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City Hall houses the following departments - Mayors Office, City Administrator's Office,Public Works Director's Office, Finance Office, Building Inspections, City Planner's Office, and Utilities (water/sewer) office.

Building Services is a division of the Department of Planning and Development Services and is made up of several sub-divisions: Building Inspection, Electrical Inspection, Mechanical Inspection, and Plumbing Inspection. Additional contact phone numbers: Inspections: 605-367-8670 Contractor Licensing: 605-367-8672

Planning & Zoning Department: The department takes applications for building permits, administers the County zoning ordinances and makes recommendations to the Commission for granting or denying the permits.  Services include assist educational programs, building inspections, investigate complaints and zoning violation, modify county ordinances, 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 and Zoning Commission on current activities, trends, changes in law, and policies, and E-911 Addressing in Sully County. Treasurer Services provided are motor vehicle titling and registration, real estate tax collection, and a driver's license station. - This County site only accepts driver license applications/documents for licensing, then issues a paper permit (cards are printed in Pierre then mailed to the applicant weeks later). This site cannot process new CDL applicants or non-citizens. - Now available in Spanish: driver license application, study manuals and written test. Driving part of the test is still given via English as the spoken language.

Helps guide growth and development of the Custer community for land use, conservation of natural resources, economic development, transportation network, and public service. Services include land use and zoning, building inspection, code enforcement, and floodplain administration.

Responsible for the city infrastructure and improvement projects, annexations, cemetery records, grave purchases, burial scheduling, monument permits, conditional use permits/home occupations, contractor licenses, excavation permits, flood plain management, flood plain development permits, planning and zoning matters within the 3-mile jurisdiction, plats and mylar (preliminary, final, and administrative), rezoning amendments, sewer and water permits, and variances. The Building Inspector works with the Engineering Department to issue building permits, conduct inspections, issue stop-work orders, and follow and enforce International Building Codes and city codes and ordinances. Individuals can visit the Building Inspection page of the Belle Fourche website to find information and forms related to building permits, building codes, contractor licenses, and city limit address and property setback guides.

Responsible for zoning issues, plat approvals, sign approvals, variance applications, conditional use permits, home occupations, construction plan reviews, permit issuance, building and plumbing field inspections, code enforcement and nuisance issues, comprehensive planning issues, and licensing residential contractors.

The Planning & Zoning Department handles Building Inspections, Building Permit Applications, Code Enforcement, Contractor Licensing, Flood Plain Administration, Land Use Applications, Occupancy Permits, Plats, Septic Systems, Signage, Zoning Compliance, and Zoning Enforcement.

Responsible for reviewing, issuing, and managing building permits through means of inspection and other necessary measures.

The Finance Office houses the following City of Selby departments: Finance (responsible for managing the fiscal affairs of the city, budget development and monitoring, accounting services, cash and asset management, payroll, contract administration, panning and zoning, grants management and financial reporting, city council agendas, long range planning for the City, and special use permits), Parks and Recreation (maintains parks, sports fields, and facilities, provides recreational programming, and manages the Recreation and Aquatics centers, Utilities (public utilities, water, sewer, and garbage collection), and Public Works (streets and sanitation, snow removal, sanitary sewer services, and storm water).

Takes applications for building permits, administers the county zoning ordinances, and makes recommendations to the Commission for granting or denying the permits. Responsibilities include assisting with educational programs, building inspections, investigating complaints and zoning violation, modifying county ordinances, preparing annual department budget and public meeting agendas, property rezoning and platting, reviewing concentrated animal feeding operations, site plan reviews, and updating County Commission and Planning and Zoning Commission on current activities, trends, changes in law, and policies. Also manages and maintains the public drainage system to prevent flooding, erosion, and water quality issues.

This department includes ​Community and Economic Development Director, ​Building Official, ​Building Inspector, ​Code Enforcement Official, ​Special Project Support, and ​Building Maintenance.

The engineering department consists of planning and zoning administration, building permits, construction project administration, sidewalks, GIS, and flood plan information.

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 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

City Administrator - is the funnel for information between the City Council, City Staff, and State and Federal agencies. The City Administrator assists in the preparation of the annual City budget, recommends policy directions to the City Council, oversees long range planning, directing the activities of city departments and carries out all other duties as prescribed. Finance Office is responsible for managing the fiscal affairs of the City. This includes monitoring accounting services, cash and asset management, payroll, financial reporting and utility billing. City utilities include water, sewer and garbage collection services. Public Works department oversees the maintenance of the streets, alleys, storm sewer, water and sewer systems, rubble site and airport. Planning & Zoning Committee is responsible for preparing and maintaining the City's Comprehensive Plan, administering and enforcing zoning and subdivision regulations, enforcing building codes, and carrying out ordinances for permits and inspection. Building Committee which is comprised of three council members is designated as the building inspector for the City. Together, they review permits and make recommendation to the Planning and Zoning Commission. Parks and Recreation include a swimming pool that is open during the summer months. Area parks are maintained by local organizations.

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.

Maintains and operates the city-owned electrical network.

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

The Auditor is the keeper of County records and acts as a bookkeeper of County business. The Auditor is responsible for County Commissioner meetings including scheduling, agenda, business follow-up, preparing the County's budget, audit bills or other claims against the County and prepare the warrants in payment of these bills, figuring the mil levy, head election officer of the County, and notary public services available. Some fees may apply Welfare services include medical assistance, utilities assistance for disconnect notices on heating bills, and burial/funeral assistance. All assistance is based on eligibility guidelines. All applicants are required by law to repay the county for assistance given, per SDCL 28-14. County is payer of last resort after all other resources have been utilized.

City Municipal Government including utilities (electric, water, wastewater, street), engineering/planning, Parks and Recreation, City Administrator and Mayor, finance, and Human Resources.

Processes applications for permits, land use, and business licenses, conducts building inspections, enforces regulatory compliance, provides information related to building permits, home construction, drone flying, and more, holds public meetings to discuss and make decisions regarding the growth and development of the city, lists development plans and zoning codes, and includes a GIS Division that provides mapping services, data, and technical support to the City and the public.

Reviews building permit requests and discusses planning and zoning regulations within the City of Beresford.

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 issuing building permits and monitoring the progress of residential and commercial building projects to insure compliance with adopted codes and standards. Inspects all business within the city requiring grease traps.

Finance Responsible for managing the fiscal affairs of a city, town, or township. Responsibilities varies by jurisdiction but generally include budget development and monitoring, accounting services, cash and asset management, payroll, contract administration, grants management and financial reporting. Parks and Recreation Maintains parks, lake access and green space areas as well as sports fields and facilities. Also provides recreational programming for all ages and abilities. Manages the Recreation Center and Indoor/Outdoor Aquatic Centers. Mayor's Office / City Hall City hall provides the City Council agendas and oversees long range planning for the city. City Administration approves special event permits, coordinates planning, organizing and directing the activities of the city departments. Utilities Providing power and light for the citizens of our city. Water Sewer Garbage collection Public Works - Transportation services include: Streets and sanitation Landfill Snow removal - Engineering services include: Potable water Storm water Sanitary sewer services Building permitting Planning

The department takes applications for building permits, administers the County zoning ordinances and makes recommendations to the Commission for granting or denying the permits. Responsibilities include assisting with educational programs, building inspections, investigating complaints and zoning violation, modifying county ordinances, preparing annual department budget and public meeting agendas, property rezoning and platting, reviewing concentrated animal feeding operations, site plan reviews, and updating County Commission and Planning and Zoning Commission on current activities, trends, changes in law, and policies. Also manages and maintains the public drainage system to prevent flooding, erosion, and water quality issues.