Land Use & Zoning

In South Dakota, 'urban growth boundaries' (UGBs) are used to:

ADefine the maximum height of buildings in urban areas
BDefine the boundary beyond which urban services will not be extended, to concentrate development and preserve rural land✓ Correct
CEstablish minimum lot sizes within cities
DCreate buffer zones between residential and commercial areas

Explanation

Urban growth boundaries define the geographic limit for urban development and extension of urban services (water, sewer, roads). They are designed to concentrate development within the boundary, reduce sprawl, preserve agricultural and open land outside the boundary, and make infrastructure provision more efficient.

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