The Land Use Element will serve as the foundation for the use and development of land as part of Georgetown County’s Comprehensive Plan. The focus of the Land Use Element is to navigate rapid growth while maintaining the character of local communities and preserving natural resources.
While the Housing Element was updated in 2022, the county wanted a specific focus on affordable housing relative to land use policies. This Land Use Element update provides an analysis of existing conditions and recommends priority focus areas for the development of affordable, attainable and workforce housing. These focus areas align with the land use vision and guiding principles. The recommendations, priority investments and future land use map lay the groundwork for improvements to local land use tools, such as zoning and development regulations, while providing a foundation and framework for future land use decisions and policies.