Two Years After Unanimous BZA Ruling, Silfab Appeal Heads to Circuit Court
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On May 26th, Silfab’s appeal of the York County Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA) ruling will be heard in Circuit Court just over two years after our initial victory, where all five members of the BZA voted unanimously that Silfab operations were not allowed in their currently zoned light industrial zoned location.
This is the case where Silfab is challenging the BZA’s unanimous ruling. Wally Buchanan is intervenor.
An intervenor is a third party the court allows into a case because they have a direct stake in the outcome. Intervenors can file briefs, present arguments, and help ensure the court hears from affected parties—not just the two original sides.
In this case, Wally Buchanan successfully intervened so the case would not be handled solely between Silfab and York County behind closed doors—especially after Silfab sought mediation.
Many neighbors keep asking:
What could the May 26th hearing mean for Silfab’s future operations?
Why is York County still allowing Silfab to operate while this appeal is pending, given that the BZA ruled Silfab's operations unlawful before they received any permits?
If you have the same questions, please contact the South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson (agwilson@scag.gov) and ask:
Why were permits issued after a ruling that the use was not allowed under current zoning?
Why hasn’t your office opened a review into York County’s handling of the BZA ruling and enforcement?
Shouldn't the BZA ruling remain in effect while the appeal is pending?
What could the May 26th hearing mean for Silfab’s operations?
Stay engaged. Stay loud. We’re not done.
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