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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Spartanburg County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Setback Variance Request at 1401 Asheville Highway
Gustavo Martinez and Elda Cruz are requesting a 28-foot variance to reduce the front setback from 50 feet to 22 feet at 751 New Cut Road in Una.
Unpermitted church construction resolved through variances
A Forest Hill Road church built additions without permits and got caught by county code enforcement in 2025. Instead of tearing buildings down or moving them, the church sought setback variances, which the board granted unanimously. Neighbors in the industrial/commercial area raised no objections.
Residential Setback Variances for Cowpens Corner Lot
A property owner requested three setback variances to build a single-family home on a tiny, legacy corner lot in Cowpens. Because the lot touches two streets, standard setbacks left almost no room to build, so the board approved the reductions.
Unpermitted Signage Notice of Violation Appeal
A Landrum property owner appealed a county violation notice for putting up commercial advertising signs without getting the required zoning permits. The board upheld the violation, noting that signs need permits and must follow spacing rules.
Variance Request for 107 Yellow Lane Lot Frontage
A variance request to reduce the minimum lot frontage requirement under the subdivision regulations for 107 Yellow Lane in Greer.