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Zoning Board of Adjustment / Planning Commission (ZBA/PC)

AGENDA  MINUTES

Purpose 

The Zoning Board promotes the health, safety and general welfare of the community by granting variances to the ordinances found in Title 17 of the Rapid City Municipal Codes. 

The purpose of the Planning Commission is to preserve the quality of life and natural environment, enhance economic vitality and diversity, and promote the cost effective delivery of public services of the community. Members of the Planning Commission also serve as members of the Zoning Board of Adjustment.

Number of Members

11 - Members of the Zoning Board of Adjustment and Planning Commission are the same.

The Planning Commission has 9 voting and 2 alternate members

Special Qualifications 

Individuals with expertise in civil engineering, architecture, real estate, land development, public or private utilities, law, public education, government, community services, business, industry, environmental matters, family issues or any other specialty that will provide a broad, qualified and balanced representation of the community are encouraged to apply. Members of the Planning Commission shall be qualified by knowledge or experience to act in matters pertaining to the development and administration of a comprehensive plan of development for the City.

Residency/Registered Voter Requirement 

10 members must be residents of Rapid City, 1 member must reside within the three mile jurisdictional area.  It is an objective to have at least 1 member of the Planning Commission be a resident of each of the wards of the City.

Summary of Duties 

The duties of the ZBA is to exercise the powers discussed in RCMC 17.54.010(B) and in State law. Where there are practical difficulties or unnecessary hardship of carrying out the strict letter of this title, in any way, the Board shall have the power, in passing upon appeals, to authorize the variance from the terms of this title as will not be contrary to the public interest and so that the intent of Title 17 of the Rapid City Municipal Code shall be observed and substantial justice done. 

The Rapid City Planning Commission makes recommendations to the Rapid City Common Council with regard to the establishment and implementation of land use planning policies within the Rapid City corporate limits and surrounding areas. Members also consider and advise the Common Council on all proposed changes to the zoning and subdivision ordinances and prepares comprehensive plans for the physical development of the City and its planning jurisdiction.  Members are appointed for 3 year terms, unless being appointed to fill an unexpired term.

MEETING

Meetings are held on Thursdays at 7:00 a.m. in the Council Chambers (11 days prior to the following City Council meeting.)

COMMISSION MEMBERSHIP

Haven Stuck, 3 Mile Radius - Term Expires - October 2025
Mike Golliher - Term Expires - October 2025
Mike Quasney - Term Expires - October 2025
Kelly Arguello - Term Expires - October 2025
Karen Bulman - Term Expires - October 2026
John Herr - Term Expires - October 2026
Eirik Heikes - Term Expires - October 2026
Vince Vidal - Term Expires - October 2026
Alicia Ginsberg, Alternate #1 - Term Expires - October 2027
Jeff Bailie, Alternate #2 - Term Expires - October 2027
Erik Braun(Chair) - Term Expires - October 2027 

CITY LIAISON

Vicki Fisher, Director
Community Planning and Development  
300 Sixth Street
Rapid City, SD 57701
605-394-4120
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Council Liaison

John Roberts - Term Expires - July 2026

FOR MORE INFORMATION

pdf Bylaws
RCMC 2.60 - Planning Commission

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