What are the zoning categories in Lawrence County?

The zoning categories in Lawrence County are:

  • A-1: General Agricultural: Development density is approximately 1 lot per 40 acres.
  • A-2: Residential Agriculture: Development density is approximately 4 lots per 40 acres; 8-acre minimum lot size.
  • PF: Park Forest: Development density is approximately 8 lots per 40 acres; 5-acre average, 2-acre minimum.
  • RR: Rural Residential: Development density is approximately 8 lots per 40 acres; 5-acre average, 2-acre minimum.
  • SRD: Suburban Residential: Development density is based on whether or not you have a central water and/or sewer system. The average density is 2 acres, unless you can prove you can support smaller.
  • GC: General Commercial: Development density is 1 acre, unless you can prove you can support smaller. If there is a residence on the property, minimum lot size is 2 acres.
  • RC: Recreation Commercial: Development density is 1 acre, unless you can prove you can support smaller. If there is a residence on the property, minimum lot size is 2 acres.
  • HSC: Highway Service Commercial: Development density is 1 acre, unless you can prove you can support smaller. If there is a residence on the property, minimum lot size is 2 acres.
  • C/LI: Commercial/Light Industrial: Development density is 1 acre, unless you can prove you can support smaller. If there is a residence on the property, minimum lot size is 2 acres.
  • I-1: General Industry: Development density is 1 acre, unless you can prove you can support smaller. If there is a residence on the property, minimum lot size is 2 acres.
  • PUD: Planned Unit Development: The intent of the Planned Unit Development District (PUD), regulations is to permit greater flexibility, and consequently, more creative and imaginative design for the development of residential and nonresidential areas than generally is possible under conventional zoning regulations.
    • It is further intended to promote more economical and efficient use of the land while providing a harmonious variety of land uses, a higher level of urban amenities, preservation of natural scenic qualities of open space, environmental protection, concurrent and adequate public facilities, timing, phasing, and sequencing for the proposed development within the PUD, all contingent upon completion of its review process. In addition, reasonable assurance to the developer is intended regarding ultimate approval before expending complete design monies while also providing county officials with assurances that the project will retain the character envisioned and protect public health, safety and general welfare. All PUD requests shall include the Design Standards set out in the Lawrence County Subdivision Regulations and shall conform to the Change of Zoning section of the Lawrence County Zoning Ordinance.

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1. What are the fees for applications in the County?
2. What is my property zoned?
3. What are the zoning categories in Lawrence County?
4. Does Lawrence County regulate the zoning in municipalities?
5. What are the uses allowed on my property?
6. I don't see the use I want on my property listed, what should I do?
7. Where are mobile homes permitted?
8. What are setbacks?
9. What is a utility easement?
10. I want to operate a business from my home, what permits do I need?
11. I intend to start a new business, where do I find information on where I can locate it and what permits do I need?
12. What are the county sign regulations?
13. How do I subdivide my property?
14. What does it mean if my property is located within the FEMA floodplain?
15. What does it mean if I am in the 3-mile jurisdiction for the city of Spearfish?