances, conditional use permits, and home occupations. Assisting the City Engineer in administration of the Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance and the Subdivision Ordinance. Ensuring that the Zoning Ordinance and Comprehensive Plan are accurate and current. Supporting the City Planning Commission and the Huron Board of Historic Preservation. Specifically, this Department handles the following complaints: unmowed grass, lack of snow removal from sidewalks, accumulation of junk/garbage.

Code Enforcement works to improve the appearance and safety of Sioux Falls by assuring compliance with city ordinances. Departments including City Attorney, Fire Rescue, Health, Parks/Recreation, Police, Planning and Development Services and Public Works work in cooperation to assure compliance with respective titles and chapters of the Sioux Falls Code of Ordinances. ​Residents are able to ask questions, report non-emergency concerns and track progress on the City of Sioux Falls app. Direct numbers for common code enforcement requests include: Emergencies 911 Animal Control and Police Non-Emergencies 605-367-7000 City Attorney 605-367-8880 Emerald Ash Borer Information Help Line Center: 211 Engineering, Environmental/Household Hazardous Waste, Landfill, Street Hazards 605-367-8600 Fair Housing Awareness, Human Relations 605-367-8745 Fire (Non-Emergencies) 605-367-8093 Health 605-367-8760 Housing Repairs (Income Based) 605-367-8180 Lawn Watering Schedule 605-373-6971 Mosquito Control 605-367-8284 Property Maintenance, Sidewalk/Snow Violations, Nuisance Vegetation (including weeds, grass) 605-978-6900 Trees/Forestry 605-367-8222 Street Light Out 605-373-6979 Zoning 605-367-8254 For other issues and departments, please visit the website listed below.