Land Use & Zoning

South Dakota's shoreland zoning (along lakes and rivers) is intended to:

AGenerate tax revenue from waterfront development
BProtect water quality and natural shoreline resources by regulating development near water bodies✓ Correct
CEncourage maximum development of lakefront properties
DTransfer water rights to developers

Explanation

Shoreland zoning protects water quality, natural habitat, and scenic values along lakes, rivers, and streams by regulating setbacks, impervious cover, and development density near water bodies.

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