Commission approves residential zoning rewrite; R‑1 open‑space rule narrowed for larger‑lot subdivisions
Oct 22, 2025
Oct 22, 2025
The Board of Commissioners approved a second-reading rewrite of the county’s residential zoning article covering R‑1 through R‑5, clarifying uses and design standards and adopting a targeted reduction in R‑1 open‑space requirements for larger-lot subdivisions.
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The Board of Commissioners voted to approve second-reading amendments to Effingham County’s residential zoning article that reorganize and clarify intent statements and design standards for R‑1 through R‑5 districts.
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