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Cherokee County approves variances for animal cremation and memorial garden site, overturning ZBA denials
Summary
The Cherokee County Board of Commissioners unanimously adopted stipulations that overturn parts of a Zoning Board of Appeals decision for Case 2041051, allowing variances for an animal cremation and memorial garden site along Highway 92 with conditions including rear undisturbed buffer and restrictions on burial/ashes.
The Cherokee County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a set of stipulations on March 4 that overturn portions of a Zoning Board of Appeals decision for Case 2041051, allowing variances for a proposed animal cremation facility and memorial garden along Highway 92.
The board adopted a document presented at the meeting that grants several variances and attaches conditions, including a required 50-foot undisturbed buffer along the rear property line, limits on burial or spreading of animal remains or ashes on the site, and designation of a rear gravel parking area for staff use only. Commissioner Ragsdale moved to adopt the stipulations; Commissioner Carter seconded, and the motion carried unanimously.
Planning staff described the…
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