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Newberry County BZA denies variance to enclose carport at Newberry Shores property

Newberry County Board of Zoning Appeals · February 4, 2026
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Summary

The Board of Zoning Appeals denied a request to reduce the side-yard setback from 7 feet to 3 feet for a 30x30 addition at 1197 Newberry Shores Drive, concluding the applicant did not demonstrate the extraordinary or exceptional conditions required by county ordinance and state law.

The Newberry County Board of Zoning Appeals on Feb. 3 denied a variance request to reduce a required 7-foot side setback to 3 feet so an owner could enclose a 30-by-30 addition at 1197 Newberry Shores Drive.

Donald Beason, the property owner, told the board he believed the structure had been described to the board narrowly as a "carport-like structure" and that adding sides was necessary to protect his vehicles from sun and severe weather. Beason said the work…

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