Greenville County Council members have delayed moving ahead with the repeal of a controversial land-use rule that has sparked legal battles.

Council Chairman Willis Meadows called last month for repealing the rule known as Article 3.1 that is meant to ensure new housing developments in unzoned, rural areas are compatible with their surroundings.

But council members voted 7-5 Tuesday night to send Meadows' proposal to a committee for further consideration.

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