Right to Farm in Oconee County, SC (2026)
1 rule for unincorporated Oconee County, South Carolina.
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Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Oconee County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.
Agricultural Zoning Protection
Unincorporated Oconee County protects farmland through its Agriculture District (AD), a zoning classification created under Section 38-10.6 to keep rural land in agricultural use while still allowing the residential and commercial development the surrounding community needs.
Agricultural District Zoning in Oconee County
Light RestrictionsOconee County Code § 38-10.6
Definition: Those areas in which rural lifestyles have traditionally been and continue to be intertwined with agricultural activity and production which has a significant economic impact to the area and Oconee County. Intent: Agricultural districts are intended for the protection of farm land in Oconee County while ensuring sufficient residential and commercial development opportunities exist t...
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