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District typically regulates the form of new construction and
large additions, but does not regulate exterior alterations
or the demolition of historic resources like a historic district
does.)
Policy 5: Consider developing tools to protect and highlight
public realm components of historic districts.
• Action A: Consider creating an overlay district that address-
es the public realm of the historic districts and distinguishes
them from other neighborhoods. For instance, extend the use
of the historic streetlamps throughout the residential histor-
ic districts. (Note that an overlay district identifies an area
to apply additional standards with a particular focus, in this
case the public realm features.)
• Action B: Consider creating a program to highlight and
promote the downtown alleys as important connections to
businesses, secondary paths through downtown, and oppor-
tunities for public art.
Policy 6: Work with the State Historic Preservation Office
(SHPO) to ensure the 11.1 review process works for the
Brookings community.
• Action A: Schedule a reoccurring time for the South Dakota
State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) staff to visit Brook-
ings to meet with property owners considering submitting a
permit application that will require the 11.1 review process.
This will provide early design feedback for property owners
to ease the 11.1 process. This meeting could be held quarter-
ly, if there are property owners that are planning to submit a
permit application.
• Action B: Explore ways to address demolition by neglect,
such as working with the State Historic Preservation Office
(SHPO)to add to the 11.1 review process or to strengthen
or act on Sec. 46-42 of the historic preservation ordinance
(prevention of deterioration by neglect).

• Action C: Explore solutions with the State Historic Preser-
vation Office (SHPO) to provide emergency relief when a
project is needed but requires 11.1 review. Emergency relief
may be needed after a natural disaster damages a property
and exterior maintenance is required to keep the historic
property safe and functioning for the occupants.

Policy 7: Consider collaborating with South Dakota State
University to ensure work on SDSU historic resources comple-
ments the City’s preservation goals.
• Action A: Develop a programmatic agreement with SDSU to
ensure work on SDSU historic resources and historic re-
sources throughout the City of Brookings abide by the same
requirements and guidelines.

Policy 8: Ensure those working on historic properties are
properly trained.
• Action A: Develop a training program for contractors and
realtors to enhance their understanding of the city’s preser-
vation program before they work on or sell historic proper-
ties. Consider partnering with SDSU or Lake Area Technical
College to establish this training program.

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