Commission recommends approval for 157-acre R2 rezoning despite neighbor objections

May 4, 2026

The Planning Commission voted to forward a recommendation of approval for case 26-009 MA (R2) for 157.44 acres at Blewick and Fulmer Roads; the applicant withdrew an earlier R3 proposal and now seeks R2, while neighbors objected to loss of homestead/agricultural character. Council hearing set for May 19.

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The Richland County Planning Commission voted May 4 to recommend County Council approve a rezoning request (case 26-009 MA) to reclassify roughly 157.44 acres at 214 Blewick Road and 1509 Fulmer Road from agricultural/homestead zoning to R2 (residential 2).

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