Residents in Lexington County, South Carolina, have expressed concerns to the council about its proposal to increase the amount of land developers can clear.
As The Post and Courier reported, the county is one of the fastest-growing areas in the state, and community members fear that additional housing projects will strain roads and infrastructure beyond their capacity.
The new ordinance would allow developers to clear up to 75 acres at once, provided they are approved by the County Council and the county’s stormwater board…