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BZA denies Sphinx gas station sign variance, citing visibility and ordinance considerations

Berkeley County Board of Zoning Appeals · October 22, 2025
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Summary

A requested variance to raise a Sphinx gas station freestanding sign from 10 to 15 feet was denied after board members questioned visibility trade-offs, existing building and canopy signage and consistency with the sign ordinance; the motion to deny passed by voice vote.

The Berkeley County Board of Zoning Appeals denied a request from a Sphinx gas station developer for a 5-foot sign-height variance.

Greg Minton, representing the applicant, asked for a 15-foot freestanding sign due to topography and setback constraints…

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