The document discusses rural zoning districts and regulations across multiple South Carolina counties. It finds that counties approach rural zoning differently, with some having specific rural districts and others addressing rural areas through other designations. Regulations for rural districts vary and sometimes intend to preserve rural character while allowing growth, though purposes are not always clear. The recommendation is that Greenwood County considers creating separate rural residential, commercial, and industrial districts to better regulate unique uses in rural areas.
Land reforms By KB Shah upload by Aamir Ali MugheriAamir Ali Mugheri
The document discusses land reforms in Pakistan, which aim to redistribute land from large landowners to the landless. Previous reform efforts in 1959 and 1972 failed to meaningfully redistribute land, as large landowners found ways to circumvent the reforms and retain control over most of the land. The 1972 reforms under Bhutto had stricter criteria like a 100-acre ceiling and free land distribution to tenants, but still only a small percentage of landless tenants ultimately benefited.
This document discusses the history of agrarian reform in the Philippines from the Spanish period to present. It covers the various land tenure systems over time, including under Spanish rule where the encomienda system arose and friar lands were established. Under American rule, tenant farming increased and acts were passed to regulate labor organizations and protect tenants. The Japanese occupation saw the rise of resistance groups. Post-war, various agrarian reform laws and programs have been implemented, including the Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Law of 1988. The objectives, components, and beneficiaries of agrarian reform are also summarized.
Land reforms involve changing laws regarding land ownership and redistributing property, especially agricultural land. This may include transferring land from individual to collective government ownership. In India, approaches to land reform have included Gandhi's philosophy of universal upliftment through voluntary land donations, as well as more radical expropriation of excess land advocated by nationalists and Marxists. Many post-WW1 European countries implemented land reforms involving expropriating land over a certain size limit. In India, various land reform programs have aimed to distribute surplus land, grant ownership rights to tenants, and consolidate small landholdings.
Hyderabad Research Site_ Ms. Sreoshi SinghSaciWATERs
This document discusses water security challenges in peri-urban areas surrounding Hyderabad, India due to climate change and urbanization. It notes that population growth and expansion of Hyderabad city into surrounding areas is placing increasing pressure on water resources. Groundwater levels are declining and some areas are over-exploited. Villages visited depended solely on groundwater for supply and agriculture. Residents were unaware of impacts of climate change and growth on future water availability. Water infrastructure and management needs improvement to ensure long-term water security for the growing peri-urban population.
The document summarizes land reforms introduced in Pakistan between 1972-1977 under Zulfikar Ali Bhutto's regime. It discusses the history of land reforms in Pakistan and the salient features of Bhutto's 1972 land reforms which placed ceilings on individual land ownership and provided some security of tenure to tenants. However, the reforms failed to significantly change land ownership patterns in Pakistan and large landholdings remained concentrated. The document also discusses Bhutto's nationalization policies of 1972 which nationalized major industries.
The document discusses definitions and approaches to slum rehabilitation in India. It defines slums according to the census of India and UN-HABITAT, and notes that the number of towns reporting slums increased from 1,743 to 2,613 between 2001 and 2011. It also provides details on the types of slums, state-wise slum populations, examples of large slums worldwide, and the various approaches and programs that have been implemented in India to rehabilitate slums, including the roles of the Slum Rehabilitation Authority and specific cases in Mumbai.
This document discusses India's agrarian structure, land reforms, and patterns of asset ownership. It notes that at independence, India had an unequal agrarian structure with absentee landlords, tenant exploitation, unequal land distribution, and fragmented small holdings. Key land reforms included abolishing intermediaries, providing tenancy rights, redistributing land through ceilings, and consolidating holdings. Reforms aimed to change the unequal structure and promote agriculture growth with social justice. Implementation of reforms faced challenges including lack of political will, legal hurdles, and inadequate land records. The document also discusses India's policy for regulating concentration of economic power in industry through the MRTP Act and subsequent Competition Act.
Trinity Kings Family Leadership: "Training our Families to Champion Peacemake...Terrell Patillo
Matthew 5:9
The Message (MSG)
9 “You’re blessed when you can show people how to cooperate instead of compete or fight. That’s when you discover who you really are, and your place in God’s family(kingdom).
Genesis 11:6
Common English Bible (CEB)
6 And the Lord said, “There is now one people and they all have one language. This is what they have begun to do, and now all that they plan to do will be possible for them.
Matthew 18:19
21st Century King James Version (KJ21)
19 “Again I say unto you, that if two of you shall agree on earth concerning anything that they shall ask, it shall be done for them by My Father who is in Heaven.
Land reforms By KB Shah upload by Aamir Ali MugheriAamir Ali Mugheri
The document discusses land reforms in Pakistan, which aim to redistribute land from large landowners to the landless. Previous reform efforts in 1959 and 1972 failed to meaningfully redistribute land, as large landowners found ways to circumvent the reforms and retain control over most of the land. The 1972 reforms under Bhutto had stricter criteria like a 100-acre ceiling and free land distribution to tenants, but still only a small percentage of landless tenants ultimately benefited.
This document discusses the history of agrarian reform in the Philippines from the Spanish period to present. It covers the various land tenure systems over time, including under Spanish rule where the encomienda system arose and friar lands were established. Under American rule, tenant farming increased and acts were passed to regulate labor organizations and protect tenants. The Japanese occupation saw the rise of resistance groups. Post-war, various agrarian reform laws and programs have been implemented, including the Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Law of 1988. The objectives, components, and beneficiaries of agrarian reform are also summarized.
Land reforms involve changing laws regarding land ownership and redistributing property, especially agricultural land. This may include transferring land from individual to collective government ownership. In India, approaches to land reform have included Gandhi's philosophy of universal upliftment through voluntary land donations, as well as more radical expropriation of excess land advocated by nationalists and Marxists. Many post-WW1 European countries implemented land reforms involving expropriating land over a certain size limit. In India, various land reform programs have aimed to distribute surplus land, grant ownership rights to tenants, and consolidate small landholdings.
Hyderabad Research Site_ Ms. Sreoshi SinghSaciWATERs
This document discusses water security challenges in peri-urban areas surrounding Hyderabad, India due to climate change and urbanization. It notes that population growth and expansion of Hyderabad city into surrounding areas is placing increasing pressure on water resources. Groundwater levels are declining and some areas are over-exploited. Villages visited depended solely on groundwater for supply and agriculture. Residents were unaware of impacts of climate change and growth on future water availability. Water infrastructure and management needs improvement to ensure long-term water security for the growing peri-urban population.
The document summarizes land reforms introduced in Pakistan between 1972-1977 under Zulfikar Ali Bhutto's regime. It discusses the history of land reforms in Pakistan and the salient features of Bhutto's 1972 land reforms which placed ceilings on individual land ownership and provided some security of tenure to tenants. However, the reforms failed to significantly change land ownership patterns in Pakistan and large landholdings remained concentrated. The document also discusses Bhutto's nationalization policies of 1972 which nationalized major industries.
The document discusses definitions and approaches to slum rehabilitation in India. It defines slums according to the census of India and UN-HABITAT, and notes that the number of towns reporting slums increased from 1,743 to 2,613 between 2001 and 2011. It also provides details on the types of slums, state-wise slum populations, examples of large slums worldwide, and the various approaches and programs that have been implemented in India to rehabilitate slums, including the roles of the Slum Rehabilitation Authority and specific cases in Mumbai.
This document discusses India's agrarian structure, land reforms, and patterns of asset ownership. It notes that at independence, India had an unequal agrarian structure with absentee landlords, tenant exploitation, unequal land distribution, and fragmented small holdings. Key land reforms included abolishing intermediaries, providing tenancy rights, redistributing land through ceilings, and consolidating holdings. Reforms aimed to change the unequal structure and promote agriculture growth with social justice. Implementation of reforms faced challenges including lack of political will, legal hurdles, and inadequate land records. The document also discusses India's policy for regulating concentration of economic power in industry through the MRTP Act and subsequent Competition Act.
Trinity Kings Family Leadership: "Training our Families to Champion Peacemake...Terrell Patillo
Matthew 5:9
The Message (MSG)
9 “You’re blessed when you can show people how to cooperate instead of compete or fight. That’s when you discover who you really are, and your place in God’s family(kingdom).
Genesis 11:6
Common English Bible (CEB)
6 And the Lord said, “There is now one people and they all have one language. This is what they have begun to do, and now all that they plan to do will be possible for them.
Matthew 18:19
21st Century King James Version (KJ21)
19 “Again I say unto you, that if two of you shall agree on earth concerning anything that they shall ask, it shall be done for them by My Father who is in Heaven.
This document summarizes frequently asked questions about dividend distribution policies for listed companies in India. Key points include:
- The policy requirement applies to the top 500 listed companies by market capitalization.
- The purpose is to provide guidance for boards in declaring dividends and transparency to investors.
- The policy is not mandatory for debt listed companies or a replacement for the board's decision, but rather a reference point.
- Companies must tailor the policy to their specific circumstances and disclose any changes made.
The document advertises the CLC Savings Card program which allows cardholders to save 20-40% on hotel rates at over 11,000 hotels nationwide. The card provides guaranteed discounted rates with no fees or minimum usage requirements. Savings averages 27% compared to published hotel rates for major brands like Best Western, Comfort Inn, Hampton Inn and more. Potential members can join today by calling or visiting the website and entering a provided key code.
The document provides travel information for coordinators attending a ribbon cutting event on June 24th at the Thomas Jefferson Memorial to unveil new alternative energy equipment for the National Park Service. It outlines two travel options - taking the metro blue or orange lines to the Smithsonian Station, or taking a shuttle bus from the Smithsonian Station that will depart at 9:15am or 9:30am and return attendees after the event. Driving and parking is also an option, with free parking available in lots A, B, and C located south of the memorial.
The document discusses experimenting with new forms of journalism using technology and collaboration. It emphasizes that those in the media industry are really in the information business and should embrace innovation. It advocates trying new ideas through a process of failing early and often to learn quickly. Collaboration between different organizations is presented as key if new forms of journalism are to succeed on new platforms.
Trinity Kings World Leadership: Right Vision at the Right Time Produces Succe...Terrell Patillo
Abijah reminded the leaders of Israel that having the right vision at the right time brings success. He warned them against rebelling against God and encouraged them to follow their spiritual heritage. When Israel refused to listen to Abijah's message, God honored Abijah and delivered Israel from their enemies, allowing Abijah's army to defeat five hundred thousand soldiers in an ambush. Abijah's vision proved correct as having the right vision at the right time led to victory.
The secretarial audit report provides an opinion on the compliance of applicable statutory provisions by the company. It verifies records related to key laws and regulations. The report may note any non-compliances observed and qualifications. It also evaluates the board processes, compliance management systems, and significant events of the company. The report is intended to assess adherence to good corporate practices and statutory compliance.
The document outlines a bicycle and pedestrian inventory that will seek out and catalog various facilities including bicycle racks, trails, lanes, and share ports as well as crosswalks, sidewalks, benches, and trash cans. The inventory will also include bike shops as supporting businesses for bicyclists. In addition to the infrastructure inventory, the team will document observed use through counts of people walking and biking and irregularities like bicycles chained to posts that indicate a need for more facilities.
The bipartisan Energy Savings Performance Caucus was formed in 2011 to promote the use of Energy Savings Performance Contracts (ESPCs) and Utility Energy Service Contracts (UESCs) by federal agencies. These contracts allow private firms to implement energy efficiency upgrades with repayment coming from a portion of the savings over 25 years. While the caucus shows bipartisan support for energy efficiency, its goals face challenges due to Republican opposition to new spending and sequestration cuts impacting relevant programs. The caucus aims to present the contracts as a cost-effective job creation strategy, but questions remain around their true long-term costs and oversight of contractors.
The document discusses the bipartisan Energy Savings Performance Caucus formed in 2011 to promote energy savings performance contracts (ESPC) and utility energy service contracts (UESC) that could save billions but saw little use. Members from both parties supported these contracts as a way to save money and create jobs through energy efficiency projects, though there was some opposition from those seeing it as linked to climate change. Ensuring funding for these programs in the political budget process remained a challenge.
Clean Cities coordinators from around the nation gathered in Washington D.C. to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Clean Cities program. Over 200 attendees enjoyed viewing the Capitol building, having their pictures taken, and celebrating the program's successes in reducing over 5 billion gallons of petroleum usage. The event featured displays from corporate sponsors, a raffle, and honors for long-time coordinators. It concluded with attendees enjoying anniversary cake and wine before departing.
Ultimate CNG is an impressive company committed to clean energy and using a mobile fueling station called the Fuel Mule to bring compressed natural gas (CNG) to vehicle fleets. The Fuel Mule can deliver 6-8 gallons of CNG per minute and service between 35-50 fleet vehicles per visit. It has a history of continuing to fuel alternative fuel vehicles after Hurricane Sandy destroyed infrastructure for fossil fuel vehicles. At an expo, visitors could see the Fuel Mule on display and learn about it from the company's excited executive team who are eager to share information about their business.
Clean Cities will celebrate its 20th anniversary of bringing alternative fuels and clean energy technologies to public and private fleets at a reception in Washington D.C. on June 24th. Formed in 1992 by the Energy Policy Act, Clean Cities now has 87 coalitions across the country working to expand the use of alternative fuels and reduce U.S. oil dependency by over 4.5 billion gallons. The Greater Washington Region Clean Cities Coalition will host the event to recognize Clean Cities' history and achievements over the past 20 years.
This document summarizes frequently asked questions about dividend distribution policies for listed companies in India. Key points include:
- The policy requirement applies to the top 500 listed companies by market capitalization.
- The purpose is to provide guidance for boards in declaring dividends and transparency to investors.
- The policy is not mandatory for debt listed companies or a replacement for the board's decision, but rather a reference point.
- Companies must tailor the policy to their specific circumstances and disclose any changes made.
The document advertises the CLC Savings Card program which allows cardholders to save 20-40% on hotel rates at over 11,000 hotels nationwide. The card provides guaranteed discounted rates with no fees or minimum usage requirements. Savings averages 27% compared to published hotel rates for major brands like Best Western, Comfort Inn, Hampton Inn and more. Potential members can join today by calling or visiting the website and entering a provided key code.
The document provides travel information for coordinators attending a ribbon cutting event on June 24th at the Thomas Jefferson Memorial to unveil new alternative energy equipment for the National Park Service. It outlines two travel options - taking the metro blue or orange lines to the Smithsonian Station, or taking a shuttle bus from the Smithsonian Station that will depart at 9:15am or 9:30am and return attendees after the event. Driving and parking is also an option, with free parking available in lots A, B, and C located south of the memorial.
The document discusses experimenting with new forms of journalism using technology and collaboration. It emphasizes that those in the media industry are really in the information business and should embrace innovation. It advocates trying new ideas through a process of failing early and often to learn quickly. Collaboration between different organizations is presented as key if new forms of journalism are to succeed on new platforms.
Trinity Kings World Leadership: Right Vision at the Right Time Produces Succe...Terrell Patillo
Abijah reminded the leaders of Israel that having the right vision at the right time brings success. He warned them against rebelling against God and encouraged them to follow their spiritual heritage. When Israel refused to listen to Abijah's message, God honored Abijah and delivered Israel from their enemies, allowing Abijah's army to defeat five hundred thousand soldiers in an ambush. Abijah's vision proved correct as having the right vision at the right time led to victory.
The secretarial audit report provides an opinion on the compliance of applicable statutory provisions by the company. It verifies records related to key laws and regulations. The report may note any non-compliances observed and qualifications. It also evaluates the board processes, compliance management systems, and significant events of the company. The report is intended to assess adherence to good corporate practices and statutory compliance.
The document outlines a bicycle and pedestrian inventory that will seek out and catalog various facilities including bicycle racks, trails, lanes, and share ports as well as crosswalks, sidewalks, benches, and trash cans. The inventory will also include bike shops as supporting businesses for bicyclists. In addition to the infrastructure inventory, the team will document observed use through counts of people walking and biking and irregularities like bicycles chained to posts that indicate a need for more facilities.
The bipartisan Energy Savings Performance Caucus was formed in 2011 to promote the use of Energy Savings Performance Contracts (ESPCs) and Utility Energy Service Contracts (UESCs) by federal agencies. These contracts allow private firms to implement energy efficiency upgrades with repayment coming from a portion of the savings over 25 years. While the caucus shows bipartisan support for energy efficiency, its goals face challenges due to Republican opposition to new spending and sequestration cuts impacting relevant programs. The caucus aims to present the contracts as a cost-effective job creation strategy, but questions remain around their true long-term costs and oversight of contractors.
The document discusses the bipartisan Energy Savings Performance Caucus formed in 2011 to promote energy savings performance contracts (ESPC) and utility energy service contracts (UESC) that could save billions but saw little use. Members from both parties supported these contracts as a way to save money and create jobs through energy efficiency projects, though there was some opposition from those seeing it as linked to climate change. Ensuring funding for these programs in the political budget process remained a challenge.
Clean Cities coordinators from around the nation gathered in Washington D.C. to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Clean Cities program. Over 200 attendees enjoyed viewing the Capitol building, having their pictures taken, and celebrating the program's successes in reducing over 5 billion gallons of petroleum usage. The event featured displays from corporate sponsors, a raffle, and honors for long-time coordinators. It concluded with attendees enjoying anniversary cake and wine before departing.
Ultimate CNG is an impressive company committed to clean energy and using a mobile fueling station called the Fuel Mule to bring compressed natural gas (CNG) to vehicle fleets. The Fuel Mule can deliver 6-8 gallons of CNG per minute and service between 35-50 fleet vehicles per visit. It has a history of continuing to fuel alternative fuel vehicles after Hurricane Sandy destroyed infrastructure for fossil fuel vehicles. At an expo, visitors could see the Fuel Mule on display and learn about it from the company's excited executive team who are eager to share information about their business.
Clean Cities will celebrate its 20th anniversary of bringing alternative fuels and clean energy technologies to public and private fleets at a reception in Washington D.C. on June 24th. Formed in 1992 by the Energy Policy Act, Clean Cities now has 87 coalitions across the country working to expand the use of alternative fuels and reduce U.S. oil dependency by over 4.5 billion gallons. The Greater Washington Region Clean Cities Coalition will host the event to recognize Clean Cities' history and achievements over the past 20 years.
1. Rural is a very variable district designation. Some counties use it to preserve and protect
local rural character, some have a district with a similar purpose, but call it by another name. Still
others have more than one rural district with distinct purposes.
Lexington County had no district labeled as rural however, it did have several other
districts that could be reasonably assumed to be intended to preserve and protect rural areas of
the county. The Limited Restriction District permitted everything, much like Greenwood
County’s Rural Development District. The Intensive Development District also permitted every
use. The Recreational/Agricultural District could conceivably be intended as a rural district, but
it is unclear. The ordinances do not provide definitions or explanations for what the districts are
intended to do.
Setbacks, buffers, and screening are based on activity rather than by district. For
example, group housing must be twenty feet from the right-of-way, while hospitals must be fifty
feet. Notably, the regulations apply to the Limited Restriction District only when specifically
noted. Within the Limited Restriction District all property within four hundred feet of an arterial
street shall be regulated as if it was in an Intensive Development District, and all other property
shall be regulated as if it was in a Restrictive Development District (Lexington County Zoning
Ordinance).
Charleston County has both a Rural Residential District and a Rural Commercial District.
The intention of these districts is unclear, as the zoning ordinance does not provide a purpose.
Permitted uses are not listed, but the density and dimensional standards are.
Minimum lot size is thirty thousand square feet, maximum density is one dwelling unit
per three acres. Setbacks are fifty feet from the front and street side, fifteen feet from the interior
side, and thirty feet from the rear. Maximum height is thirty-five feet. The Rural Commercial
District has a minimum lot area of forty thousand square feet, a minimum lot width of one
hundred and twenty-five feet, and a maximum height of thirty-five feet. Setbacks are twenty-five
feet from the front and street side, fifteen feet from the interior side, and twenty-five feet from
the rear. No maximum density is listed (Charleston County Zoning Ordinance).
Newberry County has a Rural District. It provides a list of permitted and conditional uses,
as well as uses that require special exceptions. It also provides development regulations.
The minimum lot size for a residential area is one acre. For a non-residential use it is ten
thousand square feet for utilities, and one acre for all other permitted uses. The setbacks are fifty
feet from the front, and seven feet from the sides. The principal structure must be twenty feet
from the rear, while an accessory structure must be six feet. Animal shelters, barns, and pens
must be fifty feet from the front, side, and rear, and one hundred feet from one another (This is
not applicable to agricultural uses). However, it does not include an intended purpose for the
district, nor does it refer to any other document (Newberry County Zoning Ordinance).
2. York County has a Rural Development District and a Rural Development 1 District. The
Rural Development District is intended to protect and preserve areas of the county which are
rural in character. The district further intends to discourage rapid growth, but wishes to allow
orderly growth and timely transitions of rural areas to more urban spaces. Permitted uses are
largely agricultural, residential, and community (churches, community centers, schools etc.) in
nature. Single family structures must on a lot that is a minimum of two acres, and some of the
other permitted uses have setbacks, but there is no list or chart of district-wide development
regulations.
The Rural Development 1 District has a similar purpose, but requires larger lots of a
minimum of one acre to preserve the rural character in the developed area. The district is
intended to be used when there is pressure to develop, but public utilities are not readily
available. Density is limited to one residential unit per lot and accessory dwellings must ten feet
from an abutting side property line, and twenty feet from an abutting rear property line. Setbacks
and other development regulations are included in another section, and these seem to be intended
for use in every district (York County Zoning Ordinance).
Kershaw County has three Rural Resource Districts. The intended use of all three is to
protect area resources, water, air, etc., from development, and keep the rural area from being
altered. The only distinction of permitted uses in the districts relates to manufactured and mobile
housing. Manufactured and mobile homes are not permitted in the RD-1. MRD-1 has appearance
standards for manufactured housing. Mobile homes are permitted in RD-2 only. Manufacturing
and construction businesses are prohibited in the districts. All three districts have the same
development regulations.
The development regulations for residential uses are a minimum lot size of one acre.
Setbacks are thirty-five feet from the front, twenty feet from the side, and thirty feet from the
rear. Maximum density is one unit per acre.
For residential neighborhoods designed with conservation in mind there is a minimum lot
size of a quarter of an acre. The setbacks are twenty-five feet from the front, twenty-five feet
from the side, and twenty feet from the rear. The maximum density for a developed area is four
units per acre on a maximum of forty acres. The maximum density for an entire project area is
1.6 units on an entire project area.
Development regulations for non-residential uses are: a minimum lot size of half an acre,
front setbacks of thirty-five feet from the front, twenty feet from the side, and thirty feet from the
rear. No maximum density is listed.
The maximum building height for is thirty-five feet across the board (Kershaw County
Zoning Ordinance).
3. Oconee County has a Traditional Rural District and a Rural Residential District. Neither
provides a list of a permitted uses. The Traditional Rural District is intended to preserve
traditional lifestyles in sparsely populated areas, and to preserve the character of rural areas.
Residential development is limited to single family homes, and there is little commercial or
industrial development. For residential uses the minimum lot size is half an acre, and the
maximum density is two dwellings per acre. Setbacks are thirty-five feet from the front, ten feet
from the side, and twenty feet from the rear. For non-residential uses the development
regulations are the same with the exception that there is no listed maximum density.
The Rural Residential District requirements are also split into residential and non-
residential uses. Residential uses have a minimum lot size of five acres and a maximum density
for one dwelling per five acres. Setbacks are thirty-five feet from the front, twenty feet from the
side, and fifty feet from the rear. Non-residential uses must meet the same requirements,
excepting a maximum density requirement. This district is intended to allow for limited growth,
while minimizing the impact of dense residential development (Oconee County Ordinance).
Richland County has a Rural District, a Rural Residential District, and a Rural
Commercial District. The Rural District is intended to provide low intensity agricultural areas
and very low density single family dwellings. The intent is to preserve and provide open space,
farmland, and rural areas, and protect and encourage integrity of existing rural communities. The
minimum lot area is one acre, and maximum density is one dwelling per lot. Setbacks are forty
feet from the front, twenty feet from the side, and fifty feet from the rear.
The Rural Residential District is intended for single family dwellings and limited, private
agricultural uses. The intent is to provide open space for low density residential development to
maintain a rural setting, while providing a minimum amount of urban character. The district is a
transition zone between the Rural District and more urban districts, acting as a buffer. The
minimum lot size is an acre, and the maximum density is one dwelling per acre. Setbacks are the
same as the Rural District.
The Rural Commercial District is meant to provide for rural residents who are isolated
from shops and services. It is meant to be a flexible district that allows for a mix of uses to serve
the needs of residents who live far from more urban areas. The district is meant to be located at
intersections of arterial and/or major collector roads to prevent the sprawl of commercial uses
into the countryside. The minimum lot area is twenty-two thousand square feet, and there is no
maximum density. Setbacks are twenty-five feet from the front, twenty feet from the rear, and
there are no side setbacks (Richland County Ordinance).
Sumter County has no rural district. Their zoning ordinance lists an Agricultural
Conservation District, and a Conservation Preservation District. It is possible these are intended
to be rural. The Agricultural Conservation District is meant to protect and preserve areas of the
county which are rural or agricultural in nature. Permitted uses are agricultural and residential in
4. nature. Minimum lot size is one acre. Front setbacks are thirty-five feet from local streets, and
forty-five feet from all other streets. Side setbacks are twelve feet for residential uses, fifty feet
for non-residential uses. Rear setbacks from abutting residential and non-residential districts are
fifty feet.
The Conservation Preservation District is intended to preserve and protect
environmentally sensitive areas. Permitted uses area agricultural and residential, and there is a
very limited selection of conditional and special exception uses. The minimum lot requirement
for both city and county is five acres. Front setbacks are thirty-five feet from local streets, and
forty-five feet from all other streets. Side setbacks are fifty feet, and rear setbacks are eighty feet.
Sumter County’s Comprehensive Plan mentions the creation of a Rural Development
Planning Area. Possible regulations are mentioned, along with ways to amend each regulation.
The intended purpose is to support low-density residential development and some non-residential
and agricultural uses in a low-regulatory environment (Sumter County Ordinance).
Columbia County, GA had no rural district listed. A Residential-Agricultural District
seems to be the closest in nature. The purpose is to provide for rural farm and agricultural uses
and low density, non-suburban development. The minimum lot size is 2.5 acres, front setbacks
depend on what kind of road the lot fronts, the minimum rear setback is 25 feet, and the
minimum side setback is 10 feet.
The recommendation is that Greenwood County considers creating a Rural Residential
District, a Rural Commercial District, and a Rural Industrial District, thereby turning one district
into three. As it is now, the Rural Development District already has different lot size
requirements for residential, commercial, and industrial uses. Additionally, the setbacks vary
depending on the use. By creating three distinct districts, the County could regulate development
unique to all three uses, slowing or speeding up development depending on the district, creating
more appropriate lists of permitted, conditional, and special exception uses, and allowing more
appropriate setbacks depending on if an area is intended to be preserved, or developed. An
example of a Rural Residential District follows. The finished product would be more
comprehensive and would be presented in the same format as the rest of the County ordinances.
A Rural Residential District is intended to protect and preserve the rural character of existing
neighborhoods while conserving and ensuring access to the County’s scenic and natural
resources.
Minimum lot size: One acre
Front setback: Fifty feet
Side setback: Ten feet
Rear setback: Forty feet
5. Permitted uses:
Residential:
-Single family dwellings
-Manufactured housing
-Mobile homes
Agricultural:
-Private, limited farming endeavors including but not limited to: dairy farming, fish,
birds, poultry.
Community:
-Churches
-Community Centers
-Schools
Conditional uses:
-Cemetery, provided the lot size is two acres, and a buffer of one hundred feet for each
abutting residential neighborhood.
-Office, provided the building is limited to 1,000 square feet in gross floor space; no
more than five paved parking spaces are provided to limit impervious surfaces; the hours of
operation are from 7:00 am to 9:00 pm.
Special exceptions:
-Drugstore, bookstore, florist, newsstand, tack/feed, antique, craft, and small scale retail
establishments. Such establishments shall be located on lot with a minimum of two acres, with a
buffer of one hundred feet for each abutting residential neighborhood. The maximum impervious
surface is one quarter of an acre.
Sign regulations: Same as R-1 district.