Lexington County residents sounded off Tuesday on the impacts of growth on one of South Carolina’s fastest-growing counties.
Some who spoke at a public hearing in the county council chamber supported measures to limit new housing construction and preserve the character of Lexington County’s remaining rural areas, while others worried the restrictions will drive up costs for homebuyers.
Lexington County Council is considering moves that would formalize three overlay districts across the county, establishing rules for new home construction in different parts of Lexington County…