The Department of Planning and Economic Development is committed to providing to the public all necessary information concerning ordinances, procedures and permits governing land use and development in the County. The department strives to balance growth initiatives, respect for private property rights and protection of cultural and natural resources. This department also provides technical planning guidance and assistance to the Planning Commission as well as to the Board of County Commissioners.
Planning Director: Terri Kester
[email protected]
Deputy Planner: Laura Rosane
[email protected]
Staff Engineer: James Kor
[email protected]
Planning Technician: Brandon DeNoma
[email protected]
420 Mount Rushmore Road
Custer, SD 57730-1934
Phone: (605) 673-8174
Fax: (605) 673-8150
The Comprehensive Plan can be viewed at the Office of the Auditor or purchased from the Planning Department.
*Planning Commission meetings are the first Tuesday of every month at 5 pm in the Commissioner’s Room of the Custer County Courthouse
Planning Commission Agendas Planning Commission Minutes
Approach Permit
Approach Permit Application
Grading Permit
Grading Permit Application
Instructions for Grading Permits
Building Permits
Permit Procedure
Permit Setbacks
Building Permit Application
Sign Permit
Sign Permit Application
Variance Requests
Variance Request Form
Waste Water Information
Waste Disposal Permit Application
Building Wastewater Setbacks
Septic System Distance
List of Certified Septic System Installers
Manner for Conducting Percolation Test
Percolation Test Worksheet
Summary of State and County Septic System Requirements
Floodplain Development
Floodplain Development Permit & Application
Floodsmart
Relocation Permit
Relocation Permit Application
Platting Information
Application for Planning Review
Plat checklist
Platting Procedure
Generic Site Plan
Requirements
Permit Requirements
Construction Permit Requirements
Approach Construction Requirements
Ordinances
Ordinance #2 – Subdivision and Land Use
Ordinance #2 – 1st Revision
Ordinance #6 Revised Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance
Ordinance #12 – Signs
Ordinance #15 – Cell Tower
Airport Ordinance
County Road and Highway
Road Specs Approved
Fire Pit Information
Outdoor Fire Pit Description
Outdoor Fire Pit Picture
Burn Permits and Fire Pits
Fees and Permits
Fee and Permit Rates
Cell Tower
Cell Tower Application
Demolition Permit
Demolition Permit Application
Plumbing Permit
Homeowner Plumbing Installation Certificate
Electrical Permit
Homeowner Wiring Permit Application
EPA SepticSmart Week
SepticSmart Home
SepticSmart Outreach Toolkit
Local Outreach Toolkit
Section Lines
Section Line Vacation
Section Line Highway Improvement
Record of Property Division
Record of Property Division by Aliquot Description
Access Map Review Procedures
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