Trial about requiring referendum on Zoning Ordinance 24-05

Trial about requiring referendum on Zoning Ordinance 24-05

It is at the Deadwood Court House  at 9 am, however it is suggested folks arrive 15-30 minutes early.  We don’t know how long it will last, but have guessed

at 2 hours.

It used to be that in Lawrence County, SD, conditional use permits (CUPs) were decided on by the County Commission. In November 2024, the Commission voted to make the Board of Adjustment in charge of CUPs. Board of Adjustments are appointed not elected and their decisions can’t be referred.  Lawrence County in the past has allowed referendum of a CUP>

Folks argue about whether CUPs if approved by a County Commission can be referred or not.

However approving an ordinance is a legislative decision and should be referable. Folks collected enough signatures to refer Zoning Ordinance 24-05, but the County refuses to allow referral. So petition circulators hired attorneys and the County and the petition circulatrs attorneys will argue about whether the County’s decision on Zoning Ordinance 24-05, can be referred and the referendum vote proceed.