Clemson, South Carolina

Police Advisory Board

The Police Advisory Board will review department staffing and crime data. Members will discuss changing the requirements for a board position to better include campus personnel. The meeting includes a presentation from Dr. Pettigrew, Associate Dean of Students and Director of the Office of Community & Ethical Standards.

• Department status and staffing review
• Crime review
• Discussion on changing board position requirements for campus personnel
• Presentation by Dr. Pettigrew

City Council

The council will hold a public hearing on two zoning map amendment applications. One proposes rezoning four parcels near Old Greenville Highway and Abel Road from residential to Community Business to allow a pharmacy; the Planning Commission previously denied it. The other proposes rezoning seven parcels on the west side of Old Greenville Highway from former affordable‑housing designations to Community Business, with a positive recommendation from the Planning Commission.

• Rezoning of four parcels (TMP# 4054‑11‑65‑8058, 4054‑11‑65‑8193, 4054‑11‑65‑9085, 4054‑11‑65‑9032) to CP‑2 for a pharmacy (application RZNE‑000565‑2026)
• Rezoning of seven parcels (4054‑11‑65‑7410, 4054‑11‑65‑6587, 4054‑11‑65‑8807, 4054‑11‑75‑1713, 4054‑11‑66‑9099, 4054‑11‑75‑1928, 4054‑11‑75‑2837) to CP‑2 Community Business District
• Planning Commission denied the pharmacy rezoning recommendation on June 8 2026
• Planning Commission approved the seven‑parcel rezoning recommendation on June 8 2026

City Council

Board of Architectural Review

Planning Commission

Sustainability Committee

City Council

Parks, Recreation, Arts, Culture, and Tourism Advisory Committee

Police Advisory Board

City Council

Board of Architectural Review

Planning Commission

City Council

Police Advisory Board

City Council

Board of Architectural Review

Planning Commission

Sustainability Committee

City Council

Police Advisory Board

City Council

Board of Architectural Review

Planning Commission

City Council

Parks, Recreation, Arts, Culture, and Tourism Advisory Committee

Board of Architectural Review

City Council

Planning Commission

City Council

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session on a parking study draft report by Walker Consultants. The regular meeting includes discussions on neighborhood fencing and nonprofit use of a city message board, alongside several zoning and development readings.

• Parking Study Draft Report by Walker Consultants
• Proposed installation of 25 feet of wood palisade fence in Holiday East ROW
• 2nd Reading of 1310 Tiger Boulevard Planned Development
• 1st Reading of Proposed Text Amendment for Middle Housing Standards
• 1st Reading of Proposed Map Amendment for rezoning Hamilton Drive

Planning Commission

The regular monthly Planning Commission meeting scheduled for July 13, 2026, has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for August 10, 2026.

Sustainability Committee

The Sustainability Committee will review a proposal to advise the City Council on mosquito spraying in Clemson. It will also consider a monthly sustainability promotion, a presentation on CDP Cities, and staff reports on storm water and urban land management. Public comments are limited to three minutes per speaker.

• Discuss developing a recommendation to the City Council about mosquito spraying in the City of Clemson
• Sustainability Monthly Promotion
• CDP Cities presentation by Rob Ellsworth
• Storm Water Manager Ethan Barnette invited to join the Watershed game
• Urban Land Management staff report by Tony Tidwell

Board of Architectural Review

The Board of Architectural Review will meet to consider a building and site review request. The board is reviewing a proposal for new signage at a specific location.

• Review of request 2026-AR-06 for new signage at 199 Old Greenville Hwy by Tim Leonard

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings and discussions regarding middle housing standards and a map amendment for Hamilton Drive. The body will also consider readings for planned developments and a franchise agreement with Wire3.

• Public hearing on Middle Housing Standards text amendment and Hamilton Drive map amendment
• 3rd reading of proposed planned development at 201 Pine Street
• 2nd reading of franchise agreement ordinance with Wire3
• 1st reading of proposed planned development at 1310 Tiger Blvd
• Contractual agreement with School District of Pickens County for a School Resource Officer at Clemson Elementary

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings to discuss a text amendment for middle housing standards and a specific zoning map amendment. These sessions will address density changes and land use designations.

• Proposed Text Amendment 2026-R-03 to permit townhomes and quadplexes in RM-1 and RM-2 Districts
• Proposal to establish a new Middle Housing (MH) District with density bonuses for affordable housing
• Proposed rezoning of 209 Hamilton Drive (.853 acre parcel) from RM-3 Multi-family District to RIL Research Institutional District

Police Advisory Board

The Police Advisory Board will review department staffing and crime data. Members will discuss City Ordinance 18-27 and a proposal to include university personnel on the board.

• Department status and staffing review
• Crime review
• Discussion of City Ordinance 18-27
• Proposal to change board position to include University Personnel

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will meet to review a variance request regarding rear setbacks. The board will also adopt the minutes from the May 21, 2026 meeting.

• Public hearing for variance 2026-V-02 regarding rear setback at 306 Edgewood Ave.

City Council

City Council will hold a public hearing regarding a proposed planned development at 1310 Tiger Blvd. The body is also deciding on the FY 2027 operating budget, a new procurement policy, and multiple transportation and service contracts.

• 2nd Reading of the FY 2027 operating budget
• Proposed Planned Development at 1310 Tiger Blvd and 201 Pine Street
• Map Amendment for a parcel on 108 Elm Street
• Contract for Strategic Asset Management Plan with Raftelis Financial Consulting for $145,422.00
• Property and Casualty Brokerage Services Contract with Arthur J. Gallagher Risk Management Services LLC for $275,000

The City Council approved the second reading of the FY 2027 operating budget and a series of CATbus transportation agreements. A proposed planned development for 201 Pine Street failed to pass following public opposition. The council also approved various professional service contracts and committee appointments.

• Approved 2nd Reading of FY 2027 operating budget (unanimous)
• Denied 2nd Reading of Proposed Planned Development at 201 Pine Street (3-4)
• Approved 1st Reading of Wire3 franchise agreement ordinance (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution to adopt Procurement Policy and Procedure Manual (unanimous)
• Approved partnership with Community Foundation of Greater Clemson (unanimous)
• Approved CATbus transportation contracts for Clemson University, Town of Central, Town of Pendleton, Highpointe, and the Pier (unanimous)
• Awarded Strategic Asset Management Plan to Raftelis Financial Consulting for $145,422.00 (unanimous)
• Awarded Property and Casualty Brokerage Services Contract to Arthur J. Gallagher Risk Management Services LLC for $275,000.00 (unanimous)

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Sustainability Committee

The Sustainability Committee will meet to discuss food waste reduction in the City of Clemson and mosquito spraying at the Clemson Downs HOA. The meeting includes a presentation by Dr. Rangaraju and a staff report from Urban & Park Land.

• Presentation by Dr. Rangaraju
• Discussion of mosquito spraying at Clemson Downs HOA
• Discussion on reducing food waste in the City of Clemson
• Urban & Park Land Staff Report by Tony Tidwell
• Sustainability Monthly Promotion

Planning Commission

The commission will review a proposed map amendment for the Highway 93/Abel Rd corridor (RZNE‑000565‑2026). It will consider recommendations to the City Council to rezone parcels along Highway 93 and parcels on North Clemson Avenue. A discussion will address concepts for a student‑housing zoning district. Additional items include commission representation at council meetings and plans for future workshops.

• Proposed Map Amendment (RZNE‑000565‑2026) for Hwy 93/Abel Rd
• Recommendation to City Council: Rezoning of Highway 93 parcels
• Recommendation to City Council: Rezoning of North Clemson Ave parcels
• Discussion of concepts for a Student Housing Zoning District
• Planning Commission representation at Council meetings

City Council

The City Council is holding a work session for meeting facilitation training. This is a procedural training session.

Board of Architectural Review

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing on the proposed budget for fiscal year 2026‑2027. After the hearing, council members will consider several actions, including repealing an ordinance on expenditures, adopting the FY 2027 operating budget, and reviewing a planned development at 201 Pine Street. The council will also consider resolutions to accept road and sidewalk dedications in Phases 10, 11, and Thurmond Lane Patrick Square, and to adopt new procurement and purchasing‑card policies effective July 1, 2026. Discussions will include CATbus transportation agreements with Clemson University and nearby municipalities.

• Public Hearing on proposed FY 2026‑2027 budget
• 1st Reading of ordinance to adopt FY 2027 operating budget
• 1st Reading of Proposed Planned Development (201 Pine Street)
• Resolution to accept dedication of roads and sidewalks in Phases 10, 11, and Thurmond Lane Patrick Square
• Resolution to adopt Procurement Policy and Procedure Manual (effective July 1, 2026)

The City Council unanimously approved the first reading of the FY 2027 operating budget, which adds seven full‑time positions and raises the average water bill by $4 per month. A unanimous vote also repealed the Section 7‑11 purchasing ordinance and adopted both a procurement policy manual and a purchasing‑card policy manual. The council passed the first reading of the proposed Planned Development at 201 Pine Street by a 4‑to‑3 vote and unanimously accepted the dedication of roads and sidewalks for Phases 10, 11, and Thurmond Lane. Minutes from the May 18, 2026 meeting were approved.

• Approved 1st Reading of FY 2027 operating budget (unanimous)
• Approved 2nd Reading to repeal Section 7-11 ordinance (unanimous)
• Approved 1st Reading of Proposed Planned Development at 201 Pine Street (4-3)
• Approved Resolution accepting dedication of roads and sidewalks in Phases 10, 11, Thurmond Lane (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution adopting Procurement Policy and Procedure Manual (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution adopting Purchasing Card Policy and Manual (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from May 18, 2026 meeting (unanimous)

General

The Governing Body will hold a public hearing to discuss the proposed municipal budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026. The meeting includes a review of proposed revenues, expenditures, and increases to various utility and service fees.

• Proposed total revenues of $66,781,800 and total expenditures of $105,138,200
• Proposed millage rate of 92.9 mills, estimated at $16,735,400
• Proposed water and sewer base and volume charge increases for inside and outside customers
• Proposed stormwater charge increases: $6.45 for residential and $19.35 for commercial
• Proposed service fee increases, including a new $1.00 paper statement fee and $45.00 non-payment fee

Police Advisory Board

The Police Advisory Board will meet to conduct a staffing review and a review of crime data. The board will also discuss requested presentations and a potential date change for the August 27, 2026 meeting.

• Department status and staffing review
• Crime review
• Discussion on rescheduling the August 27, 2026 meeting

The board approved the meeting agenda and unanimously approved the minutes from the April 23 meeting. A motion moved the scheduled August 27 meeting to August 6, which was carried. The board also adjourned the session.

• Approved agenda (motion carried)
• Approved April 23 minutes unanimously
• Rescheduled August 27 meeting to Aug 6 (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will conduct a public hearing on two variance applications. One request is from Daniel Boyd for a rear setback variance at 306 Edgewood Ave under Table 19‑304 A.1.a.5. The second request is from WJ Bev StandCo 30, LLC (David Moore) for a variance from Section 19‑404 Table 19‑404‑1 to allow specific business operating hours at 614 Old Greenville Hwy. The board will consider these requests and any related public comments.

• Variance request 2026‑V‑02: rear setback variance for 306 Edgewood Ave (Table 19‑304 A.1.a.5)
• Variance request 2026‑V‑01: business‑hours variance for 614 Old Greenville Hwy (Section 19‑404 Table 19‑404‑1)
• Public hearing on both variance applications

Parks, Recreation, Arts, Culture, and Tourism Advisory Committee

The Parks, Recreation, Arts, Culture, and Tourism Advisory Committee will meet to approve minutes, hear public input, and receive departmental and project updates including Clemson Park, pickleball courts, and the budget.

• Approval of minutes from 2/17/26
• Public input session
• Clemson Park update
• Pickleball Courts & Dog Park update
• Budget Update

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding a proposed planned development at 201 Pine Street. The project, submitted by CRG Real Estate, has received a positive recommendation from the Planning Commission.

• Public hearing for PUD-000526-2026 (201 Pine Street)
• Proposed 159-unit multifamily housing with approximately 555 beds
• Proposed 6,000 square feet of retail space
• Proposed 236 parking spaces, including 31 for public/retail use
• Proposed public courtyard plaza facing N. Clemson Ave.

City Council

The council will hold a public hearing on the proposed planned development at 201 Pine Street (PUD‑000526‑2026). Council members will discuss several policy items, including negotiations with Raftelis Financial Consulting, road and sidewalk dedications, and drafts of procurement and purchasing‑card manuals. They will also consider a $2,305,048 contract award for the Berkeley Drive Multi‑Use Path and second‑reading amendments for rooftop canopy standards and an Elm Street parcel map.

• Public Hearing on PUD‑000526‑2026 Proposed Planned Development (201 Pine Street)
• Discussion of negotiations with Raftelis Financial Consulting for a Strategic Asset Management Plan
• Dedication of roads and sidewalks in Phases 10, 11, and Thurmond Lane Patrick Square
• Draft Procurement Policy and Procedure Manual effective July 1, 2026
• Awarding $2,305,048 contract for the 2026 Berkeley Drive Multi‑Use Path to Foothills Contracting Service, LLC

The council approved the May 4 meeting minutes as presented. A unanimous vote approved the second reading of the 2023‑R‑01 rooftop canopy standards amendment. The second reading of map amendment RZNE‑000529‑2026 for a parcel on Elm Street failed 2‑4. The council unanimously awarded a $2,305,048 contract to Foothills Contracting Service, LLC for the Berkeley Drive Multi‑Use Path project.

• Approved May 4, 2026 minutes (as presented)
• Approved 2nd reading of 2023‑R‑01 rooftop canopy standards (unanimous)
• Map amendment RZNE‑000529‑2026 for Elm Street parcel failed (2‑4)
• Awarded $2,305,048 contract to Foothills Contracting Service, LLC for Berkeley Drive Multi‑Use Path (unanimous)

Sustainability Committee

The Sustainability Committee will meet to discuss next steps for environmental development guidelines and strategies to decrease food waste. The meeting includes a presentation on the city's effort to become NWF Certified.

• Girl Scouts Silver Project presentation regarding NWF Certification
• Discussion of Environmental Guidelines for Development
• Discussion of food waste reduction ideas
• Urban & Park Land Management Staff Report for April/May

The committee unanimously approved the April 8 meeting minutes after a wording revision. No formal resolutions were adopted, but members were tasked with next steps: Rob will prepare a draft calendar outline for sustainability promotions, and the committee will arrange a Goodr presentation and investigate Clemson University's composting program. The meeting was adjourned with unanimous consent.

• Approved April 8 minutes (unanimous)
• Assigned Rob to create draft sustainability promotion calendar outline
• Committee to arrange Goodr presentation on food‑waste reduction
• Committee to explore Clemson University composting program capabilities
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Planning Commission

General

The City Council will hold a public hearing to review the performance and accomplishments of the Community Development Block Grant project titled Clemson Able/Curtis Sidewalk Improvements. The hearing will cover work such as sidewalk installation, curb and gutter, drainage, and related infrastructure that benefited 101 residents, including 73 low- and moderate-income households. The project is funded with $750,000 in CDBG dollars and $233,412 in local funds, for a total of $983,412.

• CDBG project Clemson Able/Curtis Sidewalk Improvements – $983,412 total funding ($750,000 CDBG, $233,412 local)
• Installation of 2,800 LF of 5‑foot sidewalks, curb & gutter, pedestrian ramps, ADA handrails, catch basins, stormwater tie‑ins, and related infrastructure
• Beneficiaries: 101 residents, 73 low‑ and moderate‑income households
• Public hearing scheduled for May 7 2026 at 12:30 PM, Clemson City Hall, 1250 Tiger Boulevard
• Citizen Participation Plan available for review at City Hall, Mon‑Fri 8 am‑5 pm

Board of Architectural Review

The Clemson Board of Architectural Review will meet to adopt minutes from March 3, 2026, and review three commercial development proposals. Public comments will be heard during the presentations.

• Adoption of March 3, 2026 minutes
• Review of 614 Old Greenville Highway commercial building
• Review of Goodwill commercial upfit at 1051 Tiger Blvd.
• Review of new development at 1310 Tiger Blvd.
• Public comments during presentations

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session on the Community Endowment and review utility rate presentations. The agenda includes policy actions such as abandoning a portion of Stone Circle and repealing a purchasing ordinance, as well as authorizing a Mutual Aid Agreement with Clemson University Police.

• Consider 2nd Reading for abandonment ordinance for Stone Circle
• Consider 1st Reading of RZNE-000529-2026 Proposed Map Amendment on Elm Street
• Consider 1st Reading of Rooftop Canopy Standards text amendment
• Authorize Mutual Aid Agreement with Clemson University Police Department
• Award 2026 Sidewalk Repair Project to Shamrock Construction (up to $100,000)

The council unanimously approved awarding the 2026 Sidewalk Repair Project to Shamrock Construction Corporation for up to $100,000. It also unanimously authorized Chief Campos to sign a Mutual Aid Agreement with Clemson University Police. A 1st reading map amendment for a parcel on Elm Street passed 4‑2, and several other items received 1st or 2nd readings with unanimous approval.

• Awarded 2026 Sidewalk Repair Project to Shamrock Construction (up to $100,000) – unanimous
• Authorized Chief Campos to sign Mutual Aid Agreement with Clemson University Police – unanimous
• Approved 2nd Reading of abandonment ordinance for portion of Stone Circle – unanimous
• Approved 1st Reading of map amendment RZNE-000529-2026 for Elm Street parcel – 4-2
• Approved 1st Reading of rooftop canopy standards amendment – unanimous
• Approved 1st Reading to repeal Section 7-11 expenditures ordinance – unanimous

City Council

The Clemson City Council will meet for a budget work session. No specific items, contracts, or ordinances are listed on the agenda. The meeting appears to be procedural and may involve discussion of the city budget.

Police Advisory Board

The Police Advisory Board will meet to review current crime data and receive a status and staffing review from the City Storm Water Department. The board will also present certificates to student representatives.

• City Storm Water Department status and staffing review by Ethan Barnette
• Crime Review
• Presentation of certificates to student representatives

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings regarding a zoning map amendment for a lot on Elm Street and a text amendment concerning rooftop canopies. Both items received positive recommendations from the Planning Commission on March 9, 2026.

• Public hearing for RZNE-000529-2026 to rezone 108 Elm Street from Office Professional District to RM-4 Multi-family Residential District
• Public hearing for 2023-R-01 to allow rooftop canopies for hotels in the General Commercial District as a conditional accessory use

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings on the Elm Street Lot rezoning and rooftop canopy text amendments. The body will also consider a new procurement policy and several transportation and safety plans. Members will review a contract for a property and growth needs assessment.

• Contract with Creech and Associates for property and growth needs assessment for $132,000
• Public hearings on Elm Street Lot rezoning and Rooftop Canopies text amendment
• 1st reading for abandonment ordinance for a portion of Stone Circle
• Adoption of the Clemson Area Long Range Transportation Plan and SS4A Safety Action Plan
• Proposed repeal of ordinance Section 7-11 regarding expenditures and purchasing

The council approved a second reading of the City FOIA policy amendment and a second reading of the mixed‑use high‑density development amendment, both unanimously. It also approved the first reading of an abandonment ordinance for a portion of Stone Circle. Unanimous resolutions adopted the Clemson Area Long Range Transportation Plan and the Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Safety Action Plan, and the council authorized sponsorship funding, an opioid‑recovery research agreement, and a $132,000 property‑growth assessment contract.

• Approved 2nd reading of FOIA policy amendment (unanimous)
• Approved 2nd reading of 2026‑R‑02 Mixed‑use High Density Development amendment (unanimous)
• Approved 1st reading of abandonment ordinance for portion of Stone Circle (unanimous)
• Adopted Clemson Area Long Range Transportation Plan (unanimous)
• Adopted Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Safety Action Plan (unanimous)
• Approved sponsorship applications including $5,000 for Miss Clemson Pageant (unanimous)
• Authorized City Administrator to sign opioid recovery research agreement with Clemson University (unanimous)
• Authorized contract with Creech and Associates for property and growth needs assessment, $132,000 (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider three action items: a proposed planned development at 201 Pine Street, a proposed map amendment for 209 Hamilton Drive, and a proposed text amendment to the Middle Housing Standards. These items require commission approval or recommendation. The meeting also includes an informational briefing, discussion of the area near North Clemson Avenue, and other advisory topics.

• PUD-000526-2026 – Proposed Planned Development (201 Pine Street)
• RZNE-000547-2026 – Proposed Map Amendment (209 Hamilton Drive)
• 2026-R-03 – Proposed Text Amendment (Middle Housing Standards)

Sustainability Committee

The Clemson Sustainability Committee will vote on a recommendation to City Council to consider Environmental Guidelines for Land Development. Members will discuss joining the CDP Cities voluntary reporting framework, a first for South Carolina municipalities. The committee will also consider a monthly "sustainability" theme and hear a staff report on urban and park land management.

• Motion/vote on recommendation to City Council for Environmental Guidelines for Land Development
• Discussion of CDP Cities voluntary reporting framework for climate data
• Discussion of designating a monthly sustainability idea for the committee to promote
• Urban & Park Land Management staff report
• Open discussion / new business

The Sustainability Advisory Committee approved the March 11 meeting minutes. It unanimously approved a recommendation that city planners be provided with resources to implement the Environmental Guidelines for Land Development, consistent with the 2045 Comprehensive Plan. The committee assigned Tony Tidwell to add the recommendation to a future City Council agenda, Rob Ellsworth to supply more CDP Cities information, and Shelly Geer to create promotional material for a June 2026 local‑food theme. The meeting was adjourned at 7:57 pm.

• Approved March 11 meeting minutes
• Unanimously approved recommendation for planners to receive resources to implement Environmental Guidelines for Land Development
• Assigned Tony Tidwell to add the SAC recommendation to a future City Council/Planning Commission agenda
• Assigned Rob Ellsworth to provide additional CDP Cities program information for future review
• Assigned Shelly Geer to lead promotion for June 2026 “Local Food & Farmer’s Markets” theme
• Motion to adjourn adopted; meeting adjourned at 7:57 pm

Board of Architectural Review

City Council

The Clemson City Council will hold a public session to receive presentations on university housing, sponsorship applications, and an opioid‑research contract. Council members will discuss the Long Range Transportation Plan, the Safe Streets and Roads for All safety plan, and the abandonment of part of Stone Circle. Policy actions include first readings of a FOIA amendment and a mixed‑use high‑density development amendment, plus a resolution appointing a council liaison. The meeting also authorizes negotiation of a property and growth assessment contract with Creech and Associates.

• First reading of 2026‑R‑02 amendment for mixed‑use high‑density development
• First reading of amendment to the City’s FOIA policy
• Discussion of contract with Clemson University for opioid research funded by SCORF Grant
• Adoption of the Clemson Area Long Range Transportation Plan
• Authorization for City Administrator to negotiate contract with Creech and Associates for property and growth needs assessment

The council approved the first reading of an amendment to the city's FOIA policy and the first reading of the 2026-R-02 mixed‑use high‑density development amendment, both unanimously. A resolution was adopted appointing Council Member John Fulmer as an ex‑officio liaison to the Friends of the Green Crescent. The council also authorized the City Administrator to negotiate a contract with Creech and Associates for a property and growth needs assessment. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved 1st reading of FOIA policy amendment (unanimous)
• Approved 1st reading of 2026-R-02 Mixed‑use High‑Density Development amendment (unanimous)
• Approved resolution appointing Council Member John Fulmer as ex‑officio liaison (unanimous)
• Authorized City Administrator to negotiate contract with Creech and Associates for property and growth needs assessment (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from March 16, 2026 meeting (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council meeting includes a public notice of a ribbon‑cutting ceremony for Harris Teeter at 501 Old Greenville Hwy. The event is scheduled for March 30, 2026 from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. The agenda notes that a quorum may be present but no council action will be taken. No other items are listed.

• Harris Teeter ribbon‑cutting ceremony at 501 Old Greenville Hwy, 9:00‑10:30 a.m.

Police Advisory Board

The Police Advisory Board will meet to discuss department staffing and crime reviews. City Engineer Nathan Hinkle will present on traffic safety and calming initiatives.

• Presentation by City Engineer Nathan Hinkle on traffic safety and calming initiatives
• Department status and staffing review
• Crime review

General

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding Proposed Text Amendment 2026-R-02. This proposal seeks to revise Chapter 19 (Zoning) of the City Code to update standards for mixed-use high density development.

• Public hearing on 2026-R-02 Proposed Text Amendment (Mixed-use High Density Development)
• Proposed revisions to building story definitions and height limits in non-residential districts
• Proposed updates to off-street parking requirements for dwelling units in mixed-use developments
• Proposed conditional use and special exception standards for non-residential districts

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing and discuss a proposed text amendment for mixed-use high density development. The body will also consider a contract for stormwater and sewer replacement and a property annexation ordinance.

• Public hearing on 2026-R-02 Proposed Text Amendment (Mixed-use High Density Development)
• Wyatt Avenue Stormwater and Sewer Replacement Project contract for $99,170.00 to Gar-Con Inc, plus $10,000.00 contingency
• 2nd Reading of an Ordinance to annex property contiguous to city limits
• Resolution adopting the Pickens County Hazard Mitigation Plan
• Mutual Aid Agreement with the City of North Myrtle Beach

The council approved a draft settlement agreement for civil action #2024CP3900901, authorizing its execution and public release. It also approved the second reading of an annexation ordinance, several resolutions, and contract awards, all by unanimous votes. The meeting concluded with an adjournment motion approved unanimously.

• Approved settlement agreement for civil action #2024CP3900901 (6-1)
• Approved 2nd reading of annexation ordinance (unanimous)
• Approved resolution appointing Anderson Regional Joint Water System voting representatives (unanimous)
• Approved resolution adopting Pickens County Hazard Mitigation Plan (unanimous)
• Awarded Wyatt Avenue Stormwater and Sewer Replacement Project contract to Gar-Con Inc for $99,170 with $10,000 contingency (unanimous)
• Approved Mutual Aid Agreement with City of North Myrtle Beach (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from March 2, 2026 meeting (approved as presented)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Sustainability Committee

The Sustainability Committee will review goal updates regarding energy efficiency and natural resources. Members will discuss how to influence the city's preparation of a Unified Development Ordinance and coordinate outreach for the Earth Forum.

• Discussion on Low Impact and Environmental Sustainability Guidelines for the Unified Development Ordinance
• Committee goal updates for NWF, Energy Efficiency, and Natural Resources
• Outreach plan for Earth Forum contacts and Forest Fest
• Urban & Park Land Management staff report

The Sustainability Advisory Committee did not approve any formal measures. Reeta Singh was tasked with emailing Art Forum contacts to invite them to the upcoming Forest Fest. The committee will vote at its next meeting on whether to forward low‑impact and environmental sustainability recommendations to the City Planning Committee.

• Reeta Singh to send email to Art Forum contacts about Forest Fest (assigned)
• Committee to vote at next meeting on taking low‑impact sustainability recommendations to Planning Committee (planned)
• No formal approvals, denials, or adoptions were recorded

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will approve minutes from the February 9, 2026 meeting and receive an informational briefing from Mr. Nathan Woods. It will consider three action items: hotel canopy standards, a proposed map amendment for the Elm Street lot (RZNE-000529-2026), and a proposed text amendment for a mixed‑use high‑density development (2026‑R‑02). The commission will also discuss middle housing standards and receive staff reports.

• Approve minutes from February 9, 2026 regular meeting
• Hotel Canopy Standards (action item)
• Proposed Map Amendment for Elm Street Lot (RZNE-000529-2026)
• Proposed Text Amendment for Mixed Use High‑Density Development (2026‑R‑02)
• Discussion of Middle Housing Standards

The commission adopted the February 9, 2026 meeting minutes as amended. It approved a positive recommendation to City Council on the draft Hotel Canopy Standards. It also approved positive recommendations to City Council on the Elm Street Lot map amendment and on the 2026‑R‑02 mixed‑use high‑density development text amendment (excluding parking garages in CP‑1). The meeting was then adjourned.

• Adopted February 9, 2026 minutes as amended (6-0)
• Approved positive recommendation on draft Hotel Canopy Standards to City Council (6-0)
• Approved positive recommendation on RZNE-000529-2026 Elm Street Lot map amendment to City Council (6-0)
• Approved positive recommendation on 2026-R-02 Mixed Use High-Density Development text amendment (except parking garages in CP-1) to City Council (6-0)
• Adjourned meeting (6-0)

Board of Architectural Review

The Board of Architectural Review will consider three signage applications and a request for a new commercial building at 614 Old Greenville Highway. Public comments will be heard on each action item. The meeting also includes a courtesy review of a proposed Planned Development at 1310 Tiger Blvd.

• 2026-AR-01: New signage request at 107-3 Sloan Street (Applicant Jessica Newton)
• 2026-AR-03: New signage request at 356 College Ave (Applicant Cameron Tarrant, Signarama Anderson)
• 2026-AR-02: New commercial building request at 614 Old Greenville Highway (Applicant WJ Bev StandCo 30, LLC)
• Courtesy review of proposed Planned Development at 1310 Tiger Blvd.

City Council

The Clemson City Council will hold a public hearing on a proposed text amendment to create a Neighborhood Conservation Overlay District. The amendment would establish a new zoning overlay aimed at preserving natural terrain, existing landscape, and architectural character of existing residential neighborhoods. The Planning Commission approved the proposal on February 9, 2026. Comments can be submitted in person or via the MyCivic app before the hearing.

• 2026‑R‑01 Proposed Text Amendment to establish a Neighborhood Conservation Overlay District
• Public hearing scheduled for March 2, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers, 1250 Tiger Boulevard

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing and discuss a proposed text amendment for the Neighborhood Conservation Overlay District. The body will also consider ordinances regarding city limit annexation and rental housing definitions.

• Public hearing on 2026-R-01 Proposed Text Amendment (Neighborhood Conservation Overlay District)
• 1st reading of an ordinance to annex property and enlarge city limits
• 2nd reading of a proposed amendment to the townhouse definition in the Rental Housing Ordinance
• Discussion of a Franchise Fee Agreement with Wire3
• Discussion of a Mutual Aid Agreement with the City of North Myrtle Beach

The council unanimously approved the minutes from the February 16 meeting. It also unanimously approved the second reading of a text amendment to Chapter 2-47-f on abstentions and the second reading of a townhouse definition amendment in the Rental Housing Ordinance. The council unanimously approved the first reading of an ordinance to annex and enlarge the city limits, and unanimously declared utilities vehicles and equipment surplus.

• Approved February 16 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved 2nd reading of text amendment to Chapter 2-47-f on abstentions (unanimous)
• Approved 2nd reading of amendment to townhouse definition in Rental Housing Ordinance (unanimous)
• Approved 1st reading of annexation ordinance to enlarge city limits (unanimous)
• Approved declaration of utilities vehicles and equipment surplus (unanimous)

Police Advisory Board

The Police Advisory Board will hear a presentation by the newly appointed Clemson Police Chief Jason Bruder. The meeting includes a review of department staffing, a crime review, and a presentation of the 2025 annual report. After the presentations, board members will have an open discussion. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Presentation by the new CUPD Chief Jason Bruder
• Department status / staffing review
• Crime review
• 2025 annual report presentation
• Board members open discussion

The Police Advisory Board approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the January 22, 2026 meeting. No other substantive actions were taken. The board then adjourned the meeting at 6:47 p.m.

• Approved agenda (motion carried)
• Approved previous meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried)

Parks, Recreation, Arts, Culture, and Tourism Advisory Committee

The Parks, Recreation, Arts, Culture, and Tourism Advisory Committee will elect its 2026 officers and vote on an AED project involving the Girl Scouts. The meeting includes updates on the Black Heritage Trail and the Adult Softball League.

• Election of 2026 officers
• Vote to approve AED Project
• Black Heritage Trail update
• Adult Softball League update
• Updates on 12 Mile Park, Abernathy Park, and Clemson Park

The advisory committee elected Bill Carraway as Chairman, Crystal Garrison as Vice Chairman, and Tatijana Mai‑Wyss as Secretary, each by unanimous vote. The committee also unanimously approved a Girl Scouts‑led project to add automated external defibrillators (AEDs) to Clemson city parks. The city administrator approved an adult softball league’s request to rent fields and operate the league. No other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Bill Carraway elected Chairman (unanimous)
• Crystal Garrison elected Vice Chairman (unanimous)
• Tatijana Mai‑Wyss elected Secretary (unanimous)
• AED project for city parks approved (unanimous)
• City administrator approved adult softball league field rental

City Council

The Clemson City Council will discuss several items, including a proposed annexation ordinance, a development strategy, and disposal of surplus utilities equipment. Council members will take a second reading of the Draft 2045 Comprehensive Plan and consider sublease agreements for the Clemson Free Clinic. They will also hear first‑reading amendments to the abstention rule and to the townhouse definition in the Rental Housing Ordinance. Finally, the council will consider awarding contracts for the Arts Center design, the Totties Place Connector, and a 2026 SCDOT road resurfacing project.

• Work session presentation of a Community Action Fund investment and allocation plan
• Ordinance to confirm and ratify annexation of property contiguous to city limits
• Second reading of the Draft 2045 Comprehensive Plan
• First reading amendment to the townhouse definition in the Rental Housing Ordinance
• Consider awarding a Construction Manager at Risk Contract for the design phase of the new Arts Center Facility

The council approved the 2nd reading of the Draft 2045 Comprehensive Plan and several contract awards. It awarded a Construction Manager at Risk contract for the Arts Center design ($42,000 to Thompson Turner), the Totties Place Connector project to Foothills Contracting ($165,775), and the 2026 SCDOT Road Resurfacing project to Civil Pros Inc. ($446,254.24). All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved 2nd reading of Draft 2045 Comprehensive Plan (unanimous)
• Approved 2nd reading of sublease agreements with Clemson Free Clinic (unanimous)
• Approved 1st reading of text amendment to Chapter 2-47-f on abstentions (unanimous)
• Approved 1st reading of amendment to townhouse definition in Rental Housing Ordinance (unanimous)
• Awarded Construction Manager at Risk contract for Arts Center design, $42,000 to Thompson Turner (unanimous)
• Awarded Totties Place Connector project to Foothills Contracting, $165,775 (unanimous)
• Awarded 2026 SCDOT Road Resurfacing project to Civil Pros Inc., $446,254.24 (unanimous)

Sustainability Committee

The Sustainability Committee will vote to appoint a Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary. Members will discuss goals regarding energy efficiency, natural resources, and the 2045 Comprehensive Plan's impact on land use and development.

• Election of Committee Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary
• Review of sustainable practice incentives for development and renovation
• Discussion of 2045 Comprehensive Plan regarding Land Use and Development
• Urban & Park Land Management staff report

The committee approved the January meeting minutes after correcting name spellings. Members voted to appoint Reeta Singh as chair, Shelly Geer as vice chair, and Rob Ellsworth as secretary. The September and November meeting dates were set for September 10 and November 12, and the second annual E.A.R.T.H. Forum was scheduled for October 14.

• Approved January meeting minutes with name corrections (motion passed)
• Appointed Reeta Singh as Committee Chair (all voted in)
• Appointed Shelly Geer as Vice Chair (all voted in)
• Appointed Rob Ellsworth as Secretary (all voted in)
• Set September meeting for Thursday, September 10, 2026
• Set November meeting for Thursday, November 12, 2026
• Scheduled second annual E.A.R.T.H. Forum for Wednesday, October 14, 2026

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a concept workshop for a proposed development at 201 Pine Street and a public session for 1310 Tiger Boulevard. The body will also take action on a Neighborhood Conservation Overlay.

• PUD-000526-2026 Proposed Planned Development at 201 Pine Street
• PUD-000506-2025 Planned Development at 1310 Tiger Boulevard
• 2026-R-01 Neighborhood Conservation Overlay
• Draft Roof-top Canopy Standards
• Election of Chair, Vice Chair, and Recording Secretary

The commission unanimously re‑elected Herb Tyler as Chair and Greg Rice as Vice‑chair, and re‑appointed Kelly Roach as Recording Secretary. The January 13, 2026 meeting minutes were approved without opposition. Commissioners voted 5‑2 to recommend approval of the 2026‑R‑01 Neighborhood Conservation Overlay.

• Re‑elect Herb Tyler as Chair (7‑0)
• Re‑elect Greg Rice as Vice‑chair (7‑0)
• Re‑appoint Kelly Roach as Recording Secretary (7‑0)
• Approve January 13, 2026 minutes (7‑0)
• Recommend approval of 2026‑R‑01 Neighborhood Conservation Overlay (5‑2)
• Adjourn meeting (7‑0)

Board of Architectural Review

City Council

The Clemson City Council will conduct a first reading of the Draft 2045 Comprehensive Plan. It will also review sublease agreements involving the City, Clemson Free Clinic, and Healing Bridges Counseling Center. Police Chief Jorge Campos will present proposals to declare patrol vehicles and service weapons surplus. Additional items include a text amendment on abstentions and a proposed change to the townhouse definition in the Rental Housing Ordinance.

• First reading of the Draft 2045 Comprehensive Plan
• First reading of sublease agreements between the City and Clemson Free Clinic and between the Clinic and Healing Bridges Counseling Center
• Consider declaring patrol vehicles surplus
• Consider declaring service weapons surplus
• Discuss a proposed amendment to the townhouse definition in the Rental Housing Ordinance

The council approved the first reading of the Draft 2045 Comprehensive Plan and the sublease agreements with the Clemson Free Clinic and Healing Bridges Counseling Center. It also declared patrol vehicles and service weapons surplus, approved the City Attorney’s Contract, and appointed members to several commissions and boards. All motions passed with unanimous votes.

• Approved 1st reading of Draft 2045 Comprehensive Plan (unanimous)
• Approved 1st reading of sublease agreements with Clemson Free Clinic and Healing Bridges (unanimous)
• Approved declaring patrol vehicles surplus (unanimous)
• Approved declaring service weapons surplus (unanimous)
• Approved City Attorney’s Contract (unanimous)
• Appointed Naomi Gerakios and Tatjana Mai‑Wyss to Parks, Recreation, Arts, Culture, and Tourism Commission (unanimous)
• Appointed Paul Schleifer to Police Advisory Board (unanimous)
• Appointed Abbas Fiuzat, Thomas Wade Hawkins, and Shane Patrick Vaught to Board of Zoning Appeals (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council is meeting for a budget work session. No other items are listed on the agenda.

Parks, Recreation, Arts, Culture, and Tourism Advisory Committee

General

City Council

Police Advisory Board

The Clemson Police Advisory Board meeting will be livestreamed, allow in‑person public comments, and provide meeting materials. No specific policy decisions, contracts, or ordinance items are listed on the agenda.

City Council

The Clemson City Council will be in Columbia, South Carolina, from January 19–21, 2026, to attend the Municipal Association of South Carolina’s Hometown Legislative Action Day and Municipal Elected Officials Institute training seminars. The gathering is for informational and educational purposes only. No voting or official action will take place during this time.

City Council

Sustainability Committee

The Sustainability Committee will allow public comments in person at appropriate points. The meeting will be livestreamed and recorded on the City of Clemson YouTube page. No specific agenda items, contracts, or policy decisions are listed.

City Council

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review a proposed planned development at 1310 Tiger Blvd. The body will also discuss draft standards for middle housing, mixed-use high-density developments, and rooftop canopies.

• Proposed planned development (PUD-000506-2025) at 1310 Tiger Blvd
• Draft Neighborhood Conservation Overlay and Residential Architectural Styles
• Draft Mixed Use-High Density Developments standards
• Draft Middle Housing Standards
• Draft Roof Top Canopy Standards

City Council

The City Council meeting will offer remote participation via the MyCivic app and livestream. Council members will consider a set of documents including the comprehensive plan, audit report, 2025 financial statement, gun policy, vehicle report, and honorees list. The agenda does not specify any formal decisions, only that these items will be discussed or reviewed.

• Review of the Comprehensive Plan (2026_01_12COMPPLAN.POF)
• Review of the Audit report (2026_01_12AUDIT.PDF)
• Review of the 2025 Financial Statement (CLEMSON FINANCIAL STATEMENT 06-30-2025.PDF)
• Discussion of gun policy (2026_01_12GUNS.PDF)
• Discussion of vehicle matters (2026_01_12VEHICLES.PDF)

City Council

The council will review a public hearing notice and consider the Draft 2045 Comprehensive Plan. The meeting will also outline how residents can participate remotely via MyCivic app or in person, and note that meetings are livestreamed and archived on the City of Clemson YouTube page.

• Remote participation options: in‑person comments or MyCivic app submissions by 2 pm on the meeting day
• Public hearing notice provided (document NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING 011226.PDF)
• Review of the Draft 2045 Comprehensive Plan (document DRAFT 2045 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 111125.PDF)
• Livestreaming of the meeting and archiving on the City of Clemson YouTube page

City Council

City Council

City Council

The City Council will meet to discuss several land use and infrastructure items. The agenda includes reviews of parking, townhouses, and fencing documents.

• Review of parking documents
• Review of townhouses documents
• Review of fence documents
• Review of SCORF documents