In a recent government meeting, discussions centered around a zoning application for a 15-acre property located on Vineyard Road, adjacent to the North Carolina state line and Tega Cay. The applicant is currently addressing several active zoning code violations on the site and has secured a home occupation permit for a personal fitness training business.

The applicant is seeking to rezone the property to a Rural Urban Development (RUD) district to allow for the continued presence of livestock, chickens, and a shipping container currently on the property. However, the staff recommendation for denial was based on the application’s inconsistency with the comprehensive plan and the future land use map, which designates the area for single-family residential use. The existing zoning is RSF 40, and the proposed RUD designation does not align with the expected rural residential land use.

Despite the staff's recommendation for denial, the Planning Commission voted 6-0 in favor of the application, citing support for the use and comfort with the parcel size and previous property use. The commission's approval reflects a divergence in opinion regarding the appropriateness of the proposed zoning change.

If the application is denied, the applicant will still be able to operate under the current zoning regulations, which allow for certain activities. However, the denial would prevent the establishment of the shipping container and the additional livestock that the applicant wishes to maintain on the property. The meeting concluded with an invitation for public input before any final decisions are made.