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Planning board approves first reading of Ramsey Landing rear-setback variance; second reading postponed

6429682 · September 17, 2025
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The Effingham County Planning Board approved a first-reading variance to reduce rear setbacks for covered rear porches in Ramsey Landing Phase 3, adding a stipulation to prevent certain home models from being built back-to-back; the second reading was postponed to the board's next meeting.

The Effingham County Planning Board approved on first reading a variance request to reduce the required rear building setback for covered rear porches in Ramsey Landing Phase 3, but postponed the required second reading to the board's next meeting.

Kimberly Bartlett, senior planner, told the board the request is limited to covered rear porches and not the main house structure. Bartlett said the current R-1 setbacks are 35 feet front, 25 feet rear and 15 feet sides, and that the developer is requesting a 12-foot reduction to accommodate certain porch designs on select lots.

Applicant Ashley Durrance, representing…

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