Advocates for Paris Mountain conservation say they are excited to see Greenville County move forward with long-sought-after zoning changes.

The Greenville Council approved a second reading of an amendment that strengthens protections against development in the Paris Mountain community. All council members attended the Sept. 2 meeting, showing a united support for the changes.

The meeting agenda included an ordinance to amend Section 8:5 of the county's zoning ordinance. Paris Mountain is currently zoned as "environmentally sensitive district-Paris Mountain" (ESD-PM) under that section.