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, 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.

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

Transportation Services include Streets & Sanitation, Landfill, Snow Removal, Recycling. Public Works and Engineering Services include Potable Water, Storm Water, Sanitary Sewer Services, Building Permitting, and Planning & Zoning.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

City Hall supports the following departments: Mayor, Commission, Finance, Economic Development, Parks and Recreation, Planning, Zoning, Police Department, and Code Enforcement.

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

Responsible for planning, designing, and directing projects such as roads, bridges, storm sewer, water and sanitary sewer.

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.

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

Key city services include Finance Office (finance offices are often notary publics), Utility Billing, City Council and Mayor, Planning and Zoning, Parks and Recreation, Street, Water/Sewer, Rubble Site which is open year-round with a Rubble Site Pass, voter registration forms, New resident information, and community calendar.

City services provided include the following: Mayor and city council, city administrator, city finance department, Beresford Municipal Telephone Company, street department, electric department, parks and recreation, public library, planning and zoning, and garbage, rubble and recycling.

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

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.