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 1/31/2019)
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
Forms/Applications
Building Permit Application
Variance Application
Petition for Rezoning
Conditional Use Permit Application
Rural Addressing Sign Order Form
Ordinances
Codington County Zoning Ordinance – Codington County Zoning Ordinance #65 Adopted 03-28-17
Article IV Administration Ordinance – Ordinance 67 – Article IV Admin Amended 03-19-18
Wind Energy System Ordinance – Ordinance 68 – Section 5.22 WES
Codington County/City of Watertown Joint Jurisdiction Ordinance – Ordinance 61 Joint Jurisdiction
Codington County Comp Plan 2012 Adopted102212
Upcoming Meetings
February 19, 2019 Staff Report
Minutes of Past Meetings
February 27, 2018 Joint Jurisdiction Meeting Minutes
March 12, 2018 Meeting Minutes
April 16, 2018 Minutes – Corrected 7-16-2018
April 23, 2018 Joint Jurisdiction Meeting Minutes
May 21, 2018 Joint Jurisdiction Meeting Minutes
June 18, 2018 Joint Jurisdiction Meeting Minutes
August 20, 2018 Meeting Minutes
September 17, 2018 Joint Jurisdiction Meeting Minutes
September 17, 2018 Meeting Minutes
October 15, 2018 Joint Jurisdiction Meeting Minutes
October 15, 2018 Meeting Minutes
November 19, 2018 Joint Jurisdiction Meeting Minutes
November 19, 2018 Meeting Minutes
December 17, 2018 Joint Jurisdiction Meeting Minutes
December 17, 2018 Meeting Minutes
Helpful Links
1st District of Local Government
FEMA
City of Watertown
SD DENR