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The Building Department/Code Enforcement focuses on issues dealing with planning and zoning matters, building construction and property maintenance issues including building and zoning permits, lawn maintenance, and code enforcement.

Comprehensive planning, zoning and land use approvals, code enforcement, permitting of new construction, and other building improvements are all handled by the department in the unincorporated areas of the county. Can assist homeowners to locate existing septic systems and comply with state regulations. Flood Management is administered through the county Geographic Information Services (GIS) located within the Planning and Zoning Office.

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

Responsible for the orderly development of the city through comprehensive land use, ordinance and engineering design standards. Reviews applications for subdivisions of land, annexation and zoning, vacation, rezoning, conditional use, variance, or public dances/festivals.

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

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.

The Hamlin County Planning and Zoning Office is contracted with First District of Watertown. Under county ordinance, citizens and businesses are required to obtain a building permit through the Planning and Zoning Office. Building Permits within Dempster, Thomas, Lake Poinsett, and Rural Hamlin County shall contact the Hamlin County Planning & Zoning Office. Building Permits within Bryant, Castlewood, Estelline, Hayti, Hazel and Lake Norden must contact the respective city offices.

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 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 mill levy, and head election officer of the County. Notary Public services available. Some fees may apply.

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

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

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Equalization Office: The 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. Planning and Zoning: 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 variance.

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.

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. ​

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).

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.

The City of Hot Springs has the following departments: airport, attorney, City Administrator, Public Works Engineer, Evans Plunge Waterpark, Finance Office, Fire, Southern Hills Golf Course, Library, Mayor's Office, Mueller Civic Center, City Maintenance (streets and parks), Development Director, Police, Water, and Waste Water. A community calendar of events can be found at www.hotspringscommunitycalendar.com.