Code Enforcement works to improve the appearance and safety of Sioux Falls by assuring compliance with city ordinances. Departments including City Attorney, Fire Rescue, Health, Parks/Recreation, Police, Planning and Development Services and Public Works work in cooperation to assure compliance with respective titles and chapters of the Sioux Falls Code of Ordinances. ​Residents are able to ask questions, report non-emergency concerns and track progress on the City of Sioux Falls app. Direct numbers for common code enforcement requests include: Emergencies 911 Animal Control and Police Non-Emergencies 605-367-7000 City Attorney 605-367-8880 Emerald Ash Borer Information Help Line Center: 211 Engineering, Environmental/Household Hazardous Waste, Landfill, Street Hazards 605-367-8600 Fair Housing Awareness, Human Relations 605-367-8745 Fire (Non-Emergencies) 605-367-8093 Health 605-367-8760 Housing Repairs (Income Based) 605-367-8180 Lawn Watering Schedule 605-373-6971 Mosquito Control 605-367-8284 Property Maintenance, Sidewalk/Snow Violations, Nuisance Vegetation (including weeds, grass) 605-978-6900 Trees/Forestry 605-367-8222 Street Light Out 605-373-6979 Zoning 605-367-8254 For other issues and departments, please visit the website listed below.

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: GIS (Geographic Information Systems) - Develops, maintains, and promotes a shared geospatial resource for decision makers and citizens of Sioux Falls and the surrounding area. 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.

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.

City of Sioux Falls App is an app that offers the public the ability to request service for numerous needs. Users can upload a photo from their mobile device and attach GPS coordinates with their submission along with a brief message. A City employee will reach out when the issue is scheduled for repair and/or has been resolved. Community is also built into the app as neighbors can see issues submitted by other users in their neighborhood. The app is available for free for Apple and Android devices. Search for City of Sioux Falls in Google Play or Apple App Store. Citizens can also report a problem​ online. Select a report/request on topics ranging from Abandoned Vehicles Drainage Concerns Grass/Weeks Intersection Flooding Pothole Etc. Who to contact with questions or concerns

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.

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 serving and protecting the citizens of Tea. Contact the non-emergency line to report nuisances including weeds, tall grass, junk cars, street parking for longer than 24 hours, parking that obstructs view, parking in grass, garbage, manure, noise, barking dogs, and snow removal.

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.

This department oversees Kuhnert Arboretum, Community Gardens, boulevard trees, park trees, landscape ordinance, municipal trees, and tree insect and disease control.

Provides advice, expertise, and service in the areas of land use planning, zoning administration, code enforcement, and community development initiatives.

Street Maintenance tasks comprise of street overlay, crack sealing, seal coating, curb/gutter repair, storm inlet repair, service cut repair, street sweeping, pothole patching, gravel road maintenance, minor bridge repair, and winter snow removal activities. Snow alerts and removal information can be found at www.siouxfalls.gov/snow. Categories include getting notified, finding your zone, sidewalk snow, snow gate information, and ticketing and towing. People can sign up to receive snow alert notifications by texting SNOWALERT to 888777.

Handles the employment and training, compensation and benefits, workers compensation and safety, labor contracts, payroll, and well-being programming for all city employees.

This hotline handles concerns/questions/complaints, and problem potholes will be patched up as quickly as possible. The Street Team has been notified and a work order will be generated.

Distributes public power through defined service territories in the City of Sioux Falls to over 2,900 customers and also maintains over 23,000 street lights in Sioux Falls. Payments after hours can be dropped off at the drop box located outside of City Hall at 224 W. 9th Street. (DO NOT PLACE CASH IN DROP BOX).

The Community Development Department focuses on issues dealing with planning and zoning matters, building construction and property maintenance issues including building permits, zoning permits, and code enforcement.

Traffic is responsible for the installation, operation, and maintenance of the city's traffic signal system, traffic control signs, and all pavement markings. Contact this division to report: Missing or damaged sign or traffic light, A dangerous intersection, Pedestrian hazards or other traffic hazards, A burned-out street light, please supply the yellow tag number on the affected pole if possible; Issues with traffic signals and traffic signs, Issues with weather warning sirens, Issues with streetlights, Issues with work zone traffic control, Issues with parking on city streets and in city owned parking lots, and Traffic and pedestrians safety concerns.

This Division assists the public in protecting property values and upholding community standards including enforcement of the City's Zoning and Property Maintenance Ordinances, Nuisance Vegetation, and Sidewalk Snow Removal requirements.

Long Term Services and Supports provides opportunities to enhance the quality of life for older adults, adults with disabilities, and their caregivers through home and community based services. To contact Long Term Services and Supports, please call Dakota at Home. Services Include: home care services to help adults remain in their home, safety and help moving around, nutrition and meals, Senior Health Information and Insurance Education (SHIINE) providing individuals information about benefits they can receive through Medicare, caregiver support, Structured Family Caregiving, residential living services, Ombudsman program providing advocacy and education for residents, family, and staff in long term care settings, and adult protective services providing interventions to protect vulnerable adults from abuse, neglect, and exploitation.

The City Health Department handles a wide variety of issues. The Environmental Health Division consists of programs that regulate tattoo parlors, lodging, campground, Project NICE, food protection programs, child care registration program, noise permits, and environmental/nuisance complaints. The Public Health Laboratory provides testing services such as environmental microbiology, water testing for private wells/swimming pools, and clinical testing.

The City of Canistota offers water, wastewater, and garbage service to all residents within the city limits of Canistota. City Hall is the contact for building permits and zoning information. Pet tags are available at the finance office. All pets must be licensed. The fee to license a pet is $10.00 and proof of rabies vaccination must be provided. Pet licenses expire every January. The City Finance Officer is often a notary public.

Provides a service to Mitchell and the surrounding area by providing information on full-time and part-time jobs available in City Departments. The HR Office also coordinates property & liability insurance issues involving the City and the public.

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

Provide drinking water of high quality and in such quantities to meet the needs and demands of customers.

Provides a broad mix of development services including: Building Services Division Plans examination and building code enforcement Building permitting and inspections Air Quality permitting Staff support for Building Code Board of Appeals and Air Quality Board Current Planning Plans examination and zoning ordinance enforcement Review and processing of land use applications Prepares zoning code ordinances and municipal code amendments Staff support for the Planning Commission Review and processing of platting applications to subdivide property Long Range Planning Comprehensive Master Planning Transportation Planning Neighborhood Planning Residential and non-residential growth analysis and projections Land Use Plan Amendments Staff support for the Metropolitan Planning Organization and committees Code Enforcement Division Respond to complaints registered by citizens, Mayor, City Council, or other City Officials Initiate enforcement action on violations observed by enforcement officers where no complaints have been filed Administer the processes of noticing and abatement of violations Assist 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 Provides support services to the Parking Advisory Board Educates the public on the City's Parking Ordinances Serves as an advocate for continued development in downtown Rapid City Planning Projects Division Coordinates planning projects and other studies surrounding growth, development and redevelopment of Rapid City Tax Increment Financing Facilitates the creation and implementation of ordinances, policies and procedures Historic Preservation Reviews development applications and conducts annexation studies Staff support for the Historic Preservation Commission, Historic Sign Review, grant management and a community education program

The 789 acre sanitary landfill and rubble site is located 5 miles west of Sioux Falls on 41st Street and 464th Avenue. Other services available at the landfill include: - Yard waste composting center Free compost - just bring a container and a shovel Major appliance recycling area Tree wood The Sioux Falls Landfill or a citizen's private garbage hauler can answer questions concerning either the yard waste or recycling programs. Free Landfill Pass - Sioux Falls residents receive a free paperless pass for one free trip to the City of Sioux Falls Sanitary Landfill. Residents may present a driver's license or state ID card for scanning at the landfill entrance. Pass is limited to one annual free trip to the landfill per household address. Passes are based on zip code which opens program to those living in multi-family units, such as apartment buildings. The pass will allow the addressee to dispose of one load (less than 3 cubic yards or gross vehicle weight less than 10,000 pounds) at the landfill. Residents may not pay an individual to haul your load, as the load will then be considered a contractor or commercial load. All loads must be tarped or tied down to be admitted free. Small branch size debris can be disposed of at the City's 2 Leaf, Grass and Small Branch Drop Off locations which are open Saturday, April 13 - Sunday, May 26, 2024.