DISTRICTS AND BOUNDARIES

Sioux Falls Code of Ordinances tit. XV, ch. 160, pt. DISTRICTS AND BOUNDARIES

in effect

Sioux Falls Code of Ordinances § 160.010 DISTRICTS DESIGNATED.

§ 160.010 DISTRICTS DESIGNATED. (a) In order to regulate and restrict the location and use of buildings, structures, and land for trade, industry, residence, or other purposes, the city is hereby divided into the following districts that provide for a number of forms and uses that are generally compatible with each other. The districts should transition from higher to lower compatibility districts in a way that maintains a neighborhood’s context. RR single-family residential—rural RS single-family residential—suburban RT-1 single-family residential—traditional RCD PUD residential cluster development RHP single-family residential—historic preservation MH manufactured residential housing RD-1 twin home/duplex residential—suburban RD-2 townhome residential—suburban RT-2 townhome residential—traditional RA-1 apartment residential—low density RA-2 apartment residential—moderate density RA-3 apartment residential—high density O office S-1 general institutional S-2 PUD institutional campus LW live-work C-1 commercial—pedestrian-oriented C-2 commercial—neighborhood and streetcar C-3 commercial—community C-4 commercial—regional I-1 light industrial I-2 heavy industrial AP airport CN conservation REC recreation AG agriculture V-PUD village PUD DT-PUD downtown PUD PO-PUD pedestrian-oriented PUD MMU1 midtown mixed-use—low density MMU2 midtown mixed-use—moderate density MMU3 midtown mixed-use—high density (b) The following districts shall be designated as zoning overlay districts, imposing special regulations on the properties that fall within these overlay districts without abrogating the requirements imposed by the underlying land use district regulations: Airport Influence Overlay. (c) All zoning districts include a number of forms that provide for common category of uses and standards of development. Form regulations are provided within §§ 160.050 to 160.405. (1992 Code, App. B, § 15.05.010) (Ord. 42-83, passed 6-27-1983; Ord. 5-88, passed 1-18-1988; Ord. 94-95, passed 7-3-1995; Ord. 9-13, passed 3-19-2013; Ord. 34-26, passed 5-5-2026)

Sioux Falls Code of Ordinances § 160.011 INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE.

§ 160.011 INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE. The following are hereby adopted and incorporated by reference: (a) The official zoning map of the city of Sioux Falls, together with all the explanatory matter thereon and attached thereto, is hereby adopted by reference and is declared to be a part of this chapter. (b) The approved plans submitted in conjunction with any Planned Unit Development are hereby adopted by reference and declared to be a part of this chapter. (c) Those maps prepared in conjunction with any overlay district, indicating those parcels included in the design review district, are hereby adopted by reference and declared to be a part of this chapter. (1992 Code, App. B, § 15.05.020) (Ord. 42-83, passed 6-27-1983; Ord. 5-88, passed 1-18-1988; Ord. 9-13, passed 3-19-2013)

Sioux Falls Code of Ordinances § 160.012 BOUNDARIES OF DISTRICTS; MAPS.

§ 160.012 BOUNDARIES OF DISTRICTS; MAPS. The boundaries of the districts are shown upon the maps that have been made a part hereof by reference. That part of the maps designating the different districts and their boundaries and that part of the legend designating the symbol title shall have the same force and effect as if they were all fully set forth herein. Other notations in references thereon are for information only. Any change in zoning classification must follow the regulation within §§ 160.650—160.655 (Change of Zone). (1992 Code, App. B, § 15.05.030) (Ord. 42-83, passed 6-27-1983; Ord. 9-13, passed 3-19-2013)

Sioux Falls Code of Ordinances § 160.013 RULES WHERE UNCERTAINTY AS TO BOUNDARIES ARISES.

§ 160.013 RULES WHERE UNCERTAINTY AS TO BOUNDARIES ARISES. Where uncertainty exists with respect to the boundaries of the various districts shown on the district map accompanying and made a part of this title by reference, the following rules apply: (a) The district boundaries are either dedicated public or private streets or alleys unless otherwise shown; and where the districts designated on the map, made a part of this chapter by reference, are bounded approximately by public or private street or alley lines, the street or alley shall be construed to be the boundary of the district. (b) Where the property has been or may hereafter be divided into blocks and platted lots, the district boundary shall be construed to coincide with the nearest platted lot lines; and where the districts designated on the district map, made a part of this chapter by reference, are bounded approximately by platted lot lines, the platted lot lines shall be construed to be the boundary of the district, unless the boundaries are otherwise indicated on the maps. (c) In unsubdivided property, the district boundary lines on the map, made a part of this chapter by reference, shall be determined by use of the scale appearing on the map as determined by the Sioux Falls Geographic Information System (GIS). (1992 Code, App. B, § 15.05.040) (Ord. 42-83, passed 6-27-1983; Ord. 5-88, passed 1-18-1988; Ord. 9-13, passed 3-19-2013)

Sioux Falls Code of Ordinances § 160.014 VACATION OF STREETS AND ALLEYS.

§ 160.014 VACATION OF STREETS AND ALLEYS. Whenever any street, alley, or other public right- of-way is vacated, the zoning district adjoining each side of such street, alley, or other public right-of-way is extended to the center of such vacation and all area included in the vacation shall then and henceforth be subject to the appropriate regulations of the extended districts. (1992 Code, App. B, § 15.05.050) (Ord. 42-83, passed 6-27-1983; Ord. 9-13, passed 3-19-2013)

Sioux Falls Code of Ordinances § 160.015 CLASSIFICATION OF ANNEXED TERRITORY.

§ 160.015 CLASSIFICATION OF ANNEXED TERRITORY. In all territories that may hereafter be annexed to the city, the zoning districts as they exist in the Minnehaha County or Lincoln County joint jurisdictional zoning area shall be continued until otherwise changed by ordinance. If the same zoning district does not exist, a comparable rezoning shall be determined with the annexation resolution. (1992 Code, App. B, § 15.05.080) (Ord. 42-83, passed 6-27-1983; Ord. 9-13, passed 3-19-2013)

Sioux Falls Code of Ordinances § 160.016 SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL - RURAL (RR).

§ 160.016 SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL - RURAL (RR). (a) Intent. This district is intended to protect existing rural residential homes that have been surrounded by the new urban development. The RR district, where permitted, shall generally be located where homeowners desire to maintain their rural character through larger lot sizes and more rural character infrastructure. (b) Forms allowed in this district are as follows: (1) Primary Form: detached dwelling—rural (DD1). (2) Form: basic utilities (UT1). (3) Form: tower utilities (UT2). (Ord. 9-13, passed 3-19-2013; Ord. 37-19, passed 4-2-2019)

Sioux Falls Code of Ordinances § 160.017 SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL - SUBURBAN (RS).

§ 160.017 SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL - SUBURBAN (RS). (a) Intent. This district is intended to provide for areas of residential use with a lower density. The district permits single-family dwellings and such supportive community facilities as schools, neighborhood parks, and places of worship. It is intended that this district provide protection for those areas existing as, or planned for, single-family neighborhoods. (b) Forms allowed in this district are as follows: (1) Primary Form: detached dwelling—suburban (DD2). (2) Form: neighborhood facilities (NF1). (3) Form: basic utilities (UT1). (Ord. 9-13, passed 3-19-2013; Ord. 37-19, passed 4-2-2019)

Sioux Falls Code of Ordinances § 160.018 SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL - TRADITIONAL (RT-1).

§ 160.018 SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL - TRADITIONAL (RT-1). (a) Intent. The RT-1 district shall allow core area neighborhoods or newly developed areas that desire higher density neighborhoods to construct or reconstruct homes on lots that were difficult to develop with conventional suburban-style standards such as within RS zones. Lot density is higher with this zone and the traditional style is allowed to better fit into the higher density and more traditional-style homes that were typical of core area neighborhoods. (b) Forms allowed in this district are as follows: (1) Primary Form: detached dwelling—traditional (DD3). (2) Form: neighborhood facilities (NF1). (3) Form: basic utilities (UT1). (Ord. 9-13, passed 3-19-2013; Ord. 37-19, passed 4-2-2019)

Sioux Falls Code of Ordinances § 160.019 RESIDENTIAL CLUSTER DEVELOPMENT - PUD (RCD-PUD).

§ 160.019 RESIDENTIAL CLUSTER DEVELOPMENT - PUD (RCD-PUD). (a) Intent. The RCD PUD is established to provide for very high density detached dwelling housing in new or redeveloping areas of the city. Applicant should show an initial development plan that incorporates flexible yard requirements that use examples from the DD7 detached dwelling—high density form. Also, cottage developments and other similar cluster subdivision developments that create very high density single-family neighborhoods and offer affordable and sustainable areas for people to live are very much encouraged. Initial development plans shall incorporate transitions from the edge of these developments and comply with building and fire code requirements. (b) Forms allowed in this district are as follows: (1) Primary Form: detached dwelling—high density (DD7). (2) Form: neighborhood facilities (NF1). (3) Form: basic utilities (UT1). (c) See PUD §§ 160.443 (Submittal Process), 160.444 (Elements), 160.452 (RCD PUD Standards) for other required initial development plan requirements. (Ord. 9-13, passed 3-19-2013; Ord. 37-19, passed 4-2-2019)

Sioux Falls Code of Ordinances § 160.020 SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL - HISTORIC PRESERVATION (RHP).

§ 160.020 SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL - HISTORIC PRESERVATION (RHP). (a) Intent. The RHP district shall preserve the vital historic character of a neighborhood by ensuring that all primary and accessory buildings maintain the same design in order to retain the building’s original design features and ensure compatibility between the new and the old. An area may be zoned to RHP when it is approved as a historic district on the National Register of Historic Places or the property owners of a neighborhood eligible for designation within the neighborhood would desire to maintain property values and a sense of neighborhood identity. (b) Forms allowed in this district are as follows: (1) Primary Form: detached dwelling—historic preservation (DD4). (Ord. 9-13, passed 3-19-2013 ; Ord. 37-19, passed 4-2-2019)

Sioux Falls Code of Ordinances § 160.021 MANUFACTURED RESIDENTIAL HOUSING (MH).

§ 160.021 MANUFACTURED RESIDENTIAL HOUSING (MH). (a) Intent: The MH district is intended to provide for areas of manufactured homes with a minimum subdivision size of five acres. The district permits the permanent placement of single-family detached manufactured homes lot, licensed manufactured home parks, plus support facilities such as schools, public utilities, and places of worship. (b) Forms allowed in this district are as follows: (1) Primary Form: detached dwelling—newer manufactured home (DD6). (2) Form: detached dwelling—older manufactured home (DD5). (3) Form: detached dwelling—suburban (DD2). (4) Form: neighborhood facilities (NF1). (5) Form: basic utilities (UT1). (Ord. 9-13, passed 3-19-2013; Ord. 37-19, passed 4-2-2019; Ord. 16-21, passed 2-2-2021)

Sioux Falls Code of Ordinances § 160.022 TWIN HOME/DUPLEX RESIDENTIAL - SUBURBAN (RD-1).

§ 160.022 TWIN HOME/DUPLEX RESIDENTIAL - SUBURBAN (RD-1). (a) Intent. This district is intended to provide for both developing and redeveloping areas of moderate density residential. This district provides for single- family and two-family residential uses, plus support facilities such as schools, parks, community buildings, and places of worship. (b) Forms allowed in this district are as follows: (1) Primary Form: attached dwelling—suburban twin home/duplex (AD1). (2) Form: attached dwelling—suburban four-unit townhome (AD2). (3) Form: detached dwelling—suburban (DD2). (4) Form: neighborhood facilities (NF1). (5) Form: basic utilities (UT1). (Ord. 9-13, passed 3-19-2013; Ord. 37-19, passed 4-2-2019)

Sioux Falls Code of Ordinances § 160.023 TOWNHOME RESIDENTIAL - SUBURBAN (RD-2).

§ 160.023 TOWNHOME RESIDENTIAL - SUBURBAN (RD-2). (a) Intent. The RD-2 district is intended to provide for both developing and redeveloping areas of moderate density residential. This district provides for single-family, two-family, and townhome residential uses. The district also includes support facilities such as schools, parks, community buildings, and places of worship. (b) Forms allowed in this district are as follows: (1) Primary Form: attached dwelling—suburban eight-unit townhome (AD3). (2) Form: attached dwelling—suburban four-unit townhome (AD2). (3) Form: attached dwelling—suburban twin home/duplex (AD1). (4) Form: detached dwelling—suburban (DD2). (5) Form: neighborhood facilities (NF1). (6) Form: neighborhood residential facilities (NF2). (7) Form: basic utilities (UT1). (Ord. 9-13, passed 3-19-2013; Ord. 37-19, passed 4-2-2019)

Sioux Falls Code of Ordinances § 160.024 TOWNHOME RESIDENTIAL - TRADITIONAL (RT-2).

§ 160.024 TOWNHOME RESIDENTIAL - TRADITIONAL (RT-2). (a) Intent. The RT-2 district shall allow core area neighborhoods and neighborhoods that desire higher densities to construct or reconstruct townhomes on lots that are difficult to develop with conventional suburban-style standards such as within RD and RA-1 zones. Lot density is higher with this zone and the traditional style is allowed to better fit into the higher density and more traditional-style homes and row houses that were typical of core areas. (b) Forms allowed in this district are as follows: (1) Primary Form: attached dwelling—traditional eight-unit townhome (AD4). (2) Form: detached dwelling—traditional (DD3). (3) Form: neighborhood facilities (NF1). (4) Form: neighborhood residential facilities (NF2). (5) Form: basic utilities (UT1). (Ord. 9-13, passed 3-19-2013; Ord. 37-19, passed 4-2-2019)

Sioux Falls Code of Ordinances § 160.025 APARTMENT RESIDENTIAL - LOW DENSITY (RA-1).

§ 160.025 APARTMENT RESIDENTIAL - LOW DENSITY (RA-1). (a) Intent. The RA-1 district is intended to provide for areas of lower density multiple-family townhomes and apartments. This district provides for neighborhood facilities such as schools, places of worship, nursing homes, assisted living center facilities, and community residential homes. Because RA-1 districts are one important method to transition to residential areas, an emphasis will be put on the quality of the development with regard to its landscaping, setbacks, and site arrangement. (b) Forms allowed in this district are as follows: (1) Primary Form: multiple dwelling—small (MD1). (2) Form: attached dwelling—suburban twin home/duplex (AD1). (3) Form: attached dwelling—suburban four-unit townhome (AD2). (4) Form: attached dwelling—suburban eight-unit townhome (AD3). (5) Form: attached dwelling-traditional eight-unit townhome (AD4). (6) Form: detached dwelling—suburban (DD2). (7) Form: neighborhood facilities (NF1). (8) Form: neighborhood residential facilities (NF2). (9) Form: basic utilities (UT1). (10) Form: tower utilities (UT2). (Ord. 9-13, passed 3-19-2013; Ord. 37-19, passed 4-2-2019; Ord. 106-23, passed 11-7-2023)

Sioux Falls Code of Ordinances § 160.026 APARTMENT RESIDENTIAL - MODERATE DENSITY (RA-2).

§ 160.026 APARTMENT RESIDENTIAL - MODERATE DENSITY (RA-2). (a) Intent. The RA-2 district is intended to provide for areas of moderate multi-family residential density up to 48-unit apartments three stories high. This district also provides for two-family, town home, and support facilities such as schools, nursing homes, places of worship, and community residential homes. (b) Forms allowed in this district are as follows: (1) Primary Form: multiple dwelling—medium (MD2). (2) Form: multiple dwelling—small (MD1). (3) Form: attached dwelling—suburban twin home/duplex (AD1). (4) Form: attached dwelling—suburban four-unit townhome (AD2). (5) Form: attached dwelling—suburban eight-unit townhome (AD3). (6) Form: neighborhood facilities (NF1). (7) Form: neighborhood residential facilities (NF2). (8) Form: basic utilities (UT1). (9) Form: tower utilities (UT2). (Ord. 9-13, passed 3-19-2013; Ord. 37-19, passed 4-2-2019)

Sioux Falls Code of Ordinances § 160.027 APARTMENT RESIDENTIAL - HIGH DENSITY (RA-3).

§ 160.027 APARTMENT RESIDENTIAL - HIGH DENSITY (RA-3). (a) Intent: The RA-3 district is intended to provide for areas of the highest density of multi-family residential apartments. This district also provides for support facilities such as schools, nursing homes, places of worship, and community residential homes. (b) Forms allowed in this district are as follows: (1) Primary Form: multiple dwelling—large (MD3). (2) Form: multiple dwelling—medium (MD2). (3) Form: multiple dwelling—small (MD1). (4) Form: neighborhood facilities (NF1). (5) Form: neighborhood residential facilities (NF2). (6) Form: basic utilities (UT1). (7) Form: tower utilities (UT2). (Ord. 9-13, passed 3-19-2013; Ord. 37-19, passed 4-2-2019)

Sioux Falls Code of Ordinances § 160.028 OFFICE (O).

§ 160.028 OFFICE (O). (a) Intent. This district is intended to provide for developing and redeveloping areas primarily consisting of a mixture of office, institutional, and limited commercial uses. This district is intended to be located on arterial streets in close proximity to commercial forms and uses or used as a transition zone between commercial and residential uses. Because office districts are one important method to transition to residential areas, an emphasis will be put on the quality of the development with regard to its landscaping, setbacks, and site arrangement. (b) Forms allowed in this district are as follows: (1) Primary Form: business and community facilities —small (BCF1). (2) Form: neighborhood facilities (NF1). (3) Form: neighborhood residential facilities (NF2). (4) Form: limited retail employment (RE1). (5) Form: basic utilities (UT1). (6) Form: tower utilities (UT2). (Ord. 9-13, passed 3-19-2013; Ord. 37-19, passed 4-2-2019)

Sioux Falls Code of Ordinances § 160.029 GENERAL INSTITUTIONAL (S-1).

§ 160.029 GENERAL INSTITUTIONAL (S-1). (a) Intent. The S-1 district is intended to provide a well-planned area for larger institutional buildings that can act as a good transition to commercial or industrial areas. The institutional forms and uses may include schools and places of worship. Hospitals, human service facilities, halfway houses, drug or alcohol rehabilitation clinics, detention facilities and temporary emergency shelters are also allowed within the S-1 district, but additional transitions and conditions may be required to allow for appropriate transitions to residential areas. (b) Forms allowed in this district are as follows: (1) Primary Form: business and community facilities — community service (BCF2). (2) Primary Form: business and community facilities — large (BCF3). (3) Form: business and community facilities — small (BCF1). (4) Form: limited retail employment (RE1). (5) Form: neighborhood facilities (NF1). (6) Form: neighborhood residential facilities (NF2). (7) Form: basic utilities (UT1). (8) Form: tower utilities (UT2). (Ord. 9-13, passed 3-19-2013; Ord. 37-19, passed 4-2-2019; Ord. 106-23, passed 11-7-2023)

Sioux Falls Code of Ordinances § 160.030 INSTITUTIONAL CAMPUS PUD - (S-2 PUD).

§ 160.030 INSTITUTIONAL CAMPUS PUD - (S-2 PUD). (a) Intent. The S-2 district is established to provide for coordinated growth of the major institutions such as hospitals and college campuses. These institutions provide needed health, educational, and other services to the citizens of Sioux Falls and the region. The institutions also contribute to employment opportunities and to the overall diversification of the city's economy. If not properly planned, major institutions can have negative impacts such as traffic, loss of housing, and incompatible development. The S-2 planned unit development requires an initial development plan with significant community involvement in the development, monitoring, implementation, and amendment including neighborhood meetings before initial development plans are approved or amended. (b) Forms allowed in this district are as follows: (1) Primary Form: business and community facilities —large (BCF3). (2) Form: business and community facilities —community service (BCF2). (3) Form: business and community facilities —small (BCF1). (4) Form: multiple dwelling—medium (MD2). (5) Form: multiple dwelling—small (MD1). (6) Form: limited retail employment (RE1). (7) Form: streetcar retail employment (RE2). (8) Form: parking-oriented retail employment (RE3). (9) Form: attached dwelling—suburban twin home/duplex (AD1). (10) Form: attached dwelling—suburban four-unit townhome (AD2). (11) Form: attached dwelling—suburban eight-unit townhome (AD3). (12) Form: attached dwelling—traditional eight-unit townhome (AD4). (13) Form: neighborhood facilities—(NF1). (14) Form: neighborhood residential facilities—(NF2). (15) Form: basic utilities (UT1). (16) Form: tower utilities (UT2). (c) See PUD §§ 160.443 (Submittal Process), 160.444 (Elements), 160.448 (S-2 PUD Standards) for other required initial development plan requirements. (Ord. 9-13, passed 3-19-2013; Ord. 37-19, passed 4-2-2019)

Sioux Falls Code of Ordinances § 160.031 LIVE-WORK (LW).

§ 160.031 LIVE-WORK (LW). (a) Intent. The live-work district is ideally designed to allow multifamily residential and office forms and uses within the same district and it will also allow limited commercial within the district. Residents and employees within this district will have the option of living in close proximity to their work area and allow for a more sustainable neighborhood. This district allows developers more flexibility to determine the best available market between two very compatible land uses. LW will also allow a mixed-use building where office buildings are allowed on the first floor and residential on the second floor. (b) Forms allowed in this district are as follows: (1) Primary Form: business and community facilities—small (BCF1). (2) Form: multiple dwelling-medium (MD2). (3) Form: business and community facilities-large (BCF3). (4) Form: multiple dwelling—small (MD1). (5) Form: attached dwelling—suburban twin home/duplex (AD1). (6) Form: attached dwelling—suburban four-unit townhome (AD2). (7) Form: attached dwelling—suburban eight-unit townhome (AD3). (8) Form: limited retail employment (RE1). (9) Form: neighborhood facilities (NF1). (10) Form: neighborhood residential facilities (NF2). (11) Form: basic utilities (UT1). (12) Form: tower utilities (UT2). (Ord. 9-13, passed 3-19-2013; Ord. 23-16, passed 4-5-2016; Ord. 37-19, passed 4-2-2019)

Sioux Falls Code of Ordinances § 160.032 COMMERCIAL - PEDESTRIAN- ORIENTED (C-1).

§ 160.032 COMMERCIAL - PEDESTRIAN- ORIENTED (C-1). (a) Intent. This district is intended to provide for existing traditional and core area commercial and service areas located adjacent to collector or arterial streets that serve the area. Redeveloped core neighborhood commercial areas would be allowed only with a future land use amendment. It is the intent of this section to provide for a pedestrian-oriented commercial district, providing convenience goods and personal services to primarily serve residents within one mile of the development. Because of the very nature of commercial forms and uses, site and architectural design shall be compatible with and sensitive to adjacent residential development, striving to preserve and protect residential property values. Outdoor storage will not be allowed. (b) Forms allowed in this district are as follows: (1) Primary Form: limited retail employment (RE1). (2) Form: basic utilities (UT1). (3) Form: tower utilities (UT2). (Ord. 9-13, passed 3-19-2013; Ord. 37-19, passed 4-2-2019)

Sioux Falls Code of Ordinances § 160.033 COMMERCIAL - NEIGHBORHOOD AND STREETCAR (C-2).

§ 160.033 COMMERCIAL - NEIGHBORHOOD AND STREETCAR (C-2). (a) Intent. This district is intended to provide for a redevelopment of streetcar commercial along strip corridors and newer neighborhood commercial development at the intersection of two arterial roads as indicated on the future land use map. The development would include retail store forms with sizes not greater than 25,000 square feet in size. Parking is encouraged to be in the back or the side of the commercial buildings, but conventional front parking is also allowed with RE3 form standards. (b) Forms allowed in this district are as follows: (1) Primary Form: streetcar retail employment (RE2). (2) Primary Form: parking-oriented retail employment (RE3). (3) Form: basic utilities (UT1). (4) Form: tower utilities (UT2). (Ord. 9-13, passed 3-19-2013; Ord. 37-19, passed 4-2-2019)

Sioux Falls Code of Ordinances § 160.034 COMMERCIAL - COMMUNITY (C-3).

§ 160.034 COMMERCIAL - COMMUNITY (C-3). (a) Intent. C-3 areas are designed to serve the entire community with retail and employment services as indicated on the future land use map. C-3 buildings are allowed to be sized up to 75,000 square feet. C-3 areas include such forms and uses as grocery stores, drug stores, sit-down restaurants, and other similar uses. (b) Forms allowed in this district are as follows: (1) Primary Form: community retail employment (RE4). (2) Form: parking-oriented retail employment (RE3). (3) Form: basic utilities (UT1). (4) Form: tower utilities (UT2). (Ord. 9-13, passed 3-19-2013; Ord. 37-19, passed 4-2-2019)

Sioux Falls Code of Ordinances § 160.035 COMMERCIAL - REGIONAL (C-4).

§ 160.035 COMMERCIAL - REGIONAL (C-4). (a) Intent. C-4 areas are designed to serve the entire region with retail and employment services as indicated on the future land use map. The C-4 areas are the most intense business and retail area in the city. Businesses include malls, big box stores, super grocery stores, warehouse clubs, department stores, and furniture stores. C-4 centers attract shoppers from all over the city and surrounding region. (b) Forms allowed in this district are as follows: (1) Primary Form: regional retail employment (RE5). (2) Form: community retail employment (RE4). (3) Form: parking-oriented retail employment (RE3). (4) Form: basic utilities (UT1). (5) Form: tower utilities (UT2). (Ord. 9-13, passed 3-19-2013; Ord. 37-19, passed 4-2-2019)

Sioux Falls Code of Ordinances § 160.036 LIGHT INDUSTRIAL (I-1).

§ 160.036 LIGHT INDUSTRIAL (I-1). (a) Intent. This district is intended to provide for a number of light manufacturing, offices, wholesale, warehousing, service forms and uses, and supporting retail uses in an attractive industrial or office park setting. It is the intention of this district to provide high-amenity industrial or office development along the major streets and adjacent to higher density residential areas, while allowing for more traditional industrial development in the interior of the industrial areas. (b) Forms allowed in this district are as follows: (1) Primary Form: warehousing and manufacturing-light (WM1). (2) Form: business and community facilities —small (BCF1). (3) Form: business and community facilities —community service (BCF2). (4) Form: business and community facilities-large (BCF3). (5) Form: parking-oriented retail employment (RE3). (6) Form: basic utilities (UT1). (7) Form: tower utilities (UT2). (Ord. 9-13, passed 3-19-2013; Ord. 37-19, passed 4-2-2019)

Sioux Falls Code of Ordinances § 160.037 HEAVY INDUSTRIAL (I-2).

§ 160.037 HEAVY INDUSTRIAL (I-2). (a) Intent. This district is intended to provide for heavy industrial uses that may create some nuisance and which are not properly associated with, nor compatible with, residential, office, institutional, or planned or neighborhood commercial establishments. Additional standards are included within this district to help mitigate some of the operations of these forms and uses. (b) Forms allowed in this district are as follows: (1) Primary Form: warehousing and manufacturing-heavy (WM2). (2) Primary Form: warehousing and manufacturing-mining and waste (WM3). (3) Form: warehousing and manufacturing —light (WM1). (4) Form: business and community facilities —large (BCF3). (5) Form: business and community facilities —community service (BCF2). (6) Form: business and community facilities —small (BCF1). (7) Form: limited retail employment (RE1). (8) Form: basic utilities (UT1). (9) Form: tower utilities (UT2). (Ord. 9-13, passed 3-19-2013; Ord. 37-19, passed 4-2-2019)

Sioux Falls Code of Ordinances § 160.038 AIRPORT (AP).

§ 160.038 AIRPORT (AP). (a) Intent. It shall be the intent of this district to encourage and support the continued operation and vitality of the Sioux Falls Regional Airport by allowing certain airport-related commercial/industrial and recreational uses in accordance with this chapter, state law, and Federal Aviation Administration regulations. All regulations within this zoning chapter shall be administered by the Sioux Falls Regional Airport Authority. (b) Forms allowed in this district are as follows: (1) Primary Form: warehousing and manufacturing —airport facilities (WM4). (2) Form: basic utilities (UT1). (3) Form: tower utilities (UT2). (Ord. 9-13, passed 3-19-2013; Ord. 37-19, passed 4-2-2019)

Sioux Falls Code of Ordinances § 160.039 CONSERVATION (CN).

§ 160.039 CONSERVATION (CN). (a) Intent. This district is intended to provide the city with public drainage, open space, and natural areas to provide protection from floods and erosion, to protect views, to preserve natural settings for wildlife habitats, to add to the aesthetic quality of the community, and to lessen the urban density. Other allowable uses include golf courses, cemeteries, and other similar uses that are typically compatible with a conservation area. (b) Forms allowed in this district are as follows: (1) Primary Form: conservation open space (Open1). (2) Form: business and community facilities —open space (BCF4). (3) Form: basic utilities (UT1). (4) Form: tower utilities (UT2). (Ord. 9-13, passed 3-19-2013; Ord. 37-19, passed 4-2-2019; Ord. 34-26, passed 5-5-2026)

Sioux Falls Code of Ordinances § 160.040 RECREATION (REC).

§ 160.040 RECREATION (REC). (a) Intent. This district is intended to provide the city with recreational opportunities and open space and to provide areas where athletic events and community events can be accommodated. Uses typical of a recreational district include public parks and public recreation areas. (b) Forms allowed in this district are as follows: (1) Primary Form: recreation open space (Open2). (2) Form: business and community facilities —open space (BCF4). (3) Form: basic utilities (UT1). (4) Form: tower utilities (UT2). (Ord. 9-13, passed 3-19-2013; Ord. 37-19, passed 4-2-2019)

Sioux Falls Code of Ordinances § 160.041 AGRICULTURE (AG).

§ 160.041 AGRICULTURE (AG). (a) Intent. It shall be the intent of this district to provide for a limited agricultural industry within the city limits. Agricultural districts within city limits are typically agricultural lands transitioning to future urban uses. This transition should therefore maintain current agricultural operations until such time as it can be rezoned to a more appropriate urban zoning district. Land that is important to preserve in its natural state should remain within an agriculture district or be rezoned to a CN Conservation district to help protect environmental assets such as rivers and floodplains, critical open space, urban forests, soils, wetlands, and steep slope areas. (b) Forms allowed in this district are as follows: (1) Primary Form: agriculture open space (Open3). (2) Form: basic utilities (UT1). (3) Form: tower utilities (UT2). (4) Form: warehousing and manufacturing —mining and waste (WM3). (Ord. 9-13, passed 3-19-2013; Ord. 37-19, passed 4-2-2019)

Sioux Falls Code of Ordinances § 160.042 VILLAGE PUD (V-PUD).

§ 160.042 VILLAGE PUD (V-PUD). (a) Intent. In urban villages, densities are high and projects frequently have the scale and character of a downtown or town center district. This street orientation creates a much tighter streetscape setting, reducing traffic speeds and increasing walkability. In vertical mixed-use or urban villages, the building rather than parking lots define the street and structures typically have two or more stories. Urban villages also create populated places rather than just providing lots for development; consequently, appearance, design, and function of the development is emphasized along with land use. (b) Forms allowed in this district are as follows: (1) Primary Form: village mixed-use (RE6). (2) Form: basic utilities (UT1). (3) Form: tower utilities (UT2). (c) See PUD §§ 160.443 (Submittal Process), 160.444 (Elements), 160.450 (Village PUD Standards) for other required initial development plan requirements. (Ord. 9-13, passed 3-19-2013; Ord. 37-19, passed 4-2-2019)

Sioux Falls Code of Ordinances § 160.043 DOWNTOWN PUD (DT-PUD).

§ 160.043 DOWNTOWN PUD (DT-PUD). (a) Intent. It shall be the purpose of this planned unit development district to make the central business district the focal point of the city, encouraging private and public investment which will preserve the central business district as the primary office, hotel, institutional, cultural, and entertainment center of the city. It is further the purpose of this district to encourage a strong supportive retail center in the central business district that will complement other downtown uses and the surrounding neighborhoods. It is the intent of this district to place a high priority on the quality of design, integrating new forms and uses with existing structures in a cohesive and attractive manner. Forms and uses along the riverfront should be oriented towards the greenway and riverwalk system. Development should facilitate the transportation needs of individuals and businesses and a well-balanced transportation system that would recognize the importance of all modes, either pedestrian, bicycling, transit, automobile, or truck in nature. (b) Forms allowed in this district are as follows: (1) Primary Form: village mixed-use (RE6). (2) Form: basic utilities (UT1). (3) Form: tower utilities (UT2). (c) See PUD §§ 160.443 (Submittal Process), 160.444 (Elements), 160.449 (Downtown PUD Standards) for other required initial development plan requirements. (Ord. 9-13, passed 3-19-2013; Ord. 37-19, passed 4-2-2019)

Sioux Falls Code of Ordinances § 160.044 PEDESTRIAN-ORIENTED PUD (PO-PUD).

§ 160.044 PEDESTRIAN-ORIENTED PUD (PO-PUD). (a) Intent. The intent of pedestrian-oriented development is to fully integrate more than one use in a unified and fully pedestrian-connected planned project, thereby reducing vehicular trips using land efficiently and tending to create more active and lively urban environments. A PO PUD should encourage mixed-use development by removing regulatory obstacles and providing flexibility in its ordinances. In return, projects should authentically integrate more than one use to demonstrate the advantages of mixed-use development. (b) Forms allowed in this district are as follows: (1) Form: streetcar retail employment (RE2). (2) Form: parking-oriented retail employment (RE3). (3) Form: community retail employment (RE4). (4) Form: regional retail employment (RE5). (5) Form: multiple dwelling-small (MD1). (6) Form: multiple dwelling-medium (MD2). (7) Form: multiple dwelling-large (MD3). (8) Form: attached dwelling-suburban four-unit townhome (AD2). (9) Form: attached dwelling-suburban eight-unit townhome (AD3). (10) Form: attached dwelling-traditional eight-unit townhome (AD4). (11) Form: neighborhood facilities (NF1). (12) Form: neighborhood residential facilities (NF2). (13) Form: business and community facilities-small (BCF1). (14) Form: basic utilities (UT1). (15) Form: tower utilities (UT2). (c) See PUD §§ 160.443 (Submittal Process), 160.444 (Elements), 160.451 (PO-PUD Standards) for other required initial development plan requirements. (Ord. 9-13, passed 3-19-2013; Ord. 22-15, passed 3-3-2015; Ord. 37-19, passed 4-2-2019)

Sioux Falls Code of Ordinances § 160.045 MIDTOWN MIXED-USE - LOW DENSITY (MMU1).

§ 160.045 MIDTOWN MIXED-USE - LOW DENSITY (MMU1). (a) Intent. The intent of the midtown mixed-use—low density district is to allow residential centered mixed-use within the urban core areas of Sioux Falls as identified in the Future Land Use Map of the adopted Sioux Falls Comprehensive Plan. The MMU1 should encourage mixed-use development by reducing regulatory obstacles; provide shared parking utilization; and locate buildings along the front of the street with parking at the side or rear of the lot. MMU1 buildings will be a minimum of three stories and include uses such as grocery stores, drug stores, sit-down restaurants, offices, multiple dwellings, and similar uses. (b) Forms allowed in this district are as follows: (1) Primary Form: Mixed-Use—Small (MU1). (Ord. 30-23, passed 5-2-2023; Ord. 34-26, passed 5-5-2026)

Sioux Falls Code of Ordinances § 160.046 MIDTOWN MIXED-USE - MODERATE DENSITY (MMU2).

§ 160.046 MIDTOWN MIXED-USE - MODERATE DENSITY (MMU2). (a) Intent. The intent of the midtown mixed-use—moderate density district is to allow residential centered mixed-use within the Urban Streetcar or Suburban Strip corridors and within Urban Core areas of Sioux Falls as identified in the Future Land Use Map of the adopted Sioux Falls Comprehensive Plan. The MMU2 should encourage mixed-use development by reducing regulatory obstacles; provide shared parking utilization; and locate buildings along the front of the street with parking at the side or rear of the lot. MMU2 district buildings will be a minimum of three stories and maximum of six stories and include such uses such as grocery stores, drug stores, sit-down restaurants, offices, multiple dwellings, and similar uses. Multiple dwellings are encouraged to be above the first story. (b) Forms allowed in this district are as follows: (1) Primary Form: Mixed-Use—Medium (MU2). (2) Form: Mixed-Use—Small (MU1). (Ord. 30-23, passed 5-2-2023; Ord. 34-26, passed 5-5-2026)

Sioux Falls Code of Ordinances § 160.047 MIDTOWN MIXED-USE - HIGH DENSITY (MMU3).

§ 160.047 MIDTOWN MIXED-USE - HIGH DENSITY (MMU3). (a) Intent. The intent of the midtown mixed-use—high density district is to allow commercial-centered mixed-use surrounding downtown as identified in the Future Land Use Map of the adopted Sioux Falls Comprehensive Plan. The MMU3 district should encourage mixed-use development by reducing regulatory obstacles; provide shared parking utilization and locate buildings along the front of the street with parking at the side or rear of the lot. MMU3 buildings will be a minimum of three stories to a maximum of ten stories and include such uses as grocery stores, drug stores, sit-down restaurants, offices, multiple dwellings, and similar uses. Multiple dwellings are encouraged above the first story. (b) Forms allowed in this district are as follows: (1) Primary Form: Mixed-Use—Large (MU3). (2) Form: Mixed-Use—Medium (MU2). (3) Form: Mixed-Use—Small (MU1). (Ord. 30-23, passed 5-2-2023; Ord. 34-26, passed 5-5-2026)

Source: City of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Code of Ordinances and City Charter (American Legal Publishing, codelibrary.amlegal.com)URL: https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/siouxfalls/latest/siouxfalls_sd/0-0-0-69944Fetched: 11/8/2026