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.

Works collaboratively to sustain a healthy environment, maintain productivity of the diverse land base of the Lake Traverse Tribal Lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations. Responsible for stewardship of land and resources, committed to manage, protect, and improve in a manner to serve the needs of SWO. Resources include but are not limited to: - Fish and Wildlife Phone: 605-698-8353 - Email: [email protected] - Tribal Realty Phone: 605-698-3911 Ext. 8419 Contact: Ariel Williams, Realty Director Email: [email protected] - GIS - Geographical Information Systems Phone: 605-698-3871 Email: [email protected] - OEP - Office of Environment Protection Phone: 605-698-6575 Contact: Jason Eastman, Office of Environmental Protection Email: [email protected] - THPO - Tribal Historic Preservation Office Phone: 605-698-3584 PO Box 909, Agency Village, SD Email: [email protected]

Citizens can contact the City of Harrisburg main office regarding the following - Register for Utility Services, Obtain Building Permits, Planning and Zoning Inquiries, Register pets, Pay Utility Bills, Notary Services, Economic Development and Harrisburg Chamber Information, Liquor Licenses, Garbage Licenses, and Peddler Licenses. An online business directory of organizations belonging to this chamber is available at: www.harrisburgsdchamber.com/members

Local planning office gathers information on existing physical, social and economic conditions; project future trends; examine alternative courses of action; and develop long and short-term land use plans to guide the growth and revitalization of urban, suburban and rural areas within the community. This office handles issues dealing with building construction and property maintenance issues including Building Permits, Zoning Permits, and Tickets for not addressing snow removal on sidewalks and mowing of lawns.

The department takes applications for building permits, administers the County zoning ordinances and makes recommendations to the Commission for granting or denying the permits. Responsibilities include assists with educational programs, building inspections, investigating complaints and zoning violation, modifying county ordinances, prepare annual department budget and public meeting agendas, property rezoning and platting, reviewing concentrated animal feeding operations, site plan reviews, and updating County Commission and Planning and Zoning Commission on current activities, trends, changes in law, and policies.

Serving the residents of Brandon through the following services - water and sewer, city parks, planning and inspection department, accounting, street department, and summer recreation program.

Responsible for parcel geodatabase, geographical information systems, E-9-1-1 Addressing, mapping construction and development.

The Planning Department is responsible for managing the physical growth of the unincorporated area of the County. The Yankton County Comprehensive Plan is the official document used to guide decisions on land use matters. The Comprehensive Plan is designed to anticipate and deal with changes occurring within the County. The Planning and Zoning Department is also responsible for zoning administration and enforcement. The Zoning Administrator is responsible for reviewing various plans and permit request and the issuance of applicable permits.

Assess all real estate property in the county for assessment / tax purposes. As required by Statute the assessed value must be at or near market value. This office also answers questions pertaining to floodplains.

This office provides assessments, building permits, and anything to do with zoning. Please call the office with any questions, assessment requests, or to add onto a building, or build a new building.

Equalization responsibilities includes to ensure all property in the county is accounted for on the tax list. Ensure properties are all assessed in an equal and uniform manner. Only when the assessments of the property are fair and equal can the tax burden be distributed fair and equal. Planning & Zoning responsibilities include Issues building permits and 911 Addresses, and assists property owners with plats, conditional use permits, and variances. The Zoning Ordinance explains the different zoning districts, as well as the permitted principal uses and structures, permitted accessory uses and structures, conditional uses, and prohibited uses and structures for each district.

Responsible for parcel geodatabase, geographical information systems, BEACON Web Site, E-9-1-1 Addressing, mapping construction and development.

Provides direction for the physical development and quality of life within the city. Areas of service include transit, transportation, and long-range plans, downtown development, historic preservation, and neighborhood conservation activities, and coordination of public improvements and private development with the comprehensive plan, zoning, and subdivision ordinances.

The Equalization Office assesses all properties in the county for property taxation purposes, issues building permits in the county and small towns, is the planning and zoning office for the county, and answers questions pertaining to floodplains.

The City of Hot Springs has the following departments: airport, attorney, City Administrator, Public Works Engineer, Evans Plunge Waterpark, Finance Office, Fire, Southern Hills Golf Course, Library, Mayor's Office, Mueller Civic Center, City Maintenance (streets and parks), Development Director, Police, Water, and Waste Water. A community calendar of events can be found at www.hotspringscommunitycalendar.com.

The Finance Office houses the following City of Selby departments: Finance (responsible for managing the fiscal affairs of the city, budget development and monitoring, accounting services, cash and asset management, payroll, contract administration, panning and zoning, grants management and financial reporting, city council agendas, long range planning for the City, and special use permits), Parks and Recreation (maintains parks, sports fields, and facilities, provides recreational programming, and manages the Recreation and Aquatics centers, Utilities (public utilities, water, sewer, and garbage collection), and Public Works (streets and sanitation, snow removal, sanitary sewer services, and storm water).

City departments including Public Works (Streets, Parks, Water, Sewer), Planning and Zoning, Finance Office, Building Inspector, Community Hall, Mayor and Council, and Public Library. ​The Public Library offers access to books, librarians, computers, and Wi-Fi. Located on 1201 Ash Street. Phone number to call is 605-269-2616.

Auditor services include: - The Auditor is the keeper of County records and acts as a bookkeeper of County business. The Auditor is responsible for County Commissioner meetings including scheduling, agenda, business follow-up, Preparing the County's budget, Audit bills or other claims against the County and prepare the warrants in payment of these bills, Figuring the mil levy, and Head election officer of the County. Notary Public services available. Some fees may apply. Welfare services include: - Provides both economic and medical assistance to residents of Beadle County on a one time basis. Economic assistance is for current amounts only. No payment for deposits of any kind. Rent, Utility assistance for current bills may be available for water, lights, and heating, and Medical, hospitalization, and burial assistance requires pre-approval if not for emergency services. All other resources must have been exhausted first. Assistance does require payback and county lien is filed until paid in full. Planning & Zoning services include: - Takes applications for building permits, administers the County zoning ordinances and makes recommendations to the Commission for granting or denying the permits. Assist with educational programs, Investigate complaints and zoning violation, Modify county ordinances, Prepare annual department budget and public meeting agendas, Property rezoning and platting, Review concentrated animal feeding operations, and Site plan reviews. Update County Commission and Planning and Zoning Commission on current activities, trends, changes in law, and policies. -

Provides a list of all taxable property and estimate values in accordance with the laws.

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.

Assess property, maintain current ownership and property characteristics of all real estate in the county for property tax purposes following statutory guidelines. Provide assistance for platting and permitting, ensuring requirements are met. Maintain GIS system, oversee septic installations, assist with floodplain management. Regulate campground and vendor permitting.

Planning & Zoning Department: Implementing the Brown County Comprehensive Plan and providing consistency in the quality of development. This is for within all of the unincorporated areas of Brown County, also including incorporated towns of Claremont, Columbia, and Stratford, and excluding areas of joint jurisdiction with Frederick, Groton, Hecla & Warner. Floodplain Administration in Brown County except inside the City Limits of Frederick, Hecla, Groton, Verdon, Warner, Westport and Aberdeen. E-911 Addressing in all of Brown County except addressing boundaries inside City Limits of Aberdeen. Construction Permits, Floodplain Development Permits (FPDP), permits for fences in small towns, permits for sheds, garages, pole buildings, grain bins, weigh scales, conveyors/legs, etc.; Platting, Rezoning, Vacating Plats, Conditional Use/Special Exceptions, Variances, etc.

The Equalization Office assesses all properties in the county for taxation purposes, issues building permits in the county and small towns, is the planning and zoning office for the county, and answers questions pertaining to floodplains.

Transportation Services include Streets & Sanitation, Landfill, Snow Removal, Recycling. Public Works and Engineering Services include Potable Water, Storm Water, Sanitary Sewer Services, Building Permitting, and Planning & Zoning.

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