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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.

What does the floodplain management program do? Reviews plans for items from grading to building, issue floodplain permits, and track for compliance with FEMA regulations. This can include, but is not limited to: Provide property floodplain details to any interested persons (owners, renters, sellers, buyers, realtors, etc.) Review applications and issue permits. Interpret the boundaries of Flood Hazard Areas. Use best available data when Base Flood elevations are not provided. Determine substantial improvement/damage Notify adjacent communities, the State, and the Administrator of Alteration or Relocation to the water course. Ensure Maintenance of Watercourse Conduct inspections Investigate complaints of Code Violations Coordinate Map Amendments and Appeals Maintain for Public inspection all flood permit records i.e. Amendments, Revisions, Fill, Certificates, Elevation Certificates and No-Rise Certificates Maintain Floodplain Maps and Flood Data Maintain and update the Floodplain Management Ordinance Check for conformance for construction and fill in the floodplain for compensary storage requirements Maintain CRS (Community Rating System) program to keep flood insurance policies with the City eligible for a discount Obtain, review, and maintain Elevation Certificates (EC) for applicable properties Visit the website for other FAQ's, but in particular, people often wonder, Is my property in the flood plain? Click on this link to find out an answer and next steps: www.siouxfalls.gov/floodplain

• Planning & Zoning

issuing of building permits along with variance, conditional use/CAFO and ReZone applications.

• E911 Addressing

issuing of E911 Address's for Marshall County outside of the cities and must be given by the GIS department.

• Drainage

issuing of permits to areas and roads within the jurisdiction of Marshall County. This office also answers questions pertaining to floodplains.

Auditor services include:

• 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, and Head election officer of the County.

Notary Public services available. Some fees may apply. Welfare services include:

• Provides both economic and medical assistance to residents of Beadle County on a one time basis. Economic assistance is for current amounts only. No payment for deposits of any kind. Rent, Utility assistance for current bills may be available for water, lights, and heating, and Medical, hospitalization, and burial assistance requires pre-approval if not for emergency services.

All other resources must have been exhausted first. Assistance does require payback and county lien is filed until paid in full. Planning & Zoning services include:

• Takes applications for building permits, administers the County zoning ordinances and makes recommendations to the Commission for granting or denying the permits. Assist with educational programs, 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, and Site plan reviews.

Update County Commission and Planning and Zoning Commission on current activities, trends, changes in law, and policies. -

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.

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 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.

Transportation Services include streets and sanitation, landfill, snow removal, and recycling. Public Works and Engineering Services include potable water, storm water, sanitary sewer services, building permits, and planning & zoning.

The Building Inspection Department provides the following services - enforce building ordinances to ensure safe building construction and renovations, issues building permits, inspects new construction (with the exception of plumbing and electrical), contractor licensing, issues permits for food trucks/peddlers/solicitors, enforce the Property Maintenance 'Nuisance' ordinance, floodplain management, code enforcement, and planning & zoning.

Responsible for parcel geodatabase, geographical information systems, E-9-1-1 Addressing, mapping construction and development.

Regulates land use and development within a county, ensuring orderly growth and protecting property values. Issues building permits, 911 addresses, and assist with applications for plats, conditional use permits, and variances.

City Hall houses the following city departments: city council, city administrator, building permits, city finance officer, city utilities (electric, water, sewer, and garbage collection), planning and zoning, parks and recreation, Volga Community Center and Auditorium reservations, community calendar, and text and email alerts for city council meetings and emergencies.

City Ordinances are municipal laws enacted by local government officials. They cover city-specific matters not already addressed by state & federal laws. Planning and Zoning focuses on issues dealing with building construction and property maintenance issues including building permits, zoning permits, and code enforcement. The Finance Office is responsible for managing fiscal affairs of a city, town or township. Responsibilities vary but generally include budget development and monitoring, accounting services, cash and asset management, payroll, contract administration, grants management, and financial reporting.

The Planning & Zoning Office issues building permits and 911 Addresses, as well as assists property owners with plats, conditional use permits, and variances. The Zoning Ordinance explains the different zoning districts, as well as the permitted principal uses and structures, permitted accessory uses and structures, conditional uses, and prohibited uses and structures for each district.

• Assists with any floodplain needs. The Edmunds County Flood Plain Authority is the county/city limit line. The office staff can assist with an aerial view of the property using the Geographic Information System (GIS), or the property owner can access the system on website. This allows allows the user to view, understand, question, interpret, and visualize data in many ways that reveal relationships, patterns, and trends in the form of maps, globes, reports, and charts. A property owner can build in a flood plain, but will need to complete a Floodplain Development Permit Application, to include a flood proof plan. The property can also be built up with fill and the soil compacted to rise above the flood plain.

Assists with any drainage needs. The Drainage Ordinance is intended to provide the basic guidance needed by the county drainage commission in carrying out drainage responsibilities.

Equalization office assesses property for tax purposes. Planning & Zoning encompasses building permits and zoning processes.

Responsible for parcel geodatabase, geographical information systems, E-9-1-1 Addressing, mapping construction and development.

Regulates land use and development within a county, ensuring orderly growth and protecting property values. Issues building permits, 911 addresses, and assist with applications for plats, conditional use permits, and variances.

This office is responsible for applying the proper classification to property as well as calculating the full and true valuation of all property (structures and land) within Douglas County for ad valorem purposes.

Provides a list of all taxable property and estimate values in accordance with the laws. Regulates land use and development within a county, ensuring orderly growth and protecting property values. Issues building permits, 911 addresses, and assist with applications for plats, conditional use permits, and variances.

Made up of 5 divisions that collectively maintain the City infrastructure, parks, and vehicles: The Street Division maintains paved and gravel roads, curbs, gutters, sidewalks, and stormwater systems, sign and signal infrastructure, and snow plowing schedules and maps. Also patches potholes, blades gravel roads, and mows along rural road sections. The Parks Division provides maintenance and improvement for the nine City parks. The Water Division operates the City's water wells and maintains the water distribution system. Ensures the supply of quality drinking water meets or surpasses state and federal guidelines. The Sewer Division oversees the sanitary sewer collection system and wastewater processing and treatment The Fleet and Vehicle Maintenance Division services all of the City's fleet and vehicles.

Includes the offices of Code Enforcement, Building Inspections, and Planning and Zoning. Responsible for providing information to the public on planning, zoning, building, and code compliance-related issues.

• Building Inspector - Responsible for reviewing and issuing building permits, providing inspections for new construction and ensuring code compliance
• Code Enforcement - Ensures all city ordinances relating to health and safety are followed. Monitors for trash, junk vehicles, overgrown weeds, and other nuisance conditions.
• Planning and Zoning - Coordinates requests for variances, plats, and other zoning-related items. Works with City Council for planning and administering contracts for special community development related projects.

Oversees municipal projects and maintains specifications and standard plates for work conducted within the public right of ways.

Equalization responsibilities includes to ensure all property in the county is accounted for on the tax list. Ensure properties are all assessed in an equal and uniform manner. Only when the assessments of the property are fair and equal can the tax burden be distributed fair and equal. Planning & Zoning responsibilities include Issues building permits and 911 Addresses, and assists property owners with plats, conditional use permits, and variances. The Zoning Ordinance explains the different zoning districts, as well as the permitted principal uses and structures, permitted accessory uses and structures, conditional uses, and prohibited uses and structures for each district.

Regulates land use and development within a county, ensuring orderly growth and protecting property values. Issues building permits, 911 addresses, and assist with applications for plats, conditional use permits, and variances.

Purpose is to locate, identify, and appraise all taxable property, in accordance with state laws and administrative procedures, while maintaining current information on the ownership and characteristics of property. Prepares and certifies the assessment roll and individual property assessments in accordance with state law. Regulates land use and development within a county, ensuring orderly growth and protecting property values. Issues building permits, 911 addresses, and assist with applications for plats, conditional use permits, and variances. ​