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Planning board backs rezoning of 13.4-acre Springfield–Egypt Road parcel to AR-2 with access limit
Summary
Effingham County Planning Board unanimously recommended rezoning about 13.4 acres at 1358 Springfield–Egypt Road from AR-1 to AR-2 to allow a four-lot subdivision, and added a condition to prevent further splits and to discourage additional access points onto Highway 21; the recommendation goes to the Board of Commissioners on Aug. 5.
The Effingham County Planning Board on July 8 recommended rezoning about 13.4 acres at 1358 Springfield–Egypt Road from AR‑1 to AR‑2 to allow the parcel to be subdivided into four lots, with a condition prohibiting further splits and additional access points to Highway 21. The recommendation was unanimous and will be forwarded to the Board of Commissioners for final action at its Aug. 5, 2025 meeting at 6:00 p.m.
The rezoning matter was introduced as a request by Jefferson Martin. Planning staff member Chelsea told the board the…
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