Land Use & Zoning

In South Dakota, a 'general plan amendment' to change a property's future land use designation is different from a 'rezoning' in that:

AThey are identical processes in South Dakota
BA plan amendment changes the policy document guiding future land use; rezoning changes the actual zoning ordinance✓ Correct
CA rezoning is a policy change while a plan amendment is a regulatory change
DOnly state agencies can approve plan amendments

Explanation

A general plan (comprehensive plan) amendment changes the city's or county's long-range land use policy document, indicating a future intended use. A rezoning changes the actual zoning ordinance and classification of the property.

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