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All Rapid City departments can be reached by calling the City's information line. This line can also answer questions when answer is not found elsewhere.

Promotes responsible pet ownership and animal protection through active enforcement of ordinances such as leash laws, mandatory licensing/vaccination of pets, impoundment of strays, etc. Services include animal bite investigations, rabies control activities, other zoonotic disease situations and problems, prevention and control of wildlife damage, wildlife disease and nuisance concerns, Animal Control does not handle pest control such as bees, wasps, etc., and emergency services are provided 24 hour a day / 365 days a year. All animals picked up within the city are housed at the Humane Society.

Responsible for managing budget development, preparing and maintaining accounting records, preparing city reports, and administration of municipal elections. This office also handles Planning and Zoning. They review proposed residential and commercial development projects and enforce zoning ordinance.

Citizens can contact the City of Harrisburg main office regarding the following: register for utility services, 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 on website.

Provides a broad mix of development services including: Building Services Division - Plans examination and building code enforcement, building permitting and inspections, air quality permitting and provides staff support for Building Code Board of Appeals and Air Quality Board. Current Planning - Plans examination and zoning ordinance enforcement, reviews and processes land use applications, prepares zoning code ordinances and municipal code amendments, reviews and processes platting applications to subdivide property and provides staff support for the Planning Commission. Long Range Planning - Performs comprehensive master planning including areas of transportation and neighborhoods. Also offers residential and non-residential growth analysis and projections, land use plan amendments and staff support for the Metropolitan Planning Organization and committees. Code Enforcement Division - Includes responding to complaints registered by citizens, Mayor, City Council, or other city officials, initiating enforcement action on violations observed by enforcement officers where no complaints have been filed, administering the processes of noticing and abatement of violations, and assists 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, educates the public on the city's parking ordinances and rrovides support services to the Parking Advisory Board. Planning Projects Division coordinates planning projects and other studies surrounding growth, development and redevelopment of Rapid City, facilitates the creation and implementation of ordinances, policies and procedures, oversees historic preservation, reviews development applications and conducts annexation studies and offers staff support for the Historic Preservation Commission, Historic Sign Review, grant management and a community education program. Serves as an advocate for continued development in downtown Rapid City

The Building Department/Code Enforcement focuses on issues dealing with planning and zoning matters, building construction and property maintenance issues including building and zoning permits, lawn maintenance, and code enforcement.

Focuses on issues dealing with planning and zoning matters, building construction and property maintenance issues including building permits, zoning permits, and code enforcement.

Long-Term Care (LTC) Ombudsman programs work to resolve complaints related to the health, safety, welfare and rights of individuals who live in LTC facilities, such as nursing homes, assisted living centers and community living homes. LTC Ombudsman representatives ensure that residents have regular and timely access to ombudsman services, conduct unannounced visits to nursing homes and assisted living communities. The representatives identify, investigate, and work to resolve complaints made by or on behalf of residents. Additionally they provide information to residents, families, and community members about Long-Term Services and Supports.

Provides the City Council agendas, public records, location of City Council Meetings. City administration approves special event permits, coordinates planning, organizing and directing the activities of city departments. The City Council consists of a mayor and six council members from the community. The council members come from three wards that are assigned by two city council members by each ward.

Primary duties 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.

Responsible for directing or performing all engineering work associated with planning, design, and construction administration of all municipal public works improvement projects. Services this office offers includes: Construction Info and Street Closure - Information is available on street construction projects and street closures resulting from this construction, an interactive map is available on the website. Maintain and update our Pavement Condition Map. Perform sidewalk inspections to ensure accessibility compliance. Monitor our traffic model and signals to keep commuters moving.

The department takes applications for building permits, administers the County zoning ordinances and makes recommendations to the County Commission (BOA) for granting or denying the permits. Responsibilities include assist educational programs, investigates complaints and zoning violation, modify county ordinances with assistance from 1st Planning District, prepare annual department budget and public meeting agendas, property rezoning and platting, review Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations, site plan reviews, update County Commission and Planning Commission on current activities, and assist with septic system installation and compliance with state regulations.

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.

Handles daily operations, manages budgets and oversees city departments. Serves as a link between a link between elected officials and staff.

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 City Finance Office is where residents can pay utility bills, register their pets, apply for building permits, register to vote, and ask miscellaneous questions about the City of Parker. A notary public is available for the public. The City of Parker provides electric, water, and sewer utilities as well as garbage service.

This Division handles the complaints relating to minimum property maintenance standards including dilapidated housing conditions/property maintenance and environmental complaints.

• During the Spring and Summer, complaints or reports regarding grass/weeds exceeding 8, noxious weeds, or violations of the parking strip landscaping ordinance.

Complaints can also be entered online at www.siouxfalls.org/report