Land Use & Zoning
A South Dakota property that is 'legally nonconforming' under current zoning:
AMust be brought into conformance immediately
BMay continue to be used as before but with limitations on expansion or reconstruction after major damage✓ Correct
CIs exempt from all property taxes
DReceives priority for any future rezoning requests
Explanation
Legally nonconforming uses can continue (grandfathered), but typically cannot be expanded, and if the building is severely damaged, it may not be rebuilt to the same nonconforming standard.
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