COUNTY ORDINANCES
SDCL 7-18A-1. Definition of terms. Terms used in this chapter, unless the context plainly requires otherwise, shall mean:
(1) "Board," a board of county commissioners;
(2) "Ordinance," a permanent legislative act of a board of county commissioners passed within the limits of its powers;
(3) "Publish," publication in the official county newspapers;
(4) "Resolution," any determination, decision, or direction of a board of county commissioners of a special or temporary character, made for the purpose of initiating, effecting, or carrying out its administrative duties and functions.
7-18A-2. Authority to enact, amend, and repeal ordinances and resolutions--Penalties for violation. Each county may enact, amend, and repeal such ordinances and resolutions as may be proper and necessary to carry into effect the powers granted to it by law and provide for the enforcement of each violation of any ordinance by means of any or all of the following:
(1) A fine not to exceed the fine established by subdivision 22-6-2(2) for each violation, or by imprisonment for a period not to exceed thirty days for each violation, or by both the fine and imprisonment; or
(2) An action for civil injunctive relief, pursuant to chapter 21-8.
For updated fees regarding ordinances, refer to Resolution No. 2024-02: A Resolution to Modify Set Fees Referenced Within Meade County Ordinances
Ordinance #01: NOT ACTIVE
Ordinance #02: Regulation, Control, & Licensing of Domestic Animals
Ordinance #03: NOT ACTIVE
Ordinance #04: NOT ACTIVE
Ordinance #05: NOT ACTIVE
Ordinance #06: NOT ACTIVE
Ordinance #07: NOT ACTIVE
Ordinance #08: NOT ACTIVE
Ordinance #09: Regulations for Flood Damage Prevention
Ordinance #10: Meade County Roads, Streets, and Highway Systems
Ordinance #11: Licensing and Regulating Peddlers, Merchants, Solicitors, Professionals, Businesses,
and Trades Operating Outside the Boundaries of an Incorporated Municipality
Ordinance #12: Establishment and Operation of 911 System
Ordinance #13: NOT ACTIVE
Ordinance #14: Establishment of Five Commissioner Districts & Manner in Which Commissioners are Elected
Ordinance #15: NOT ACTIVE
Ordinance #16: Regulations Governing Building in the Tailings Area of Whitewood Creek
Ordinance #17: NOT ACTIVE
Ordinance #18: NOT ACTIVE
Ordinance #19: NOT ACTIVE
Ordinance #20: Regulations for the Subdivision of Land, Development, and Improvements
Ordinance #21: Temporary Campgrounds
Ordinance #22: NOT ACTIVE
Ordinance #23: Posting of Assigned House Numbers
Ordinance #24: Placement of Signs and Billboards
Ordinance #25: Adult-Oriented Businesses
Ordinance #26: NOT ACTIVE
Ordinance #27: Regulations for Fireworks, Campfires, and Other Incendiary Devices
Ordinance #28: Prohibition of the Operation of Off-Road Vehicles in Certain Defined Highway Ditches
Ordinance #29: Geographical Information Systems (GIS)
Ordinance #30: Licensing and Regulation of Pawn Brokers
Ordinance #31: Communication Towers
Ordinance #32: Wind Generator
Ordinance #33: Wastewater Treatment and Water Systems
Ordinance #34: Building Code and Construction Enforcement
Ordinance #35: Natural Resource Pipelines
Ordinance #51: Wheel Tax
Ordinance #52: Storm Water Management and Water Quality
Ordinance #53 An Ordinance Regulating Medical Cannabis Establishments Licenses
Resolution on Medical Cannabis Lottery Rules
Ordinance #54 An Ordinance Prohibiting The Consumption Or Smoking of Cannabis In Public Places
Ordinance #55 An Ordinance Establishing Method for Issuing Certain Licenses
Ordinance #56 – Sport Shooting Ranges (Effective 12/27/22)
Ordinance #57 - Meade County Solar Energy Facility Ordinance (Effective 4/19/2023)
Ordinance #58 - Ordinance Regulating Excessive Noise
