Planning Commission approves rezoning in Eutawville to allow mobile home

The Orangeburg County Planning Commission on Dec. 10 unanimously approved a rezoning request that will allow a single‑wide mobile home on a 2.92‑acre parcel at 267 Grader Fire Road in Eutawville.

Planner Haleigh Reavis told commissioners the applicant had requested that the split‑zoned parcel (TMS#0362-07-01-006.000) be changed entirely from Residential General (RG) to Forest Agricultural (FA). The property is undeveloped and bordered by a mix of FA and RG zoning, she said.

Applicant Jasper Graham Boyles addressed the commission at the podium and asked for approval, saying he wants to move onto the property. "[He] thanked the commission for being there and just asked that they approve his request for his rezone because he wants to move here onto his property," the meeting record shows.

Commissioner Stephon Edwards asked how far away the nearest farm is; Boyles responded that he believed it was "about an hour to an hour and a half," and that there are small farms nearby but the area is mainly residential. No public speakers spoke in support of or opposition to the request during the public hearing.

Commissioner Andy Parrish moved to approve the rezoning to FA; Commissioner William Ray seconded. The commission voted 6-0 to approve the change, which clears local zoning obstacles to placing the mobile home on the parcel.

The commission did not place additional conditions on the approval at the meeting. The rezoning record on file lists the parcel as 2.92 acres and identifies the request as intended to allow a single‑wide mobile home. Next steps for the applicant will be to pursue any required building permits and to satisfy other county or state requirements for siting and utilities, if applicable.