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Sioux Falls Code of Ordinances tit. XV, ch. 160, pt. FEES
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Sioux Falls Code of Ordinances § 160.745 GENERAL REGULATIONS.

§ 160.745 GENERAL REGULATIONS. The fees set forth in this subchapter shall apply to this chapter. Under no conditions shall any fee required hereunder be refunded after the application has been heard by the planning commission or board of adjustment. (1992 Code, App. B, § 15.71.010) (Ord. 42-83, passed 6-27-1983; Ord. 9-13, passed 3-19-2013)

Sioux Falls Code of Ordinances § 160.746 CHANGE OF ZONE.

§ 160.746 CHANGE OF ZONE. A charge of $650 shall be made for filing an application to change to any zoning district. Applica tions which require exhibits will be charged an additional $125. (1992 Code, App. B, § 15.71.020) (Ord. 42-83, passed 6-27-1983; Ord. 2-87, passed 1-19-1987; Ord. 114-90, passed 12-3-1990; Ord. 93-91, passed 12-2-1991; Ord. 119-01, passed 12-10-2001; Ord. 50-06, passed 5-1-2006; Ord. 18-11, passed 4-4-2011; Ord. 9-13, passed 3-19-2013; Ord. 55-14, passed 8-5-2014; Ord. 59-15, passed 7-7-2015; Ord. 59-17, passed 7-18-2017)

Sioux Falls Code of Ordinances § 160.748 INITIAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN.

§ 160.748 INITIAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN. A charge of $350 shall be made for filing an application for an initial development plan when not concurrent with a PUD application. (Ord. 9-13, passed 3-19-2013; Ord. 55-14, passed 8-5-2014; Ord. 59-17, passed 7-18-2017)

Sioux Falls Code of Ordinances § 160.749 FINAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN.

§ 160.749 FINAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN. A charge of $350 shall be made for filing an application for a final development plan in a PUD, except that no additional fee shall be charged when a final development plan is submitted concurrently with an initial development plan. (1992 Code, App. B, § 15.71.040) (Ord. 42-83, passed 6-27-1983; Ord. 93-91, passed 12-2-1991; Ord. 5-03, passed 1-6-2003; Ord. 50-06, passed 5-1-2006; Ord. 9-13, passed 3-19-2013; Ord. 55-14, passed 8-5-2014; Ord. 59-17, passed 7-18-2017)

Sioux Falls Code of Ordinances § 160.750 PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT AMENDMENTS.

§ 160.750 PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT AMENDMENTS. A charge of $175 shall be made for filing an application for an amendment to a planned unit development district, the associated initial development plan, or final development plan. (1992 Code, App. B, § 15.71.060) (Ord. 42-83, passed 6-27-1983; Ord. 93-91, passed 12-2-1991; Ord. 5-03, passed 1-6-2003; Ord. 9-13, passed 3-19-2013; Ord. 55-14, passed 8-5-2014)

Sioux Falls Code of Ordinances § 160.751 CONDITIONAL USE.

§ 160.751 CONDITIONAL USE. A charge of $375 shall be made for filing an application for a conditional use or an amendment thereto in any district. (1992 Code, App. B, § 15.71.070) (Ord. 42-83, passed 6-27-1983; Ord. 114-90, passed 12-3-1990; Ord. 93-91, passed 12-2-1991; Ord. 119-01, passed 12-10-2001; Ord. 18-11, passed 4-4-2011; Ord. 9-13, passed 3-19-2013; Ord. 55-14, passed 8-5-2014; Ord. 59-15, passed 7-7-2015)

Sioux Falls Code of Ordinances § 160.753 DESIGN REVIEW AND ALTERNATIVE SITE PLAN.

§ 160.753 DESIGN REVIEW AND ALTERNATIVE SITE PLAN. A charge of $150 shall be made for filing an application for a design review and alternative site plan or an amendment thereto in any district. (1992 Code, App. B, § 15.71.072) (Ord. 42-83, passed 6-27-1983; Ord. 5-03, passed 1-6-2003; Ord. 9-13, passed 3-19-2013; Ord. 55-14, passed 8-5-2014)

Sioux Falls Code of Ordinances § 160.754 BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT.

§ 160.754 BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT. A charge of $95 shall be made for filing an application for an appeal to the board of adjustment. (1992 Code, App. B, § 15.71.080) (Ord. 42-83, passed 6-27-1983; Ord. 119-01, passed 12-10-2001; Ord. 9-13, passed 3-19-2013; Ord. 54-14, passed 8-5-2014)

Sioux Falls Code of Ordinances § 160.755 EXEMPTION FOR CITY FILING ON ITS OWN BEHALF.

§ 160.755 EXEMPTION FOR CITY FILING ON ITS OWN BEHALF. No fee shall be required when any action is recommended by the city council on its own motion or by any person or group officially designated to participate in the administration of this chapter. (1992 Code, App. B, § 15.71.090) (Ord. 42-83, passed 6-27-1983; Ord. 9-13, passed 3-19-2013)

Sioux Falls Code of Ordinances § 160.756 ZONING PERMIT.

§ 160.756 ZONING PERMIT. (a) A fee of $25 shall be paid for all zoning permits not requiring a building permit fee. (b) A fee of $20 shall be paid for all fence permits; however, a double fee may be charged when fences are erected prior to obtaining a fence permit. (c) When submittal documents are required by § 160.707 for the issuance of zoning permits, a site plan review fee of $50 shall be paid. (1992 Code, App. B, § 15.71.100) (Ord. 42-83, passed 6-27-1983; Ord. 116-88, passed 12-5-1988; Ord. 58-93, passed 4-19-1993; Ord. 95-97, passed 12-15-1997; Ord. 119-01, passed 12-10-2001; Ord. 23-05, passed 3-7-2005; Ord. 9-13, passed 3-19-2013; Ord. 54-14, passed 8-5-2014)

Sioux Falls Code of Ordinances § 160.757 FEES FOR ZONING VERIFICATION LETTERS.

§ 160.757 FEES FOR ZONING VERIFICATION LETTERS. A fee of $65 shall be charged for any property compliance letter requesting zoning, property maintenance, or other ordinance conformance information. Each parcel shall be considered as a unique request and require a separate fee. (1992 Code, App. B, § 15.71.110) (Ord. 42-83, passed 6-27-1983; Ord. 69-99, passed 7-6-1999; Ord. 9-13, passed 3-19-2013; Ord. 54-14, passed 8-5-2014; Ord. 34-26, passed 5-5-2026)

Sioux Falls Code of Ordinances § 160.758 SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE.

§ 160.758 SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE. A charge of $350 shall be made for filing a preliminary subdivision plan. A charge of $80 shall be made for the first two lots on final plats and $110 for the first two lots on replats; plus a fee of $10 for each additional lot within a plat and $10 for each additional lot within a replat. (1992 Code, App. B, § 15.71.120) (Ord. 42-83, passed 6-27-1983; Ord. 119-01, passed 12-10-2001; Ord. 24-05, passed 3-7-2005; Ord. 9-13, passed 3-19-2013; Ord. 55-14, passed 8-5-2014; Ord. 59-17, passed 7-18-2017)

Sioux Falls Code of Ordinances § 160.759 ANNEXATIONS.

§ 160.759 ANNEXATIONS. A charge of $350 shall be made for filing an application for a petitioned annexation. (1992 Code, App. B, § 15.71.130) (Ord. 42-83, passed 6-27-1983; Ord. 113-05, passed 11-7-2005; Ord. 9-13, passed 3-19-2013; Ord. 55-14, passed 8-5-2014; Ord. 59-17, passed 7-18-2017)

Sioux Falls Code of Ordinances § 160.760 FUTURE LAND USE PLAN AMENDMENTS.

§ 160.760 FUTURE LAND USE PLAN AMENDMENTS. A charge of $425 shall be made for filing an application for a comprehensive plan amendment. (1992 Code, App. B, § 15.71.140) (Ord. 42-83, passed 6-27-1983; Ord. 06-06, passed 1-3-2006; Ord. 18-11, passed 4-4-2011; Ord. 9-13, passed 3-19-2013; Ord. 55-14, passed 8-5-2014)
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/0-0-0-74042Fetched: 11/8/2026

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