Land Use & Zoning
In South Dakota, which government entity has authority to rezone property from residential to commercial?
ASouth Dakota Real Estate Commission
BThe city council or county commission (with planning commission recommendation)✓ Correct
CSouth Dakota Supreme Court
DU.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Explanation
Rezoning requires action by the local legislative body (city council or county commission), typically following a public hearing and recommendation from the planning commission.
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