Zoning change would affect horse manure storage
Members of the Equine Committee unanimously agreed Tuesday to recommend to City Council that the zoning ordinance be changed to say that manure containers must be placed 15 feet from the right-of-way and 25 feet away from property lines.
The current ordinance reads, “The premises must be maintained by keeping manure piles in covered containers at least 50 feet away from any dwelling or any pool, patio or other recreational structure or an adjoining lot and at least 25 feet from any property lines.”
Assistant City Manager Richard Pearce said the committee has been meeting about the issue for several months.
The matter came up for discussion after a resident made a complaint to City officials about the vicinity of a neighbor’s manure container from the street. After investigating the complaint, City officials learned that the ordinance was not being adhered to.
The zoning ordinance also requires property owners to have manure removed from paddocks and stables at least twice a week to prevent the accumulation of flies and odors. All manure containers are required to be emptied at least once a week.
In considering the change, the committee looked at setback codes for animal waste in other areas such as Lexington County, Beaufort, Florence, Rock Hill and Camden.
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