# Rapid City Planning Commission 11-05-2026


**Body:** rapidcitygovernment account
**Date:** November 04, 2026
**Jurisdiction:** SLED

**Tags:** Construction & Infrastructure, Energy & Utilities, Policy, Physical Infrastructure


The November 5, 2026 meeting included the Rapid City Zoning Board of Adjustment followed by the Planning Commission. The Zoning Board approved a variance for a carport at 1733 Cruz Drive, reducing the south-side setback from 8 feet to 3 feet. The Planning Commission approved consent items 1–4 and 6–7, and considered a conditional-use request for vehicle repairs in a residential garage; a motion to approve it with staff’s existing stipulations was made, but the transcript does not clearly capture the vote result. No contracts, bids, vendor selections, or procurement spending were identified.

The Commission continued Ordinance 6746, concerning revisions to data-center zoning requirements, to its January 21, 2027 meeting so staff could review public feedback and prepare a revised draft. Staff reported receiving nearly 1,000 comments and said the ordinance aims to add safeguards for neighborhoods and local resources. Public comments and commissioner discussion focused on data centers’ potential water, wastewater, noise, and electricity impacts, and on whether a moratorium should be considered. No final policy change was adopted at this meeting.

**Source:** rapidcitygovernment account