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Planning and Zoning Meeting

Regular Meeting

Tea, SD · October 14, 2025

Agenda

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Planning and Zoning Meeting Tuesday, October 14, 2025 5:30 p.m. Tea City Hall - 600 E. 1st Street Page 1. Call to Order 2. Informational Items 3. Approval of Consent Agenda Minutes a. September 23rd Minutes 3-4 Planning and Zoning Meeting - Sep 23 2025 - Minutes - Html Plats b. Replat of Lots 5A, 5B, 6A, 6B, 13A, 13B, 14A, and 14B, Block 6 5-6 and Lots 9A, 9B, 9C, 11A, 11B, 12A, and 12B, Block 7 of the Serenity Park Addition 211148 - REPLAT PARTS OF BLOCK 6 AND 7 PLAT pg1.pdf 211148 - BUILDING EXHIBIT IN REPLAT PARTS OF BLOCK 6 AND 7.pdf 4. Approval of the Regular Agenda 5. Old Business 6. New Business Zoning Ordinances 7 - 34 Chapters 3, 4, 5, 6 and 12 Chapters 3 4 5 6 12 - Redline.docx Current Tea Zoning Ordinance Chapters 3 4 12.docx 7. Other Business Page 1 of 36 a. City Calendar 2026 35 - 36 Planning Calendar 2026.pdf 8. Adjournment Access the City Council Agenda on the web – www.teasd.com In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need special assistance to participate in the meeting, please contact the City Administrator at (605) 498-5195. Anyone who is deaf, hard-of-hearing or speech-disabled may utilize Relay South Dakota at (800) 877-1113 (TTY/Voice). Notification 48 hours prior to the hearing will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting. Please place your cell phones on vibrate for the duration of the meeting to avoid any unnecessary disruptions. Page 2 of 36 City of Tea Regular Meeting Tuesday, September 23, 2025 The regular meeting of the Tea Planning and Zoning Commission was held at Tea City Hall at 600 E. 1st Street on Tuesday, September 23, 2025 at 5:30 PM. Chair Joe Munson called the meeting to order at 5:30 PM pm with the following members present: Todd Boots, Stan Montileaux, Bob Venard, and Barry Maag. Absent: None 1. Call to Order 2. Informational Items 3. Approval of Consent Agenda Minutes Moved by: Barry Maag Seconded by: Stan Montileaux Carried a. Minutes 9/9/2025 Planning and Zoning Meeting - Sep 09 2025 - Minutes - Html 4. Approval of the Regular Agenda Moved by: Todd Boots Seconded by: Bob Venard Carried 5. Old Business 6. New Business a. Tea 2050 Comprehensive Plan Adoption 2050 Tea Comp Plan - Executive Summary.pdf Full Tea Comprehensive Plan - Final Draft.pdf Page 3 of 36 23317 Tea Comp Plan P&Z Hearing 2025-09-23.pdf Chris Shires from Confluence was in attendance to present the Tea 2025 Comprehensive Plan. Tea 2025 Comprehensive Plan Moved by: Todd Boots Seconded by: Stan Montileaux Recommend approval to City Council 7. Other Business a. Animal Ordinance Initial Draft Amendment Animal Ordinance - 2025 Draft Update.docx No action taken b. Discussion of Rezone Public Hearing from CC Sept 22 Albert informed the board that the rezone was denied so the Rezone will be changed and brought back to PC at a later time c. Discussion of Kwik Trip Albert informed the board of the start date to begin construction of Kwik Trip in Spring 2026 8. Adjournment Adjourn at 6:27 p.m. Moved by: Bob Venard Seconded by: Todd Boots Approved Joe Munson, Planning Commission Chairman Page 4 of 36 Page 5 of 36 Page 6 of 36 3 NRC: NATURAL RESOURCE CONSERVATION DISTRICT The purpose of this district is to preserve lands best suited for natural drainage areas, public open space, and agricultural uses from encroachment by incompatible uses. The area will also 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. 3.01 Permitted Uses Permitted Uses Applicable Standards Accessory use and structure 11.03, 12.02 and definition (i.e. garage, shed) Agriculture 11.02 Farm Dwellings, Single- 11.02, 11.04, 11.10, 11.11 and not within identified floodplain Family area Fences 11.08 Golf Course 11.02, 11.04, 11.06, 11.06A, 11.06B one freestanding sign allowed as allowed within 11.06 Public Park Areas 11.02, 11.06, 11.06A, 11.06B One freestanding sign as allowed within 11.06 Electrical Substation An opaque screen, six feet in height located at all setback lines 11.02, 11.11 Public Utility Facility 11.02, 11.04, 11.06, 11.06A, 11.06B, 11.11 One freestanding sign allowed as allowed within 11.06 Page 1 of 22 Page 7 of 36 Cemeteries At least 2 acres in size and adequate road system within cemetery 11.02 & not within an identified floodplain area One freestanding sign as allowed within 11.06 Page 2 of 22 Page 8 of 36 Permitted Uses, Cont. Applicable Standards Bed and Breakfast 11.14 & all applicable farm dwelling standards One freestanding sign as allowed within 11.06 Permitted Special Uses* Applicable Standards Accessory Living Unit 1. No more than one residential unit per property. 2. One of the units must be owner-occupied. 3. Additional parking as required by parking standards for an additional residential unit. 4. Unit is not more than forty percent (40%) of the square feet of the principal building, not including the garage. 5. Unit is only allowed in the rear yard. 6. Unit must be at least ten (10) feet from the principal building. 7. The Unit must maintain the same required yards as the principal building. Bed and Breakfast 1. Within a residential structure. 2. Licensed with State of South Dakota Department of Health. 3. Additional Parking as indicated in parking ordinance. 4. Length of stay not to exceed fourteen (14) days during any one-hundred and twenty (120) day consecutive period. 5. Meals limited to breakfast that is prepared in a common facility (household kitchen). 6. Meals may be served only to overnight registered guess and cooking is not permitted in the sleeping rooms. Cemeteries 1. At least 2 acres in size and adequate road system within cemetery. 2. Not within the regulated floodplain. Drainage/Detention Pond 1. Minimum two (2) acres in size 2. Slopes are no greater than Commented [A1]: Waiting for more detail from Sioux Falls on their req. Page 3 of 22 Page 9 of 36 Electrical Substation An opaque screen, six ( 6 ) feet in height located at all setback lines. Family or Group Day Care. 1. No more than twelve (12) adults or children permitted to be cared for at any given time. 2. Fenced in outdoor area. 3. Off street parking area of at least two spaces for drop-off and pick-up, this is not in addition to required parking. 4. Operation has a valid State of South Dakota license for use. Home Occupation 1. Conducted within a dwelling unit. 2. Clearly incidental and secondary to the principal use of the dwelling for dwelling purposes. 3. Only members of the immediate family residing on the premises may be employed by or participate in the home occupation. 4. The entrance to the space devoted to such occupation must be from within the building. 5. There can be no evidence other than a non-illuminated one (1) square foot nameplate attached to the building that will indicate from the exterior that the building is being utilized in part for any other purpose other than that of a dwelling. 6. Such occupations shall not require substantial internal or external alterations or involve construction features not customary in a dwelling. This does not include furniture or equipment that is not affixed to the property. 7. Merchandise sales cannot be the primary purpose of the occupation. 8. The business will generate no more than four (4) visits per day from clients or customers. 9. Materials that are combustible, toxic or consist of any animal or vegetable matter cannot be stored on the premises. 10. Any process that will cause odor, dust, glare, noise, heat, or vibration which would have a negative effect on adjacent properties would not be allowed. Page 4 of 22 Page 10 of 36 Municipally Owned Waste 1. Locate in areas where traffic to and from site is not on Water or Water Treatment residential streets. Facility 2. When within 150 feet of a residential area a site management plan for odor and noise control is required. One additional single-family Dwelling shall be located within the farmstead perimeter. dwelling or manufactured home Telecommunication Tower 1. Minimum distance of 300 feet from tower or facility to any and Wireless residentially zoned or used property, measured from the Communication Facility closest structure point or base of the tower to the property line. 2. Minimum distance of half a mile between towers, measured from the base of each tower, does not prohibit support structures co-locating. 3. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) approval required for all towers, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) approval required in airport approach zone. 4. Maximum height for towers not to exceed 200 feet. 5. Evergreen trees for screening required at a rate of 1 tree per ten feet of building frontage facing residential properties. 6. The fall down distance is equal to the height of the tower and must be setback at least the same height from any street. 7. Tower is required to be designed to allow for: a. Co-locate for at least two total users. b. Inaccessible for unauthorized climbing. c. Monopole stealth design. d. Not artificially lighted except as required by FAA. Wireless Communication No new structures added to site Facility on existing support structure Conditional Uses Applicable Standards Page 5 of 22 Page 11 of 36 One additional single-family Said dwelling shall be located within the farmstead perimeter dwelling or manufactured All farm dwelling, single family requirements apply home Not within an identified floodplain area 18.01 11.09, 18.01 & not within an identified floodplain area Wireless Communication Facility on existing support structure Municipally Owned Waste 11.02, 11.04, 11.05, 11.06, 11.06A, 11.06B, 11.11, 18.01 Water Treatment Facility Home occupation 11.12, 18.01 * A conditional use with standards within Chapter 18 (Conditional Use) may be obtained when the standards for a permitted special accessory use cannot be obtained except for home occupations. 3.02 Lot and Yard Regulations All measurements shall be taken from the lot line to the building line (see definitions). A parking lot is not included as a portion of a side yard or rear yard (see 11.0405) Lot Lot Front Side Rear Maximum Area Width Yard Yard Yard Height All Uses 1 acre 150 feet 50 feet 30 feet 30 feet 35 feet Exceptions #1 See Adjustment to Yard Regulations (Chapter 12) for specific exceptions. Page 6 of 22 Page 12 of 36 4 R-1: SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT This district is intended to provide for areas of low residential density. This district provides for single-family dwellings, two-family dwellings and such supportive community facilities as parks, playgrounds, schools, libraries and churches. It is intended that this district provide protection for those areas existing as or planned for single-family neighborhoods. 4.01 Permitted Uses Permitted Uses Applicable Standards Accessory structure (i.e. garage, 11.03, 11.02 shed) (see definition) Fences 11.08 Neighborhood Utilities 11.02 Public Park Areas 11.02, 11.06, 11.06A, 11.06B One freestanding sign as allowed within 11.06 Single-family detached dwellings 11.02, 11.04, 11.06, 11.06A, 11.06B, 11.10, 11.11 Single-family attached dwellings (up to 2 dwellings) Churches All parking lots being 8 feet from all residential properties. One of the principle frontages shall abut upon an arterial or collector street. 11.02, 11.04, 11.11 One freestanding sign as allowed within 11.06 Libraries All parking lots being 8 feet from all residential properties 11.02, 11.04, 11.11 One freestanding sign as allowed within 11.06 Page 7 of 22 Page 13 of 36 Schools All parking lots being 8 feet from all residential properties One of the principle frontages shall abut upon an arterial or collector street 11.02, 11.04, 11.11 One freestanding sign as allowed within 11.06 Electrical Sub Station An opaque screen, six feet in height located at all setback lines 11.11, 11.02 Permitted Special Applicable Standards Uses*Conditional Uses Single-family attached dwellings 11.02, 11.04, 11.06, 11.06A, 11.06B, 11.10, 11.11, 18.01 (up to 2 dwellings) (includes twin homes) Bed and Breakfast 1. Within a residential structure. 2. Licensed with State of South Dakota Department of Health. 3. Additional Parking as indicated in parking ordinance. 4. Length of stay not to exceed 14 days during any 120 day consecutive period. 5. Meals limited to breakfast that is prepared in a common facility (household kitchen). Meals may be served only to overnight registered guess and cooking is not permitted in the sleeping rooms.11.14, 18.01 & all single-family detached dwelling standards One freestanding sign as allowed within 11.06 Group Day Care A safe pickup and drop off area must be provided for the children All single family standards apply 18.01 Churches 1. All parking lots being 8 feet from all residential properties. 2. One of the principle frontages shall abut upon an arterial or collector street. Electrical Sub Station An opaque screen, six (6) feet in height located at all setback lines Family or Group Day Care. 1. No more than twelve (12) adults or children permitted to be cared for at any given time. 2. Fenced in outdoor area. Page 8 of 22 Page 14 of 36 3. Off street parking area of at least two spaces for drop-off and pick-up, this is not in addition to required parking. 1.4.Operation has a valid State of South Dakota license for use. Home occupations 1. Conducted within a dwelling unit. 2. Clearly incidental and secondary to the principal use of the dwelling for dwelling purposes. 3. Only members of the immediate family residing on the premises may be employed by or participate in the home occupation. 4. The entrance to the space devoted to such occupation must be from within the building. 5. There can be no evidence other than a non-illuminated one (1) square foot nameplate attached to the building that will indicate from the exterior that the building is being utilized in part for any other purpose other than that of a dwelling. 6. Such occupations shall not require substantial internal or external alterations or involve construction features not customary in a dwelling. This does not include furniture or equipment that is not affixed to the property. 7. Merchandise sales cannot be the primary purpose of the occupation. 8. The business will generate no more than four (4) visits per day from clients or customers. 9. Materials that are combustible, toxic or consist of any animal or vegetable matter cannot be stored on the premises. 1.10. Any process that will cause odor, dust, glare, noise, heat, or vibration which would have a negative effect on adjacent properties would not be allowed.11.12, 18.01 and all applicable dwelling standards Libraries All parking lots being 8 feet from all residential properties Page 9 of 22 Page 15 of 36 Public Service Facilities 11.02, 11.04, 11.06, 11.06A, 11.06B, 11.11,18.01 One of the principal frontages of the premises shall abut an arterial or collector street One freestanding sign not to exceed 20 square feet in area Schools 1. All parking lots being 8 feet from all residential properties 2. One of the principle frontages shall abut upon an arterial or collector street Group Home 18.01 (see definition) Structure must be a single housekeeping unit Applicant must provide copy of state agency license All single-family detached dwelling standards apply * A conditional use with standards within Chapter 18 (Conditional Use) may be obtained when the standards for a permitted special accessory use cannot be obtained except for home occupations. 4.02 Lot and Yard Regulations All measurements shall be taken from the lot line to the building line (see definitions). A parking lot is not included as a portion of a side yard or rear yard (see 11.0405) Lot Lot Front Side Yard Rear Maximum Area Width Yard Yard Height Single Family 7,500 sq 75 50 feet 25 feet 7 feet 25 20 35 feet Detached ft (per see #1, see #64 see #1, #4 feet lot) #3 Single Family 7,500 sq 75 45 feet 25 feet 7 feet 25 20 35 feet Attached (2 ft see #64 see #2, #4 feet See #3 units) 2 lots Single Family 7,500 sq 90 feet 25 feet 7 feet 25 feet 35 feet Attached (2) ft see #6 see #4 1 lot All other uses 7,500 sq 75 feet 25 feet 15 feet 25 feet 35 feet ft see #64 see #4 Exceptions Page 10 of 22 Page 16 of 36 #1 A residence may be constructed on a lot-of-record which has a lot width of less than 75 50 feet. #2 The side yard is 0 feet on the party wall side of the structure. #3 For one lot with two units the required lot width is 90 feet.A lot located on a cul- de-sac bulb shall have a lot width of not less than 50 feet. #4 The front yard along secondary front yards may be reduced to 20 feet, unless being used as access for parking.There shall be a required front yard on each street side of a double frontage lot. #5 See also Adjustment to Yard Regulations (Chapter 12) for other specific exceptions. #6 The front yard along the side street of a corner lot may be reduced to 20 feet. Page 11 of 22 Page 17 of 36 5 R-2: MULIT-FAMILYHIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT This district is intended to provide for areas of moderate to high residential density. This district provides for single-family, two-family, townhouse and multiple-family residential uses plus support facilities such as schools, parks, community buildings and churches. 5.01 Permitted Uses Permitted Uses Applicable Standards Multiple Dwellings 11.02, 11.04, 11.10, 11.11 one freestanding sign allowed as allowed within 11.06 Accessory structure (i.e. 11.03, 12.02 garage, shed) see definition Fences 11.08 Neighborhood Utilities See 11.02 Public Park Areas 11.02, 11.06, 11.06A, 11.06B One freestanding sign as allowed within 11.06 Single-family detached 11.02, 11.04, 11.06, 11.06A, 11.06B, 11.10, 11.11 dwellings Single-family attached 11.02, 11.04, 11.06, 11.06A, 11.06B, 11.10, 11.11 dwellings (2-8) (this includes town homes, twin homes and duplexes) Churches All parking lots being 8 feet from all residential properties One of the principle frontages shall abut upon an arterial or collector street 11.02, 11.04, 11.11 One freestanding sign as allowed within 11.06 Libraries All parking lots being 8 feet from all residential properties 11.02, 11.04, 11.06, 11.06A, 11.06B, 11.11 Page 12 of 22 Page 18 of 36 One freestanding sign as allowed within 11.06 Schools All parking lots being 8 feet from all residential properties One of the principle frontages shall abut upon an arterial or collector street See 11.02, 11.04, 11.08, 11.09 One freestanding sign as allowed within 11.06 Permitted Uses, Cont. Applicable Standards Electrical An opaque screen, six feet in height located at all setback lines See Substation 11.02, 11.11 Permitted Special Applicable Standards Uses*Conditional Uses Assisted Living 1. Operation has a valid State of South Dakota license for Facility / Nursing use..Applicant must provide copy of Department of Health Home license. 2. One of the principle frontages shall abut upon an arterial or collector street. 3. All appropriate multiple dwelling standards based on the number of bed equaling the number units apply. 1. All multiple dwelling standards apply. One freestanding sign as allowed within 11.06 11.04, 11.11, 18.01 Bed and Breakfast 1. Within a residential structure. 2. Licensed with State of South Dakota Department of Health. 3. Additional Parking as indicated in parking ordinance. 4. Length of stay not to exceed fourteen (14) days during any one-hundred and twenty (120) day consecutive period. 5. Meals limited to breakfast that is prepared in a common facility (household kitchen).. 6. Meals may be served only to overnight registered guess and cooking is not permitted in the sleeping rooms 11.14 & all single-family detached dwelling standards One freestanding sign as allowed within 11.06 Page 13 of 22 Page 19 of 36 18.01 Churches 1. All parking lots being eight (8) feet from all residential properties. 2. One of the principle frontages shall abut upon an arterial or collector street Convent/Monastery 11.02, 11.04, 11.06, 11.06A, 11.06B, 11.11, 18.01 one freestanding sign as allowed within 11.06 One of the principle frontages shall abut upon an arterial or collector street. Electrical An opaque screen, six (6) feet in height located at all setback Substation lines. Family or Group 1. No more than twelve (12) adults or children permitted to Day Care.Group be cared for at any given time. Day Care 2. Fenced in outdoor area. 3. Off street parking area of at least two (2) spaces for drop- off and pick-up, this is not in addition to required parking. 4. Operation has a valid State of South Dakota license for use .A safe pickup and drop off area must be provided for the children All applicable dwelling standards apply 18.01 Group Home (see 1. No more than twelve (12) individuals permitted to be cared definition) for at any given time. 2. Off street parking area of at least four (4) spaces for workers and visitors, this is not in addition to required parking. 3. Operation has a valid State of South Dakota license for use. Structure must be a single housekeeping unit. Applicant must provide copy of state agency license. All single-family detached dwelling standards apply. 11.04, 18.01 Home occupations 1. Conducted within a dwelling unit. 2. Clearly incidental and secondary to the principal use of the dwelling for dwelling purposes. 3. Only members of the immediate family residing on the premises may be employed by or participate in the home occupation. Page 14 of 22 Page 20 of 36 4. The entrance to the space devoted to such occupation must be from within the building. 5. There can be no evidence other than a non-illuminated one (1) square foot nameplate attached to the building that will indicate from the exterior that the building is being utilized in part for any other purpose other than that of a dwelling. 6. Such occupations shall not require substantial internal or external alterations or involve construction features not customary in a dwelling. This does not include furniture or equipment that is not affixed to the property. 7. Merchandise sales cannot be the primary purpose of the occupation. 8. The business will generate no more than four (4) visits per day from clients or customers. 9. Materials that are combustible, toxic or consist of any animal or vegetable matter cannot be stored on the premises. 10. Any process that will cause odor, dust, glare, noise, heat, or vibration which would have a negative effect on adjacent properties would not be allowed. 1.11. Locations within multi-tenant buildings required to provide property owner approval. 11.12, 18.01 and all applicable dwelling standards Libraries 1. All parking lots being 8 feet from all residential properties Multiple Dwellings 1. Buildings are limited to thirty-five (35) feet in height when (9+ units) closest part of building is within one-hundred feet of any property zoned R-1: Single-Family Dwelling District or NRC: Natural Resource Conservation District. 2. Buildings are limited to forty-five (45) feet in height when closest part of building is within one-hundred and fifty (150) feet of any property zoned R-1: Single-Family Dwelling District or NRC: Natural Resource Conservation District. 3. Buildings are limited to fifty-five (55) feet in height when closest part of building is within two-hundred (200) feet of any property zoned R-1: Single-Family Dwelling District or NRC: Natural Resource Conservation District. 4. Sidewalk access provided to all front entries from sidewalk along right-of-way (public or private). Page 15 of 22 Page 21 of 36 Nursing Home Applicant must provide copy of Department of Health license 11.02, 11.04, 11.11, 18.01 One freestanding sign as allowed within 11.06 Public Service 11.02, 11.04, 11.06, 11.06A, 11.06B, 11.11,18.01 Facilities One of the principal frontages of the premises shall abut an arterial or collector street. One freestanding sign not to exceed 20 square feet in area Schools 1. All parking lots being eight (8) feet from all residential properties. 2. One of the principle frontages shall abut upon an arterial or collector street Single-family Duplexes, town homes, twin homes and apartment buildings do not dwellings (2-8) exceed thirty-five (35) in height * A conditional use with standards within Chapter 18 (Conditional Use) may be obtained when the standards for a permitted special accessory use cannot be obtained except for home occupations. 5.02 Lot and Yard Regulations All measurements shall be taken from the lot line to the building line (see definitions). A parking lot is not included as a portion of a side yard or rear yard (see 11.0405). Lot Front Side Rear Maximum Density Area Lot Width Yard Yard Yard Height 3 2 to 8 multiple 2,500 75,500 50 feet 25 feet 5 feet 10 feet 45 84 feet dwellings sq ft sq ft see #4 see #3 see #1 see #5 Over 9 to 12 2,500 20,000 75 feet 25 feet 15 feet 10 feet 45 84 feet multiple sq ft sq ft see #3 see #1 see #5 dwellings over 12 multiple 2,500 30,000 100 feet 25 feet 15 feet 10 feet 45 feet dwellings sq ft sq ft see #3 Single Family 6,500 6,5005, 65 40 feet 25 feet 5 feet 25 20 feet 45 feet Detached sq ft 000 see #2 see #3 see #1 sq ft Page 16 of 22 Page 22 of 36 Single Family 2,400 2,400 20 feet 25 feet 0 or 10 25 feet 45 feet Attached (2-8) sq ft sq ft see #3 feet on nonparty wall side All other uses 6,500 65 feet 25 feet 15 feet 25 20 feet 45 feet sq ft see #3 see #1 see #5 Exceptions #1 The side yard will be required to be increased to fiveten feet when the building is three thirty-five (35) feetstories in height or more. The side yard is 0 feet on the party wall side of the structure. #2 A residence may be constructed on a lot-of-record which has a lot width of less than 65 40 feet. #3 The front yard along a secondary front yard the side street of a corner lot may be reduced to 20 feet. #4 For attached single-family units the required lot width for each unit to be platted off is sixteen (16) feet.There shall be a required front yard on each street side of a double frontage lot. There shall be a required front yard on each street side of a corner lot. #5 The rear yard will be required to be increased five feet when the building is thirty-five (35) feet in height or more. The rear yard is 0 feet on the party wall side of the structure. # 6 See also Adjustment to Yard Regulations (Chapter 12) for other specific exceptions. Page 17 of 22 Page 23 of 36 6 R-3: MANUFACTURED HOUSING RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT The purpose of this district is to provide for high density residential areas in the City that may be developed for all types of manufactured housing and support facilities. 6.01 Permitted Uses Permitted Uses Applicable Standards Public Park Areas 11.02, 11.06, 11.06A, 11.06B One freestanding sign as allowed within 11.06 Neighborhood Utilities 11.02 Permitted Special Applicable Standards Uses*Conditional Uses Churches One of the principle frontages shall abut upon an arterial or collector street 11.02, 11.04, 11.11, 18.01 One freestanding sign as allowed within 11.06 Electrical Substation An opaque screen, six feet in height, located at all setback lines 11.11, 11.02 Family or Group Day 1. No more than twelve (12) adults or children permitted to Care.Group Day Care be cared for at any given time. 2. Fenced in outdoor area. 3. Off street parking area of at least two spaces for drop-off and pick-up, this is not in addition to required parking. 4. Operation has a valid State of South Dakota license for use. Page 18 of 22 Page 24 of 36 1. A safe pickup and drop off area must be provided for the children 18.01 Group Home 1. No more than twelve (12) individuals permitted to be cared for at any given time. 2. Off street parking area of at least four (4) spaces for workers and visitors, this is not in addition to required parking. 3. Operation has a valid State of South Dakota license for use. Structure must be a single housekeeping unit Applicant must provide copy of state agency license 18.01 Manufactured Homes in 11.13, 11.02, 11.03, 11.04, 11.06, 11.06A, 11.06B, 11.11 Licensed Manufactured 1. Municipal code regulations regarding manufactured Home Parks home parksEach manufactured home lot shall abut or face a public or private roadway or street, such roadway or street having a curb to curb, hard surface at least 34 feet in width where parking is permitted on both sides, 28 feet in width where parking is restricted to one side only, or be connected to such street or roadway by a private driveway not less than 12 feet in width, serving no more than four lots. 2. Each manufactured home or garage shall have a roof structure with a minimum slope corresponding to three inches of vertical rise for each 12 inches of horizontal run. Corrugated metal roofing shall not be permitted. 3. The use of flat or corrugated sheet metal for the exterior walls of any manufactured home or garage is prohibited. 4. Each manufactured home shall meet HUD Safety Standards Act of 1974, effective 1976. 5. Each unit is required to have the following setbacks: a. Twenty-five (25) feet to street. b. Twenty (20) feet between homes (all directions) c. Inside licensed manufactured home of at least ten (10) acres in contiguous area. Page 19 of 22 Page 25 of 36 Manufactured Homes 11.13, 11.02, 11.03, 11.04, 11.06, 11.06A, 11.06B, 11.11 Municipal code regulations regarding manufactured home parks Public Service Facilities 11.02, 11.04, 11.06, 11.06A, 11.06B, 11.11,18.01 One of the principal frontages of the premises shall abut an arterial or collector street One freestanding sign not to exceed 20 square feet in area Schools One of the principle frontages shall abut upon an arterial or collector street 11.02, 11.04, 11.11, 18.01 One freestanding sign as allowed within 11.06 * A conditional use with standards within Chapter 18 (Conditional Use) may be obtained when the standards for a permitted special accessory use cannot be obtained except for home occupations. 6.02 Lot and Yard Regulations All measurements shall be taken from the lot line to the building line (see definitions). A parking lot is not included as a portion of a side yard or rear yard (see 11.0405). 1. Each manufactured home park shall be at least five ten (105) acres. 2. The licensed manufactured home park shall be surrounded by a landscaped area fifty 25 (50) feet wide along all public streets and all manufactured home park boundaries. 3. The entrance to the manufactured home park shall be allowed one freestanding sign as allowed for specified uses in 11.06. Page 20 of 22 Page 26 of 36 Lot Lot Front Side Yard Rear Maximum Area Width Yard Yard Height Residential 5500 sq 50 feet 25 feet 7 feet ** 25 feet 35 feet Uses ft Corner Lots 6000 sq 60 feet 25 feet * 7 feet ** 15 feet 35 feet ft All Other Uses 6000 sq 60 feet 25 feet 15 feet 15 feet 35 feet ft * One required front yard may be reduced to 20 feet. ** The side yard will be required to be increased to 10 feet when the building is 3 stories in height or more. Exception #1 See also Adjustment to Yard Regulations (Chapter 12) for other specific exceptions. 12 ADJUSTMENTS TO YARD REGULATIONS 12.01 Location of Some Accessory Buildings Accessory structures located ten (10) feet or more from the main building and set back sixty (60) feet from all front property lines may be erected within three (3) feet of the side and rear property lines. In all cases, accessory structures shall not occupy more than 30 percent of the rear yard. A garage which is entered directly from the alley shall not be closer than 20 feet to the alley line. Accessory buildings that do not have walls and that by default allow the elements to penetrate the area covered by the building are allowed to be located within any required yard at any distance from the property line as long as building and fire codes allow. Temporary human intervention to provide shelter from the elements from above is allowed. 12.02 Adjustment to Front Yard Requirements A front yard may be adjusted to an average of the adjacent structures front yards where existing adjacent structures have a front yard less than required. 12.03 Adjustment to Side Yard Requirements Page 21 of 22 Page 27 of 36 Buildings constructed prior to the effective date of this Ordinance with side yard setbacks of less than required by this Ordinance, may have additions erected in line with the existing building and provided further that said addition will be erected no closer to the lot line than the existing building. 12.04 Projection From Buildings Every part of any required yard shall be open to the sky and unobstructed except: A. Eaves may project into a front, side, or rear yard; B. Ordinary projection of sills, belt courses, cornices, vertical solar screen, ornamental features which may project twelve (12) inches; C. Air conditioner may project three (3) feet from the building; D. An open, unenclosed porch may project into a required front yard for a distance not exceeding ten (10) feet while balconies and paved terraces may project six (6) feet into a required front yard; and E. Terraces, uncovered porches, platforms, decks, and ornamental features which do not extend above the level ground (first) floor may project into a required yard, provided these projections be distances at least two feet from the adjacent side or rear lot line. 12.05 Administrative Modifications of Required Yards and Landscaping Standards The city council has authorized the Community Development Director or City Administrator to grant minor modification of the setback and landscaping regulations of any zoning district based upon the following standards. Minor modifications are intended to allow very narrow changes that do not change the performance of the required yards or landscaping. A. Types. The following types of modifications are allowed. 1. The modification is a maximum of 10% or less than 1 foot whichever is less of the setback requirement. 2. Landscaping standards may be amended to allow for specific species, types, and location if site restrictions make implementation of the ordinance requirement difficult to install and/or maintain long-term. 3. Allow required landscaping to be placed outside the required yard if located within a drainage, electrical, gas or similar easement. B. Standards. The following standards must be reached before approving a modification. 1. The applicant must justify the extenuating circumstances and show good cause for the modification. 2. The modification does not alter significantly the intent of the zoning ordinance regulations. Page 22 of 22 Page 28 of 36 3 NRC: NATURAL RESOURCE CONSERVATION DISTRICT The purpose of this district is to preserve lands best suited for natural drainage areas, public open space, and agricultural uses from encroachment by incompatible uses. The area will also 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. 3.01 Permitted Uses Permitted Uses Applicable Standards Agriculture 11.02 Farm Dwellings, Single- 11.02, 11.04, 11.10, 11.11 and not within identified floodplain Family area Golf Course 11.02, 11.04, 11.06, 11.06A, 11.06B one freestanding sign allowed as allowed within 11.06 Public Park Areas 11.02, 11.06, 11.06A, 11.06B One freestanding sign as allowed within 11.06 Electrical Substation An opaque screen, six feet in height located at all setback lines 11.02, 11.11 Public Utility Facility 11.02, 11.04, 11.06, 11.06A, 11.06B, 11.11 One freestanding sign allowed as allowed within 11.06 Fences 11.08 Cemeteries At least 2 acres in size and adequate road system within cemetery 11.02 & not within an identified floodplain area One freestanding sign as allowed within 11.06 Page 1 of 6 Page 29 of 36 Permitted Uses, Cont. Applicable Standards Bed and Breakfast 11.14 & all applicable farm dwelling standards One freestanding sign as allowed within 11.06 Accessory use and structure 11.03, 12.02 and definition (i.e. garage, shed) Conditional Uses Applicable Standards One additional single-family Said dwelling shall be located within the farmstead perimeter dwelling or manufactured All farm dwelling, single family requirements apply home Not within an identified floodplain area 18.01 11.09, 18.01 & not within an identified floodplain area Wireless Communication Facility on existing support structure Municipally Owned Waste 11.02, 11.04, 11.05, 11.06, 11.06A, 11.06B, 11.11, 18.01 Water Treatment Facility Home occupation 11.12, 18.01 3.02 Lot and Yard Regulations All measurements shall be taken from the lot line to the building line (see definitions). A parking lot is not included as a portion of a side yard or rear yard (see 11.04) Lot Lot Front Side Rear Maximum Area Width Yard Yard Yard Height All Uses 1 acre 150 feet 50 feet 30 feet 30 feet 35 feet Exceptions #1 See Adjustment to Yard Regulations (Chapter 12) for specific exceptions. Page 2 of 6 Page 30 of 36 4 R-1: SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT This district is intended to provide for areas of low residential density. This district provides for single-family dwellings, two-family dwellings and such supportive community facilities as parks, playgrounds, schools, libraries and churches. It is intended that this district provide protection for those areas existing as or planned for single-family neighborhoods. 4.01 Permitted Uses Permitted Uses Applicable Standards Single-family detached dwellings 11.02, 11.04, 11.06, 11.06A, 11.06B, 11.10, 11.11 Churches All parking lots being 8 feet from all residential properties. One of the principle frontages shall abut upon an arterial or collector street. 11.02, 11.04, 11.11 One freestanding sign as allowed within 11.06 Libraries All parking lots being 8 feet from all residential properties 11.02, 11.04, 11.11 One freestanding sign as allowed within 11.06 Schools All parking lots being 8 feet from all residential properties One of the principle frontages shall abut upon an arterial or collector street 11.02, 11.04, 11.11 One freestanding sign as allowed within 11.06 Public Park Areas 11.02, 11.06, 11.06A, 11.06B One freestanding sign as allowed within 11.06 Accessory structure 11.03, 11.02 (i.e. garage, shed) (see definition) Neighborhood Utilities 11.02 11.08 Fences Electrical Sub Station An opaque screen, six feet in height located at all setback lines 11.11, 11.02 Page 3 of 6 Page 31 of 36 Conditional Uses Applicable Standards Single-family attached dwellings 11.02, 11.04, 11.06, 11.06A, 11.06B, 11.10, 11.11, 18.01 (up to 2 dwellings) (includes twin homes) Group Day Care A safe pickup and drop off area must be provided for the children All single family standards apply 18.01 Bed and Breakfast 11.14, 18.01 & all single-family detached dwelling standards One freestanding sign as allowed within 11.06 Group Home 18.01 (see definition) Structure must be a single housekeeping unit Applicant must provide copy of state agency license All single-family detached dwelling standards apply Public Service Facilities 11.02, 11.04, 11.06, 11.06A, 11.06B, 11.11,18.01 One of the principal frontages of the premises shall abut an arterial or collector street One freestanding sign not to exceed 20 square feet in area Home occupations 11.12, 18.01 and all applicable dwelling standards 4.02 Lot and Yard Regulations All measurements shall be taken from the lot line to the building line (see definitions). A parking lot is not included as a portion of a side yard or rear yard (see 11.04) Lot Lot Front Side Yard Rear Maximum Area Width Yard Yard Height Single Family 7,500 sq 75 feet 25 feet 7 feet 25 feet 35 feet Detached ft (per see #1, see #6 see #1, #4 lot) #3 Single Family 7,500 sq 75 feet 25 feet 7 feet 25 feet 35 feet Attached (2) ft see #6 see #2, #4 2 lots Single Family 7,500 sq 90 feet 25 feet 7 feet 25 feet 35 feet Attached (2) ft see #6 see #4 1 lot All other uses 7,500 sq 75 feet 25 feet 15 feet 25 feet 35 feet ft see #6 see #4 Page 4 of 6 Page 32 of 36 Exceptions #1 A residence may be constructed on a lot-of-record which has a lot width of less than 75 feet. #2 The sideyard is 0 feet on the party wall side of the structure. #3 A lot located on a cul-de-sac bulb shall have a lot width of not less than 50 feet. #4 There shall be a required front yard on each street side of a double frontage lot. #5 See also Adjustment to Yard Regulations (Chapter 12) for other specific exceptions. #6 The front yard along the side street of a corner lot may be reduced to 20 feet. Page 5 of 6 Page 33 of 36 12 ADJUSTMENTS TO YARD REGULATIONS 12.01 Location of Some Accessory Buildings Accessory structures located ten (10) feet or more from the main building and set back sixty (60) feet from all front property lines may be erected within three (3) feet of the side and rear property lines. In all cases, accessory structures shall not occupy more than 30 percent of the rear yard. A garage which is entered directly from the alley shall not be closer than 20 feet to the alley line. 12.02 Adjustment to Front Yard Requirements A front yard may be adjusted to an average of the adjacent structures front yards where existing adjacent structures have a front yard less than required. 12.03 Adjustment to Side Yard Requirements Buildings constructed prior to the effective date of this Ordinance with side yard setbacks of less than required by this Ordinance, may have additions erected in line with the existing building and provided further that said addition will be erected no closer to the lot line than the existing building. 12.04 Projection From Buildings Every part of any required yard shall be open to the sky and unobstructed except: A. Eaves may project into a front, side, or rear yard; B. Ordinary projection of sills, belt courses, cornices, vertical solar screen, ornamental features which may project twelve (12) inches; C. Air conditioner may project 3 feet from the building; D. An open, unenclosed porch may project into a required front yard for a distance not exceeding ten (10) feet while balconies and paved terraces may project six (6) feet into a required front yard; and E. Terraces, uncovered porches, platforms, decks, and ornamental features which do not extend above the level ground (first) floor may project into a required yard, provided these projections be distances at least two feet from the adjacent side or rear lot line. Page 6 of 6 Page 34 of 36 2026 City of Tea Office Calendar Planning Filing Deadline Planning Commission Meeting City Council Meeting Holiday Note: Meeting Dates are subject to change JANUARY FEBRUARY MARCH S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S 1 2 3 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 29 30 31 APRIL MAY JUNE S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 1 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 26 27 28 29 30 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 28 29 30 31 JULY AUGUST SEPTEMBER S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 1 1 2 3 4 5 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 26 27 28 29 30 31 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 27 28 29 30 30 31 OCTOBER NOVEMBER DECEMBER S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S 1 2 3 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 29 30 27 28 29 30 31 Page 35 of 36 2026 Planning Commission Deadlines Planning City Council City Council Month Filing Deadline Commission Meeting (1st Effective Date (2nd Reading) Meeting Reading) January 12/27/2025 1/13/2026 1/20/26 (Tues.) 2/2/2026 2/26/2026 February 1/23/2026 2/10/2026 2/17/26 (Tues.) 3/2/2026 3/26/2026 March 2/20/2026 3/10/2026 3/16/2026 4/6/2026 4/30/2026 April 3/27/2026 4/14/2026 4/20/2026 5/4/2026 5/28/2026 May 4/24/2026 5/12/2026 5/18/2026 6/1/2026 6/25/2026 June 5/22/2026 6/9/2026 6/15/2026 7/6/2026 7/30/2026 July 6/26/2026 7/14/2026 7/20/2026 8/3/2026 8/27/2026 August 7/24/2026 8/11/2026 8/17/2026 9/1/2026 9/24/2026 September 8/21/2026 9/8/2026 9/21/2026 10/5/2026 10/29/2026 October 9/25/2026 10/13/2026 10/19/2026 11/2/2026 11/26/2026 November 10/23/2026 11/10/2026 11/16/2026 12/7/2026 12/31/2026 December 11/20/2026 12/8/2026 12/21/2026 1/4/2027 1/28/2027 Page 36 of 36

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