Georgetown County launches Unified Development Ordinance initiative

Contact:
Jackie Broach, Public Information Officer
Phone: (843) 545-3164
E-mail: jbroach@gtcounty.org
 
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
 
Georgetown County launches Unified Development Ordinance initiative
 
Public invited to kickoff meeting Sept. 30 at Georgetown Library
 
GEORGETOWN, S.C. – Georgetown County is embarking on an important new planning initiative with the launch of its first-ever Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) — and residents are invited to help shape it from the start.
A public kickoff meeting will take place Monday, Sept. 30, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Georgetown Library auditorium, 405 Cleland St. Community members will have an opportunity to meet the project team, learn about the purpose and goals of the UDO, and discover how they can stay involved throughout the process.
The UDO will bring together all of Georgetown County’s zoning and land use ordinances into a single, user-friendly document. In addition to consolidating and simplifying the County’s existing regulations, the UDO will serve as a tool for implementing the land development and zoning strategies outlined in Georgetown County’s recently adopted Comprehensive Plan.
“We are excited about this first step in a long-awaited update to our Zoning Ordinance and Land Development Regulations,” said Holly Richardson, Georgetown County’s Director of Planning and Zoning. “The County is looking forward to more user-friendly regulations that better reflect the current uses and development patterns of our area. Most importantly, these changes will help to implement the County's Comprehensive Plan and to help codify many of the goals and objectives from the recently approved Land Use Element.
“We want to encourage folks to come out and meet the consultant team that will be working hand in hand with the County on this important project. It will provide an opportunity to learn more about the process and find out how you can stay updated and be involved.”
At the kickoff meeting, attendees will:

• Meet the project team, including County staff and consultants from Inspire Placemaking Collective, Inc.
• Hear a presentation outlining the UDO process and project schedule
• Learn how to follow project updates and provide feedback