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Effingham commissioners give first reading to commercial-corridor overlay ordinance

2230304 · February 5, 2025
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Summary

The board approved a first reading of amendments to Part 2, Appendix F of the Effingham County Code of Ordinances to create commercial corridor overlay districts for four roadways after staff said public comments were incorporated into the draft.

The Effingham County Board of Commissioners approved a first reading Feb. 4 to add commercial-corridor overlay districts to Part 2, Appendix F of the county code, covering four roadways including U.S. 21 between Rankin and Springfield, Effingham Parkway and Hodgesville.

Planning Director Steve Candler said the county hired planner Inspire — the same firm that helped with the comprehensive plan — to draft the corridor standards, and that staff incorporated public comments received during the review. “One of the major things…you've got 21 between Rankin and Springfield. You've got Effingham Parkway, and then you've got…

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