If you read between the lines of Beaufort County Council's decision to lift current zoning restrictions, it seems money actually does do the talking in these here parts. Eliminating "Rural Residential" zoning was the result of the council's vote on Monday. Previously, these areas were under the "Rural Residential" zoning which designated one home per 3 acres. With the ruling, the possible floodgates have been opened for an additional 3227 homes in the Port Royal Island, St. Helena Island and Whale Branch areas. Breaking it down, it would allow 107 additional homes on Port Royal Island, 2000 on St. Helena Island, and 1,120 in Whale Branch.
If you have read my prior post, you know I'm an advocate of restrictive zoning. A resident of Charleston SC for
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