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Ordinances
Recently Adopted Ordinances
2026 Ordinances
Ordinance No.Adoption DateOrdinance Title
No. 778March 17, 2026An Ordinance Adding Article 26-IV Park Land Dedication to the City of Box Elder Municipal Code 
No. 781February 2, 2026An Ordinance Amending Chapter 40 of the City of Box Elder Municipal Code Regarding Traffic and Vehicles Within the City of Box Elder
No. 782January 6, 2026An Ordinance Authorizing Budget Amendment No. 1 to the 2026 Budget
February 18, 2026
An Ordinance Authorizing Budget Amendment No. 2 to the 2026 Budget 
March 3, 2026
An Ordinance Amending Certain Sections of the Master Fee Schedule 
No. 788March 17, 2026
An Ordinance Amending Chapter 14, Fire Prevention, Protection, and Control, the City of Box Elder Municipal Code 
No. 789March 17, 2026An Ordinance Amending Chapter 8, Businesses, the City of Box Elder Municipal Code 



2025 Ordinances
Ordinance No.Adoption DateOrdinance Title
No. 760October 7, 2025An Ordinance Amending Chapter 30, Signs and Advertising, of the City of Box Elder Municipal Code
April 15, 2025
An Ordinance Amending Certain Sections of the City of Box Elder Municipal Code Regarding the Management of Trees Within the City of Box Elder
No. 762March 18, 2025An Ordinance to Revise the Zoning Designation of the Property that is Legally Described as Lot 2 of Block 1 and Lot 4 of Block 2, Redferen Subdivision, Section 21, T2N, R9E, B.H.M., Box Elder, Pennington County, South Dakota
No. 763March 18, 2025An Ordinance Amending Certain Sections of the Master Fee Schedule for the City of Box Elder, Pennington & Meade Counties, South Dakota
No. 764April 15, 2025An Ordinance to Revise Zoning Designation of the Property that is Legally Described as Lots 1-4 of Block 5, Lots 1-5 of Block 6, Lots 1-3 of Block 7 and Lots 1-4 of Block 8 of Alpha Omega Subdivision, Section 25, T2N, R8E, B.H.M., City of Box Elder, Pennington County, South Dakota
No. 765June 17, 2025To Amend Box Elder Code of Ordinances, Chapter 44 - Zoning
No. 766August 19, 2025An Ordinance to Revise the Zoning Designation of the Property that is Legally Described as Lot 2A of Block 4 of Sunnydale Estates Subdivision (Formerly Lots 2, 3A, 3B, 3C and 5 of Block 4 of Sunnydale Estates), Section 29, T2N, R9E, B.H.M., City of Box Elder, Pennington County, South Dakota
No. 767July 1, 2025An Ordinance to Revise the Zoning Designation of the Property that is Legally Described as Outlot 2A of Tract 3 (of Lot A) of Napoli Subdivision (Formerly a Portion of Outlot 2 Tract 3 (of Lot A) of Napoli Subdivision), Section 29, T2N, R9E, B.H.M., City of Box Elder, Pennington County, South Dakota
No. 768July 1, 2025An Ordinance to Revise the Zoning Designation of the Property that is Legally Described as Tract 1A of Napoli Subdivision (Formerly a Portion of Lot 2 of Tract 2, W 1/2 of Tract 1 and E 1/2 of Tract 1 of Napoli Subdivision), Section 29, T2N, R9E, B.H.M., City of Box Elder, Pennington County, South Dakota
No. 769December 16, 2025An Ordinance to Amend the 2025 Budget
No. 770August 19, 2025An Ordinance to Revise the Zoning Designation of the Property that is Legally Described as Lots 1-4 of Block 10 of Redferen Subdivision, Section 21, T2N, R9E, B.H.M., Box Elder, Pennington County, South Dakota
No. 771October 21, 2025An Ordinance to Revise the Zoning Designation of the Property that is Legally Described as Lot 1 of Block 4 of Sunnydale Estates Subdivision, Section 29, T2N, R9E, B.H.M., Box Elder, Pennington County, South Dakota
No. 772October 21, 2025An Ordinance to Revise the Zoning Designation of the Property that is Legally Described as Lot R of NW 1/4 SE 1/4, Section 24, T2N, R8E, B.H.M., Box Elder, Pennington County, South Dakota
No. 773November 18, 2025An Ordinance Amending Chapter 36, Subdivisions, of the City of Box Elder Municipal Code
No. 774
Updated Land Use Table		November 18, 2025An Ordinance Amending Chapter 44, Zoning, of the City of Box Elder Municipal Code
No. 775December 16, 2025An Ordinance Amending the Master Fee Schedule for the City of Box Elder, Pennington & Meade Counties, South Dakota
No. 776November 4, 2025An Ordinance Certifying the 2026 City of Box Elder Property Tax Levy to Meade County Auditor
No. 777November 4, 2025An Ordinance Certifying the 2026 City of Box Elder Property Tax Levy to Pennington County Auditor
No. 779December 2, 2025An Ordinance Adopting the Following Appropriations Necessary to Meet the Obligations of the Municipality of Box Elder, South Dakota for Fiscal Year 2026
No. 780December 2, 2025An Ordinance to Amend the Liberty Plaza Subdivision Planned Development Details
2024 Ordinances
Ordinance No.Adoption DateOrdinance Title
January 2, 2024
An Ordinance Amending Certain Sections of the City of Box Elder Municipal Code to Remove References to Specific Fee Amounts and to Furthermore Identify Those Fees Within Its Comprehensive Master Fee Schedule
January 16, 2024
An Ordinance Amending Section 2-334 of the City of Box Elder Municipal Code
January 16, 2024
An Ordinance Amending Certain Sections of Chapter 22 of the City of Box Elder Municipal Code
January 16, 2024
An Ordinance Amending Certain Sections of Chapter 26 of the City of Box Elder Municipal Code
January 16, 2024
An Ordinance Amending Certain Sections of Chapter 34 of the City of Box Elder Municipal Code
January 16, 2024
An Ordinance Amending Certain Sections of Chapter 42 of the City of Box Elder Municipal Code
March 5, 2024
An Ordinance to Revise the Zoning Designation of the Property that is Legally Described as Lots 1-6 of Capital Estates Subdivision, Section 19, Township 2 North, Range 9 East, Black Hills Meridian, Box Elder, Pennington County, South Dakota
March 19, 2024
An Ordinance Amending Section 42-221 of the City of Box Elder Municipal Code Regarding the Refund of Utility Account Deposits
April 2, 2024
An Ordinance Amending Certain Sections of Chapter 6 of the City of Box Elder Municipal Code Regarding Regulations for Buildings and Construction
March 19, 2024
An Ordinance Amending Certain Sections of Chapter 42 of the City of Box Elder Municipal Code
July 16, 2024
An Ordinance to Revise the Zoning Designation of the Property that is Legally Described as Lots 33 and 34 of Block 9 of Northern Lights Subdivision, Section 27, T2N, R8E, B.H.M., City of Box Elder, Pennington County, South Dakota
July 16, 2024
An Ordinance to Revise the Zoning Designation of the Property that is Legally Described as Lots 10-32 of Block 9 and Lots 35-37 of Block 9 of Northern Lights Subdivision, Section 27, T2N, R8E, B.H.M., City of Box Elder, Pennington County, South Dakota
September 3, 2024
An Ordinance to Amend the 2024 Budget
September 17, 2024
An Ordinance for Application #240272 to Revise the Zoning Designation of the Property that is Legally Described as Lot A of Lot 3-5 of Block 1 of the Subdivision of Section 19 in Section 19, T2N, R9E, B.H.M., Box Elder, Pennington County, South Dakota
October 1, 2024
An Ordinance Amending Certain Sections of Ordinance #480 of the City of Box Elder Municipal Code
September 16, 2025
An Ordinance to Revise the Zoning Designation of the Property that is Legally Described as Lot 1 of Fritzsche Subdivision, Section 36, T2N, R8E, B.H.M., Box Elder, Pennington County, South Dakota
December 3, 2024
An Ordinance Establishing Business Improvement District No. 3
No. 757November 19, 2024An Ordinance Adopting the Following Appropriations Necessary to Meet the Obligations of the Municipality of Box Elder, South Dakota for the Fiscal Year 2025
No. 758December 3, 2024An Ordinance Amending the Master Fee Schedule for the City of Box Elder, Pennington & Meade Counties, South Dakota
No. 759December 17, 2024An Ordinance to Amend the 2024 Budget
Resolutions
Recently Adopted Resolutions
2026 Resolutions
Resolution No. Adoption DateResolution Title 
No. 26-01January 6, 2026 A Resolution Designating the Official Depositor for the Cit of Box Elder for the Municipal Year Beginning January 1, 2026
January 6, 2026
A Resolution Designating the Official Newspaper for the City of Box Elder for the Municipal Year Beginning January 1, 2026
January 6, 2026
A Resolution Authorizing the Mayor of the City of Box Elder to Sign an Agreement Between the City of Box Elder and the State of South Dakota, Department of Game, Fish & Parks Land & Water Conservation Fund Program for the Purpose of Acquiring Box Elder Creek Floodway Properties and Designating an Authorized Representative to Certify and Sign Payment Requests 
January 6, 2026
A Resolution of Support Endorsing the Creation of a Contractor's Excise Tax Rebate Fund Derived From Ellsworth Air Force Base Construction Projects to be Used for Associated Roadway Repairs 
January 20, 2026
A Resolution to Approve A Petition to Vacate a Portion of the Major Drainage Easement on Lot B and Lot C of Tract 3 of Berger Subdivision in Pennington County, South Dakota
January 20, 2026
A Resolution Amending Resolution 26-01 Designating the Official Depository for the City of Box Elder for the Municipal Year Beginning January 1, 2026
March 3, 2026
A Resolution Authorizing Participation in the Bridge Inspection Program in 2026 with the South Dakota Department of Transportation 
March 3, 2026
A Resolution Authorizing Acceptance of Infrastructure of Yelner Drive West of Main Street, City of Box Elder, Pennington County, South Dakota
March 3, 2026
A Resolution Authorizing Acceptance of Alpha Omega Phase 1C Infrastructure
March 17, 2026
A Resolution Approving and Adopting the City Road Weight Limit Map 
No. 26-15March 17, 2026 A Resolution Approving and Adopting the Major Street Plan 
2025 Resolutions
Resolution No.
Adoption Date
Resolution Title
January 7, 2025A Resolution Designating the Official Depository for the City of Box Elder for the Municipal Year Beginning January 1, 2025
No. 25-02
January 7, 2025
A Resolution Designating the Official Newspaper for the City of Box Elder for the Municipal Year Beginning January 1, 2025
January 7, 2025
A Resolution Establishing the Election Date for the 2025 Municipal Election for the City of Box Elder
January 7, 2025
A Resolution Amending the City of Box Elder Personnel Policy
January 21, 2025
A Resolution Authorizing Acceptance of Freedom Landing Phase 5 Infrastructure
January 7, 2025
A Resolution to Approve a Petition for Annexation of Lots A and B of Tract B of SW1/4 Less Lot H3 of Said Lot B, Including Lot H2 of Tract B Located in Section 24, T2N, R8E, to the City of Box Elder, Pennington County, South Dakota
March 4, 2025
A Resolution to Approve a Plat for Tracts 2A and 2B of Alben Subdivision on Within the Platting Jurisdiction of the City of Box Elder, Meade County, South Dakota 
February 11, 2025
A Resolution Authorizing Acceptance of Pilot Way and Cimarron Drive, Leitzke Subdivision Phase 1 Infrastructure
February 11, 2025A Resolution Authorizing Acceptance of Henry Potter Road and Yelner Drive, Liberty Plaza Phase 2 Infrastructure
February 11, 2025
A Resolution Authorizing Participation in the Bridge Inspection Program in 2025 with the South Dakota Department of Transportation 
February 18, 2025A Resolution to Modify the Effective Date of the Annexation of Lots A and B of Tract B of SW1/4 Less Lot H3 of Said Lot B, Including Lot H2 of Tract B Located in Section 27, T2N, R8E to the City of Box Elder, Pennington County, South Dakota 
March 18, 2025

A Resolution Giving Approval to Certain Sewer Facilities Improvements; Giving Approval to the Issuance and Sale of a Revenue Bond to Finance, Directly or Indirectly, the Improvements to the Facilities; Approving the Form of the Loan Agreement and the Revenue Bond and Pledging Project Revenues and Collateral to Secure the Payment of the Revenue Bond; and Creating Special Funds and Account for the Administration of Funds for Operation of the System and Retirement of the Revenue Bond and Providing for a Segregated Special Charge of Surcharge for the Payment of the Bonds

March 18, 2025A Resolution Amending the City's Rate Structure, Providing a Surcharge for Improvements to the Sewer System, for Payment of a Project Revenue Borrower Bond and Yearly Review of Rate 
March 4, 2025 A Resolution Temporarily Waiving the $15 Late Fee on Delinquent Utility Bills Due to the Tyler Technologies Utility Billing Software Migration 
April 1, 2025A Resolution Acknowledging Compliance with State Policies and Contractor Eligibility Requirements for the Housing Infrastructure Financing Program 
April 15, 2025A Resolution Approving the City of Box Elder's Cost Share Commitment for the South Dakota Land and Water Conservation Fund Grant
April 15, 2025A Resolution of the Box Elder City Council Declaring Support and Adoption of the Pennington County Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan, 2024
May 20, 2025A Resolution Authorizing an Application for Financial Assistance, Authorizing the Execution and Submittal of the Application, and Designating an Authorized Representative to Certify and Sign Payment Requests
May 20, 2025A Resolution for the Appointment of an Applicant Agent for the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP)
May 20, 2025A Resolution to Approve A Fireworks Display Within the City Limits of the City of Box Elder During the Year 2025 for the City of Box Elder, Meade and Pennington Counties, South Dakota 
May 20, 2025A Resolution to Approve the Discharge of Fireworks Within the City Limits of Box Elder for the Fourth of July and New Year's Eve Holidays During the Year 2025 for the City of Box Elder, Meade County and Pennington County, South Dakota 
July 1, 2025A Resolution Providing for a Voluntary Round-Up Program on City Transactions to Support the Black Hills Children's Museum, and Repealing and Replacing Resolution No. 24-6
July 1, 2025A Resolution to Approve a Plat for Lots 1, 2, 3. 4, and 5 of Wyngard Subdivision Within the Platting Jurisdication of the City of Box Elder, Meade County, South Dakota 
July 1, 2025A Resolution to Approve a Petition for Annexation of Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 of Wyngard Subdivision (Formerly a Portion of the N1/2 of the NW1/4) All in Section 8), T2N, R9E, H.H.M., Meade County, South Dakota 
July 1, 2025A Resolution to Designate Funds to the Parks and Roads Departments of the City of Box Elder, South Dakota
July 1, 2025A Resolution to Adopt the 2025 Comprehensive Plan Update
June 17, 2025A Resolution in Opposition to a Pennington County Conditional Use Permit for a Proposed Gravel Pit to be Located Near the Intersection of 225th Street ant 151st Avenue 
July 15, 2025A Resolution Appointing an Applicant Agent for the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program 
September 16, 2025A Resolution Renaming West Sunny Dale Road to Northern Lights Boulevard East Within the Jurisdiction of the City of Box Elder, Pennington County, South Dakota 
August 5, 2025A Resolution to Approve a Petition to Vacate the Portion of McGriff Way Right-of-Way South of Reagan Avenue in the City of Box Elder, Pennington County, South Dakota 
September 16, 2025A Resolution Authorizing an Application for Financial Assistance from the South Dakota Department of Transportation, Transportation Alternatives Program for Sidewalk Improvement; Authorizing the Execution and Submittal of the Application and Designating an Authorized Representative to Certify and Sign Payment Requests
January 6, 2026A Resolution to Approve a Petition to Vacate the Portion of Cottonwood Drive Right-of-Way Between Line Road and Highway 1416 in the City of Box Elder, Pennington County, South Dakota 
November 4, 2025A Resolution Amending the City of Box Elder Personnel Policy and Adoption of the 2026 Employee Handbook to be Effective January 1, 2026
December 2, 2025A Resolution to Approve a Petition for Annexation of Lot 1 of the SE1/4 SE1/4 and Adjacent Right-of-Way, Section 25, T2N, R8E, B.H.M., Pennington County, South Dakota 
November 18, 2025A Resolution Consenting to a Transfer of Control of Franchise from Clarity Telecom, LLC to Bluepeak Subsidiary
November 4, 2025A Resolution Authorizing the City of Box Elder or the Authorized Representative Thereof, to Suspend Late Fees and Water Shut Offs on a Case-by-Case Basis
November 25, 2025Resolution Approving and Recommending of Tax Incremental District Plan Number Five, City of Box Elder 
January 6, 2026A Resolution Authorizing Acceptance of Wave Way Infrastructure 
December 2, 2025Resolution Approving and Recommending of Tax Incremental District Plan Number Five, City of Box Elder 
December 2, 2025A Resolution Establishing the Election Date for the 2026 Municipal Election for the City of Box Elder 



2024 Resolutions
Resolution No.Adoption DateResolution Title
No. 24-01January 2, 2024A Resolution Designating the Official Newspaper for the City of Box Elder for the Municipal Year Beginning January 1, 2024
No. 24-02
January 2, 2024
A Resolution Designating the Official Depository for the City of Box Elder for the Municipal Year Beginning January 1, 2024
January 2, 2024
A Resolution Establishing Election Date for the 2024 Municipal Election for the City of Box Elder
January 16, 2024
A Resolution Authorizing Acceptance of Gumbo Drive Reconstruction
March 5, 2024
A Resolution to Approve Petition to Vacate Public Access Portion of Easements in the City of Box Elder, Pennington County, South Dakota
March 5, 2024
A Resolution Providing for a Utilities Round-up Program to the City of Box Elder Utility System to Finance the Black Hills Children's Museum
March 5, 2024
A Resolution by the Common Council of the City of Box Elder Approving a Nonexclusive Area Cable Communications Franchise by the City of Box Elder to Clarity Telecom, LLC D/B/A Bluepeak (Franchisee) for a Period of Fifteen (15) Years Regulating the Same, and Providing Compensation to the City
March 5, 2024
A Resolution Requesting South Dakota Department of Transportation to Hire Brosz Engineering for Bridge Inspection Program Work
June 5, 2024
A Resolution to Approve the Discharge of Fireworks Within the City Limits of Box Elder for the Fourth of July Holiday During the Year 2024 for the City of Box Elder, Meade County and Pennington County, South Dakota
June 5, 2024
A Resolution to Approve a Fireworks Display Within the City Limits of the City of Box Elder During the Year 2024 for the City of Box Elder, Meade and Pennington Counties, South Dakota
June 18, 2024
A Resolution Authorizing an Application for Financial Assistance, Authorizing the Execution and Submittal of the Application, and Designating an Authorized Representative to Certify and Sign Payment Requests
July 16, 2024
A Resolution Authorizing Acceptance of Denali Drive Connection Northern Lights Subdivision Infrastructure
August 20, 2024
A Resolution to Correct the Legal Description of a Portion of Public Access Easement Vacated in the City of Box Elder, Pennington County, South Dakota Pursuant to Resolution 24-05
August 6, 2024
A Resolution in Support of an Application for Financial Assistance to the South Dakota Housing and Development Authority by the City of Box Elder for the Benefit of Housing Development
August 20, 2024
A Resolution Regarding Initiated Measure 28
September 17, 2024
A Resolution to Approve a Plat Within the Platting Jurisdiction of the City of Box Elder, Meade County, South Dakota
September 17, 2024
A Resolution to Approve a Petition for Annexation of Certain Property Contiguous to the City of Box Elder, Pennington County, South Dakota
December 17, 2024
A Resolution to Vacate a Private Road Located in Lots 2 and 3 of BES Subdivision in the City of Box Elder, Pennington County, South Dakota
September 3, 2024
A Resolution Authorizing the Mayor of the City of Box Elder to Sign an Encroachment Management Agreement Between the City of Box Elder and the United States Department of the Air Force Readiness and Environmental Protection Integration Program and Designating an Authorized Representative to Certify and Sign Payment Requests
September 17, 2024
A Resolution Authorizing an Application for Financial Assistance to the South Dakota Department of Transportation, Transportation Alternatives Program, Authorizing the Execution and Submittal of the Application, and Designating an Authorized Representative to Certify and Sign Payment Requests
October 15, 2024
A Resolution to Provide Notice of Intent to Create a Business Improvement District
December 3, 2024
A Resolution Authorizing Acceptance of Alpha Omega Subdivision Phase 1A & 1B Infrastructure
November 12, 2024
A Resolution to Approve a Petition for Annexation of Lots 2R, 3, and 4 of Big B's Subdivision to the City of Box Elder, Meade County, South Dakota
November 19, 2024
A Resolution Renaming 228 Street to Cheyenne Boulevard Within the Jurisdiction of the City of Box Elder, Pennington County, South Dakota
November 12, 2024
A Resolution to Approve a Plat for Tract A and Tract B of Lazy J Subdivision Within the Platting Jurisdiction of the City of Box Elder, Meade County, South Dakota
November 12, 2024
A Resolution to Approve a Plat for Lots 2R, 4 & 5 of Big B's Subdivision Within the Platting Jurisdiction of the City of Box Elder, Meade County, South Dakota
December 17, 2024
A Resolution to Approve a Plat for Lots 22-25 of Block 1, Lots 22-36 of Block 5, Lots 16-34 of Block 6, Freedom Landing Subdivision Within the Platting Jurisdiction of the City of Box Elder, Meade County, South Dakota
December 17, 2024
A Resolution to Approve a Petition for Annexation of Lots 22-25 of Block 1, Lots 22-36 of Block 5, Lots 16-34 of Block 6, Freedom Landing Subdivision to the City of Box Elder, Meade County, South Dakota
December 17, 2024
A Resolution Authorizing an Application for Financial Assistance, Authorizing the Execution and Submittal of the Application, and Designating an Authorized Representative to Certify and Sign Payment Requests Related to the Rehabilitation of Highway 14/16 Sanitary Sewer Phase 2 Improvements
December 17, 2024
A Resolution Authorizing the Discharge of Uncollectible Debts for Services Provided by the City of Box Elder
December 17, 2024
A Resolution Authorizing Acceptance of Berky Drive Liberty Plaza Phase 2 Infrastructure