South Dakota § 11-2-26 - Continuance of nonconforming uses permitted--Discontinuance.
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§ 11-2-26. Continuance of nonconforming uses permitted--Discontinuance.
Any lawful use, lot, or occupancy of land or premises existing at the time of the adoption of the zoning ordinance may be continued, even though the use, lot, or occupation does not conform to the provisions of the ordinance. However, if the nonconforming use, lot, or occupancy is discontinued for a period of more than one year, any subsequent use, lot, or occupancy of the land or premises shall conform with the zoning ordinance.
Source: SL 1941, ch 216, § 8; SDC Supp 1960, § 12.20A08; SL 1967, ch 20, § 12; SL 2000, ch 69, § 36.
Source: official South Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 11-2-26 ("Continuance of nonconforming uses permitted--Discontinuance.") 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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