Appendix 705. SF 20 Residential District (SF 20).

Intent. It is the intent of this district to provide areas which are suitable for moderate low density development. This district is particularly suitable for areas adjacent to or near urban areas, where adequate public water supply or public sewage service is available. The principal use of land within this district is low density single-family residential.

705.1 Permitted Uses:

(A)

One-family dwellings, except mobile home;

(B)

Noncommercial horticulture or agriculture, but not including the keeping of poultry or livestock;

(C)

Golf courses; and

(D)

Accessory uses.

(E)

Churches, synagogues, temples, and other places of worship subject to the provisions of Article 12.

705.2 Conditional Uses:

(A)

Reserved.

(B)

Publicly owned buildings, facilities, or lands, provided the review as required by section 6-29-540 of South Carolina State Law is complete.

(C)

Publicly or privately owned utility substations or sub-installations, including water towers, provided the review as required by section 6-29-540 of the South Carolina State Law has been completed.

(D)

Private educational facilities and nurseries or day care centers, provided that:

1.

Such uses must meet the minimum standards set forth for such facilities by the Department of Social Services and other state departments.

2.

Such uses shall meet the area requirements of the residential district in which it is to locate.

3.

Reserved.

4.

A buffer strip may be required if deemed necessary in order to reduce the noise factor generated by the day care facility.

5.

Day/child care centers shall meet the requirements established in section 525.

(D.1)

Accessory living quarters in conformance with the requirements of Article V, Section 509.

(E)

Other requirements:

1.

All allowed uses shall be required to conform to the standards for area, yard, and height set forth in Article VIII.

2.

Signs permitted in this district, including the conditions under which they may be located, are set forth in Article X.

(Ord. No. 138-04, § 2(Att. 1), 2-1-05; Ord. No. 21-08, § 1, 2-19-08; Ord. No. 35-18, § 7, 5-1-18)

705.3 Special Exceptions. Owing to their potential negative impact on the community, the Board of Zoning Appeals may approve the following use(s) as a special exception:

Bed and breakfast establishments (B&Bs) subject to the following conditions:

1.

That the special exception complies with all applicable development standards.

2.

That the special exception will be in substantial harmony with the area in which it is to be located.

3.

That the special exception will not be injurious to adjoining property.

4.

That the special exception will contribute to the economic vitality and promote the general welfare of the community.

5.

That the special exception will not discourage or negate the use of surrounding property for use(s) permitted by right.

6.

In granting a special exception, the Board of Zoning Appeals may impose such reasonable and additional stipulations, conditions, or safeguards as, in its judgement, will enhance the siting of the proposed special exception.

Other Requirements:

(a)

All allowed uses shall be required to conform to the standards set forth in Article VIII.

(b)

Signs permitted in this district, including the conditions under which they may be located, are set forth in Article X.

(Ord. No. 67-88, 4-18-89; Ord. No. 137-97, §§ 2, 10, 12-2-97; Ord. No. 51-99, §§ 15, 20, 12-7-99; Ord. No. 26-01, § 1, 3-20-01; Ord. No. 87-01, § 1, 7-10-01; Ord. No. 114-01, § 1, 9-4-01; Ord. No. 67-07, § 1, 5-1-07)