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Codington County adopts new comprehensive land-use plan and rezones Rolling Hills Ranch
Summary
The Codington County Board adopted a modernized Comprehensive Land Use Plan and passed Ordinance 51 to rezone the Rolling Hills Ranch area to a planned residential development after Planning & Zoning recommended the change; the vote was unanimous.
Codington County commissioners on Monday approved a new countywide Comprehensive Land Use Plan and adopted Ordinance 51 to rezone a portion of Pelican Township for the Rolling Hills Ranch residential project. The Planning and Zoning Commission had recommended the up-to-date land-use framework and the rezoning after a public review process. The board vote to adopt the land-use plan and rezoning was unanimous.
The land-use plan replaces an earlier document and was developed with technical assistance from the First District Association of Local Governments. Zoning Officer Luke Muller told the board the plan brings Codington County into compliance with state law on comprehensive planning and provides a policy foundation for future zoning and development decisions. It also updates mapping and policy guidance for growth areas, agriculture protection and infrastructure priorities.
The rezoning ordinance (Ordinance 51) changes several parcels described in the roll to “PR” Planned Residential Development and was introduced after the Planning and Zoning Commission negotiated a developer assurance package. The county clerk recorded the ordinance and the board ordered the required publication. The change will allow developers to pursue roughly 1.5–2.5‑acre residential lots with conditions set by the county and the planning board.
Commissioners said the new plan will help the county manage growth and coordinate decisions on roads, drainage and services as development proposals arrive. The Planning and Zoning Commission will retain responsibility for review of specific subdivisions, plats and conditional permits under the updated rules.
What happens next: the planning office will publish the adopted plan and the county will use the document as the policy basis for zoning decisions. Developers will proceed through the standard platting and site-review process with Planning and Zoning and the county highway office where needed.
