Responsible for the following services - building permits, septic permits, rezoning property, conditional use permits, requests to county zoning ordinance and subdivisions, and floodplain questions. Department provides recommendations to Pennington County Planning Commission and County Board of Commissioners in accordance with the Pennington County Zoning Ordinance, subdivision regulation, and the Pennington County Comprehensive Plan.

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.

Primary responsibilities of this department include design, review, and manage infrastructure projects, manage the City's right-of-way, review and approve plats and subdivision, planning and zoning, development and revision of City maps, and professional assistance to other departments.

Responsible for zoning administration and enforcement. Supports the County Commission, Planning Commission, and Board of Adjustment. Services include reviewing and issuing zoning-related permits, site plans, and subdivision plans, as well as handling conditional use permits, variances, and appeals.

Offers the following services - City Hall, Mayor's Office, Parks & Rec, Utilities, Finance, Building Permits, and Planning & Zoning.

Provides to the public, all necessary information concerning ordinances, procedures and permits governing land use and development in the County. Often can provide information on location of previous septic systems; provides inspections and permits for septic system installation.

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.

This office helps with building permits, zoning questions, legal descriptions; general information about Turner County Zoning Regulations.

Issues building permits for projects in Hughes County that are outside the city limits of Blunt and Harrold and outside the city limits and extra-territorial boundaries of the City of Pierre. Other services include zoning changes and subdivision of land requests.

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

The Equalization Office assesses all properties in the county for taxation purposes, issues building permits in the county and small towns, is the planning and zoning office for the county, and answers questions pertaining to floodplains.

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

Focuses on developing plans and specifications for capital improvement projects, building construction, drainage, and transportation systems. Specifically oversees bid postings, board of appeals, building permits, curb cuts/sidewalks, excavation permits, grading permits, storm drainage, street projects, and traffic signals.

Provides direction for the physical development and quality of life within the city. Areas of service include transit, transportation, and long-range plans, downtown development, historic preservation, and neighborhood conservation activities, and coordination of public improvements and private development with the comprehensive plan, zoning, and subdivision ordinances.

Responsible for managing capital improvement projects for the City of Brandon and reporting information about those projects to the public.

Improves the standard of living in the community, promotes long-term and sustainable growth, safe guards property through the implementation of engineering standards, administers and manages the capital improvement program (CIP), communicates with city council, city staff, and residents on engineering matters in a non-technical manner, plans for infrastructure growth, coordinates with private developers to ensure plans conform to City standards, reviews and inspects construction projects for conformance with City standards, maintains design standards and construction specifications. Works with the City Clerk's Office to process project bids. Solicits public feedback for City infrastructure projects.

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.

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.

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. -

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

Emergency Management Services: Coordinates all agencies within the jurisdiction to include public, private, and non-governmental organizations to ensure the protection of life and property in the event of threatened or actual natural disasters, terrorism, technological or man-made events. Responsibilities includes develops and maintains the county plan for reacting to emergencies; during an actual emergency, the director coordinates the action; and trains other agencies to respond to emergencies. County Emergency Managers can make contact with volunteer fire departments in their County. This is not an emergency first response organization, if you are in immediate danger please call 911. Veteran's Service Office: Acts as an advocate and provides assistance to military veterans and their dependents in determining eligibility and applying for various federal and state benefits, such as service-connected compensation, non-service connected pension, outpatient and hospital medical treatment, guaranteed home loan certificates, education and on-the-job training benefits, burial benefits, survivor benefits, referral information, as well as many others. Zoning and Planning Services: Establish and enforce zoning regulations which classify land within county, city or other municipal jurisdictions for specific agricultural residential, commercial or industrial uses; and which evaluate, establish rulings upon and hear appeals regarding exceptions to zoning regulations.

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.

Oversees general questions relating to business of the city, including planning and zoning, Water and Sewer Utility Billing, Police Department, Fire Department, Parks and Recreation, Peddler permit, Snow Alerts, Maintenance Department, and Street Light Outages.

Canton City Hall houses various city departments, including: Finance Department (assists with budget, utility payments, elections, and business and contractor licensing), Mayor and City Commissioners, utilities (water and sewer), Public Works (assists with government buildings, streets, street lights & traffic signals, snow removal, street cleaning, solid waste and public health), Parks and Recreation, Planning and Zoning, Police, Rubble Site (located east of Canton on Hwy 18, see web for more details), and City Shop.