The Anderson County LUDO project is an effort being conducted by Anderson County and the CodeWright Planners consulting team to update the County’s 2016 Comprehensive Plan and to prepare a new Land Use and Development Ordinance to replace the County’s current zoning and land development rules in the County Code of Ordinances.  The goals for the Comprehensive Plan portion of the project are to:

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1. Creating a coherent strategy for managing growth and development in unincorporated Anderson County;

2. Providing more guidance regarding the location, pace, and density of new development;

3. Protecting established rural and agricultural community character;

4. Ensuring public safety and the provision of adequate community services;

5. (additional goals to be added following Planning Commission discussion on 10/27/25).

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The primary goal for the Land Use and Development Ordinance (“LUDO”) portion of the project is to protect the health, safety, and welfare of Anderson County residents.  Additional project goals include:

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1. Implementing the new Comprehensive Plan’s land use policy guidance;

2. Adding increased clarity and predictability to the development rules and review procedures for zoned and un-zoned portions of the County;

3. Incorporating new standards for higher-quality residential development;

4. Ensuring adequate public infrastructure capacity is maintained;

5. Protecting open space and environmentally-sensitive areas;

6. Promoting best practices for stormwater management, grading, and erosion control; and Maintaining legal sufficiency.