Pickens County approves several rezones; board pursues compromise on one contested request
Sep 22, 2026
The board approved RZ191190 and RZ191195 and moved to pursue a negotiated, conditional 3-acre rural-business compromise on RZ191204 after public concern and planning commission recommendations.
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At its regular meeting the Pickens County Board approved multiple rezoning requests and handled a contested item with a negotiated motion. RZ191190 (Curtis Broker) sought to rezone 13.55 acres at 580 Eagle Perch Road from agricultural to rural residential for lot creation; staff recommended approval and planning commission recommended approval 5–0. The chair recorded the board's action as a 2–1 vote in favor following motions and discussion.
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