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Sioux Falls allows home occupations in residential zones under the zoning ordinance. Home businesses must be clearly secondary to the residential use, cannot alter the home's exterior appearance, and must not generate excessive traffic, noise, or parking demands.
Home businesses in Sioux Falls are generally prohibited from displaying business signs. The residential character of the property must be maintained. Small name plates may be permitted but commercial signage is not allowed in residential zones.
Home businesses in Sioux Falls must not generate customer traffic that exceeds what is typical for a residential neighborhood. Retail sales with walk-in customers are generally not permitted. Services requiring frequent client visits may need a different zoning district.
Short-term vacation rentals in Sioux Falls must provide a minimum of one off-street parking space per guest bedroom. This requirement is specified in §159.303 and is a condition of the rental permit.
Sioux Falls limits vacation home rentals and short-term rentals to a maximum of three persons per bedroom. Hosts must hold a city residential rental permit and register with the state of South Dakota as a vacation home.
Sioux Falls does not impose a specific liability insurance requirement on short-term rental (vacation home) operators. The city's STR ordinance focuses on occupancy limits, parking, state registration, and owner contact information.
Sioux Falls Title 25.18 short-term rental rules do not require the operator or host to live on-site or be present during guest stays. Whole-home rentals are allowed citywide where zoning permits.
Sioux Falls does not restrict short-term rentals to a host's primary residence. Investors may register and operate non-owner-occupied STRs as long as they comply with Title 25.18 registration, zoning, and lodging tax requirements.
Sioux Falls may suspend or revoke an STR registration after repeated violations of Title 25.18, the noise code, or zoning rules. Hosts with a revoked permit can be barred from re-registering the same property for a defined period.
Sioux Falls does not cap the number of nights per year a registered short-term rental can be booked. Properties may be rented year-round so long as registration, zoning, and lodging-tax requirements remain in good standing.
Title 25.18 places registration, tax, and compliance duties on the property owner or operator rather than on booking platforms like Airbnb or Vrbo. Sioux Falls has no ordinance that fines listing platforms for unregistered properties.
Sioux Falls §159.303 defines a vacation home rental/STR as a dwelling rented to the public on a daily or weekly basis for more than 14 days per calendar year while not occupied by an owner or manager. Operators must register with the South Dakota Department of Revenue as a vacation home and obtain a city residential rental permit ($50/address as of July 1, 2024).
Short-term rental operators in Sioux Falls must collect and remit South Dakota sales tax (4.5%) and the Sioux Falls municipal sales tax (2%). STR income is also subject to the state tourism tax. The rental permit fee is $50.
Short-term rental guests in Sioux Falls must comply with the city's general nuisance ordinance regarding noise. Owners are responsible for ensuring guests do not create noise disturbances. Repeated violations can jeopardize the rental permit.
Sioux Falls requires a residential rental permit for short-term vacation rentals under §159.303. The permit fee is $50. Owners must register with the SD Department of Revenue and post contact information inside and outside the property. STRs are defined as rentals for more than 14 days per year.
Sioux Falls regulates retaining walls and fences under §160.480 of the Zoning Code. Retaining walls under 4 feet do not require a building permit; fences up to 7 feet require a zoning permit. Decorative features may slightly exceed height limits.
Sioux Falls § 160.480 regulates fence materials in residential zones. Wood, vinyl, wrought iron, and ornamental metal are permitted. Barbed wire and razor wire are prohibited when the parcel abuts residentially used or zoned property.
Sioux Falls requires a barrier at least 48 inches high around private swimming pools, hot tubs, and spas containing more than 24 inches of water (regulations apply to existing pools holding 18 inches or more). Gates and doors must be self-closing and self-latching. Standards follow the 2021 IRC Appendix G / International Swimming Pool and Spa Code adopted under Chapter 150.
Sioux Falls regulates fence heights under §160.480 of the zoning ordinance. Front yard fences are limited to 4 feet in height. Side and rear yard fences may be up to 6 feet tall. Corner lots have additional visibility triangle requirements.
Most residential fences in Sioux Falls do not require a building permit if they are 7 feet or under. Fences exceeding 7 feet in height do require a permit. All fences must comply with zoning setback and height regulations.
Sioux Falls requires the finished side of a fence to face the neighboring property. While neighbor consent is not required before building, homeowners must build on their own property. Boundary disputes are civil matters handled outside city code enforcement.
Sioux Falls prohibits noise disturbances under Chapter 93. Amplified music that is plainly audible beyond a property boundary or at 50 feet from a parked vehicle is banned between 10:30 PM and 6:00 AM in residential areas, with a 55 dBA limit after 10:30 PM.
Sioux Falls regulates power equipment noise through Chapter 93 (Nuisances). Leaf blowers and lawn mowers must not exceed 75 dBA at 50 feet and are subject to the general curfew prohibiting plainly audible noise between 10:30 PM and 6:00 AM.
Sioux Falls regulates stationary industrial noise sources by use district. Industrial zones have higher permissible L90 sound levels than residential or commercial zones, measured at the property line of the receiving land use.
Sioux Falls prohibits noise disturbances under Chapter 93 of the municipal code. It is unlawful to make or cause any noise disturbance within city limits. The Main Street Business Improvement District allows amplified music between 6 AM and 10:30 PM (until 11:30 PM Fridays and Saturdays) with sound levels limited to L90 of 70 dBA.
Sioux Falls regulates construction noise through its general nuisance ordinance. Construction activity that creates unreasonable noise during early morning or late evening hours may be cited. Permits for construction projects may include time-of-day conditions.
Persistent barking dogs in Sioux Falls are addressed under both the nuisance ordinance and animal control regulations. Dogs that bark excessively and disturb neighbors can result in citations to the owner. Sioux Falls Animal Control handles complaints.
Aircraft noise is governed almost entirely by federal law under FAA authority. South Dakota cannot regulate flight operations, but SDCL chapter 50-7 governs airport zoning to protect surrounding land use from incompatible development.
Sioux Falls allows native plants and prairie grasses as an intentional landscaping feature without requiring a variance, provided they are properly maintained. An alternative landscape plan under § 160.599 must be submitted when substituting native plantings for standard turf requirements.
Sioux Falls § 160.485 requires at least 90% of any required front yard setback to be landscaped with living ground cover. Artificial turf and synthetic vegetation are explicitly prohibited as substitutes for living plant material anywhere in the required setback.
Sioux Falls has no specific ordinance prohibiting residential backyard composting. Chapter 57 of the city code addresses yard waste through licensed haulers and the municipal landfill's free composting center, making backyard composting a permissive activity.
Sioux Falls requires property owners to maintain grass and weeds at a height of no more than 8 inches. Violations result in notice from Code Enforcement and the city may mow the property and bill the owner if not corrected.
Private tree removal on residential property in Sioux Falls generally does not require a permit. However, boulevard trees between the sidewalk and street are city property and require approval from Urban Forestry before removal. Dead or hazardous trees must be removed by the property owner.
Sioux Falls requires property owners to maintain trees so branches do not obstruct sidewalks, streets, or sight lines. Branches over sidewalks must have at least 8 feet of clearance; over streets, 14 feet. The city manages boulevard trees through the Urban Forestry program.
Sioux Falls does not impose permanent mandatory water restrictions for lawn irrigation. During drought conditions, the city may implement voluntary or mandatory watering schedules. The city water supply comes from the Big Sioux River and wells.
South Dakota generally allows rainwater capture for domestic and landscape use, but follows prior appropriation water law under SDCL Chapter 46. Large-scale collection that intercepts water flows may require a permit from the Water Management Board.
South Dakota law requires every landowner to control state and locally designated noxious weeds. The Weed and Pest Control Commission designates statewide noxious species, and county weed boards enforce treatment requirements on private and public property.
Sioux Falls requires property owners to cut and remove weeds, grass, vines, and other vegetation capable of igniting and endangering property. Grass over 8 inches tall is a citable nuisance. Owners receive 7 days to comply before the city abates the hazard.
Although Sioux Falls is not a classic wildfire zone, dry conditions on the prairie fringe trigger Sioux Falls Fire Rescue burn bans and Minnehaha County emergency declarations restricting open burning.
Sioux Falls Fire Rescue enforces NFPA 58 and the adopted International Fire Code on residential propane storage, capping cylinder size and requiring setbacks from buildings, ignition sources, and property lines.
Recreational fire pits are allowed in Sioux Falls with conditions. Fire pits must be at least 25 feet from any structure, use clean-burning fuels, and be attended at all times. Fires must be fully extinguished before being left unattended.
Sioux Falls allows consumer fireworks during designated periods around Independence Day and New Year's Eve as permitted by South Dakota law. Fireworks may be discharged June 27 through July 5 and December 31 through January 1. Use outside these dates requires a permit.
Open burning is restricted in Sioux Falls. Burning yard waste, trash, or debris is generally prohibited within city limits. Sioux Falls Fire Rescue enforces burn regulations and may issue burn bans during dry conditions.
Sioux Falls regulates hot tubs and spas under the adopted 2021 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code. Self-contained spas holding water over 18 inches deep are classified as appliances; all require barrier protection and a building permit.
Sioux Falls requires a building permit before constructing, altering, or repairing any swimming pool, spa, or hot tub. The city adopted the 2021 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC) effective January 1, 2022, governing all aquatic facility construction.
Sioux Falls requires building permits for swimming pool installation. Pools must comply with the International Residential Code for electrical bonding, drain covers, and barrier requirements. Pool maintenance must prevent the water from becoming a health hazard.
Sioux Falls requires all residential swimming pools to be enclosed by a barrier at least 4 feet high under §150.177. Gates must be self-closing and self-latching. The barrier requirement applies to in-ground pools, above-ground pools with external access, and hot tubs.
Above-ground pools in Sioux Falls must meet barrier requirements. Pools with sides at least 48 inches high may serve as their own barrier if the access ladder can be removed or locked. Smaller above-ground pools still require a surrounding fence.
Sioux Falls requires carports and other detached accessory structures to meet setback standards based on their location relative to the primary building and property lines, regulated under Chapter 160 Zoning.
Sioux Falls has no separate tiny-home ordinance. Tiny houses on a permanent foundation must meet the 2021 International Residential Code adopted under Chapter 150 of the city code, and may be sited as accessory dwelling units (ADUs) under §159.305. Tiny houses on wheels (RVs) cannot be used as permanent dwellings.
Sioux Falls allows residential sheds and accessory buildings with size and setback requirements. Sheds under 200 square feet generally do not require a building permit. Larger structures require permits and must meet zoning setback requirements.
Converting a garage to living space in Sioux Falls requires a building permit and must meet residential building code standards. The conversion must maintain required off-street parking. Zoning approval may be needed if the conversion changes the dwelling unit count.
Sioux Falls permits accessory dwelling units (ADUs) in certain residential zones under the revised zoning ordinance. ADUs may be attached to or detached from the primary dwelling and must meet size, setback, and parking requirements.
Sioux Falls has no year-round citywide overnight parking ban on residential streets. However, during a declared snow alert, parking in the downtown Zone 1 area is prohibited between 1 a.m. and 6 a.m. to allow snow plowing operations.
Sioux Falls has no local ordinance requiring EV charging spaces or EV-ready electrical infrastructure in parking lots or new construction. General off-street parking standards in § 160.551 govern parking lot design, but contain no EV-specific provisions.
Sioux Falls requires driveway approaches to meet city engineering standards. Residential driveways must have proper curb cuts and may not obstruct sidewalks. Vehicles parked in driveways must not block the public sidewalk or right-of-way.
Sioux Falls regulates street parking through municipal ordinances. Vehicles cannot be parked on city streets for more than 72 consecutive hours. Snow emergency parking bans require vehicles to be moved from designated routes. Parking is prohibited within 20 feet of crosswalks and 15 feet of fire hydrants.
Sioux Falls allows RV and boat storage on residential properties with restrictions. Recreational vehicles and boats should be stored on a paved or approved surface and may not be parked on the street for extended periods. Living in an RV on a residential lot is prohibited.
Sioux Falls restricts parking of large commercial vehicles in residential areas. Vehicles over a certain weight or size may not be regularly parked or stored in residential zones. Limited exceptions exist for active loading and unloading.
South Dakota law defines abandoned vehicles and authorizes their removal, sale, or disposal under SDCL chapter 32-30, providing a uniform statewide process that municipalities follow when impounding or disposing of unattended motor vehicles.
Sioux Falls requires every dog and cat over six months to be licensed annually, and Animal Control strongly encourages microchipping to speed return of lost pets.
Sioux Falls Ch. 90.20 caps the number of dogs and cats per household and requires kennel licensing once a residence exceeds the standard pet count.
Sioux Falls allows up to six hens on residential lots under Ch. 90.20, but roosters and other livestock are prohibited within most city limits without an agricultural zoning designation.
Sioux Falls prohibits intentional feeding of deer, raccoons, and other wildlife when it creates a nuisance or attracts animals into residential neighborhoods near Falls Park or the Big Sioux River corridor.
Sioux Falls Animal Control responds to coyote sightings along the Big Sioux River corridor and works with SD Game, Fish and Parks on hazing, but discharging firearms inside city limits remains restricted under Ch. 80.
Sioux Falls Animal Control investigates suspected animal hoarding under Ch. 90.20 nuisance and cruelty provisions and partners with SDCL Title 40 cruelty statutes for severe cases.
Sioux Falls does not have breed-specific legislation banning particular dog breeds. However, dogs deemed dangerous or vicious based on behavior may be subject to additional restrictions including muzzling, secure confinement, and liability insurance requirements.
Sioux Falls allows residential beekeeping with regulations. Hives must be properly maintained, positioned with adequate setbacks from property lines, and managed to prevent swarms from becoming a nuisance to neighbors.
Sioux Falls requires all dogs to be on a leash or under direct control when off the owner's property. Dogs running at large are subject to impoundment. Owners must license their dogs annually with the city.
Sioux Falls restricts the keeping of wild, exotic, or dangerous animals in residential areas. South Dakota has relatively permissive state exotic pet laws, but the city's nuisance and animal control ordinances limit what can be kept within city limits.
South Dakota law lets Sioux Falls landlords end a month-to-month tenancy without alleging tenant fault by giving one full rental period of written notice. Sioux Falls has not added local restrictions or relocation pay for no-fault terminations.
South Dakota law limits residential security deposits to one month rent in most cases and requires landlords to return the deposit, or an itemized statement of deductions, within two weeks after the tenant moves out. Sioux Falls follows the state rule.
Cash-for-keys agreements are not required by Sioux Falls or South Dakota law. Landlords and tenants may negotiate a voluntary buyout to vacate, but neither side has a statutory right to demand one before an eviction is filed.
Sioux Falls does not require landlords to pay relocation assistance when ending a tenancy, demolishing a building, or converting a rental to another use. South Dakota law has no statutory relocation payment for displaced residential tenants.
Sioux Falls has not adopted a dedicated tenant anti-harassment ordinance. Tenants who feel pressured to move out rely on general state landlord-tenant law, criminal harassment statutes, and federal Fair Housing protections rather than a local ordinance.
Since January 1, 2024, all Sioux Falls residential rental property owners must obtain a city permit before renting. The permit requires owner information, a $50 fee (starting July 1, 2024), and completion of a 2-hour training course. Short-term rentals have additional requirements.
South Dakota state law has no rent control statute and Sioux Falls has not adopted any cap on residential rent increases. Landlords may set or raise rents based on market conditions and the lease terms agreed with the tenant.
Sioux Falls does not require landlords to show just cause to end a month-to-month tenancy. South Dakota law lets either party terminate a periodic tenancy with at least one full rental period of written notice, with no state or city good-cause statute.
Sioux Falls has not made source of income, including Section 8 vouchers, a protected class under city law. Landlords may legally refuse to accept vouchers or other lawful payment sources, except where federal law applies to a specific property.
Sioux Falls Code chapter 124 prohibits obstructing public sidewalks and right-of-way. Officers can ask anyone sitting or lying on a downtown sidewalk to move and may issue a misdemeanor citation if the obstruction continues after warning.
Bridge and emergency shelters in Sioux Falls must comply with city building, zoning, and fire codes. The Bishop Dudley Hospitality House operates as the main 24-hour low-barrier shelter, coordinated through the Sioux Falls Continuum of Care.
Property owners in Sioux Falls must keep premises free of rats and mice under city housing and nuisance codes, with the Health Department empowered to require abatement after inspection.
Sioux Falls residents may not place loose needles in curbside trash or recycling and should use rigid sharps containers, with drop-off available at participating pharmacies and clinics.
South Dakota does not mandate a statewide food handler card, but Sioux Falls food establishments must employ a Certified Food Protection Manager under the SD Food Service Code.
Sioux Falls treats bed bug infestations as a habitability issue under the city Housing Code, with landlords generally responsible for licensed pest treatment in rental units.
Sioux Falls food establishments are inspected by the South Dakota Department of Health under the state Food Service Code, with frequency based on risk category and complaints reviewed by city staff.
Sioux Falls medical cannabis dispensaries must maintain minimum separation from schools, parks, daycares, and similar youth-oriented uses as part of conditional use approval.
South Dakota caps personal medical cannabis cultivation at three flowering plants per registered patient, with stricter household limits, applicable to Sioux Falls residences.
Registered medical cannabis patients in Sioux Falls may cultivate a limited number of plants at home if their certifying provider authorizes it, under SDCL §34-20G.
Sioux Falls allows medical cannabis dispensaries only in specified commercial and industrial zones with buffer requirements, under city ordinances implementing SDCL Chapter 34-20G.
Vape and e-cigarette retailers in Sioux Falls need a state tobacco license through the SD Department of Revenue plus a city business license under Chapter 38.
It is illegal to sell or furnish any tobacco, vapor, or nicotine product to anyone under 21 in Sioux Falls under South Dakota state law SDCL §34-46-2 and federal Tobacco 21.
Sioux Falls does not ban flavored tobacco or vape products; only the FDA federal restrictions on certain cartridge-based e-cigarette flavors apply within South Dakota.
Sioux Falls Finance prefers Energy Star equipment, recycled-content paper, and EPEAT-rated electronics in city contracts, but vendor preferences are advisory and do not bind private buyers under SD bid law.
Sioux Falls requires all construction and development sites to implement erosion and sediment control measures meeting city engineering design standards. An erosion control plan must be maintained on site throughout construction.
Sioux Falls, SD has no coastal-development ordinance. South Dakota is a landlocked state with no ocean coastline, so neither state law nor city code imposes coastal-zone development restrictions on Sioux Falls properties.
Sioux Falls requires grading and erosion-control plans for land-disturbing construction activities. Subdivision drainage must meet Engineering Design Standards Chapter 7, and projects disturbing one or more acres need a state stormwater permit plus city erosion and sediment control (ESC) approval.
Sioux Falls regulates stormwater discharges to the Big Sioux River under Ch. 116 of the Code, requiring private sites to control runoff, prevent illicit discharges, and follow MS4 permit standards enforced by Public Works.
Sioux Falls has no citywide idling cap, but Ch. 80 nuisance and Ch. 110 air-quality provisions allow officers to address excessive idling near Avera, Sanford campuses, and school zones during pickup or extreme cold weather.
Sioux Falls adopted a Sustainability Plan emphasizing energy efficiency, recycling, and tree canopy, but the City Council has not declared a formal climate emergency, keeping policies voluntary rather than binding.
Sioux Falls has significant flood zones along the Big Sioux River and its tributaries. The city participates in FEMA's National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) and enforces strict floodplain development regulations. New construction in the floodplain must be elevated above the base flood elevation.
Sioux Falls does not operate a purple-pipe recycled water system; treated effluent from the Water Reclamation Plant discharges to the Big Sioux River under SD DANR permit rather than supplying irrigation customers.
Sioux Falls Water Utility offers one-time bill adjustments for documented underground leaks repaired within 30 days, and customers can report main breaks or hydrant leaks 24/7 through dispatch at 605-367-8000.
Sioux Falls does not offer rebates for replacing lawns with native plantings or rock; voluntary conversions are permitted under landscaping rules but receive no city financial incentive given ample regional water supply.
Sioux Falls Water Utility uses an odd-even sprinkling schedule from May through September, restricting outdoor irrigation between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. to protect aquifer supply from the Big Sioux Aquifer.
Shape Sioux Falls 2040 is the city's comprehensive plan, adopted under SDCL 11-6, guiding zoning decisions for the Whittier, Cathedral, downtown core, and growth areas south toward the Lincoln County line.
Sioux Falls is a car-oriented metro, so transit-oriented development incentives are modest; reduced parking minimums and mixed-use overlays apply along Minnesota Avenue and 41st Street near Sioux Area Metro corridors.
Sioux Falls offers density bonuses and reduced parking for workforce housing projects under Ch. 158, encouraging affordable units near transit corridors and downtown employment centers including hospitals and banking offices.
Sioux Falls Ch. 124 designates loading zones on Phillips Avenue and side streets in the downtown core, with 30-minute commercial limits during business hours and overnight delivery encouraged for large trucks.
Sioux Falls has no active shared e-scooter or e-bike program; private e-scooters are allowed on streets and bike lanes under SDCL 32-20B but prohibited on most downtown sidewalks under Ch. 124.
Sioux Falls maintains striped bike lanes on key corridors and the Big Sioux Greenway shared-use path; cyclists must use lanes where provided and obey traffic signals under Ch. 124 and SDCL 32-20A.
Sioux Falls has no city ordinance restricting HOA authority over solar panels. South Dakota allows solar easements (SDCL §43-13-17) but lacks a statewide solar access law preempting HOA restrictions. HOAs in Sioux Falls may legally restrict solar installations.
Sioux Falls requires both a building permit and an electrical permit for residential or commercial rooftop solar photovoltaic (PV) installations. The city enforces the 2021 IBC and 2023 NEC for structural and electrical compliance on all PV systems.
Sioux Falls Chapter 160 Zoning Code establishes building height and setback rules by zoning district and building form. Most residential districts cap structure height at 35 feet. Front, side, and rear setbacks vary by form type (DD1–DD4) and are enforced by Planning and Development.
Sioux Falls Chapter 160 (Shape Places zoning) sets dimensional standards by district. Residential districts (RA-1 and similar) specify front, rear, and side setbacks, plus maximum building lot coverage, enforced by Planning and Development Services.
Sioux Falls uses a form-based zoning code ('Shape Places') where each zoning form (DD1–DD7, AD1–AD4, MD, RE, etc.) specifies its own front, side, and rear setback minimums in bulk-regulation sections of Chapter 160. Averaging of front-yard setbacks is allowed in DD1–DD4 and AD forms.
Sioux Falls Chapter 57 requires every dwelling to use a licensed commercial hauler for weekly garbage and twice-monthly recycling. Containers must not be set out before noon the day prior to collection and must be retrieved by 11 PM on collection day.
Sioux Falls Chapter 57 requires garbage, recycling, and yard waste containers to be stored in an inconspicuous place behind or beside a structure at all times — including on collection day. Containers may not be placed at the curb or in the public right-of-way.
Sioux Falls requires residents to arrange bulk item disposal through licensed commercial garbage haulers or by delivering items to the municipal landfill. There is no city-run curbside bulk pickup program; haulers may charge an additional fee for large items.
Sioux Falls mandates recycling for all residential units and businesses citywide under Chapter 57. Residents must have recycling service at least twice monthly; businesses must separate recyclables from the waste stream before removal from their premises.
Sioux Falls has no ordinance restricting residential holiday decorations or the duration of decorative lighting displays. The city's Neighborhood Revitalization Manager has confirmed there are no time limits on Christmas or other holiday lights for residential properties.
Sioux Falls regulates temporary garage-sale signs under Chapter 160 (§ 160.571 / § 160.573). Signs require no permit, must be on private property with owner consent, cannot be posted more than one day before the sale, and must be removed by 10 PM on the final sale day.
South Dakota law restricts political signs in state highway right-of-way under SDCL 31-29 and the Highway Beautification Act compliance. First Amendment protections limit local content-based regulation, but reasonable time-place-manner rules apply universally.
Sioux Falls Chapter 94 (Forestry) requires a free permit before removing or planting trees in the parking strip (boulevard between curb and sidewalk). The City Parks and Recreation Forestry Division oversees compliance. Trees on private property are regulated as nuisances when diseased or hazardous.
Sioux Falls Chapter 94 (Forestry) governs trees on private property. Dead, diseased, or insect-infested trees declared hazardous under § 94.015 must be removed by the owner. The city has no formal heritage-tree designation program, but significant trees may be addressed under landscape standards.
Sioux Falls Chapter 94 (Forestry) regulates trees on private and public property. Diseased or dangerous trees declared nuisances must be removed by owners; street trees in the public right-of-way require a city permit to plant or remove, with replacement planting encouraged.
Under Sioux Falls Tree Code Ch. 39, the parkway strip between sidewalk and curb is city right-of-way; residents must obtain a free Forestry permit and choose from approved species before planting boulevard trees.
Sioux Falls § 57.023 requires that garbage containers be stored directly adjacent to the structure and out of public view except on collection days. Containers may be set out no earlier than noon the day before pickup and must be retrieved by 11 PM on collection day.
Sioux Falls prohibits blighted, unsafe, or unsanitary property conditions under Chapter 93 (Nuisances) and the 2021 International Property Maintenance Code adopted in Chapter 150. Code Enforcement investigates complaints and can compel owners to abate violations.
Sioux Falls requires all lots, including vacant parcels, to be kept free of grass exceeding 8 inches and state-classified noxious weeds. Violations trigger a 7-day notice before the city mows at the owner's expense.
Sioux Falls property owners must clear adjacent sidewalks of snow and ice within 48 hours after a snowfall ends. Sidewalks must be cleared edge to edge, and corner lots must clear crosswalks to the street edge.
Sioux Falls allows garage and yard sales without a permit, but limits each property to three sales per 12-month period. Sales must be held in residential zones, run no more than three consecutive days, and operate only between 8 AM and 6 PM.
Sioux Falls requires a mobile food vending permit under Chapter 117 before operating a food truck. The city maintains designated approved vending areas, and vendors must operate only in those locations on public property.
South Dakota Department of Health licenses all food service establishments, including mobile food units, statewide under SDCL 34-18. State licensing applies in every city before any local vending permit.
Sioux Falls does not require a permit for garage or yard sales, but limits residents to three sales per 12-month period in residential zones, each lasting no more than three consecutive days between 8 AM and 6 PM.
Sioux Falls limits residential garage, yard, and rummage sales to three events per 12-month period. Each sale may last no more than three consecutive days and must be held between 8 AM and 6 PM. No permit is required.
Sioux Falls restricts garage and yard sale hours to 8:00 AM through 6:00 PM daily. Each sale event is capped at three consecutive days, and each property may hold no more than three sales within any 12-month period.
Sioux Falls requires all peddlers, solicitors, and transient vendors selling goods or services door-to-door to obtain a permit from the Sioux Falls Police Department before operating. A background investigation is conducted on applicants.
Sioux Falls requires door-to-door peddlers and solicitors to hold a city permit and honor 'No Soliciting' or 'No Peddlers Allowed' signs. Permitted hours are 9 AM to 8 PM; Section 130.007 separately prohibits aggressive solicitation.
Sioux Falls § 160.491 requires fully shielded (cutoff) fixtures for outdoor lights exceeding 2,220 lumens within 150 feet of residential zones, limits light trespass at property lines adjacent to residential areas, and caps fixture heights at 28 feet near residences.
Sioux Falls § 160.491 prohibits light trespass onto residential property, capping spillover at 3 foot-candles measured 3 feet above grade at the property line. Fully shielded fixtures are required for luminaires over 2,220 lumens within 150 feet of residential zones.
Sioux Falls parks are closed between midnight and 5 a.m. under § 95.024, which restricts public use to posted open hours. Separately, Chapter 134 imposes an 11 p.m.–4 a.m. curfew on minors in parks and other public places.
South Dakota grants municipalities authority under SDCL 9-29-6 to enact juvenile curfews. While the state does not impose a statewide curfew, the enabling statute uniformly empowers cities to regulate minors' presence on public streets at night.
Sioux Falls follows the International Fire Code and IBC adopted under Ch. 33 to require automatic sprinklers in most new multi-family, commercial, and large residential buildings, with Sioux Falls Fire Rescue performing plan review.
Sioux Falls Code Ch. 70 housing standards require landlords and homeowners to keep dwellings free of rats, mice, cockroaches, and bed bugs, with code enforcement and Public Health backing up complaints.
Sioux Falls relies on the South Dakota state elevator program under SDCL Title 34 to inspect and certify passenger elevators, escalators, and platform lifts in commercial and multi-family buildings.
Sioux Falls Shape Sioux Falls 2040 zoning code controls house size, height, and lot coverage in established neighborhoods to limit out-of-scale infill in core areas like McKennan Park and Cathedral.
Sioux Falls follows federal EPA Renovation, Repair and Painting rules and SD Department of Health guidance on lead paint hazards in homes built before 1978, especially in core and historic neighborhoods.
Sioux Falls building services and SFFR enforce IBC and OSHA scaffold rules during downtown construction, requiring permits for scaffolding that occupies a sidewalk or right-of-way along Phillips Avenue.
Sioux Falls adopts the IECC for residential and commercial energy efficiency under Ch. 33, but the city does not impose stricter local green building mandates beyond the state-adopted code baseline.
Sioux Falls cannot restrict polystyrene foam containers because South Dakota state law SDCL §11-10A-1 preempts local regulation of auxiliary food and beverage containers.
Sioux Falls cannot ban or tax single-use plastic bags because South Dakota state law SDCL §11-10A-1 preempts all local regulation of auxiliary containers as of 2019.
Sioux Falls cannot mandate paper straws or restrict plastic straws because South Dakota state law SDCL §11-10A-1 preempts local regulation of single-use food service items.
Sioux Falls bans aggressive panhandling under Ch. 80 misdemeanor rules, prohibiting threatening behavior, blocking pedestrians, or soliciting near ATMs, bus stops, and outdoor cafes regardless of stated message.
Sioux Falls bars open containers of alcohol on public streets, sidewalks, and parks except in licensed special-event zones, with stricter enforcement around Falls Park, downtown, and Premier Center events.
South Dakota bans smoking inside public buildings and workplaces under SDCL Ch. 34-46, and Sioux Falls extends restrictions to city parks, playgrounds, trails, and entrances to municipal buildings.
Public urination or defecation in Sioux Falls is a misdemeanor under Ch. 80, with stepped-up enforcement in downtown bar districts, parks, and around special events at the Premier Center and Falls Park.
Massage parlors and therapists in Sioux Falls must hold a city business license and a South Dakota Board of Massage Therapy credential under SDCL Title 36-35, with background checks and posted hours of operation.
Pawnbrokers and secondhand dealers in Sioux Falls must hold a city license under Ch. 38, report transactions daily to SFPD, and hold pledged property for a statutory period before resale.
Sioux Falls regulates adult-oriented businesses through licensing under Ch. 38 and zoning buffers that keep them away from schools, churches, parks, and residential districts within designated commercial overlays.
Tow companies operating in Sioux Falls must hold a city wrecker permit, follow rotation rules for police-ordered tows, post rate schedules, and store impounded vehicles at approved lots.
Sioux Falls retailers selling cigarettes, cigars, vape products, or smokeless tobacco must obtain an SD state tobacco license under SDCL Ch. 10-50 and may face additional city zoning restrictions on placement near schools.
Sioux Falls hotel guests pay roughly 12.5% in combined lodging taxes, including a 6% state municipal lodging facility tax, the 4.5% state sales tax, and a 2% Sioux Falls municipal sales tax on rooms.
Sioux Falls does not impose a hotel-specific living-wage rule; SD law (SDCL §60-11-3) preempts local minimum-wage ordinances, leaving hotel pay to the CPI-indexed state minimum near $11.50 plus market rates.
South Dakota HB 1247 (2024) bars local governments from adopting sanctuary policies that limit cooperation with federal immigration enforcement, requiring Sioux Falls and Minnehaha and Lincoln County agencies to comply with ICE detainers.
South Dakota does not require private employers or most public employers to use E-Verify, leaving participation voluntary except where federal contracts impose it.
South Dakota Codified Law §60-11-3 prohibits Sioux Falls and any other municipality from setting a minimum wage above the state floor, which is CPI-indexed and currently near $11.50 per hour.
South Dakota has no statewide paid sick leave, paid family leave, or PTO mandate, and Sioux Falls has not enacted one. Private employers set their own policies subject only to federal FMLA unpaid leave rules.
South Dakota imposes no statewide predictive scheduling law, and cities lack express authority to require advance notice or premium pay for shift changes.
Commercial drone operations in South Dakota require FAA Part 107 certification, with state law under SDCL 50-13 supplementing federal rules through facility restrictions and SDCL 22-21-1 addressing surveillance, while local airspace bans are largely federally preempted.
Recreational drone operation in South Dakota is governed primarily by FAA rules, with SDCL 50-13 prohibiting operation over correctional and military facilities and SDCL 22-21-1 addressing privacy and surveillance violations involving unmanned aircraft systems.
South Dakota allows constitutional carry for residents 18 and older and offers enhanced and gold permits for reciprocity with other states under SDCL Title 23.
South Dakota law preempts cities and counties from regulating firearms, ammunition, and accessories beyond what state law expressly authorizes, ensuring uniform statewide gun rules.
South Dakota allows open carry of firearms by adults legally able to possess them, with state preemption barring most local restrictions on visible carry.
South Dakota allows adults to carry concealed or openly in a private motor vehicle without a permit, with limited restrictions on loaded long guns and school zones.
South Dakota counties zone agricultural land under SDCL 11-2, balancing local control with state Right to Farm protections that limit zoning's ability to restrict farms.
South Dakota's Right to Farm Act under SDCL 21-10-25.2 protects established agricultural operations from nuisance lawsuits brought after surrounding land use changes.