In order to put the health & safety of our customers & employees first, Codington County facilities are closed to the public to avoid spread of the Coronavirus.
The zoning officer will be available via telephone (605) 882-5115 or (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 Zoning Office’s webpage: https://www.codington.org/zoning-office/. You may submit building permit applications electronically to the above email addresses, however before a permit is issued you will need to mail payment and the original completed application to the Zoning Office at 1910 West Kemp Ave, Watertown, SD 57201.
Thank you for your cooperation,
Luke Muller, Codington County Zoning Officer
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 4/20/2020)
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
Upcoming Meetings
May 18, 2020 Meeting Presentation
Minutes of Past Meetings
April 15, 2019 Board of Adjustment Meeting Minutes
April 15, 2019 Planning Commission-County Commissioner Meeting Minutes
April 29, 2019 Planning Commissioner-County Commissioners Meeting Minutes
July 15, 2019 Joint Jurisdiction Minutes
September 23, 2019 Joint Jurisdiction Minutes
September 23, 2019 Meeting Minutes
October 21, 2019 Meeting Minutes
October 10, 2019 Joint Jurisdiction Minutes
October 21, 2019 Joint Jurisdiction Minutes
November 18, 2019 Meeting Minutes
December 16, 2019 Meeting Minutes
December 16, 2019 Joint Jurisdiction Minutes
January 21, 2020 Meeting Minutes
January 21, 2020 Joint Jurisdiction Meeting Minutes
February 24, 2020 Meeting Minutes
March 16, 2020 Joint Jurisdiction Minutes
March 16, 2020 Meeting Minutes
Helpful Links
1st District of Local Government
FEMA
City of Watertown
SD DENR