Land Use & Zoning

In South Dakota, 'interim zoning' (holding zone) is used when:

AA municipality needs temporary zoning while developing a permanent comprehensive plan✓ Correct
BA property is pending condemnation proceedings
CA developer requests temporary commercial use of residential land
DThe SDREC orders temporary use restrictions

Explanation

Interim or holding zone ordinances allow municipalities to temporarily restrict development while they prepare a comprehensive plan or permanent zoning regulations, preventing incompatible development in the meantime.

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