Future Planning

The Future Planning division helps shape our community's future. We create plans and policies to guide growth, improve the quality of life for residents, and protect what makes our city special. We work with other city departments, residents, businesses, and community groups to find the best solutions for housing, transportation, neighborhoods, and other important issues.

Collaboration

The Planning division works closely with other divisions within the city, including Public Works and Parks, to anticipate future service needs. More information on specific topics can be found below:

• Sewer Systems: Ensuring efficient waste removal.
• Water Supply: Securing reliable water sources.
• Storm Drainage: Protecting our community from flooding.
• Parks Projects & Planning: Creating green spaces for everyone to enjoy.
• Public Works Projects: Planning and building for a better Sioux Falls.

Planning History

Brief National History Timeline:

1916 – Nation’s first comprehensive zoning regulations – New York City

1924 – U.S. Department of Commerce issues Standards State Zoning Enabling Act

1926 – U.S. Supreme Court upholds constitutionality of zoning regulations – Village of Euclid v. Ambler Realty

Sioux Falls History Timeline:

1949 – South Dakota Comprehensive Planning Statues adopted

1950 – Harold Bartholomew Comprehensive Plan adopted – first comprehensive plan

1969 – Greater Sioux Falls Regional Comprehensive Plan adopted

1979 – Year 2000 Comprehensive Plan adopted

1996 – 2015 Growth Management Plan adopted

2009 – Shape Sioux Falls 2035 Comprehensive Plan adopted

2016 – Shape Sioux Falls 2040 Comprehensive Plan Update adopted

2019 - Shape Sioux Falls 2040 Update – Maps for Development Areas, Sanitary Availability, Water & Roads, Drainage and Future Land Use.

2022 - Shape Sioux Falls 2040 Update – Maps for Development Areas, Sanitary Availability, Water & Roads, Drainage and Future Land Use.