Greenville County Council throws out long-awaited code to unify zoning, development rules

Greenville County Council voted 6-4 to kill the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO), a 641-page code consolidating zoning and land development rules. Supporters say the UDO would unify conflicting regulations and support growth management, while opponents want more time for public input and worry about urbanizing rural areas. The decision reflects partisan divides and a desire to reconsider after recent council turnover.