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Council hears ordinance to remove patio‑home special‑exception and lower BZA vote threshold to simple majority

3577012 · May 13, 2025
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Summary

Ordinance 25‑06 would remove the Board of Zoning Appeals special‑exception review for residential detached limited (patio home) developments that meet design standards and change the board's required vote from two‑thirds to a simple majority; public hearing on the proposal closed with no speakers.

Lexington County Council on May 13 held a public hearing on Ordinance 25‑06, a proposed text amendment affecting Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA) procedures and a specific residential land use review.

Planning staffer Mr. Derrick told council the amendment would eliminate the BZA…

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