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Kershaw County Council advances temporary moratorium on subdivisions after heated debate over small lots
Summary
Council approved reading of a six-month temporary moratorium on subdivisions after weeks of discussion and public comment. Debate centered on whether the moratorium should include small/minor subdivisions; council members signaled plans to try to narrow the measure before final adoption.
Kershaw County Council on Tuesday advanced the first reading of a temporary moratorium on subdivisions, setting the measure for further revision after council members disputed whether the restriction should cover small (minor) subdivisions as well as major developments.
The moratorium reading cleared the council on a 5–1 vote among members present, with remote Councilmember Russell Brazel also recorded as voting in favor. Councilmembers Brent Shoemake, Chairman Connell, Brent Tomlinson and Jimmy Jones voted yes; Councilman Tucker voted no.
Council members and several residents said they supported a pause to update the county’s comprehensive plan and land‑use ordinance, but disagreed about how broadly the moratorium should apply. Councilman Jimmy Jones said his intent was to target large subdivisions: “My intention was to vote…
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