Tea Zoning & Land Use Guide
Key Zoning Facts
Tea Zoning Overview
Tea is a rapidly growing community southwest of Sioux Falls in Lincoln County. Like neighboring Harrisburg, Tea has benefited from the Sioux Falls metropolitan area's expansion, with strong residential growth driven by its school district and suburban lifestyle appeal. The city has grown from a small agricultural community to a bedroom suburb with an increasingly diverse housing stock.
The Planning & Zoning office manages development in a community where new residential construction is the primary driver of growth. Tea is working to develop commercial services along its main corridors to serve the expanding population base.
Key Zoning Districts
Tea's zoning is primarily residential, with R-1 lots comprising the majority of the community. Commercial zones are developing along the 271st Street corridor and near Interstate 29 access points. The city maintains a straightforward zoning structure appropriate for its size.
ADU Regulations
Tea allows ADUs under local zoning provisions, providing additional housing options in a growing suburban context. South Dakota has no statewide ADU mandate.
Development Process
The development process in Tea is managed by the Planning & Zoning office, with the City Council serving as the final authority on rezoning and land use decisions.
Regulatory Layers That Apply in Tea
Your property is subject to ALL of these regulatory layers. Each one can impose additional requirements beyond the others.
Federal
- FEMA Flood Zones: Applicable
- View FEMA Flood Map
State — South Dakota
- Building Code: No mandatory statewide code; local adoption
County — Lincoln County
- Role: Property records, tax assessment, unincorporated area planning
City / Municipal
The city's zoning ordinance, building codes, and local permits form the primary layer of land-use regulation for your property.
Overlay Districts
No overlay districts identified.
Private Restrictions
- HOA / CC&Rs common: Yes
- Check HOA CC&Rs for additional restrictions.
Primary Zoning Districts
- Min Lot
- 8,000 sq ft
- Max Height
- 35 ft
- Front Setback
- 25 ft
- Side Setback
- 6 ft
- Rear Setback
- 25 ft
- Min Lot
- 6,000 sq ft
- Max Height
- 40 ft
- Front Setback
- 25 ft
- Side Setback
- 8 ft
- Rear Setback
- 20 ft
- Min Lot
- None
- Max Height
- 40 ft
- Front Setback
- 10 ft
- Side Setback
- 0 ft
- Rear Setback
- 0 ft
ADU Rules in Tea
- Max Size
- 600 sq ft
- Max Height
- 20 ft
- Rear Setback
- 5 ft
- Side Setback
- 5 ft
- Parking
- 1 off-street space required
- Owner Occupancy
- Owner must occupy primary dwelling
- Permit Timeline
- 2-4 weeks
Permit Costs & Timelines
Permit Costs & Timelines
Specific permit fee schedules for Tea are available from the local planning department. Fees vary based on project type, scope, and valuation.
Check Tea permit fees →