Zoning - Joint Jurisdiction
Joint Jurisdiction Zoning
Clay County and the City of Vermillion have a Joint Jurisdiction Zoning agreement that covers approximately 16 square miles surrounding the City of Vermillion. This Jurisdiction has its own unique zoning ordinance, zoning map, and process for the administration of land use regulations.
The areas shaded in purple is the Joint Jurisdiction Zoning Area.
Noah Westergaard
Administrator
Planning Commission:
Seat 1; Matt Olson
Seat 2: Ruslan Averin
Seat 3: Marty Gilbertson
Seat 4: Cythia Aden
Seat 5: David Thiesse (County Commission Representative)
| Meeting Date |
Cut-off Date |
| June 22nd, 2026, 5:30 PM | June 1st, 2026, 4:00 PM |
| July 27th, 2026, 5:30 PM | July 6th, 2026, 4:00 PM |
| August 31st, 2026, 5:30 PM | August 10th, 2026, 4:00 PM |
| September 28th, 2026, 5:30 PM | September 7th, 2026, 4:00 PM |
| November 23rd, 2026, 5:30 PM | November 2nd, 2026, 4:00 PM |
| December 21st, 2026, 5:30 PM | November 30th, 2026, 4:00 PM |
JJZA Comprehensive Plan For Vermillion and Clay County
Forms
Joint Jurisdiction Building Permit Application
please attach a site plan and build plan with the application
Ordinance
Joint Zoning Regulations for Clay County & the City of Vermillion 2013
Maps