Statutory References For South Dakota Cities And Towns

STATUTORY REFERENCES
FOR
SOUTH DAKOTA CITIES AND TOWNS

The statutory references listed below refer the code user to state statutes applicable to South Dakota cities and towns. They are up to date through March 25, 2013.

GENERAL PROVISIONS

Local government

South Dakota Const. art. IX

Incorporation

SDCL chs. 6-10, 9-3

Home rule charters

SDCL ch. 6-12

Classification

SDCL ch. 9-2

Change of boundaries

SDCL ch. 9-4

Annexation

SDCL ch. 9-5

Ordinances

SDCL ch. 9-19

Ordinance violation penalties

SDCL 9-19-3

Municipal elections

SDCL ch. 9-13 and SDCL title 12

Initiative and referendum

SDCL ch. 9-20

Extraterritorial jurisdiction

SDCL 9-29-1

Official newspaper

SDCL 9-12-6

ADMINISTRATION AND PERSONNEL

Aldermanic form of government

SDCL ch. 9-8

Commissioner form of government

SDCL ch. 9-9

City manager

SDCL ch. 9-10

Change of form of government

SDCL ch. 9-11

Municipal elections

SDCL ch. 9-13 and 9-12-16

Campaign finances

SDCL 12-1-2.1 and ch. 12-25

Powers generally

SDCL ch. 9-12

Municipal officers and employees

SDCL ch. 9-14; 9-12-3; 9-14-3

Municipal records and proceedings

SDCL ch. 9-18

City retirement systems and pensions

SDCL ch. 9-16

Association of municipalities

SDCL ch. 9-17

Library

SDCL 9-12-15 and ch. 14-2

Disposal of surplus property

SDCL ch. 6-13

REVENUE AND FINANCE

Annual fiscal report

SDCL ch. 6-9

Fiscal powers generally

SDCL 9-12-2; ch. 9-21

Fiscal year

SDCL 9-21-1

Municipal funds

SDCL ch. 9-22

Warrants and disbursements

SDCL ch. 9-23

Municipal bonds and notes

SDCL ch. 9-25

General obligation bonds

SDCL ch. 9-26

Municipal gross receipts tax

SDCL ch. 10-52A

Acquisition and disposition of real estate

SDCL ch. 9-27

BUSINESS LICENSES, TAXES AND REGULATIONS

Alcoholic beverages

SDCL 9-29-6, 9-29-7

Regulation generally

SDCL 9-34-1

Transient merchants, hawkers and peddlers

SDCL 9-34-7, 9-34-8

Taxicabs

SDCL 9-34-10

Secondhand and junk stores

SDCL 9-34-9

Exhibitions, shows and amusements

SDCL 9-34-13

Franchise regulations

SDCL ch. 9-35

Mind readers and fortunetellers

SDCL 9-34-16

Tattooing and body piercing

SDCL 9-34-17

Weights and measures

SDCL 9-34-3, 9-34-4

ANIMALS

Cruelty to animals

SDCL 9-29-11

Animals at large

SDCL 9-29-12

HEALTH AND SAFETY

Health boards

SDCL 9-32-2

Nuisances generally

SDCL 9-29-13; chs. 21-10 and 34-16

Sanitation and health

ch. 9-32

Garbage disposal systems

SDCL 9-32-11

Combustible materials and fireworks

SDCL 9-33-1; 9-33-3; ch. 34-37

Municipal litter control

SDCL 34A-7-14

Groundwater protection

SDCL 9-12-17

PUBLIC PEACE AND WELFARE

General police powers

SDCL ch. 9-29

Crimes

SDCL title 22

Municipal protection of human rights

SDCL ch. 20-12

Firearms preemption

SDCL 9-19-20

VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC

Regulations generally

SDCL ch. 9-31

Power of local authorities

SDCL 32-14-3

Speed regulations

SDCL 9-31-3

Parking facilities

SDCL ch. 9-51

Pedestrian crossings

SDCL 32-27-3

Bicycles

SDCL ch. 32-20B

STREETS, SIDEWALKS AND PUBLIC PLACES

Regulations generally

SDCL ch. 9-30

Municipal parks and recreation facilities

SDCL ch. 9-38

Street and alley improvements

SDCL ch. 9-45

Sidewalk improvements

SDCL ch. 9-46

Cemeteries

SDCL 9-12-18, 9-32-13 et seq.

PUBLIC SERVICES

Municipal utilities

SDCL ch. 9-39

Water supply system

SDCL ch. 9-47

Sewer systems

SDCL 9-32-9; ch. 9-48

Municipal parking facilities

SDCL ch. 9-51

Municipal telephone system

SDCL ch. 9-41

Municipal power agency

SDCL ch. 9-41A

BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION

Fire protection and safety regulations

SDCL ch. 9-33

Fire limits

SDCL 9-33-2

Adoption of uniform codes

SDCL 9-33-4.1

Housing and redevelopment regulations

SDCL chs. 11-7, 11-7A

SUBDIVISIONS

Regulations generally

SDCL ch. 11-3; 11-6-26 et seq.

ZONING

Regulations generally

SDCL 9-12-13 and ch. 11-4

Planning commission

SDCL 11-6-2 et seq.

Board of adjustment

SDCL 11-4-13 et seq.

Zoning commission

SDCL 11-4-11, 11-4-12