Planning and Zoning


The Northeast Council of Governments assists municipalities and counties with zoning ordinance and comprehensive planning and municipal ordinances:  to include creating, revising and adoption of the documents.  

PLANNING AND ZONING
  • Develop zoning ordinances and comprehensive plans for subdivision, concentrated animal feeding operations, wind energy systems, wireless telecommunications, mobile/manufactured home regulations, etc.
  • Assist in developing temporary zoning regulations
  • Research examples of ordinances 
  • Provide technical assistance to planning commissions
  • Provide assistance in determining future growth
  • Preparing maps to be used in assisting with planning decisions
  • Assist in the development of capital improvement plans

MUNICIPAL ORDINANCES
  • Develop or revise municipal ordinances
  • Municipal ordinances will generally encompass the following categories of municipal government: form of government and administration; municipal boundaries and voting districts; health and sanitation; licensing; offenses; streets, sidewalks and other public places; traffic regulations; water and sewer; planning and zoning; and other general provisions necessary for carrying out all local laws and regulations
  • Research examples of ordinances
Working Today for a Better Tomorrow !

Our goal, like yours, is to improve the quality of life in Northeast South Dakota by providing the tools to create and retain jobs and increase the services available in your community.  To accomplish this goal, we offer professional development, planning and management services to local governments, and assist in the administration of local programs and projects.