Board hears major revisions to R‑districts: smaller R‑5 lots, stricter design standards and new open‑space requirements
Planning staff presented a package of proposed revisions to Effingham County’s residential zoning districts at an Aug. 14 workshop that would raise R‑1 minimum lot sizes, set a 6,000‑square‑foot minimum in R‑5, require more open space in higher‑density districts and add new facade, parking and streetscape standards.
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Effingham County planning staff described a broad rewrite of residential zoning standards at the Aug. 14 work session, proposing tighter design standards, new open‑space requirements and clearer rules for accessory dwelling units and small‑lot product types.
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