Land Use & Zoning

In South Dakota, a 'moratorium' on development imposed by a municipality means:

AA permanent prohibition on new construction
BA temporary halt to new development permits while the municipality studies and updates its land use regulations✓ Correct
CA reduction in development fees for a limited period
DA requirement that developers fund infrastructure improvements

Explanation

A development moratorium is a temporary halt placed on accepting or processing development applications, typically while a municipality updates its comprehensive plan or zoning regulations. Moratoriums must be for a reasonable period and for a legitimate public purpose.

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