Rhonda Halterline contests subdivision approval before Hampton County Board of Supervisors

The Harrison County Board of Supervisors convened on July 7, 2025, to address several agenda items, with a significant focus on a zoning appeal. The meeting commenced with an appeal from Rhonda Hart Halterline, who contested the planning commission's approval of a zoning map amendment. This amendment would permit a 23-lot subdivision on a 32.77-acre parcel currently zoned A1.

The board outlined the procedures for the appeal, emphasizing that only the record made before the planning commission and oral arguments would be considered. Both the appellant and the opposition were allotted three speakers, each with a ten-minute limit, while the appellant was granted an additional five minutes for rebuttal. The board also indicated that they would address any questions from the speakers during the proceedings.

As the meeting progressed, Rhonda Hart Halterline was called forward to present her case against the subdivision. The community's involvement was highlighted, indicating a collective effort to address the zoning issue at hand.

The meeting's structure allowed for a thorough examination of the appeal, ensuring that all parties had the opportunity to voice their concerns and support. The board's decision on the matter will be forthcoming, following the completion of the hearing process.