Planning and Zoning Commission

Commission Role and Responsibilities

The Deadwood Planning and Zoning Commission is comprised of five members who are appointed by the City Commission for five-year terms. This commission serves as an advisory body to the City Commission on matters of land use and planning policy. Their areas of focus include, but are not limited to, reviewing zoning amendments, overseeing annexations, considering requests for variances, evaluating conditional use permits, developing master plans, recommending ordinance revisions, and assessing tax incremental financing (TIF) proposals.

The commission provides an appropriate forum for the discussion of policy issues related to land zoning and urban planning. Through its work, the commission facilitates informed decision-making on the development and regulation of land within the city, ensuring that planning policies align with the community's needs and goals.

Meeting Schedule and Location

The Deadwood Planning and Zoning Commission meets on the first and third Wednesdays of each month at 4:00 p.m. Meetings are held at Deadwood City Hall, located at 102 Sherman Street.

Present Commission members:

John Martinisko, Chair
53 Taylor Street
Deadwood, SD 57732
(605) 578-6233
Term Expires December 31, 2026

Josh Keehn, Vice-Chair
Deadwood, SD 57732
(605) 920-8990
Term Expires December 31, 2028
 
David Bruce, Secretary
35 Madison Street
Deadwood, SD 57732
(720) 445-1196
Term Expires December 31, 2028

Ken Owens
23 Centennial Avenue
Deadwood, SD 57732
(702) 960-6353
Term Expires December 31, 2025

Jim Williams
767 Stage Run Road
Deadwood, SD 57732
(620) 794-1800
Term Expires December 31, 2027