Concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFO) for swine and slaughterhouse operations as defined by this zoning ordinance may be permitted by special exception in the R2 zoning district provided the Board of Zoning Appeals finds that the following conditions are met.
(A) All applicable state and federal regulations are met and required approvals and permits have been obtained. Requirements for CAFOs shall be as required by SC DHEC, per the S.C. Code §§ 46-45-10 through 46-45-80, as amended, unless otherwise provided in this section.
(B) Site design shall ensure safe, predictable vehicular parking, access and movement onto and off of the site.
(C) New CAFOs for swine and new slaughterhouse operations as defined by this zoning ordinance must meet the following requirements, when not superseded by more stringent DHEC requirements.
(1) New CAFOs for swine shall be separated from another swine CAFO by a distance of no less than 5 miles.
(2) The use shall not be injurious to the use or enjoyment for permitted uses of adjacent property.
(3) The use will not discourage or negate the use of surrounding property for permitted uses.
(4) The use will not substantially injure the value of adjoining properties.
(5) Additional conditions may be imposed to ensure that the use will not constitute a nuisance or a safety, health, or traffic hazard.
(Ord. 06-11-16, passed 9-21-2016)