Environmental

A South Dakota landowner discovers their property is in a Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA). To develop the property, they may need to:

AObtain DENR approval and elevate structures above the base flood elevation✓ Correct
BOnly disclose the flood risk to buyers but can build normally
CAbandon the property to the state without compensation
DObtain a variance from SDREC

Explanation

Development in SFHAs (100-year floodplains) must comply with the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) requirements, including elevating structures above the base flood elevation and obtaining proper permits.

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