Director:  Deb Reinicke

Address:
Lake County Zoning
200 E Center St
Madison SD 57042

Phone:  605-256-7610
Fax:  605-256-7626

E-Mail:  lakezoning@iw.net

Office Hours:

• 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
• Monday – Friday (excluding Holidays)

The Planning Department is responsible for managing the physical growth of the unincorporated area of the County.  The Lake County Comprehensive Development Plan  is the official document used to guide decisions on land use matters. The comprehensive plan is designed to anticipate and deal constructively with changes occurring within the County.

Components of the plan include population trends and forecasts, land use analysis, transportation, public facilities, natural and environmental resources, and future development plan.  The comprehensive plan is a "blueprint" for the future development of the County.  Zoning and subdivision ordinances are specific regulations intended to carry out the plan.

The Board of County Commissioners adopts land use plans and ordinances after recommendations are received from the Planning Commission.  The Planning Commission consists of one County Commissioner and six citizen members appointed by the Board to five year terms.  The Planning Commission meets once a month to consider land use matters such as rezoning and conditional use requests. The Planning office provides research and technical support to the Commission and Board to assist in the decision making process.

Daily responsibilities of the department include enforcement of the zoning and subdivision regulations, issuance of zoning and building permits, and inspection of new construction to insure compliance with building, plumbing, and sanitation codes.  Ordinances governing nuisances, agricultural drainage, solid waste disposal, and flood plain management are also administered by the department.