South Dakota § 11-2-17 - Land development and subdivision regulations--Dedications for public purposes.

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§ 11-2-17. Land development and subdivision regulations--Dedications for public purposes.

The board may adopt a subdivision ordinance which shall be made in accordance with the comprehensive plan. The regulations may establish standards and procedures to be employed in land development including subdividing of land and the approval of land plats and the preservation of streets and land for other public purposes requiring future dedication or acquisition and general design of physical improvements.

Source: SL 1967, ch 20, § 3 (5); SL 2000, ch 69, § 8.

Source: official South Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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Section 11-2-17 ("Land development and subdivision regulations--Dedications for public purposes.") is part of the South Dakota Codified Laws, the codified statutory law of South Dakota. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

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