Codington County facilities are open to the public. We ask that you continue to practice social distancing when accessing our facility as well as other county facilities.
The zoning officer will be available via telephone at (605) 882-6300 or email (luke@1stdistrict.org or codington.county@sdstate.edu) from 9:00 am to 11:00 am on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. However the Zoning Officer will not be meeting in-person or with drop-ins until further notice.
Building permit or other zoning related applications are available at the Codington County Extension Office or you may download from this website.
Thank you for your cooperation,
Zoning Officer
Luke Muller
Assistant
Becky Goens
Codington County Extension Complex (Entrance B)
1910 West Kemp Avenue
Watertown, SD 57201-3048
(605) 882-6300
8:00 A.M. to 4:30 P.M. – Monday through Friday
Ordinance Review Information Page (updated 6/2/2021)
Zoning Functions or Duties
The Planning and Zoning Department is responsible for zoning administration and enforcement.
The department serves three boards:
- Codington County Commission: The Commission approves plats and amendments to the County’s Comprehensive Land Use Plan, Zoning and Subdivision Ordinances after recommendation from the Planning Commission.
- Codington County Planning Commission: This Board develops the Master Plan for county development, reviews Site Plans and Subdivision Plans for new developments, and proposes amendments to the Comprehensive Land Use Plan, Zoning Ordinance and Subdivision Ordinance.
- Codington County Board of Adjustment: Reviews specific cases involving the application of the County’s Zoning Ordinance-Conditional Use Permit, Variances, and Appeals from Decisions of the Zoning Officer.
The Zoning Officer is responsible for reviewing various plans, permit requests and the issuance of applicable permits.
Notice of Building Permits Required for Construction
Notice is hereby given that building permits are required prior to the commencement of excavation for construction or for the construction or moving of any building in the unincorporated areas of Codington County. A building permit application may be obtained online or by visiting the Codington County Planning and Zoning Office. An administrative fee up to two hundred (200) percent of the permit fee may be charged to all who begin construction without a permit. Further, failure to obtain the necessary permits may result in civil or criminal proceedings. Some questions may be answered by clicking here: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Codington County Building Permit List (Updated 6/2/2021)
Forms/Applications
Building Permit Application
Variance Application
Petition for Rezoning
Conditional Use Permit Application
Rural Addressing Sign Order Form
Upcoming Meetings
June 10, 2021 Planning Commission Special Meeting Agenda
Minutes of Past Meetings
May 18, 2020 Joint Jurisdiction Meeting Minutes
July 20, 2020 Joint Jurisdiction Minutes
August 17, 2020 Meeting Minutes
October 19, 2020 Joint Jurisdiction Minutes
March 15, 2021 Joint Jurisdiction Minutes
April 6, 2021 Special Meeting Minutes
April 19, 2021 Joint Jurisdiction Minutes
April 19, 2021 Meeting Minutes
Helpful Links
1st District of Local Government
FEMA
City of Watertown
SD DENR