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Sumter County Council unanimously denies rezoning for 1651 N. Kings Highway after residents protest
Summary
After sustained public opposition citing property values, safety and neighborhood character, Sumter County Council unanimously denied second reading of a rezoning request to convert a 6-acre parcel at 1651 N. Kings Highway from R-15 to Agricultural Conservation.
Sumter County Council on Tuesday denied a rezoning request for a 6.0-acre parcel at 1651 N. Kings Highway after neighbors said the change would harm neighborhood character and home values.
Zoning Administrator Jeff Dewort presented RZ-22-06, asking to rezone the parcel from Residential-15 (R-15) to Agricultural Conservation (AC) so the applicant could place a manufactured home and carry out farming operations. Dewort told the council the Sumter 2040 Comprehensive Plan classifies the area in a Rural Development planning area and that manufactured homes are permitted in AC but not in…
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