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Council weighs amendment to six-month zoning moratorium; vote postponed to June 20
Summary
The City of Easley Council discussed Ordinance 2025-05, a proposed six-month extension of a moratorium on acceptance, review or action on zoning and development approvals, and considered an amendment to allow divisions of lots 1 acre or smaller. The council directed staff to draft the amendment and postponed the vote until the June 20 meeting.
The City of Easley Council on June 9 discussed Ordinance 2025-05, a proposed six-month extension of a moratorium that would temporarily suspend acceptance, review and action on applications for zoning approvals, development and construction permits.
Councilmember Tom raised a possible amendment aimed at small parcels, saying: "allow properties under 1 acre to go ahead and be developed." The council explored whether the moratorium’s current definition of subdivision would prevent dividing parcels of one acre or less, and whether previously subdivided parcels that had been combined could be redivided.
A staff member present explained how the moratorium’s current language treats subdivisions: "Except for…
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