Land Use & Zoning
In South Carolina, what is an 'overlay district' in zoning?
AA district that overrides all other zoning regulations
BA special zoning district superimposed on existing base zones to add specific requirements or restrictions✓ Correct
CA district where any use is permitted
DA zoning classification used only for overlapping property boundaries
Explanation
An overlay district is layered on top of base zoning to add special requirements for specific areas. Examples include historic preservation overlays, flood plain overlays, and scenic corridor overlays. Both the base zone and overlay district requirements must be met.
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