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Council adopts 10‑Mile overlay and broad ZLDR amendments after debate
Summary
Charleston County Council approved the 10‑Mile community overlay and a package of zoning and land development regulation amendments that include ADU clarifications, agritourism provisions and short‑term‑rental edits. Council stressed some late community suggestions require separate amendment processes.
Charleston County Council voted Dec. 9 to adopt the 10‑Mile community overlay and approved a broad set of amendments to the county’s zoning and land development regulations (ZLDR).
Planning staff summarized the package as implementing the comprehensive plan, reducing Board of Zoning Appeals caseload, and clarifying administrative processes. Key changes include administrative relief for certain front setbacks, clarified accessory-dwelling-unit (ADU) rules (including when a variance is not…
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