Scenic Highway Designation Proposed for SC-130

The potential designation of a scenic highway, along with its associated protections, could be a lifeline for those concerned about a proposed development of nearly a thousand homes on the two-lane SC 130 in Oconee County. John Elliott, a councilman from District One, announced that he knows of individuals exploring this possibility…

During a public comment session, the county council heard from some residents who urged for more robust planning and action to prevent large-scale developments from consuming vast areas of undeveloped land. One proposed a scenic designation for Highway 130, extending from Salem to the intersection of Old Seneca-Clemson Highway. Another suggested that the council could halt the proposed Keowee River development by rezoning the property as agricultural land.