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Greenville County panel sends stormwater ordinance revisions to full council after farmers object to agritourism language
Summary
The Roads, Infrastructure and Public Works Committee forwarded proposed stormwater ordinance changes to the County Council on June 3, 2025, after farmers and staff debated a provision clarifying when agricultural properties hosting retail or event activities must obtain land-disturbance permits.
Greenville County’s Roads, Infrastructure and Public Works Committee voted June 3 to send proposed revisions to the county stormwater ordinance to the full County Council for final action after public comments from farmers and a staff explanation of permitting thresholds.
The changes clarified when agricultural properties used for retail sales or agritourism — such as wedding venues or wineries — must obtain county land-disturbance permits. Committee members and stormwater staff said the language was intended to distinguish ordinary agricultural production from commercial activities that create larger impervious surfaces and parking areas.
The issue drew several public commenters. Joe Deal, a Landrum resident, urged the committee to remove a line that would treat some farm activity as retail, saying, “Take that out. Don’t over regulate farms.” Austin Neely, a partner in Underground Farm, asked…
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