Fountain Inn public meetings in 2025
33 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will hold public hearings regarding a zoning request and the adoption of a new development ordinance. The body will also review minutes from the October 23, 2025 meeting.
- Annexation and re-zoning to C-2 Commercial for Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints at 405 Milacron Drive / North Nelson Drive
- Recommendation for the adoption of a Unified Development Ordinance (ORD-2026-01)
Board of Zoning Appeals
The Board of Zoning Appeals will meet to welcome a new member and approve previous minutes. The board will hold a public hearing regarding a driveway variance request.
- Public hearing for VAR-2025-03 regarding a driveway at 1344 Jones Mill Road
- Welcome for new board member Margaret McPartland
- Approval of October 2, 2025 meeting minutes
City Council
The City Council will administer oaths of office for three ward representatives and elect a Mayor Pro-Tem. The body will consider the first reading of an ordinance for the acquisition and lease purchase financing of a fire protection vehicle. Council may also discuss business expansion related to Project Ostrich in executive session.
- First reading of Ordinance 2025-08 for fire protection vehicle lease purchase financing
- Oaths of office for Jason Sanders (Ward 1), A. J. Dearybury (Ward 3), and John Don (Ward 5)
- Board of Zoning Appeals appointments for Margaret McPartland and Stephan Thomas
- Approval of the 2026 Council Meeting Schedule
- Executive session regarding Project Ostrich business location or expansion
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
City Council
The City Council will hold public hearings and vote on second readings of three ordinances: updating the business license fee schedule, and rezoning properties at 400 South Main Street and 201 Chevy Drive. A first reading of a resolution to certify an abandoned textile mill site is also on the agenda. Additionally, the council will appoint members to the Planning Commission and Board of Zoning Appeals, and may enter executive session to discuss negotiations and a personnel matter.
- Second reading of Ordinance 2025-07 updating the City's Business License Ordinance fee schedule
- Second reading of Ordinance PZ-2025-02 to rezone a portion of 400 South Main Street
- Second reading of Ordinance PZ-2025-03 to rezone a portion of 201 Chevy Drive
- First reading of Resolution 2025-08 certifying a real property as an abandoned textile mill site
- Appointments to Planning Commission (Stutts Armstrong, Brian DeRoberts, Chris Ellisor) and Board of Zoning Appeals (Avis Kelley, Connor McCraw)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Board of Zoning Appeals
The Board of Zoning Appeals will hold public hearings on a variance request for an accessory structure at 980 Jones Mill Road and a special exception request at 127 Babb Street and 127A/B/C Babb Street. The board will also approve minutes from October 2, 2025, and welcome new member Mack 'Trip' Gilreath.
- Public hearing on variance request VAR-2025-02 for an accessory structure at 980 Jones Mill Road (R-12 zoning)
- Public hearing on special exception request SE-2025-04 at 127 Babb Street and 127A/B/C Babb Street (R-M zoning)
- Approval of minutes from October 2, 2025 Board of Zoning Appeals meeting
- Welcome of new board member Mack 'Trip' Gilreath
General
The Planning Commission and Board of Zoning Appeals hold a joint workshop and public hearing on the draft update to the Inn the Zone zoning ordinance. The body may also enter executive session as permitted by state law.
- Public hearing on the Inn the Zone draft zoning update
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a request from Infinity Church to eliminate a sidewalk requirement at 412 Fairview Street Ext. in a C-2 Commercial zone. The commission will also discuss 'Inn the Zone' and consider approval of previous meeting minutes.
- Public hearing on Docket PA-2025-03: Infinity Church request to eliminate sidewalk requirement at 412 Fairview Street Ext. (Tax Map #0562010102810, C-2 zoning)
- Discussion of 'Inn the Zone' topic
- Approval of minutes from September 18, 2025
General
The special called council meeting on Oct 21, 2025 will include a presentation on the "Inn the Zone" draft update. After the presentation, the council will enter an executive session, after which it may vote on items discussed in that session.
- Presentation of the "Inn the Zone" draft update
- Executive session with potential votes on items discussed
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Election Committee
The Election Commission is meeting to administer oaths and review candidacy filings for local wards. The body will also discuss political activity restrictions and coordinate election day and certification logistics.
- Review of candidacy filings: Ward 1 (Jason Sanders, Marc Lisak), Ward 2 (Joey Garrett, AJ Dearybury, Stephen Thomas), and Ward 3 (John Don)
- Election Day locations: Younts Center (315 N. Main Street) and Fountain Inn Activities Center (610 Fairview Street)
- Election certification meeting at Greenville County (225 S. Pleasantburg Drive)
City Council
Council will hold a final vote on Ordinance TX-2025-01, which amends zoning regulations. It will also consider first readings of rezonings for 400 South Main Street and 201 Chevy Drive, update business license fees, and certify an abandoned textile mill site. Additionally, council will appoint a member to the Board of Zoning Appeals and introduce new employees.
- Second and final reading of Ordinance TX-2025-01 amending zoning regulations
- First reading of Ordinance PZ-2025-02 rezoning 400 South Main Street
- First reading of Ordinance PZ-2025-03 rezoning 201 Chevy Drive
- First reading of Ordinance 2025-07 updating business license fee schedule
- First and final reading of Resolution 2025-07 certifying an abandoned textile mill site
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Board of Zoning Appeals
The Board of Zoning Appeals will hold public hearings on two requests: a change of nonconforming use at 111 Telfair St. (R-12 zoning) and a special exception request at 412 Fairview St. Ext. (C-2 zoning). The board will also consider approving minutes from its September 4, 2025 meeting and may enter executive session as permitted by state law.
- Public hearing on Misc-2025-01: change of nonconforming use at 111 Telfair St., tax map 904-03-01-011, in R-12 Residential zone
- Public hearing on SE-2025-03: special exception at 412 Fairview St. Ext., tax map 0562010102810, in C-2 Commercial zone
- Approval of September 4, 2025 Board of Zoning Appeals minutes
- Possible executive session under S.C. Code Ann. § 30-4-70
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on three items: a request to rezone 400 S Main Street from Industrial (I-1) to Commercial (C-2), a request to rezone 201 Chevy Drive from Commercial (C-2) to Service (S-1), and a proposed amendment to the Fountain Inn Zoning Ordinance. The commission may also enter executive session as permitted by state law and will consider approval of minutes from July 17, 2025.
- Public hearing on rezoning 400 S Main Street (PZ-2025-02) from I-1 Industrial to C-2 Commercial
- Public hearing on rezoning 201 Chevy Drive (PZ-2025-03) from C-2 Commercial to S-1 Service District
- Public hearing on text amendment TX-2025-01 to the Fountain Inn Zoning Ordinance
- Approval of Planning Commission minutes from July 17, 2025
City Council
The Fountain Inn City Council will hold a formal meeting on September 11, 2025, at 6 p.m. Key actions include second reading of an ordinance to regulate low-speed vehicles and golf carts, and first reading of a zoning ordinance amendment. Council will also vote on certifying a property as an abandoned textile mill site and reappoint two judges. An executive session is scheduled to discuss property negotiations at 100 South Weston Street and 610 Fairview Street.
- Second reading of Ordinance 2025-05 adding low-speed vehicle and golf cart regulations to city code
- First reading of Ordinance 2025-06 amending zoning appendix A, Section 8:1(C)
- Resolution 2025-06 certifying real property as an abandoned textile mill site
- Re-appointment of Judges Rebecca Perkins and William Hawkins for two-year terms
- Executive session to discuss negotiations regarding 100 South Weston Street and 610 Fairview Street
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Board of Zoning Appeals
The Board of Zoning Appeals will meet to approve previous minutes and conduct a public hearing. The primary focus is a request for a special exception regarding a property on Belmont Drive.
- Public hearing for Special Exception SE-2025-02 at 203 Belmont Dr. (Tax Map 0354000104800)
City Council
The Fountain Inn City Council will hold a formal meeting on August 14, 2025. Key actions include the first reading of an ordinance to regulate golf carts and low-speed vehicles, and a vote to appoint Jhonnea McAllister as a part-time/weekend judge. The council will also enter executive session to discuss personnel in the Finance Department and negotiations regarding 100 South Weston Street.
- First reading of Ordinance 2025-05 adding Article IV (low speed vehicles) and Section []-[] (golf carts) to Chapter 19 of the City Code
- Appointment of Jhonnea McAllister to a two-year term as Part-time/Weekend Judge
- Check presentation from Police Department Superhero 5K to the Little White House
- Recognition of a Main Street Award
- Executive session to discuss employment in the Finance Department and negotiations for 100 South Weston Street
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will hold public hearings for two development requests. The body will consider a final development plan for a medical park and a preliminary plat for a residential project.
- Final Development Plan for Golden Strip Medical Park at McCarter Road, Nash Street & South Woods Drive
- Preliminary Plat for Sanctuary at Quail Run at 100 & 806 Main St.
City Council
City Council will hold a formal meeting to conduct final readings of two ordinances. The body will also receive a community input update regarding the Municipal Complex.
- Final reading of Ordinance 2025-04 regarding a project agreement for Project Irish
- Final reading of Ordinance 2025-03 amending the city code regarding the city attorney
- Community input update from LS3P/Studio Main on the Municipal Complex
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Board of Zoning Appeals
The Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing on a special exception request for property at 403 N Main Street (tax map numbers 0344000200803 & 0344000200800). The board will also consider approval of minutes from the May 12, 2025 meeting.
- Public hearing SE-2025-01 for a special exception at 403 N Main Street
- Approval of minutes from May 12, 2025
- Board may enter executive session as permitted by state law
City Council
The council will hold a public hearing on the FY 2025-2026 budget and then vote on final adoption of the budget ordinance. They will also take final votes on a new development impact fee ordinance and a rezoning of 51 acres. New business includes selecting a construction manager for Fire Station #3 and certifying an abandoned building at 101 S. Main Street for revitalization incentives.
- Public hearing on the municipal budget for FY 2025-2026
- Second reading of Ordinance 2025-01 imposing development impact fees
- Second reading of PZ-2025-01 to rezone 51 acres at McCarter Road, Nash Street, and South Woods Drive to FRD
- Approval of Cloverleaf Construction as Construction Manager for Fire Station #3
- First and final reading of Resolution 2025-05 certifying 101 S. Main Street as an abandoned building under the Abandoned Buildings Revitalization Act
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Planning Commission
The Fountain Inn Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes from May 15 and consider final and preliminary plat approvals for two development projects.
- Approval of May 15, 2025 Planning Commission minutes
- Final Development Plan Approval for 304 Milacron Drive (SP-2025-03)
- Revised Preliminary Plat Approval for Parsons Road (PA-2025-02)
City Council
The City Council will hold a second and final reading of Ordinance 2025-01 to impose development impact fees, and will hear first readings of the FY 2025-2026 budget and a rezoning request for Golden Strip Medical Park. Other business includes approving revisions to the uniform ordinance summons form and authorizing a contract for municipal court prosecutorial services.
- Second and final reading of Ordinance 2025-01 imposing development impact fees
- First reading of Ordinance 2025-02 adopting the FY 2025-2026 budget
- First reading of PZ-2025-01 to rezone ~51 acres at McCarter Road, Nash Street, and South Woods Drive from C-2, I-1, R-12 to FRD (Flexible Review District)
- Revisions to the Uniform Ordinance Summons form for code enforcement and fire department citations
- Authorize employment contract with Duggan & Hughes, LLC for municipal court prosecutorial services
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
City Council
The City Council will hold a special called meeting to discuss the FY 2026 budget. The body may also enter executive session to discuss a property sale and industrial expansion.
- FY 2026 Budget discussion
- Proposed sale of property at 610 Fairview Street
- Project Irish industrial location or expansion
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Planning Commission
The Fountain Inn Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on three applications. Two applicants request variances from sidewalk requirements for parcels on Patton Street and 601 Fairview Street. A third applicant seeks to rezone several parcels at McCarter Road, Nash Street, and South Woods Drive to Future Residential Development (FRD). The commission will also approve minutes from the April 17 meeting.
- Variance request for sidewalk requirement – Patton Street (Josh Baker, Gray Engineering)
- Variance request for sidewalk requirement – 601 Fairview Street (Joseph Dyches, Canebrake Civil)
- Rezone multiple parcels on McCarter Road, Nash Street & South Woods Drive to FRD (Lauren Garren, Thomas & Hutton)
- Approval of Planning Commission meeting minutes from April 17, 2025
Board of Zoning Appeals
The Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing on a variance request for property at 303 McCarter Road (VAR-2025-01). The agenda also includes adoption of the 2025 Rules of Procedure, election of officers, adoption of the 2025 meeting calendar, and approval of minutes from October 21, 2025.
- Public hearing on variance request VAR-2025-01 for 303 McCarter Road
- Adoption of 2025 Rules of Procedure
- Election of officers for the board
- Adoption of the 2025 meeting calendar
- Approval of minutes from October 21, 2025
City Council
The council will introduce new employees and issue a proclamation for Tourette Syndrome Awareness Month. Under unfinished business, they will vote on a resolution to fund an Outdoor Fitness Court as part of the 2025 National Fitness Campaign. New business includes the first reading of an ordinance imposing development impact fees on new development and a resolution recognizing Professional Municipal Clerks Week. The council may also enter executive session for legal advice regarding 610 N. Woods Drive and discussion of the Director of Finance position.
- Introduce new employees in Community Relations, Finance, and Police Department
- Proclamation declaring Tourette Syndrome Awareness Month
- First and final reading of Resolution 2025-04 committing funds for an Outdoor Fitness Court
- First reading of Ordinance 2025-01 imposing development impact fees citywide
- Executive session for legal advice on property at 610 N. Woods Drive and personnel matter involving the Director of Finance
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will hold public hearings regarding a final development plan and a capital improvement study. The body will also review minutes from the March 20, 2025 meeting.
- Final Development Plan for 300 Jones Street (Baker Commercial Properties)
- Recommendation for the Capital Improvement Plan and Development Impact Fee Study (Resolution 2025-03)
City Council
The Fountain Inn City Council will hold a formal meeting with several agenda items, including a resolution to direct the Planning Commission to study and recommend an impact fee ordinance, and another resolution to commit funds for an outdoor fitness court as part of the National Fitness Campaign. The council will also consider approving a mutual aid agreement with Greenville County for the Fire Department, receive the 2023-2024 audit presentation, and may enter executive session for legal advice regarding a property and employee discussions.
- First and final reading of Resolution 2025-03 to study and develop an impact fee ordinance
- First and final reading of Resolution 2025-04 to adopt and fund an outdoor fitness court
- Approval of Greenville County automatic and mutual aid agreement for the Fire Department
- 2023-2024 audit presentation by Mauldin and Jenkins
- Executive session for legal advice on 610 N. Woods Drive and employee matters
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
General
The City Council is holding a special called meeting. The primary purpose is to enter an executive session to discuss legal advice and contractual arrangements regarding development impact fees.
- Executive session regarding development impact fees
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will meet to review and potentially approve a flag lot request. The body will also consider the approval of meeting minutes from December 19, 2024.
- Public hearing for flag lot request (Docket Number: SP-2025-01) at 706 Hellams Street
City Council
The City Council will hold a public hearing on the Greenville County 2025 Annual Action Plan and consider a first reading for a property annexation. The body will also review the allocation of CDBG and Home Funds and a drug enforcement task force agreement.
- First reading of Ordinance AXZ 2024-04 for annexation of Durbin, Jones and Happy Valley Roads
- Public hearing for Greenville County 2025 Annual Action Plan
- Resolution 2025-02 regarding Greenville County CDBG and Home Funds allocation
- Amended Memorandum of Understanding for Greenville County Multijurisdictional Drug Enforcement Task Force
- Executive session regarding legal advice for 610 N. Woods Drive
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
City Council
The City Council will meet to review a safety statement resolution and the appointment of Brison Taylor as Director of Public Works. The meeting also includes the introduction of new employees and a Black History Month proclamation.
- Resolution 2025-1, Safety Statement
- Appointment of Brison Taylor for Director of Public Works
- Introduction of Jacob Thomason (Gas Tech I) and Mary Wasson (GIS Technician)
- Black History Month Proclamation
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
City Council
The Fountain Inn City Council will hold its annual retreat at 9 a.m. on February 8, 2025, at 425 E. Curtis Street. The meeting includes departmental and project updates, followed by an executive session to discuss employment matters for the Public Works Department and economic development projects.
- Annual Council Retreat scheduled for February 8, 2025
- Executive session to discuss Public Works Department employment matters
- Executive session to discuss economic development projects and business expansion
City Council
The Fountain Inn City Council will conduct the second and final reading of Ordinance PZ-2024-06 to amend the city’s official zoning map. Council members will also consider the appointment of Amanda Benfield as Director of Community Relations. After an executive‑session discussion of a proposed franchise agreement, the council may vote on any items arising from that session.
- Second and final reading of Ordinance PZ-2024-06 to amend the official zoning map
- Approval of appointment for Director of Community Relations, Amanda Benfield
- Executive‑session discussion of negotiations for a franchise agreement
- Recognition of retirement of Jon Pittman, Fire Department
- Introduction of new employees: Kerrigan Robertson, Joshua Beach, Braeden Cox, Hector Zapata