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Board Waives Immediate Sidewalk Requirement for Southeast Contractor Shop
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Watertown Board of Adjustment has voted to remove an immediate sidewalk installation requirement for a new development in the city’s southeast industrial corridor, siding with a local developer who reasoned the infrastructure would effectively lead to nowhere.

Steve Jurrens
Mar 222 min read


6-Foot Privacy Fence Variance Approved for Southeast Watertown Corner Lot
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - A variance was granted to property owner Andrew Wiese at 527 3rd Street SE, allowing for the replacement of a 6-foot privacy fence that exceeds current city height restrictions for front yards.

Steve Jurrens
Mar 221 min read


Lake Kampeska Homeowners Secure Variance for Large Garage Addition
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Jason and Stephanie Lenards received the green light to move forward with a substantial expansion of their property at 434 S Lake Drive after the Board of Adjustment granted a side yard setback variance.

Steve Jurrens
Mar 222 min read


Downtown Dwelling: Board Approves Alley-Access Apartment at Former Tattoo Shop
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - A long-standing commercial space in downtown Watertown is set for a residential transformation. The Board of Adjustment unanimously approved a conditional use request to establish a dwelling unit on the main floor of a commercial structure at 24 Midway Alley.

Steve Jurrens
Mar 222 min read


New Childcare Facility and “Open Play Space” Approved for Watertown’s Industrial District
Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - In a move to address the city’s ongoing demand for childcare, the Watertown Board of Adjustment has unanimously approved a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for a new day care facility located at 1018 6th Street SE.

Steve Jurrens
Feb 222 min read


New Glacial Lakes Humane Society Facility Clears First Hurdle with Conditional Use Approval
Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The Glacial Lakes Humane Society has moved a step closer to building a new facility after the Watertown Board of Adjustment unanimously approved a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) on Thursday, November 20, 2025.

Steve Jurrens
Nov 24, 20251 min read
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