GREENVILLE COUNTY, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - Growing developments in Greenville County are sparking debate among neighbors and developers as the county looks to update its cluster housing regulations.

County leaders held a stakeholders meeting on Thursday, offering residents a chance to give input on the newly proposed cluster housing ordinance .

The county enacted a 12-month moratorium on new cluster developments in July after neighbors expressed concerns.

“This does account for more resiliency in the environment,” a resident said Thursday about the ordinance.

The proposal includes limiting the number of houses that can be built on one acre of land. The density decrease would vary by zoning classifications.

Critics said reducing the density would limit affordable housing options.

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