The Rice Estate land parcels total 239.5 acres of mostly undeveloped land. The Rice Estate is located in the path of progress off Hwy 63, near exit 53 on I-95 in Walterboro. The property offers interstate frontage and easy access to north and south bound traffic via Hwy 63. The property is surrounded by new hotels, restaurants, and travel centers catering to I-95 travelers. The property is currently used as hunting land with a large planted field and graded, dirt road around the perimeter of the property. It is zoned “Urban Development-2”, which encompasses a broad range of allowable uses, ranging from retail to warehousing and distribution. All utilities are adjacent to the site. Parcel A is 49.5 acres, Parcel B is 135 acres, and Parcel C is 55 acres.
The zoning district is intended to accommodate most of the projected growth in urban transition areas outside of municipalities. This district is intended to have most public facilities and infrastructure in support of urban development such as water, sewer, streets, and schools. Uses range from retail to warehousing & distribution. See brochure for detailed zoning description.
The zoned uses allow for auto sales/rentals, warehousing & distribution, commercial nurseries, hotels/motels, landscapers, mini-storage, public parks/recreation, single family & duplex housing, gas stations, camping/RVs, light manufacturing, heavy construction contractors, trailers on individual lots, residential care, and trailer parks (special condition).