Land Use & Zoning
The Mount Rushmore area in South Dakota is designated as a National Memorial, which primarily means:
AThe entire county is zoned for federal use only
BFederal land use restrictions apply, limiting surrounding commercial development options✓ Correct
CAll surrounding land must be donated to the National Park Service
DSouth Dakota zoning law does not apply within 50 miles
Explanation
Federal designations and preservation programs limit certain development activities on or near federal lands, though surrounding private land remains subject to state and local zoning.
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