Right to Farm in York County, SC (2026)

1 county-level rule, plus city-specific rules for 1 city in York County, South Carolina.

Verified from official government sources

Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of York County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.

Farm Nuisance Protection

York County's zoning code shields farms in the Agricultural Conservation (AGC) district from nuisance interference by neighbors, protecting both existing operations and new crop or livestock operations that follow generally accepted agricultural management practices. Any subdivision carved out of AGC land must record a right-to-farm easement covering noise, odor, dust and light generated by neighboring farm operations.

York County Right to Farm Protections

Few Restrictions

York County, S.C. Code § 155.026(D)

(D) Right to farm. (1) York County supports the right to farm within this zoning district. (2) In addition to allowing the continuation of all existing agricultural operations using generally accepted agricultural management practices without interference from adjacent property owners, York County allows the establishment and continuation of new agricultural operations involving crop production...

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Right to Farm by City in York County

1 cities in York County have their own right to farm rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.

Rock HillPop. 75,048

2 verified rules • Agricultural Zoning Protection, Farm Nuisance Protection

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