South Dakota Statutes
§ 11-6-39 — Continuation of lawful uses existing when zoning ordinance adopted--If nonconforming use discontinued one year, subsequent use must conform.
South Dakota § 11-6-39
JurisdictionSouth Dakota
Title 11PLANNING, ZONING AND HOUSING PROGRAMS
Ch. 11-3COMPREHENSIVE CITY PLANNING
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Bluebook
S.D. Codified Laws § 11-6-39 (2026).
Text
The lawful use of land or premises existing at the time of the adoption of the zoning ordinance may be continued, even though the use, lot, or occupancy does not conform to the provisions of the zoning ordinance. If the nonconforming use is discontinued for a period of more than one year, any subsequent use, lot, or occupancy of the land or premises shall be in conformance with such regulation.
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Related
Atkinson v. City of Pierre
2005 SD 114 (South Dakota Supreme Court, 2005)
City of Marion v. Rapp
2002 SD 146 (South Dakota Supreme Court, 2002)
Legislative History
SL 1975, ch 116, § 23; SL 2000, ch 69, § 67.
Nearby Sections
15
§ 11-1-15
Repealed§ 11-11-1
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Bluebook (online)
South Dakota § 11-6-39, Counsel Stack Legal Research, https://law.counselstack.com/statute/sd/11-6-39.