Appendix 725. RE Rural Estates (RE).

Intent. It is the intent of this section that the Rural Estates (RE) District be created for rural family farms with restrictions in housing types and agricultural uses. Livestock can be raised to make a farm self-sustaining, however, not to the point where it creates a public nuisance or health hazard.

725.1 Permitted Uses.

(A)

One (1) detached single-family dwelling unit, excluding mobile homes and manufactured housing.

1.

The minimum parcel size shall be one (1) acre.

2.

Tracts that are two (2) to four (4) acres will be allowed one (1) additional living quarters.

(B)

Farms, nurseries or other establishments for growing, care and handling of field crops, gardening products, fruits, and/or nut trees, poultry, and/or animals and livestock;

(C)

Tree farms and/or forest management areas;

(D)

Veterinary offices, animal hospitals, and/or boarding facilities provided site size is a minimum of three (3) acres if outside boarding facilities are maintained.

(E)

Wildlife refuges including single family dwellings for caretakers employed to maintain and protect the refuge;

(F)

Accessory uses;

(G)

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

(H)

Public and semi-private cemeteries subject to the provisions of Article 12.

725.2 Conditional Uses.

(A)

Multiple detached single-family homes, excluding mobile homes and manufactured homes, on one (1) parcel of land provided:

1.

The parcel of land must contain at least five (5) acres.

2.

Each unsubdivided parcel of land and structure must conform to the Rural Estates (RE) standards of Article VIII.

3.

The total number of principal structures placed on an unsubdivided parcel of land shall not exceed five (5) units regardless of the total number of acres.

a)

Subdividing the property must meet all the requirements in Article VIII and all land development regulations.

4.

Each unsubdivided parcel of land must have a minimum of fifty (50) feet of frontage on a fifty (50) foot shared private driveway access/easement.

5.

A site plan drawn to scale showing all lot dimensions, road right-of-way/easements or access and building locations must be reviewed and approved prior to the issuance of a certificate of zoning compliance.

(B)

Facilities such as a barn, dwelling unit or similar structure which require the issuance of a building permit for the raising, care, and handling of certain livestock, provided that:

1.

Such use shall be located on a lot not less than three (3) acres.

2.

The property shall not be used for a commercial chicken or swine farm.

(C)

The stable, shelter, pits or bins for the above livestock shall meet a one hundred (100) foot front setback, a twenty-five (25) foot side setback and a twenty-five (25) foot rear set back. Residue from cleaning the stall or shelter must be stored in a pit or bin and must meet the setbacks stated above.

(D)

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

(E)

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

(F)

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 and upon approval by the Horry County Planning Commission.

(G)

Reserved.

(H)

Private educational facilities, 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 requirements of the district in which it is to locate.

3.

All day care centers must adhere to the standards contained in Section 525 of the Horry County Zoning Ordinance.

4.

Reserved.

(I)

Home occupations shall be permitted as stated in the requirements in the attached copy of Zoning Ordinance, Article IV. Definitions, 437. Home Occupations.

(Ord. No. 158-02, § 2, 12-17-02; Ord. No. 138-04, § 2(Att. 1), 2-1-05; Ord. No. 35-18, § 21, 5-1-18)