(A) Purpose. To promote the general welfare of the population through sound policies of land development and land management, to preserve natural beauty and ecological balance. To this end, this chapter will prevent overcrowding of the land with population and structures, and provide for adequate sanitation, transportation and other community facilities.
(Prior Code, § 16-1-1)
(B) Intent. To place the power and responsibility of the use of land in the hands of the property owner contingent upon the compatibility of surrounding uses and the general land use plan.
(Prior Code, § 16-1-2)
Statutory reference:
Related provisions, see SDCL §§ 9-12-13, 11-4-1, 11-6-11, 11-7-43, 11-8-29