Spearfish, SD

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1. Annexation/Concurrent Change of Zoning ($500 fee or $100 if annexation study not needed)
2. Change of Zoning ($300 fee)
3. Conditional Use Permit ($300 fee)
4. Variance ($300 fee)
1. Preliminary Plat Approval ($200)
2. Appeals to the Board of Adjustment (no fee)
3. Development Review District (DRD) Final Plan Review ($300 fee)
Current Zoning
Requested Zoning
Describe Proposed Use
Variance is for...
1. The Zoning Code
2. The Subdivision Code
Variance will be to property located within...
1. City Limits
2. Up to 3 Miles Outside City Limits
Describe Proposed Variance
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Annexation Petition
Annexation Petition
Petition to Annex must be returned in-person to the Building and Development Office.
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Parcel map showing the land area (including acreage) to be annexed
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Vicinity map showing the general location with major roads identified
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Preliminary site plan is required; showing setbacks, site features, buildings and proposed lot lines
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Site Plan showing the lots, streets, and storm-water detention areas. This must be accurately drawn with dimensions shown on all property lines, lots, streets, etc.
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Preliminary engineering report submitted by a registered civil engineer that demonstrates how the project will be served with water, sewer, and storm-water storage (if no storm sewer is proposed).
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Site plan, mapped, or drawn information showing existing and proposed features, all drawn to scale
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If the applicant for the CUP is not the property owner, written authorization from the property owner must be provided
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Drawings to illustrate the request
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A map, drawn to scale, showing the proposed boundaries with the proposed legal description listed, lot descriptions of and owners of adjacent properties, and a topographic map with 5 foot contours, specifications of current and proposed streets and easements
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A final plan detailing location, improvements, ownership and legal descriptions of the property and all abutting properties, street specifications, landscape, lighting, and drainage plans, and any covenants and public dedications, if applicable.
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Link to County GIS
County GIS
Link to City Plans and Ordinances
Plans and Ordinances
Annexation Justification
Describe how the annexation would benefit the development of your property in city limits as opposed to County jurisdiction
Describe how the annexation would benefit the orderly growth of the City of Spearfish
Describe how the annexation would benefit economic development and job creation
Summarize the comments you have received from: 1) other property owners that are included in your annexation request 2) other property owners that are not included in your request.
Summarize what will be required to serve the area requested for annexation with water, sewer, streets, and other necessary public infrastructure. Include linear footages, estimated construction costs, timeframes, and parties responsible
Conditional Use Permit Narrative
1. Describe how the proposed use is compatible with the location, physical character, and topographic features of the property:
2. Describe buffering measures along parcel boundaries that exist or will be or be incorporated to mitigate any visual impact of outdoor use areas onto adjacent property:
3. If new lighting is proposed, describe how it is designed so that it does not unreasonably affect adjacent property:
4. Describe the public safety issues related to the proposed use of the land, or surroundings, and if will there be an increased risk of an existing public safety issue:
5. Describe the existing or proposed pedestrian and vehicular access and parking including accommodations for bicycle transportation and transportation by persons with physical disabilities:
6. Describe the methods to address any impacts to the adjacent properties that may result from parking; include dimensions of fencing, types of landscape or other buffering to be provided:
7. Describe the number of vehicle trips per day resulting from the use of the property, and compare it to the existing traffic volume on the adjoining street network:
8. Describe what types of noise may result from the property and compare it to the existing noise levels of the adjoining land uses.
9. Describe what public services and utilities are available to accommodate the proposed use, and if these may adequately serve the use:
10. Describe any existing property features, or planned improvements that will make the proposed use compatible with the surrounding area.
Comprehensive Plan Questionnaire
1. In general, describe features of your project that make it compatible to the existing development patterns around your parcel.
2. If the land uses that are adjacent to your property are of a lesser land use intensity, describe specific buffering methods to be used that will reduce the impacts to the lesser intensity land uses.
3. Describe changes or upgrades needed to the street network to accommodate traffic from your project.
4. Describe changes to proposed site access points if they are different from any previous zoning, conditional use permit or DRD concept plan approval.
5. Describe the locations of sidewalks and paths that will be extended along the site frontage or through the property.
6. Identify the dimensions of the proposed building setbacks, and if they are more, less, or the same as what is required by existing zoning on the adjacent property.
7. Identify the proposed building height, and if it is more, less, or the same as what is required by existing zoning on the adjacent property.
8. Does the proposed open space function as: (mark all that apply)
1. Undeveloped space between the project and adjacent development
2. Passive recreation (walking/biking paths, benches/tables)
3. Active recreation (playground structures, sports courts/fields)
9. Describe if any existing vegetation will be removed from the site or from the public right of way.
10. If your project promotes or supports Black Hills State University by offering services, programs, facilities, housing or other benefits to the University, describe what is being provided.
11. Describe any affordable housing goals that could be met by your project.
12. Describe any other features of your project not addressed above that contribute to the overall well-being and development of the community.
Variance Justification
zoning code
1) Describe your variance request for how it will be compatible with the surrounding properties and not alter the existing character of the neighborhood.
2) If approved, would your request result in reduced visibility of pedestrians or approaching vehicles or other public safety concerns?
3) Explain how the physical conditions of your property present an unusual hardship in meeting the required lot size, setbacks, and lot coverage.
4) Explain how you believe the circumstances associated with your property present a hardship that is unique to your property but is not present on similarly zoned land nearby
Variance Justification
subdivision code (within city limits)
1) Describe your how variance request will be compatible with the other regulations set out in the subdivision code, the Comprehensive Plan, and the Master Transportation Plan.
2) If approved, would your request result in reduced access to this or any adjacent lot, interfere with utility or road networks, or cause any other public safety concerns?
3) Explain how the physical conditions of your property present an unusual hardship in meeting the required lot size, lot width, public improvements, or any other subdivision requirements.
4) Explain how you believe the circumstances associated with your property present a hardship that is unique to your property and is not present on land nearby.
Variance Justification
subdivision code (3 mile)
1) Describe your how your variance request will not be detrimental to the safety, health, or welfare to other property in the area.
2) Explain how the requested variance is based on conditions unique to your property and not generally applicable to other property.
3) Explain how you believe the physical surroundings, shape or topographical conditions of the property result in a particular hardship and not a mere inconvenience.
4) If approved, would your request result in any variation to the Official Zoning Map, Comprehensive Plan, or Major Street Plan?

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