Lancaster County, South Carolina

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Board of Zoning Appeals

Planning Commission

Lancaster County Council

Lancaster County Council

Planning Commission

Lancaster County Council

Board of Zoning Appeals

Planning Commission

Lancaster County Council

Planning Commission

Lancaster County Council

Lancaster County Council

Planning Commission

Board of Zoning Appeals

Lancaster County Council

Lancaster County Council

Planning Commission

Lancaster County Council

Board of Zoning Appeals

Planning Commission

Lancaster County Council

Planning Commission

Lancaster County Council

Lancaster County Council

Board of Zoning Appeals

Planning Commission

Lancaster County Council

Planning Commission

Lancaster County Council

Planning Commission

Planning Commission

Planning Commission

Planning Commission

Lancaster County Council

The Lancaster County Council will hold a special meeting to discuss several agenda items. Council members will hear an update on the Lindsay Pettus Greenway Project and consider two ordinances: extending the residential development moratorium for an additional 90 days and amending the county budget for fiscal year 2026‑27. A recommendation from the Community Outreach and Engagement Advisory Committee will be presented, and an executive‑session item will address legal advice concerning potential contracts for the Regional Park.

• Update on the Lindsay Pettus Greenway Project (special presentation)
• 2nd Reading of Ordinance 2026-2048: extend the nine‑month residential development moratorium by 90 days
• 1st Reading of Ordinance 2026-2054: amend Ordinance 2026-2036 regarding FY 2026‑27 budget appropriation
• Recommendation from the Community Outreach and Engagement Advisory Committee
• Executive session: receipt of legal advice on potential contractual matters relating to the Regional Park

Planning Commission

The commission will hold a public hearing to consider a preliminary plat for Edgewater Phase 8, a 14.96‑acre single‑family residential project with 44 lots. It will also hear a conditional use permit request for a used‑car sales lot on 423 Rocky River Road. Additional items include naming a private driveway, new road name submissions, and a commercial development plat at Barberville Road.

• Preliminary plat for Edgewater Phase 8 (14.96 acres, 44 single‑family lots)
• Conditional Use Permit for a used‑car sales lot at 423 Rocky River Road (1 acre)
• Application to name a private driveway “Janie B. Way” off New Hope Road
• Submission of new road names from E911 addressing via preliminary plats
• Preliminary plat for 10.14 acres at Barberville Road and Fort Mill Highway for commercial development

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Lancaster County Council

Lancaster County Council will consider issuing up to $23 million in bonds for the Roselyn Residential Improvement District and vote on a ninety-day extension of a residential development moratorium. The agenda also includes zoning changes, easement agreements, and updates on board appointments.

• Approval of $23,000,000 Roselyn Residential Improvement District bonds
• Extension of nine-month residential development moratorium by 90 days
• 3rd Reading: Rezone 0.565 acres at 2637 Worldreach Drive to Regional Business
• 3rd Reading: Rezone 8.001 acres at 3172 Shiloh Unity Road to Rural Residential
• Public Hearing: Rezone 32.89 acres at 11632 Harrisburg Road to Institutional

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Lancaster County Council

The Ad-Hoc Unified Development Ordinance Committee will first approve minutes from its June 30 meeting. Consultants will present lot‑yield calculations for conventional and open‑space subdivisions and a draft FAQ for the UDO website. The committee will then consider adding regulations for data center projects. No final decisions are indicated.

• Approve minutes from the June 30, 2026 UDO Committee meeting
• Consultant presentations on estimated lot‑yield calculations
• Consultant presentation of draft Frequently Asked Questions for the UDO website
• Discussion of potential data center regulations

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The Lancaster County Council will review and set dates for upcoming rescue drills and fire training programs. Items include the July‑December 2026 SCFA class schedule, individual training records, and plans for rope system and anchor training. Additional updates will cover fire commission reports and first responder activities.

• Review of July‑December 2026 SCFA classes and training schedule
• Discussion of upcoming rescue drill dates for the fall
• Consideration of rope systems and anchor training for fire officers
• Planning of SCFA classes for January‑June 2027
• Updates on first responder activities and fire commission report

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The Community Outreach and Engagement Advisory Committee is reviewing its purpose and making a recommendation to County Council. The committee proposes adopting a public-facing purpose, working definition, and guiding principles for community engagement under Ordinance 2025-1960.

• Recommendation to adopt a public-facing Purpose, Working Definition, and Guiding Principles for Community Engagement under Ordinance 2025-1960
• Discussion of roles and responsibilities for 'The Wall That Heals'
• Review of upcoming community events

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The Lancaster County Historical Commission Collections Committee will meet on July 14, 2026 at the Historic Courthouse, 104 North Main St. The committee will consider items offered for donation or loan to the commission. It will then make decisions on whether to accept those items. The meeting will end with adjournment.

• Consideration of items offered for donation or loan
• Decisions on items offered for donation or loan

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The Lancaster County Historical Commission will consider its FY 2026-7 county budget and approve expenses for repairing the hit Ashe's Ferry historical marker. The agenda also includes continuing an intern position through August, closing out hospitality and accommodation tax grants, and installing security cameras.

• Ashe's Ferry marker repair: $1,485 + $400 loading fee + $500 preparation
• FY 2026-7 county budget discussion
• Continue intern employment through Aug 10
• Security cameras installed in hallway and historic courtroom
• Donation from Judge Ira Jones descendants

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Board of Zoning Appeals

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The Criminal Justice Coordinating Council will meet to approve minutes and a presentation on data from April to June 2026. The body will also receive an update from the Case Processing Workgroup.

• Approval of January 22, 2026 minutes
• Presentation of April-June 2026 data from detention center and courts
• Case Processing Workgroup update

Planning Commission

Lancaster County Council

The Ad-Hoc Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) Committee will discuss and potentially act on multiple UDO updates. Consultants from White, Smith, and Cousino will present an updated decision points memorandum, development scenarios for three locations, and proposals for open space subdivision types and requirements. The committee will also consider minutes from three prior meetings and discuss additional rural districts, residential setbacks, sign regulations, and building design standards.

• Approval of minutes from February 26, May 6, and May 20, 2026 UDO Committee meetings
• Presentation of updated Decision Points Memorandum by consultants
• Review of development scenarios: Williamson Farm Subdivision, Henry Harris Road Subdivision, and Charlotte Highway Commercial Development
• Discussion of proposed Open Space Subdivision Type and Open Space Requirement for Conventional Subdivisions
• Discussion of setbacks for residential districts and presentation on sign regulations and building design standards

Lancaster County Council

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The Lancaster County Fire Commission will meet on June 25, 2026, to discuss the Fire Commission Budget for fiscal year 25/26 (with attached budgets 141 and 144), consider approval of AFG grants, and review updates to standard operating guidelines. Committee reports from several standing committees will also be presented. No final votes on major items are indicated beyond routine approvals of the agenda and minutes.

• Discussion on Fire Commission Budget FY 25/26 (attached budgets 141 and 144)
• Discussion and possible approval of Fire Department AFG Grants
• Discussion on Proposed SOG 207.04 Update
• Discussion on Boards and Commissions Guidelines Update
• Old business: Discussion concerning Fire Rescue Moving Forward – Funding Discussion

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The Lancaster County Board of Assessment Appeals will hear property classification appeals from Alloway (Parcel 0006D-0B-123.00) and Bannister (Parcel 0006N-0R-025.00). The board will also hold an executive session to discuss the appeals. The remainder of the agenda is procedural.

• Appeal of Alloway – Parcel 0006D-0B-123.00
• Appeal of Bannister – Parcel 0006N-0R-025.00
• Executive session to discuss appeals

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The Lancaster County Criminal Justice Coordinating Council will hear a presentation of data from April and May covering the county detention center, general sessions court, magistrate’s court, and municipal court. Members will also discuss takeaways from a recent CJCC meeting. The meeting includes routine items such as approval of minutes and citizen comments.

• Presentation of detention center and court data for April and May by Gary Baker
• Discussion of CJCC meeting takeaways
• Approval of minutes from April 23, 2026
• Citizen comments period

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The Lancaster County Accommodations Tax Advisory Committee is holding its introductory meeting. Members will hear an overview of the accommodations tax process, timeline, and grant application and reporting requirements. Approval of minutes from May 2025 is also on the agenda. This meeting is procedural and organizational.

• Approval of minutes from May 23, 2025
• Discussion of Accommodations Tax Overview
• Discussion of Accommodations Tax Timeline
• Discussion of Grant Application and Award Reporting Requirements

Lancaster County Council

The Council is meeting to hold a public hearing and final reading for the FY 2026-27 budget, including taxes and fees. Members will also consider several zoning changes and easement grants for utility companies.

• Public hearing and 3rd reading of FY 2026-27 budget and millage rates (Ordinance 2026-2036)
• 3rd reading of the revised Capital Improvement Plan through 2030-2031 (Ordinance 2026-2037)
• Easement grants to Duke Energy, Comporium Communications, and Lancaster County Natural Gas Authority on SC Highway 9
• Rezoning of 7.09 acres at 7319 Charlotte Highway to Neighborhood Business (Ordinance 2026-2039)
• Resolution to move forward with a FEMA Hazard Mitigation Program Grant

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The Lancaster County Fire Rescue Training Officer Association will discuss training schedules and certification policies. The meeting includes reviews of SCFA classes and rescue drill planning.

• July - December SCFA classes and training schedule
• Upcoming rescue drill dates and fall drills
• SCFA retest policy and dates
• Next year IST summary
• Fire Commission Report

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on several rezoning and ordinance items. The main item is a proposal to rezone 31.89 acres at 11632 Harrisburg Road from Light Industrial to Institutional and amend the comprehensive plan to allow a charter school. Other rezoning requests include 8.53 acres on Lakefront Drive and 4.8 acres on Rowland Avenue in Heath Springs.

• TA-2026-1137: Amendment to Unified Development Ordinance Section 6.13.1 on road acceptance
• CP-2026-1016 & RZ-2026-1016: Bridge Pointe Charter School – comprehensive plan amendment and rezoning of 31.89 acres at 11632 Harrisburg Road from LI to INS
• RZ-2026-0977: Sistare – rezone 8.53 acres at 1001 Lakefront Drive from RN to AR for a mobile home
• RZ-2026-0982: Garcia – rezone 4.8 acres on Rowland Avenue in Heath Springs from IND to R-15 for residential use
• Road name requests: Compound Way and Knox Bailey Lane, plus June group submittal

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The Indian Land Consolidated Fire Protection District Commission is meeting for a routine session. The main business is a review of the year-to-date budget update under old business. No major decisions or public hearings are scheduled.

• Review of year-to-date budget update

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The Van Wyck Fire District Fee Board will meet for a regular meeting. Old business includes a budget update for fiscal year 2026-27 and election of officers. New business addresses the resignation of board member Sheena Hinson.

• FY26-27 budget update
• Election of officers
• Board member Sheena Hinson resignation
• Citizens' comments period
• Approval of minutes

Lancaster County Council

The Council will hold a special meeting to discuss the operating budget. The agenda also includes updates regarding the detention center, fleet maintenance, and the IT building.

• Operating Budget discussion
• Fleet Maintenance / IT Building update
• Detention Center update
• Historical Commission update

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The Lancaster County Health and Wellness Commission will hold a meeting on June 10, 2026, primarily to discuss walkability with the South Carolina Department of Public Health (SCDPH). The commission will also approve minutes from a previous meeting and schedule a future meeting for August 12, 2026.

• Walkability discussion with SCDPH (new business)

Lancaster County Council

The Lancaster County Council will vote on a resolution establishing the local option sales tax credit factor for the 2026 tax year. The meeting also includes third‑reading votes on three zoning map amendments that rezone small parcels in Palmetto Kennel Lane, Steele Street, and Worldreach Drive. Public hearings and first readings are scheduled for additional rezoning proposals on Charlotte Highway and other locations. The agenda contains standard procedural items such as approvals of minutes and a consent agenda.

• 3rd Reading of Ordinance 2026-2032 – rezoning 0.61 acres on Palmetto Kennel Lane from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential
• 3rd Reading of Ordinance 2026-2033 – rezoning 0.335 acres at 1824 Steele Street from Manufactured Home to Professional Business
• Public Hearing and 1st Reading of Ordinance 2026-2038 – rezoning 0.565 acres at 2637 Worldreach Drive from General Business to Regional Business
• Resolution 1325-R2026 – establishes the local option sales tax credit factor for the 2026 tax year
• Public Hearing and 1st Reading of Ordinance 2026-2039 – rezoning 7.09 acres at 7319 Charlotte Highway from Low Density Residential to Neighborhood Business

The Council passed multiple rezoning ordinances at their first or second readings. They also approved a resolution establishing the 2026 Local Option Sales Tax credit factor.

• Approved agenda (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda items including previous meeting minutes (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 1325-R2026 regarding the Local Option Sales Tax credit factor (7-0)
• Approved 1st Reading of Ordinance 2026-2038 for rezoning at 2637 Worldreach Drive (7-0)
• Approved 1st Reading of Ordinance 2026-2039 for rezoning at 7319 Charlotte Highway (7-0)
• Approved 1st Reading of Ordinance 2026-2040 for rezoning at 3172 Shiloh Unity Road (7-0)
• Approved 2nd Reading of Ordinance 2026-2035 to extend a development agreement with Century Communities Southeast, LLC (4-2-1)

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The Economic Development Advisory Board is meeting to review previous minutes and discuss economic development history. The board will also address a chairperson discussion topic regarding board recommendations.

• Approval of February 13, 2026 and April 3, 2026 minutes
• Discussion on Economic Development: How We Got Here
• Chairperson discussion on Economic Development Advisory Board Recommendations

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The Lancaster County Fire Commission will meet to discuss the FY 25/26 budget and funding for Fire Rescue Moving Forward. The body will also consider the approval of Fire Department AFG Grants and the SCFA Course List.

• Discussion of Fire Commission Budget FY 25/26
• Discussion of Fire Rescue Moving Forward funding
• Approval of Fire Department AFG Grants
• Approval of SCFA Course List
• Approval of Fire Commission Alternates

The Fire Commission approved the June 4, 2026 agenda and the May 7, 2026 minutes. The commission also approved the South Carolina Firefighters Association (SCFA) course list.

• Approved June 4, 2026 agenda (unanimous)
• Approved May 7, 2026 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved SCFA course list (unanimous)

Planning Commission

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing on an appeal by Extra Space Storage and Legacy Pointe Indian Land, LLC against the Zoning Official's denial of wall signage totaling 170.32 square feet on a 5.99-acre parcel at Charlotte Hwy (TM #0013-00-011.01). The board will also consider approving the minutes from its May 5, 2026 meeting. No other substantive items are scheduled.

• Public hearing on appeal of signage denial for Extra Space Storage – 170.32 sq ft wall signage on 5.99 acres at Charlotte Hwy (TM #0013-00-011.01)

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The Lancaster County Historical Commission will approve minutes from the March 10 meeting and consider several budget items. It will vote on the Ashe’s Ferry historical marker repair costs, purchase books and flags, and adopt a new commission logo. The commission will also confirm a liaison to the Friends of the Historical Courthouse Museum.

• Approve Ashe’s Ferry marker repair: $1,485 plus up to $400 loading fee and $500 preparation cost
• Purchase 250 flags for second‑floor portico railing
• Buy books: "The Remarkable Haile Gold Mine" $50 and "South Carolina’s County Courthouses: A Pictorial History" $135 plus shipping
• Approve new logo for the Historical Commission
• Approve Dan Clancy as liaison to the Friends of the Historical Courthouse Museum

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The Lancaster County Library Board will meet to conduct regular business, including reviewing financial and librarian reports. The board will discuss the strategic plan and archives, and hold an election for board members.

• Election of Board Members
• Discussion of Strategic Plan
• Discussion of Archive

Lancaster County Council

Council will hold a public hearing and first reading of the FY 2026-27 budget ordinance, which sets millage rates, fees, and appropriations. Other major items include third readings to dissolve the Recreation Advisory Board and adjust Planning Commission meeting requirements, as well as second readings for three rezonings on Palmetto Kennel Lane, Steele Street, and Shelton Street.

• Public hearing and 1st reading of FY 2026-27 budget ordinance setting millage rates and fees
• 3rd reading to dissolve the Recreation Advisory Board (Ordinance 2026-2031)
• 2nd reading to rezone 0.61 acres at Palmetto Kennel Lane from LDR to MDR (RZ-2026-0409)
• 2nd reading to rezone 0.335 acres at 1824 Steele Street from MH to PB (RZ-2026-0322)
• 1st reading to extend development agreement with Century Communities Southeast, LLC to September 30, 2026

The council approved the meeting agenda (7‑0) and the consent agenda items (7‑0). It passed the third reading of the temporary easement ordinance (7‑0) and the third reading of the poll‑worker policy ordinance (6‑1). The first reading of the development‑agreement extension ordinance was approved by a 4‑2‑1 vote, with one member recused. A motion to approve the first reading of the FY 2026‑27 budget ordinance was made, but no vote outcome was recorded.

• Approved agenda (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda items (7-0)
• Passed 3rd Reading of Ordinance 2026-2026 (temporary easement) (7-0)
• Passed 3rd Reading of Ordinance 2026-2021 (poll‑worker policies) (6-1)
• Approved 1st Reading of Ordinance 2026-2035 (development agreement extension) (4-2-1, Harper recused)
• Motion to approve 1st Reading of Ordinance 2026-2036 (FY 2026‑27 budget) made; no vote recorded

Lancaster County Council

The Lancaster County Council will hold a special meeting to discuss and take action on the Administrator's recommended budget. This budget proposal is presented by Steve Willis, Sabrena Harris, and Jamie Privuznak.

• Discussion and action on Administrator's Recommended Budget

The council reviewed the administrator's FY2027 budget recommendations, including public‑safety staffing, fire‑station funding, airport costs, and potential wage increases. No motions were adopted; the council only requested additional information on half‑year staffing savings, low‑wage employee counts, and total airport costs. The meeting was adjourned without any approvals, denials, or tabling of items.

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The Community Outreach and Engagement Advisory Committee meets to discuss old and new business, including roles and responsibilities for 'The Wall That Heals' and plans for a recognition dinner. The agenda is largely procedural with no votes on ordinances or contracts.

• Discussion of 'The Wall That Heals' – Roles and Responsibilities
• Planning for a Recognition Dinner
• Member discussion of other new business

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The Lancaster County Fire Rescue Training Officer Association is meeting to review training records and schedules. The body will discuss upcoming rescue drills and SCFA retest policies.

• July - December SCFA classes and training schedule
• Upcoming rescue drills and fall drills dates
• SCFA retest policy and dates
• First Due Reporting training
• June IST – Water Supply

Lancaster County Council

This is an ad-hoc committee meeting focused on the Unified Development Ordinance. The agenda includes approval of minutes, review of summary points, and discussion of consultant assistance and next steps. No substantive votes on specific projects or ordinances are scheduled.

• Approval of minutes from the February 26 and May 6, 2026 meetings
• Review of UDO committee summary points by Interim Planning Director Shannon Catoe
• Discussion of consultant assistance and next steps for the UDO

The Ad‑Hoc UDO Committee postponed approval of the February 26 and May 6 minutes and then adopted a series of substantive changes to the Unified Development Ordinance. Changes include removing purpose statements, redefining conditional uses, adjusting buffers, and eliminating the requirement for development agreements. The committee set a goal to adopt the revised UDO by September‑October 2026 and scheduled the next meeting for June 30, 2026.

• Removed purpose statements from the UDO (unanimous)
• Replaced "Conditional Use" with "Permitted with Review" and added a prohibition clause (unanimous)
• Defined minor modifications; all other changes to require Planning Commission review (unanimous)
• Adjusted "Type A" buffer to 15 feet (unanimous)
• Removed the proposed deferred parking plan (unanimous)
• Decided development agreements would not be required (unanimous)
• Excluded the family exemption from subdivision rules (unanimous)
• Directed staff to review Signs (Chapter 7) and Building Design (Chapter 8) with consultants (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings and decide on a preliminary plat for a 1,490-lot residential community on 840 acres north of Great Falls Highway, and a 9.74-acre commercial plat at Barberville Road and Fort Mill Highway. The commission will also forward recommendations to County Council on four rezoning requests, including a drive-thru coffee shop at 8458 Charlotte Highway and a tree service business at 9595 Yarborough Road.

• SD-2023-0867 Catawba Ridge: preliminary plat for 1,490 residential lots on 840 acres north of Great Falls Highway
• SD-2026-0834 Melanie Lane/Barberville Commercial: preliminary plat for 9.74-acre multi-parcel commercial development at Barberville Road and Fort Mill Highway
• RZ-2025-2390 7 Brew: rezone 0.525 acres at 8458 Charlotte Hwy from General Business to Regional Business for a drive-thru coffee shop
• RZ-2026-0503 Dr. Ramesh: rezone 7.09 acres at 7319 Charlotte Hwy from Low Density Residential to Neighborhood Business for offices and community center
• RZ-2026-0736 Justin's Tree Service: rezone 6.08 acres at 9595 Yarborough Rd from Professional Business to Regional Business for tree service

The commission first voted on a motion to approve the Melanie Lane/Barberville commercial preliminary plat and rejected it 1‑5. A subsequent motion to deny the same application was approved 5‑1, formally denying the project. Earlier agenda and minutes were approved unanimously.

• Approved meeting agenda (6-0)
• Approved amended April 21 minutes (6-0)
• Denied approval of Melanie Lane/Barberville commercial preliminary plat (1-5)
• Approved denial of Melanie Lane/Barberville commercial preliminary plat (5-1)

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The Indian Land Consolidated Fire Protection District Commission is holding a regular meeting with procedural items including approval of agenda and minutes, citizens' comments, and a Fire Chief's Report. The only substantive item is a Year-to-Date Budget Update under old business.

• Year-to-Date Budget Update (Old Business)

The Indian Land Consolidated Fire Protection District Commission approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the March 17, 2026 meeting. A motion to support Chief Nicholson’s request for up to $35,000 to create modular schematics for a new Fire Station 3 was made and approved unanimously. No new business was presented.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved March 17, 2026 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved up to $35,000 for modular schematics for Fire Station 3 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:05 PM (by Mark Scheiring)

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The Van Wyck Fire District Fee Board is meeting to approve minutes, hear public comments, and discuss old and new business. The main items are a FY26-27 budget update and a discussion on election of officers. No decisions are indicated as final.

• FY26-27 budget update discussion
• Election of officers discussion
• Approval of minutes
• Citizens' comments

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The Lancaster County Board of Assessment Appeals will hear appeals on the classification of two parcels: one in Alloway and one in Bannister. These appeals will be discussed during the meeting and further reviewed in an executive session. The agenda also includes standard procedural items such as call to order and roll call.

• Alloway parcel 0006D-0B-123.00 classification appeal
• Bannister parcel 0006N-0R-025.00 classification appeal
• Executive session to discuss the appeals

Lancaster County Council

This is a special meeting of Lancaster County Council. The council will discuss a scaled-down scope of work for the Fleet/IT Facility and the administrator's recommended budget. An executive session is scheduled to discuss a personnel matter concerning the County Administrator.

• Discussion and action on a scaled-down scope of work for the Fleet/IT Facility
• Discussion of the Administrator's Recommended Budget
• Executive session to discuss personnel matter related to the County Administrator

The council approved the meeting agenda by a 5-0 vote. It entered and exited Executive Session unanimously (6-0 each). Finally, the council extended an employment contract and appointed Brian Tucker as the new County Administrator by a 6-0 vote.

• Approved agenda (5-0, absent: Luis, Harper)
• Approved motion to go into Executive Session (6-0, absent: Harper)
• Approved motion to come out of Executive Session (6-0, absent: Harper)
• Extended contract and hired Brian Tucker as County Administrator (6-0, absent: Harper)

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Lancaster County Council

The Lancaster County Council will hold a regular meeting to vote on several rezoning ordinances and a resolution regarding an opioid settlement. The body will also hear presentations on a new emergency department project and search readiness training.

• Resolution 1326-R2026: Settlement with six remnant defendants and the South Carolina Opioid Settlement Allocation Agreement
• Rezoning of 71.1 acres at Charlotte Highway and Laurel Hill Road from Low Density Residential to Regional Business
• Rezoning of 1.5 acres at 1553 Pageland Highway from General Business to Low Density Residential
• Rezoning of 0.61 acres at Palmetto Kennel Lane from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential
• Rezoning of 0.335 acres at 1824 Steele Street from Manufactured Home to Professional Business

The council approved the meeting agenda and all consent‑agenda items unanimously. It then approved Resolution 1324‑R2026, accepting a conditional use permit for a place of assembly, by a 7‑0 vote. The council also postponed the 2nd reading of Ordinance 2026‑2012 until the July 2026 meeting, with a 6‑1 vote.

• Approved agenda (7-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda items 7a‑c (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 1324‑R2026 (7-0)
• Postponed 2nd Reading of Ordinance 2026‑2012 until July 2026 (6-1)

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The Apparatus and Equipment Committee will discuss specifications for an upcoming county truck purchase. No decisions are scheduled; the item is solely a discussion. The rest of the agenda is procedural (call to order, approval of agenda, public comments).

• Discussion of specifications for upcoming county truck purchase

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The Lancaster County Stormwater Advisory Council will meet to review the 2025/2026 budget and the Black Horse Run Road Improvement. The body will also discuss outfall mapping, SCM inspections, and a quarterly stormwater update.

• Black Horse Run Road Improvement
• 2025/2026 Budget
• Outfall Mapping
• SCM Inspections
• Stormwater Quarterly Update

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The Lancaster County Fire Commission will discuss the FY 25/26 budget, federal AFG grants, and funding for Fire Rescue Moving Forward. Several committee reports and citizen comments are also on the agenda. No votes are scheduled—all items are discussions.

• Discussion of Fire Commission Budget FY 25/26 (attached 141 and 144 budgets)
• Discussion concerning approval of Fire Department AFG Grants
• Discussion concerning Fire Rescue Moving Forward – Funding Discussion
• Discussion concerning Report of First Due
• Standing Committee reports from SOG, Strategic Planning, Apparatus, Budget, and Personnel committees

The Lancaster County Fire Commission unanimously approved the May 7 agenda and the April 2 minutes. Several topics were discussed but no actions were taken. The commission then unanimously adjourned the meeting.

• Approved May 7 agenda (unanimous)
• Approved April 2 minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Planning Commission

This is a workshop meeting of the Lancaster County Planning Commission. The commission will discuss guidelines for workshop meetings and review the preliminary plat process. No formal votes are expected; any recommendations will be forwarded to County Council at a later date.

• Review of guidelines for workshop meetings
• Preliminary plat process review

The commission reviewed and debated guidelines for calling workshop meetings, including agenda timelines and staff accountability. They also examined the preliminary plat process and related compliance requirements. No formal actions, approvals, or votes were recorded. The meeting adjourned at 6:06 p.m.

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The County Council Ad-Hoc Unified Development Ordinance Committee will meet to approve minutes, review committee summary points, and discuss an updated implementation timeline. Staff will also present consultant assistance and next steps.

• Approval of February 26, 2026, committee minutes
• Review of Ad-Hoc Committee Summary Points
• Updated Planning Commission and County Council Implementation Timeline
• Discussion of Consultant Assistance and Next Steps
• Citizens Comments (submission deadline: 4:00 p.m.)

The committee approved the agenda unanimously (8‑0) and postponed approval of the February 26 minutes (9‑0). It decided to use Option 2, advancing a Public Review Draft #2 with all committee changes in a single adoption process. The next meeting was set for May 20, 2026, and the session was adjourned unanimously (9‑0).

• Agenda approved (8-0)
• Postponed approval of February 26 minutes (9-0)
• Selected Option 2 to advance Public Review Draft #2 of the UDO
• Scheduled next meeting for 5‑20‑2026, 12‑6 p.m.
• Committee adjourned the meeting (9-0)

Lancaster County Council

The Lancaster County Council will review the County Administrator's recommended budget for Fiscal Year 2026-2027. The body will also consider an ordinance regarding poll worker classifications and hold an executive session for personnel matters.

• Presentation and discussion of the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 recommended budget
• 1st Reading of Ordinance 2026-2021 regarding poll worker policies and temporary employee classification
• Executive session regarding County Administrator interviews

The council approved the meeting agenda (7‑0) and entered an executive session to discuss County Administrator interviews (7‑0), then returned to open session (7‑0). It voted unanimously to let Chairman Carnes negotiate a contract with a County Administrator candidate (7‑0). The 1st reading of Ordinance 2026‑2021, which would remove drug testing and background checks for poll workers, passed with a 6‑1 vote.

• Approved meeting agenda (7-0)
• Authorized entry into Executive Session for County Administrator interview discussion (7-0)
• Authorized return to open session from Executive Session (7-0)
• Authorized Chairman Carnes to negotiate County Administrator contract (7-0)
• Approved 1st Reading of Ordinance 2026-2021 removing poll worker drug testing/background checks (6-1)
• Moved to adjourn the special council meeting (vote not recorded)

Board of Zoning Appeals

This is a routine Board of Zoning Appeals meeting with no public hearings or significant decisions. The board will vote to approve the minutes from the April 7, 2026 meeting and discuss an Evolve Training session for the Zoning Department.

• Approval of minutes from the April 7, 2026 Board of Zoning Appeals meeting
• Discussion of Evolve Training in the Zoning Department

The Board of Zoning Appeals unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the April 7, 2026 meeting, including a correction to a vote tally. No cases were discussed and no substantive decisions were made. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous consent.

• Approved agenda (4-0)
• Approved minutes with vote tally correction (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous consent)

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The Lancaster County Council will convene an intergovernmental luncheon to discuss the Haile Gold Mine, legislative updates from state representatives, and jurisdictional updates from local governing bodies.

• Approval of February 2026 Intergovernmental Luncheon minutes
• Presentation on Haile Gold Mine history and economic impacts
• Legislative updates from SC House and Senate representatives
• Community roundtable with jurisdictional updates
• Announcement of future meeting dates for 2026

Lancaster County Council

The Council is holding a special meeting to discuss a personnel matter in executive session. The discussion concerns interviews for the County Administrator position.

• Executive session regarding County Administrator interviews

The council approved the meeting agenda, entered and exited executive session, and adjourned. No substantive policy or budget decisions were made.

• Approved agenda (6-0)
• Entered executive session to discuss County Administrator interviews (6-0)
• Exited executive session (7-0)
• Adjourned special meeting (unanimous)

Lancaster County Council

The Council will meet to dissolve the Ad-Hoc County Administrator Interview Committee and approve related meeting minutes. The session includes an executive session to discuss a personnel matter regarding County Administrator interviews.

• Dissolution of County Council Ad-Hoc County Administrator Interview Committee
• Approval of minutes from two April 10, 2026, Ad-Hoc County Administrator Interview Committee meetings
• Executive session regarding County Administrator interview personnel matters

The council voted to dissolve the County Council Ad‑Hoc County Administrator Interview Committee, transferring interview duties to the full council. The agenda was approved unanimously (6‑0). Minutes from two April 10 interview committee meetings were each approved unanimously (6‑0). The council entered executive session to discuss a personnel matter under SC Code 30‑4‑70(a)(1) (motion passed 6‑0) and later returned to open session (motion passed 7‑0) before adjourning.

• Dissolved County Administrator Interview Committee (unanimous)
• Approved agenda (6-0)
• Approved minutes from April 10 10:00 AM interview committee meeting (6-0)
• Approved minutes from April 10 1:00 PM interview committee meeting (6-0)
• Moved into executive session to discuss personnel matter (6-0)
• Moved out of executive session (7-0)
• Adjourned meeting (motion passed)

Lancaster County Council

Lancaster County Council will discuss a proposal to transfer the Foster Wastewater Treatment Plant and review non-profit grant distributions for the 2026 budget. The body is also considering ordinances to dissolve the Recreation Advisory Board and amend Planning Commission meeting requirements.

• Public hearing and 3rd reading of easement grant to Lancaster County Natural Gas Authority off Harrisburg Road
• 2nd reading of Ordinance 2026-2029 to amend the FY2025-2026 budget
• 1st reading of Ordinance 2026-2031 to dissolve the Recreation Advisory Board
• Resolution 1323-R2026 regarding distribution of FY2026 non-profit grant funds
• 2nd reading of rezoning for 1.5 acres at 1553 Pageland Highway from General Business to Low Density Residential

The council amended Resolution 1323‑R2026 to allocate $90,500 to seven local nonprofits and approved it with a 5‑1‑1 vote. It also amended the planning‑commission workshop ordinance to allow meetings on an as‑needed basis, and approved several other ordinances and a budget amendment. A public hearing on a temporary easement ordinance was postponed, and a commission member was removed from two boards.

• Approved agenda (7‑0)
• Approved consent agenda items, including 2nd reading of Ordinance 2026‑2027 rezoning (7‑0)
• Postponed public hearing and 3rd reading of Ordinance 2026‑2026 to May meeting (7‑0)
• Approved 2nd reading of Ordinance 2026‑2029 (budget amendment) (7‑0)
• Amended and approved 1st reading of Ordinance 2026‑2030 to allow planning‑commission workshops as needed (7‑0)
• Approved 1st reading of Ordinance 2026‑2031 to dissolve the Recreation Advisory Board (7‑0)
• Amended and passed Resolution 1323‑R2026 allocating $90,500 to seven nonprofits (5‑1‑1)
• Removed Nakisha Procope from Health and Wellness Commission and Board of Assessment Appeals (7‑0)

General

The Lancaster County Criminal Justice Coordinating Council is meeting to hear data presentations on the detention center and multiple courts for March, along with a discussion of the Pretrial Workgroup. RTM data will also be presented. The agenda includes citizen comments and approval of previous minutes.

• Presentation of March data from Lancaster County Detention Center
• Presentation of March data from Lancaster General Sessions Court
• Presentation of March data from Lancaster Magistrate's Court and Municipal Court
• Pretrial Workgroup chair discussion
• RTM data presentation

General

The Lancaster County Board of Assessment Appeals is meeting to review a property assessment hearing. The hearing for Lancaster Real Estate Group was waived, with documentation submitted to the Board for review.

• Property Assessment Hearing for Lancaster Real Estate Group

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on a conditional use permit for a place of assembly on Harrisburg Road and three rezoning requests on Shelton Street, Steele Street, and Flint Drive. They will also discuss the FY2021-2031 Capital Improvement Plan and funding requests for FY2027, and consider naming two private roads: Hillview Acres Drive and Legacy Pointe Place.

• CU-2026-0168: Conditional use for 4.7-acre place of assembly at 10935 Harrisburg Road
• RZ-2026-0308: Rezone 2.14 acres on Shelton Street from General Business to Professional Business to remedy non-conforming multi-family use
• RZ-2026-0322: Rezone 0.335 acres at 1824 Steele Street from Manufactured Home to Professional Business for renovation of non-conforming units
• RZ-2026-0409: Rezone 0.61 acre on Flint Drive from Low Density to Medium Density Residential to conjoin adjacent lot
• Capital Improvement Plan tabulation report and discussion for FY2027 funding

The commission voted 0‑5 to deny the conditional use permit (CU‑2026‑0168) for a 4.7‑acre parcel at 10935 Harrisburg Road. The denial was unanimous and the matter will be referred to County Council for a final decision. Earlier, the agenda and two sets of minutes were approved without opposition.

• Approved agenda (6‑0)
• Approved March 17, 2026 regular minutes (6‑0)
• Approved April 2, 2026 workshop minutes (5‑0, 1 abstention)
• Denied conditional use permit for 10935 Harrisburg Road (0‑5)

General

General

The Criminal Justice Coordinating Council will meet to review data from January and February. The session includes a workgroup discussion and a period for citizen comments.

• Presentation of data from Lancaster County Detention Center
• Presentation of data from Lancaster General Sessions Court
• Presentation of data from Lancaster Magistrate’s Court
• Presentation of data from Lancaster Municipal Court

General

This is a routine procedural meeting of the Lancaster County Fire Rescue Training Officer Association. The board will approve the agenda and prior meeting minutes, discuss old business such as training schedules and individual records, and hear new business including upcoming rescue drills and air bag training. No major policy decisions or financial actions are on the agenda.

• Approval of March 19, 2025 minutes
• January–June SCFA classes / training schedule
• Individual training records review
• Upcoming rescue drills and fall drills
• Training – air bags

General

The Community Outreach and Engagement Advisory Committee will meet to discuss goals for 2026. The agenda consists primarily of procedural items and member discussion.

• Discussion of 2026 goals

Lancaster County Council

The Lancaster County Council is holding a budget workshop to hear departmental presentations from agencies including Animal Shelter, Sheriff's Office, Planning & Zoning, and Economic Development. Discussions will cover the operating budget, personnel updates, the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP), and revenue review. No votes or decisions are scheduled; this is a discussion-only meeting.

• Departmental presentations from 27 offices, including Animal Shelter, Sheriff's Office, and Economic Development
• Discussion of the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) led by Josiah Parke
• Review of revenue and personnel updates by Steve Willis, Sabrena Harris, and Jamie Privuznak
• Presentations on public safety: Sheriff's Office, Detention Center, School Resource Officers, and Court Mandated Security
• Presentations on infrastructure: Road Maintenance, Building Maintenance, Fleet Maintenance, and Solid Waste

The council approved the meeting agenda by a 6‑0 vote. During the budget workshop members discussed numerous department requests and directed staff to investigate leasing a temporary modular office for the Animal Shelter. Council members asked staff to provide feedback on the budget requests, to produce a revenue forecast for the rest of the year, and to clarify reassessment revenue collected. The workshop was adjourned at 6:18 p.m.

• Approved agenda (6-0 vote)
• Directed staff to explore leasing a temporary modular office for the Animal Shelter
• Requested staff to provide feedback on FY27 budget requests
• Requested a revenue forecast for the remainder of the year
• Requested clarification on reassessment revenue collected
• Moved to adjourn the budget workshop

General

The Health and Wellness Commission will meet to discuss walkability with the SCDPH and hear from guest speaker Sensei Connie Morris. The body will also review and approve minutes from the December 10, 2025 meeting.

• Walkability discussion with SCDPH
• Guest speaker Sensei Connie Morris

General

The Recreation Advisory Board is meeting to review budget planning for FY 27 and updates on the Regional Park. The board will also discuss staff updates regarding facilities, summer camp, and lifeguards.

• FY 27 Budget Planning update
• Regional Park discussion
• Springdale Roofing
• Staff updates for facilities, summer camp, and lifeguards
• Master Plan RQ

Lancaster County Council

The Lancaster County Council will consider several pending ordinances, including the third reading of Ordinance 2025-2001 to rezone about 604.56 acres on Charlotte Highway from Rural Neighborhood to Medium Density Residential‑Cluster Subdivision. They will also review a development agreement for the Haven Development Project and multiple easement grants to utility providers. Additional items include a resolution to request Opportunity Zone designations and a resolution to approve nonprofit grant recommendations.

• 3rd Reading of Ordinance 2025-2001 – rezoning 604.56 acres on Charlotte Highway
• 3rd Reading of Ordinance 2025-2002 – development agreement for The Haven Development Project
• Public Hearing and 3rd Reading of Ordinance 2026-2022 – FY2025‑2026 budget appropriation
• Resolution 1322‑R2026 – request for Opportunity Zone designation for county census tracts
• Resolution 1323‑R2026 – approve Lancaster County Non‑Profit Grant Review Committee recommendations

The council approved the meeting agenda and the consent agenda items unanimously. It passed the third reading of the rezoning ordinance for about 604.56 acres on Charlotte Highway by a 4‑3 vote. The council adopted amendments to the Haven development agreement by a 5‑2 vote and then approved the amended agreement on the third reading by a 6‑1 vote.

• Approved agenda (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda items (minutes and 2nd reading of Ordinance 2026-2026) (7-0)
• Approved 3rd reading of Ordinance 2025-2001 rezoning 604.56 acres (4-3)
• Approved amendment to Ordinance 2025-2002 (Haven development) (5-2)
• Approved 3rd reading of Ordinance 2025-2002 as amended (6-1)

Lancaster County Council

The County Administrator Interview Committee will meet to review the ongoing search for a new County Administrator. The agenda includes a call to order, approval of the agenda, a period for citizen comments, and an executive session to discuss a personnel matter under South Carolina law. After the executive session, any items requiring a vote will be considered. The meeting will conclude with adjournment.

• Call to Order of the County Administrator Interview Committee
• Approval of the agenda
• Citizen comments period (up to 3‑minute remarks)
• Executive session to discuss personnel matter related to County Administrator search (SC Code 30‑4‑70(a)(1))
• Vote on items arising from the executive session

The County Administrator Interview Committee approved its agenda by a 6-0 vote. It then moved into executive session to discuss a personnel matter related to the administrator search, also approved 6-0. After returning to open session, the committee voted 6-0 to come out of executive session and subsequently adjourned the meeting by a unanimous vote.

• Approved agenda (6-0)
• Approved motion to enter executive session on personnel matter (6-0)
• Approved motion to return from executive session (6-0)
• Approved adjournment of meeting (6-0)

Lancaster County Council

The Lancaster County Council will hold an executive session to discuss a personnel issue related to the County Administrator search, as required by South Carolina law. The meeting will also approve minutes from three prior administrator search committee meetings and accept citizen comments. No other substantive decisions are scheduled.

• Executive session: discussion of personnel matter under S.C. Code 30-4-70(a)(1) for County Administrator search
• Approve minutes from April 1, 2026 County Administrator Search Committee meeting
• Approve minutes from April 7, 2026 10:00 AM County Administrator Interview Committee meeting
• Approve minutes from April 7, 2026 3:00 PM County Administrator Interview Committee meeting
• Citizen comments period (up to ~3‑minute remarks)

The committee approved the agenda and three sets of prior meeting minutes, each by a 6‑0 vote. It then voted 6‑0 to enter executive session to discuss a personnel matter related to the County Administrator search, and 6‑0 to return to open session. The meeting was adjourned by a 6‑0 vote.

• Approved agenda (6-0)
• Approved April 1, 2026 minutes (6-0)
• Approved April 7, 2026 10:00 AM minutes (6-0)
• Approved April 7, 2026 3:00 PM minutes (6-0)
• Moved into executive session to discuss personnel matter (6-0)
• Moved out of executive session (6-0)
• Adjourned meeting (6-0)

General

General

Lancaster County Council

The Lancaster County Council held its County Administrator Interview Committee meeting on April 7, 2026. The agenda included routine items such as call to order, agenda approval, and a period for citizen comments. The executive session will address a personnel matter related to the search for a new County Administrator under South Carolina Code of Laws 30-4-70(a)(1). Any items requiring a vote will be considered after the executive session.

• Call to Order for the County Administrator Interview Committee
• Citizen comments period (comments up to ~3 minutes; submission by mail, email, or online)
• Executive session to discuss a personnel matter concerning the County Administrator search per SC Code 30-4-70(a)(1)
• Items requiring a vote following the executive session
• Adjournment

The Ad‑Hoc County Administrator Interview Committee approved its agenda unanimously (6‑0). It then voted 6‑0 to go into executive session to discuss a personnel matter related to the County Administrator search, inviting the search firm. After the closed discussion, the committee voted 5‑0 to return to open session and later adjourned the meeting.

• Approved agenda (6-0)
• Moved into executive session on personnel matter (6-0)
• Returned to open session (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous motion)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The agenda for this meeting consists of procedural boilerplate. The board will review the agenda and the minutes from the March 3, 2026, meeting.

• Approval of March 3, 2026 meeting minutes
• BZA Training

Lancaster County Council

The Lancaster County Council will hold an ad-hoc committee meeting to interview candidates for the County Administrator position. The session includes a public comment period and an executive session to discuss personnel matters related to the search.

• County Administrator Interview Committee meeting
• Public comment period (deadline 4:00 p.m.)
• Executive session for personnel search discussion
• Committee members include Chair Brian Carnes and District 2 Councilor Charlene McGriff

The County Administrator Interview Committee approved its agenda by a 6‑0 vote. It then voted 6‑0 to go into executive session to discuss a personnel matter related to the County Administrator search, and later voted 6‑0 to return to open session. The meeting was adjourned shortly thereafter.

• Approved agenda (6-0)
• Entered executive session to discuss County Administrator personnel matter (6-0)
• Returned from executive session (6-0)
• Adjourned the meeting

General

The Economic Development Advisory Board will hold a discussion on what the "ideal" mix of commercial, industrial, and residential development should be for Lancaster County. No formal resolutions or contracts are listed. The meeting also includes routine items such as agenda approval, minutes approval, citizen comments, and old business updates.

• Chairperson discussion topic: continue talks on the ideal mix of commercial, industrial, and residential land uses for Lancaster County

The Economic Development Advisory Board unanimously approved the meeting agenda. Because there was no quorum, no other actions were voted on. The board agreed to create a subcommittee to prioritize and support the strategic pillars, naming Marc Howie, Kim Lineberger-Thomas, Brad Bucy, and Dr. Juan Roldan as members.

• Approved agenda (unanimous vote)
• Formed subcommittee on strategic pillars with four members

Planning Commission

The Lancaster County Planning Commission will consider a conditional use permit for a 4.7‑acre parcel at 10935 Harrisburg Road to be used as a place of assembly. It will also review four rezoning applications: 0.61 acre at 4059 Flint Drive (Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential), 0.335 acre at 1824 Steele Street (Manufactured Home to Professional Business), 2.14 acre at Shelton Street near Jubilee Lane (General Business to Professional Business), and a request to name a private drive called Hillview Acres Drive adjacent to parcels off Ander Vincent Road. Two private‑road naming requests—Hillview Acres Drive and Legacy Pointe Place—will be considered. The commission will discuss the FY2021‑2031 Capital Improvement Plan and FY2027 funding requests.

• Conditional use permit for 4.7 acres at 10935 Harrisburg Road for a place of assembly
• Rezoning 0.61 acre at 4059 Flint Drive from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential
• Rezoning 0.335 acre at 1824 Steele Street from Manufactured Home to Professional Business
• Rezoning 2.14 acres at Shelton Street near Jubilee Lane from General Business to Professional Business
• Naming of private drive Hillview Acres Drive adjacent to parcels off Ander Vincent Road

The commission reviewed several conditional use and rezoning applications, as well as private road naming requests and a capital improvement plan discussion, but no approvals, denials, or tabled motions were recorded. Chairman Richards motioned to adjourn and the meeting ended at 5:34 p.m.

• Adjourned meeting (motion by Chair Richards)

Planning Commission

General

The Lancaster County Fire Commission meeting will cover routine reports and old business, then move to new business items. Commissioners will discuss the FY 25/26 Fire Commission budget, recruitment and retention awards, a fire prevention materials purchase, call type classifications, and approval of AFG grants. The meeting also includes a funding discussion for the Fire Rescue Moving Forward program and updates on grants, training, and maintenance.

• Discussion concerning Fire Commission Budget FY 25/26 (see attached budgets)
• Discussion concerning Approval of Fire Prevention Materials Purchase
• Discussion concerning Approval of Fire Department AFG Grants
• Discussion concerning Recruitment and Retention Awards
• Discussion concerning Fire Rescue Moving Forward – Funding Discussion

Lancaster County Council

The Lancaster County Council will hold an ad‑hoc County Administrator Search Committee meeting. Members will approve minutes from the March 2, 2026 meeting, discuss a personnel matter related to the Administrator search, and dissolve the current search committee while appointing an interview committee. A citizen comments period is also scheduled.

• Approval of minutes from the March 2, 2026 County Administrator Search Committee meeting
• Discussion of a personnel matter under South Carolina Code 30‑4‑70(a)(1) related to the County Administrator search
• Dissolution of the ad‑hoc County Administrator Search Committee
• Appointment of an ad‑hoc County Administrator Interview Committee
• Citizen comments period

The committee approved its agenda and the minutes from the March 2 meeting by unanimous vote. It entered and exited executive session, then voted to dissolve the search committee and form a new interview committee composed of seven members. The meeting was adjourned.

• Approved agenda (11-0)
• Approved March 2 minutes (11-0)
• Entered executive session to discuss personnel matter (11-0)
• Exited executive session (11-0)
• Dissolved Ad‑Hoc County Administrator Search Committee and appointed new Interview Committee (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Lancaster County Council

The Lancaster County Council will hold a budget workshop, hear presentations from each department, and discuss the operating budget and personnel updates. No specific motions or approvals are listed beyond agenda approval. The meeting is primarily informational and preparatory for future budget decisions.

• Opening budget remarks by Interim County Administrator Steve Willis
• Departmental presentations covering fire protection, EMS, public safety communications, IT, aging services, stormwater, airport, library, tax collection, courts, conservation, assessor, marketing, treasury, finance, coroner, and parks
• Discussion of operating budget and personnel updates

The council voted 6‑0 to approve the meeting agenda. After departmental budget presentations, Steve Harper moved to adjourn and Jose Luis seconded; the workshop was then adjourned. No other motions were decided during the session.

• Agenda approved (6-0)
• Meeting adjourned (motion moved by Steve Harper, seconded by Jose Luis)

General

The Lancaster County Library Board will hold an executive session to discuss personnel matters as allowed by South Carolina law. The board will also review the trustee’s role and complete routine items such as approving the agenda and minutes.

• Discussion of trustee’s role
• Executive session on personnel matters under SC Code 30-4-70(a)(1)

Lancaster County Council

The Lancaster County Council meeting on March 23, 2026 will consider a public hearing and third reading of Ordinance 2025-2006 that would approve a permanent easement grant to Taylor Thornburg Pressley and Jonathan Allen Pressley for property off Grace Avenue (Tax Parcel 0083-00-007.01). The council will also review a Community Needs Assessment presentation from the Catawba Regional Council of Governments. Additional items include the third reading of an ordinance establishing a Housing Committee, easement grants to Comporium Communications, Duke Energy Carolinas, and Lancaster County Natural Gas Authority, and a budget amendment ordinance for FY2025‑2026. Several rezoning and development agreements are postponed or pending further action.

• Public Hearing and 3rd Reading of Ordinance 2025-2006 – permanent easement to Taylor Thornburg Pressley & Jonathan Allen Pressley, Grace Avenue, Tax Parcel 0083-00-007.01 (passed 6‑1 at prior meetings)
• 3rd Reading of Ordinance 2026-2017 – establishes a Housing Committee (passed 7‑0)
• 2nd Reading of Ordinance 2026-2023 – easement grant to Comporium Communications on SC Highway 9, Tax Parcel 0068L-0F-023.00
• 2nd Reading of Ordinance 2026-2024 – easement grant to Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC on SC Highway 9, Tax Parcel 0068L-0F-023.00
• 2nd Reading of Ordinance 2026-2025 – easement grant to Lancaster County Natural Gas Authority on SC Highway 9, Tax Parcel 0068L-0F-023.00

The council unanimously approved the meeting agenda. It adopted the consent agenda items, including several easement grants and the establishment of a housing committee. The council passed the 3rd reading of Ordinance 2025-2006 (permanent easement grant) by a 6‑1 vote, and the 3rd reading of Ordinance 2026-2020 by a 7‑0 vote. The council approved the 2nd reading of Ordinance 2025-2001, rezoning about 604.56 acres from Rural Neighborhood to Medium‑Density Residential‑Cluster, with a 4‑3 vote.

• Approved agenda (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda items – minutes, housing committee ordinance, and easement grants to Comporium, Duke Energy, and Lancaster County Natural Gas Authority (7-0)
• Passed 3rd Reading of Ordinance 2025-2006 (permanent easement grant) (6-1)
• Passed 3rd Reading of Ordinance 2026-2020 (park agreement amendment) (7-0)
• Approved 2nd Reading of Ordinance 2025-2001 rezoning 604.56 acres (4-3)
• Approved 2nd Reading of Ordinance 2025-2002 (Haven Development Project) as amended (6-1)

General

The association is meeting to review training records and schedule upcoming rescue drills. The body will also discuss on-scene communications and SCFA classes.

• January - June SCEA classes and training schedule
• Upcoming rescue drills and fall drills dates
• On scene communications considerations
• Fall SCFA classes
• April IST Haz Mat and Officer IST Interagency Government

General

The Community Outreach and Engagement Advisory Committee will meet to approve the agenda and minutes, discuss goals for 2026, and recognize previous members. The meeting will also include a roundtable discussion and a presentation on 'The Wall That Heals' event.

• Approval of the agenda and minutes
• Discussion of 2026 goals
• Presentation on 'The Wall That Heals' event
• Recognitions for previous members

General

The Indian Land Consolidated Fire Protection District Commission will meet to review the proposed budget for fiscal year 2026-27. The commission will also discuss year-to-date budget updates and the status of the reserve account.

• Proposed FY 2026-27 Budget
• Year-to-date budget update
• Reserve account update

The Indian Land Consolidated Fire Protection District Commission approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the February 17, 2026 meeting. No other substantive actions or votes were taken; the chief presented budget proposals but they were not decided. The meeting adjourned at 6:48 p.m.

• Approved agenda (motion made and accepted)
• Approved February 17, 2026 minutes (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider rezoning requests for residential and commercial uses. The body will also decide on a commercial preliminary plat for a 12-parcel subdivision. An executive session is scheduled to discuss legal advice regarding an Impact Fee Study.

• RZ-2025-2735: Rezone 1.5 acres at 1553 Pageland Highway from General Business to Low Density Residential
• RZ-2026-0152: Rezone 43.61 acres at 9257 Charlotte Hwy from Low Density Residential to Regional Business
• SD-2024-1114: Commercial Preliminary Plat for 44.25 acres at Charlotte Highway and Dogwood Acres Rd
• SD-2023-1869: Preliminary Plat for 10.92 acres at Barberville Road and Fort Mill Highway
• Executive session regarding contractual matters for the Impact Fee Study

The commission approved the rezoning of 1.5 acres at 1553 Pageland Highway for Charles Roberts (4‑0) and sent it to County Council. After reopening the public hearing, the commission approved the rezoning of 43.61 acres at 9257 Charlotte Highway (Project Magic) with a condition to include Highway Corridor Overlay improvements (4‑0), also referring it to County Council. The agenda, prior minutes, and a motion to receive legal advice in executive session were approved unanimously.

• Approved agenda (4‑0)
• Approved February 17, 2026 minutes (4‑0)
• Approved amended March 5, 2026 workshop minutes (4‑0)
• Approved receipt of legal advice in executive session (4‑0)
• Approved Roberts rezoning (RZ‑2025‑2735) (4‑0)
• Denied Project Magic rezoning (RZ‑2026‑0152) (0‑4)
• Approved Project Magic rezoning with Highway Corridor condition (4‑0)

General

The Van Wyck Fire District Fee Board will meet to review an update regarding the FY26-27 budget. No new business items are listed on the agenda.

• FY26-27 budget update

General

The Non-Profit Grant Review Committee will examine submitted non-profit grant applications. It will also consider recommendations for council funding to support approved projects. No final decisions are recorded in the agenda.

• Review of non-profit grant applications
• Council funding recommendations for non-profit projects

General

The Non-Profit Grant Review Committee will meet to review non-profit applications. The committee will discuss and determine funding recommendations for the Council.

• Review of non-profit applications
• Council funding recommendations

Lancaster County Council

The Lancaster County Council will conduct the first reading of three ordinances that would grant temporary construction and permanent easements to Comporium Communications, Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC, and the Lancaster County Natural Gas Authority on county‑owned land off South Carolina Highway 9 (Tax Parcel O0068I-OF-023.00, 0068I-OF-023.00, and O068I-OF-023.00). The meeting also includes citizen comments, a memory cafe program presentation, and discussions on the detention center, county‑wide EMT response, the strategic plan update, and infrastructure for The Haven development project.

• 1st Reading of Ordinance 2026-2023: easement grant to Comporium Communications, Tax Parcel O0068I-OF-023.00
• 1st Reading of Ordinance 2026-2024: easement grant to Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC, Tax Parcel 0068I-OF-023.00
• 1st Reading of Ordinance 2026-2025: easement grant to Lancaster County Natural Gas Authority, Tax Parcel O068I-OF-023.00
• Discussion and update on the Detention Center
• Discussion of EMT response for county‑wide fire/rescue services

The council unanimously approved the agenda (7‑0). It then approved the first reading of Ordinance 2026‑2023 for Comporium Communications, Ordinance 2026‑2024 for Duke Energy Carolinas, and Ordinance 2026‑2025 for Lancaster County Natural Gas Authority, each passing 7‑0. No other substantive actions were finalized before adjournment.

• Approved agenda (7-0)
• Approved 1st reading of Ordinance 2026-2023 (7-0)
• Approved 1st reading of Ordinance 2026-2024 (7-0)
• Approved 1st reading of Ordinance 2026-2025 (7-0)
• Adjourned special meeting (motion passed)

General

The Recreation Advisory Board is meeting to review old business and staff updates. Discussions include budget planning for FY 27 and updates on the Regional Park.

• FY 27 Budget Planning update
• Regional Park discussion
• Springdale Roofing
• Staff updates on Summer Camp and Lifeguards
• Spring Sports and new programs update

General

The Lancaster County Historical Commission is reviewing reports on historical marker maintenance and planning for the Red Rose Festival and Lancaster Ag + Art tour. The body is also discussing budget requests and the use of tax grants for advertising and markers.

• Repair and refurbishment of Ashe’s Ferry marker for $1,485 plus a $400 loading fee
• Printing of 300 museum glossy brochures for $100
• Maintenance of King Haigler, Flat Creek Baptist, and Lancaster Home and Cemetery markers
• Planning for the Red Rose Festival on May 15-16
• Review of City Hospitality Tax and County Accommodations Tax grants

General

The Lancaster County Board of Assessment Appeals meeting will address routine items such as call to order, roll call, and agenda approval. The only substantive agenda item is the election of officers. The meeting will conclude with adjournment.

• Election of officers (New Business)

Lancaster County Council

The Lancaster County Council will hold a 2nd Reading of Ordinance 2026-2012 to rezone approximately 71.1 acres at Charlotte Highway and Laurel Hill Road from Low Density Residential to Regional Business. The meeting also includes public hearings and 3rd readings of several ordinances, a resolution requesting a truck‑traffic study on Possum Hollow Road, and discussion of board and commission appointments. Items on the consent agenda will be approved together, and the council will address any held items from previous meetings.

• 2nd Reading of Ordinance 2026-2012 – rezoning 71.1 acres at Charlotte Highway & Laurel Hill Road from LDR to RB district
• Public Hearing and 3rd Reading of Ordinance 2026-2019 – add property to Edgewater II Improvement District
• Public Hearing and 3rd Reading of Ordinance 2026-2016 – amend FY2025-2026 budget appropriation
• Resolution 1321-R2026 – request SCDOT study to prohibit through truck traffic on Possum Hollow Road between U.S. 521 and SC 160
• Discussion of appointments/reappointments to various boards and commissions, including the Community Outreach and Engagement Advisory Board

The council approved the meeting agenda and all consent‑agenda items unanimously. It voted 7‑0 to postpone the 2nd Reading of Ordinance 2026‑2012 until a later date, not later than 60 days, pending connectivity issues. The body also unanimously approved the 3rd readings of Ordinances 2026‑2019, 2026‑2016, and 2026‑2013, and approved Resolution 1318‑R2026.

• Approved agenda (7‑0)
• Approved Consent Agenda Items 6a‑6d (7‑0)
• Postponed 2nd Reading of Ordinance 2026‑2012 (7‑0)
• Approved 3rd Reading of Ordinance 2026‑2019 (7‑0)
• Approved 3rd Reading of Ordinance 2026‑2016 (7‑0)
• Approved 3rd Reading of Ordinance 2026‑2013 (7‑0)
• Approved Resolution 1318‑R2026 (7‑0)

General

The Lancaster County Public Facilities Corporation Board will meet on March 9, 2026. The agenda includes elections of directors and officers, appointment of committee members, and a resolution to amend the corporation’s Base Lease Agreement and Installment Purchase and Use Agreement. The board will also approve the minutes from the December 9, 2024 meeting and may hold an executive session.

• Election of directors to the Board
• Election of officers for the Board
• Appointment of committee members, if any
• Resolution authorizing amendment of the Base Lease Agreement and Installment Purchase and Use Agreement
• Approval of minutes from the December 9, 2024 meeting

General

The Lancaster County Fire Commission will meet to discuss the FY 25/26 budget and funding for Fire Rescue Moving Forward. The body will also review fire reports and the approval of AFG grants.

• Discussion of Fire Commission Budget FY 25/26
• Funding discussion for Fire Rescue Moving Forward
• Approval of Fire Department AFG Grants
• Discussion on moving Recruitment and Retention Awards to April
• Review of First Due report and NERIS update

The commission unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the February 5 meeting. A motion to nominate Chairman Clint Sowell for Commissioner of the Year was made, seconded, and passed unanimously. No other actions were taken on the discussed projects.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved February 5 minutes (unanimous)
• Nominated Clint Sowell for Commissioner of the Year (unanimous)
• Discussion on fire station project – no action taken
• Discussion on iPad training and mounts – no action taken

Planning Commission

The Lancaster County Planning Commission will consider three rezoning applications: a 1.5‑acre change at 1553 Pageland Highway from General Business to Low‑Density Residential, a 43.61‑acre change at 9257 Charlotte Highway from Low‑Density Residential to Regional Business (Project Magic), and a commercial preliminary plat for 44.25 acres near Charlotte Highway and Dogwood Acres Road to create a 12‑parcel commercial subdivision. The commission will also review applicants for a county impact fee study. Recommendations from this meeting will be forwarded to the County Council for later consideration.

• RZ-2025-2735: Rezone ~1.5 acres at 1553 Pageland Highway from General Business to Low‑Density Residential
• RZ-2026-0152 (Project Magic): Rezone 43.61 acres at 9257 Charlotte Highway from Low‑Density Residential to Regional Business
• SD-2024-1114: Commercial Preliminary Plat for 44.25 acres near Charlotte Highway and Dogwood Acres Rd to create a 12‑parcel commercial subdivision
• Review of RFP applicants for a County Impact Fee Study

The commission heard staff presentations on two rezoning applications (Roberts and Project Magic) and a commercial preliminary plat for The Pointe. Commissioners discussed the RFP process for a County Impact Fee Study and requested additional information. No motions, votes, or formal approvals were recorded. The meeting was adjourned at 6:01 p.m.

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Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will convene to approve minutes from a previous meeting and discuss a distribution manual for board members. The meeting is scheduled for March 3, 2026, at 6:00 PM in the County Council Chambers.

• Approval of January 6, 2026 minutes
• Distribution and discussion of BZA information manual

The Board voted unanimously to approve the meeting agenda. It then unanimously approved the minutes from the January 6, 2026 meeting. With no further business, the Board unanimously adjourned the meeting at 6:22 p.m.

• Approved agenda (3-0)
• Approved minutes of 01/06/2026 meeting (3-0)
• Adjourned meeting (3-0)

Lancaster County Council

The Lancaster County Council Ad-Hoc Committee will meet to appoint additional members to the search committee for a new County Administrator and discuss personnel matters in executive session.

• Appointment of additional members to the County Administrator Search Committee
• Executive session to discuss personnel matters regarding the County Administrator search

The committee approved its agenda unanimously (3-0). The chair appointed eight additional members to the County Administrator Search Committee. The committee voted 3-0 to go into executive session to discuss a personnel matter, and later voted 3-0 to return to open session. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Agenda approved (3-0)
• Appointed eight additional members to the search committee
• Motion to enter executive session passed (3-0)
• Motion to exit executive session passed (3-0)
• Committee adjourned

General

The Lancaster County Criminal Justice Coordinating Council will hold its executive committee meeting on February 26, 2025. Members will discuss the chair position for the pretrial workgroup and review recent RTM reports and January data from the county detention center and four local courts. The agenda also includes routine approvals of the agenda and prior meeting minutes, as well as a period for citizen comments.

• Discussion regarding pretrial workgroup Chair
• RTM reports from the last two quarters
• Presentation of January data for Lancaster County Detention Center, General Sessions Court, Magistrate’s Court, and Municipal Court
• Approval of the agenda
• Citizen comments

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The County Council Ad-Hoc Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) Committee will meet to review administration chapters. The committee will also consider the approval of minutes from the February 19, 2026, meeting.

• Discussion of Administration Chapters led by Allison Hardin
• Approval of February 19, 2026, meeting minutes

The Ad‑Hoc Unified Development Ordinance Committee approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the February 19 meeting, each by a unanimous 7‑0 vote. The committee adopted a series of administrative revisions to the UDO, such as designating the Planning Director and Zoning Director (or their designees) as the UDO Administrator and placing the Stormwater Department under the Zoning Director. Additional actions included adding Stormwater and the 911 address coordinator to the Technical Review Committee, making the TRC an advisory body, separating Planning and Zoning Director duties, and updating the Board of Zoning Appeals to five members without district representation.

• Approved agenda (unanimous 7‑0)
• Approved minutes from February 19 meeting (unanimous 7‑0)
• Designated Planning Director and Zoning Director (or designees) as UDO Administrator
• Added Stormwater to the Technical Review Committee
• Separated duties of the Planning Director and Zoning Director
• Made the Technical Review Committee an advisory body
• Changed Board of Zoning Appeals composition to five members, no district representation
• Added 911 address coordinator to the Technical Review Committee

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The Non-Profit Grant Review Committee will meet to discuss and act upon non-profit applications. The committee will also review a matrix analysis of these applications.

• Review of Non-Profit Applications
• Review of Matrix Analysis

General

The County Transportation Committee will receive updates on funded and approved projects. Members will also engage in a review and planning discussion regarding transportation.

• Update on CTC funded and approved projects
• Road report provided by Jeff Catoe
• CTC review and planning discussion

General

The County Council Ad-Hoc Development Agreement Committee is meeting to review legal advice. The session includes an executive session regarding a potential contractual matter for The Arbor Meadows Development Agreement.

• Legal advice regarding The Arbor Meadows Development Agreement

Lancaster County Council

The Lancaster County Council will discuss a series of ordinances, including a large rezoning of 604.56 acres on Charlotte Highway from Rural Neighborhood to Medium Density Residential‑Cluster Subdivision Overly. Other items include rezoning 71.1 acres at Charlotte Highway and Laurel Hill Road, a development agreement for the Haven Project, and appropriations for county budgets and state grants. The meeting also covers board appointments and road‑related discussion items.

• 2nd Reading of Ordinance 2026-2012: rezoning 71.1 acres at Charlotte Highway & Laurel Hill Road from Low Density Residential to Regional Business
• Public Hearing and 2nd Reading of Ordinance 2025-2001: rezoning 604.56 acres on Charlotte Highway from Rural Neighborhood to Medium Density Residential‑Cluster Subdivision Overly
• Public Hearing and 2nd Reading of Ordinance 2025-2002: approval of the Haven Development Project between Charlotte Highway and Craig Farm Road
• 3rd Reading of Ordinance 2026-2015: temporary construction and permanent easement grant to Lancaster County Water and Sewer District off SC Highway 9
• Resolutions 1319‑R2026 and 1320‑R2026: acceptance of state emergency management grant and DUI assessment funds for EMS

The council approved the meeting agenda and all consent agenda items unanimously. It then voted 6‑1 to postpone the 2nd reading of Ordinance 2026‑2012, which would rezone 71.1 acres, until the next meeting. A separate motion to discuss the Haven development at the March 11 Committee of the Whole and hold its 2nd reading on March 23 passed 4‑3.

• Approved agenda (7‑0)
• Approved Consent Agenda items, including minutes and four ordinances (7‑0)
• Delayed vote on 2nd Reading of Ordinance 2026‑2012 (71.1‑acre rezoning) until next meeting (6‑1)
• Delayed vote on 2nd Reading of Ordinance 2025‑2002 (The Haven project) until next meeting (initial motion)
• Scheduled discussion of The Haven project at Committee of Whole on March 11 and 2nd reading on March 23 (4‑3)

General

The Keep Lancaster County Beautiful Advisory Board will meet to consider officer appointments and reappointments, plan the next community cleanup, dedicate Cunningham Street to Toiya Witherspoon, and discuss volunteer awards. The meeting includes a discussion of both group and individual volunteer recognitions.

• Appointment/Reappointment of officers
• Next Cleanup
• Cunningham Street Dedication – Toiya Witherspoon
• Volunteer Awards Discussion – Group: Larry Honeycutt Award
• Volunteer Awards Discussion – Individual: Frank Ferguson Award

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The County Council Ad-Hoc Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) Committee is meeting to review specific decision points and discuss subdivisions. The committee will also vote on the minutes from the February 11, 2026, meeting.

• Approval of February 11, 2026, meeting minutes
• Decision points presented by Allison Hardin
• Discussion of subdivisions presented by Allison Hardin

The UDO Committee unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the February 11 meeting. It adopted minimum lot sizes of 1/2 acre for LDR zones and 3/4 acre for RN zones in conservation subdivisions, and required tree surveys for subdivisions with buffers. The committee confirmed that commercial subdivisions will receive full Planning Commission review, declined a starter‑home set‑aside for large subdivisions, and changed sign notices for “by right” subdivisions to reference an information meeting. Future meetings were scheduled for February 26 and March 4, 2026.

• Approved agenda (unanimous vote)
• Approved minutes from February 11 meeting (unanimous vote)
• Set minimum lot size 1/2 acre for LDR and 3/4 acre for RN conservation subdivisions
• Required tree survey for subdivisions that include buffers
• Confirmed commercial subdivisions will undergo full Planning Commission review
• Decided not to require a starter‑home set‑aside for subdivisions of 100+ lots
• Agreed to change “by right” subdivision sign notices to indicate an information meeting
• Scheduled future meetings for 2‑26‑2026 and 3‑4‑2026

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The Lancaster County Board of Assessment Appeals will convene in the County Council Chambers to conduct new business, including training for board members and the election of officers. The meeting is scheduled for February 19, 2026, at 6:00 P.M.

• Election of Officers
• Board Member Training
• Meeting at 101 N. Main St, Lancaster, SC 29720

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The Lancaster County Fire Rescue Training Officer Association will meet to review upcoming rescue drills, training schedules, and individual training records. The agenda includes discussions on rope systems, Landing Zone (LZ) classes, and updates from various fire commissions.

• Review of January-June SCFA classes and training schedule
• Discussion of upcoming rescue drills and fall drills
• Training on rope systems
• LZ class scheduled for February 25th
• First Responder and SCFA Region 2 updates

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a conditional use permit for an auto repair business. The body will also review a group of new road names and discuss Capital Improvement Program projects.

• CU-2025-2644: Conditional Use Permit for Minor Maintenance & Repair (Auto) at 1081 Fort Mill Hwy
• NRN-2026-0011: New Road Names- February Group
• Discussion of Planning Commission's CIP Projects
• Status update on SD-2023-0867 Catawba Ridge (Edgewater) residential community of 1,438 lots
• Status update on SD-2023-1869 Barberville Commercial development at Barberville Road and Fort Mill Highway

The commission approved its agenda and the January 20 and February 5 meeting minutes. It unanimously approved a Conditional Use Permit for Unit B at 1081 Fort Mill Hwy and sent the item to County Council for final decision. The commission also approved new road names submitted by the February Group. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous consent.

• Approved agenda (6-0)
• Approved Jan 20, 2026 minutes (6-0)
• Approved Feb 5, 2026 workshop minutes (5-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit CU-2025-2644 for 1081 Fort Mill Hwy (6-0) and referred to County Council
• Approved new road names NRN-2026-0011 (6-0)
• Adjourned meeting by unanimous consent

General

The commission is meeting to review the proposed budget for fiscal year 2026-2027. The agenda also includes updates on the year-to-date budget and the reserve account.

• Proposed FY’26-’27 Budget
• YTD Budget update
• Reserve Account update

The Indian Land Consolidated Fire Protection District Commission approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the January 20, 2026 meeting. No new business was presented. The commission adjourned at 6:46 p.m.

• Approved agenda (motion passed)
• Approved January 20, 2026 minutes (motion passed)

General

The Economic Development Advisory Board will meet to approve minutes and discuss the ideal mix of commercial, industrial, and residential development for Lancaster County.

• Approval of the minutes
• Discussion on ideal mix of commercial, industrial, and residential development
• 2026 County Council Retreat Economic Development Department Presentation

The Economic Development Advisory Board approved the meeting agenda and the December 5, 2025 minutes by unanimous vote. Members agreed to form a committee to present business‑focused recommendations to the County Council, appointing Marc Howie, Dr Juan Rildan, and Kim Lineberg-Thomas as members. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous vote at 10:10 am.

• Agenda approved unanimously (motion by Sandy Martin, seconded by John McCain)
• December 5, 2025 minutes approved unanimously (motion by Rocky Hudson, seconded by Nick Dorman)
• Formed business‑focus advisory committee; members Marc Howie, Dr Juan Rildan, and Kim Lineberg-Thomas appointed
• Meeting adjourned unanimously (motion by Sandy Martin, seconded by Jason Speake)

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The Van Wyck Fire District Fee Board will convene to approve the agenda and minutes, discuss the FY26-27 budget, and review a proposed ordinance.

• Approval of the agenda and minutes
• FY26-27 budget discussion
• Discussion of a proposed ordinance

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The Ad-Hoc Unified Development Ordinance Committee will vote to approve the minutes from its January 29, 2026 meeting. Committee members will consider decision points presented by Development Services Director Allison Hardin. The committee will also discuss street-related matters and identify topics for future agendas.

• Approval of minutes from the January 29, 2026 UDO Committee meeting
• Decision points presented by Development Services Director Allison Hardin
• Discussion of streets presented by Allison Hardin
• Consideration of future agenda topics

The committee approved a series of changes to the Unified Development Ordinance’s infrastructure regulations, covering pavement placement, signage, greenway access, alley classification, road design, stormwater inspection, road‑base thickness, and terminology. The adopted rules specify that pavement must extend at least 25 feet from the edge or to the right‑of‑way, require “Potential Future Road Extensions” signs at stub‑outs, set a minimum five‑foot width for greenway and park access, and state that alleys are not considered streets for subdivisions. Additional decisions include offering developers options for road widening versus driveway setbacks, requiring traffic‑calming designs for streets longer than 1,300 linear feet, mandating storm‑water staff inspection of utility trenches in MS4 areas, prohibiting inverted‑crown roads, increasing the road‑base asphalt layer to two inches, and adding a blanket compliance statement while defining “road” and “street” as synonymous.

• Adopted pavement edge rule: minimum 25 ft from edge or to right‑of‑way
• Approved signage requirement: “Potential Future Road Extensions” at stub‑outs
• Set minimum 5‑ft wide access for greenways and parks
• Declared alleys not streets for subdivision purposes
• Provided developer options: 8‑ft road widening or deeper driveway setbacks
• Required traffic‑calming design for streets >1,300 ft straight line
• Mandated storm‑water staff inspection of utility trenches in MS4 area
• Increased road‑base asphalt course to 2 inches and prohibited inverted‑crown roads

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The Health and Wellness Commission is meeting to conduct organizational business and plan for the next fiscal year. The body will elect a Vice Chairperson and discuss its mission and the FY27 budget.

• Election of Vice Chairperson
• FY27 Budget discussion
• Discussion of the Commission's Mission

Lancaster County Council

The Lancaster County Council will hold an executive session to receive attorney-client privileged legal advice on several topics, including a pending development matter in the Indian Land area. After the executive session, the Council will vote on any actions required from that advice. The meeting also includes a discussion of updated county branding and a public comment period.

• Legal advice on pending development matter in the Indian Land area (privileged)
• Legal advice on a potential legal claim related to roads (privileged)
• Legal advice on a potential legal claim involving a former employee (privileged)
• Legal advice concerning the Recreation Advisory Board (privileged)
• Discussion of updated branding for the county

The council unanimously approved the meeting agenda (6-0). They also unanimously voted to go into executive session to review five privileged legal matters (6-0) and later unanimously voted to return to open session (6-0). The meeting was adjourned at 6:01 p.m. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved agenda (6-0)
• Approved motion to enter executive session (6-0)
• Approved motion to exit executive session (6-0)
• Adjourned meeting (6-0)

Lancaster County Council

The Lancaster County Council will consider several land use items, including a public hearing and first reading of Ordinance 2026-2012 to rezone about 71.1 acres from low‑density residential to regional business at Charlotte Highway and Laurel Hill Road. Additional items include a first reading of a development agreement for the Haven Development Project and a first reading of Ordinance 2025-2002. The meeting also includes routine consent agenda approvals and discussion of board appointments.

• Public Hearing & 1st Reading of Ordinance 2026-2012: rezoning 71.1 acres at Charlotte Hwy & Laurel Hill Rd
• 1st Reading of Ordinance 2025-2002: development agreement for the Haven Development Project
• 1st Reading of Ordinance 2025-2001: rezoning 604.56 acres on Charlotte Highway from Rural Neighborhood to Medium Density Residential‑Cluster
• Resolution 1316‑R2026: commitment to special source revenue credit agreement with Project Alpine 2
• Discussion of appointments to Community Outreach and Engagement Advisory Board and Library Board

The council approved the meeting agenda by a 7-0 vote. It also approved four consent agenda items, each authorizing minutes from prior meetings, also by unanimous 7-0 votes. No vote on Ordinance 2026-2012 was recorded during the public hearing.

• Approved agenda (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda item a: Jan 12, 2026 minutes (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda item b: Jan 14, 2026 minutes (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda item c: Jan 21, 2026 minutes (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda item d: Jan 29, 2026 minutes (7-0)

General

The Ad‑Hoc Development Agreement Committee will approve the minutes from its January 12, 2026 meeting. It will also consider legal advice, under attorney‑client privilege, concerning a potential contract for the Arbor Meadows Development Agreement. The meeting includes a citizen comment period and may address any items requiring a vote after the executive session.

• Approval of minutes from the January 12, 2026 Ad‑Hoc Development Agreement Committee meeting
• Receipt of legal advice (attorney‑client privileged) about a potential contract for the Arbor Meadows Development Agreement
• Citizen comments period (up to ~3 minutes per comment)
• Executive session to discuss the legal advice item
• Potential items requiring a vote after executive session

The Ad‑Hoc Development Agreement Committee unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the January 12, 2026 meeting. The Committee voted 3‑0 to enter executive session to receive privileged legal advice on the Arbor Meadows Development Agreement. After discussion, the Committee voted 3‑0 to return to open session. The meeting was then adjourned by a unanimous 3‑0 vote.

• Approved agenda (3-0)
• Approved January 12, 2026 minutes (3-0)
• Entered executive session on Arbor Meadows legal advice (3-0)
• Exited executive session (3-0)
• Adjourned meeting (3-0)

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Local government bodies are meeting to discuss legislative initiatives and community updates. The session includes overviews of the Lancaster County 250 Committee and the Lancaster County Historic Museum.

• Legislative updates from South Carolina State House and Senate representatives
• Overview of upcoming events for the Lancaster County 250 Committee
• Overview of the Lancaster County Historic Museum
• Jurisdictional updates from represented governing bodies
• Scheduling of 2026 meeting dates and speakers

The council unanimously approved the minutes from the November 7, 2025 Intergovernmental Luncheon. A motion to adjourn the February 6, 2026 meeting was made and carried. The remainder of the agenda consisted of informational updates and discussions with no further actions taken.

• Approved November 7, 2025 minutes (unanimous vote)
• Adjourned the February 6, 2026 meeting (motion adopted)

Planning Commission

The Lancaster County Planning Commission will consider a conditional use permit for an auto repair unit at 1081 Fort Mill Highway, a preliminary plat for six parcels totaling 10.92 acres at the corner of Barberville Road and Fort Mill Highway, and a submission of new road names. The meeting also includes a discussion of proposals for capital improvement projects. Recommendations will be forwarded to the County Council for later consideration.

• Conditional Use Permit application (CU-2025-2644) for Unit B at 1081 Fort Mill Hwy – minor maintenance & repair (auto)
• Preliminary Plat (SD-2023-1869) for six parcels, 10.92 acres at Barberville Rd & Fort Mill Hwy
• New Road Names submission (NRN-2026-0011) from February Group per Unified Development Ordinance
• Discussion of proposals for Capital Improvement Projects (CIP)

The commission heard staff presentations on a conditional‑use permit for 1081 Fort Mill Hwy, a preliminary plat for the Barberville Commercial project, and new road‑name submissions. No public comments were received for the conditional‑use request, and the commission had no questions on the road‑name item. The meeting adjourned without any approvals, denials, or recorded votes.

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The Lancaster County Stormwater Advisory Council will approve the meeting agenda and minutes from November 6, 2025. The council will discuss new business items including the Unified Development Ordinance, the 2025/2026 budget, an update on Blackhorse Run, a SCIIP grant, and outfall mapping. Meeting dates for the remainder of 2026 will also be set.

• Approval of agenda
• Approval of November 6, 2025 minutes
• Discussion of Unified Development Ordinance (UDO)
• Review of 2025/2026 stormwater budget
• Update on Blackhorse Run project

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The Lancaster County Fire Commission will meet to discuss the FY 25/26 budget and funding for Fire Rescue Moving Forward. The body will also review fire reports and the approval of AFG grants.

• Discussion of Fire Commission Budget FY 25/26
• Discussion concerning Fire Rescue Moving Forward funding
• Discussion concerning approval of Fire Department AFG Grants
• Approval of Training Officers
• Discussion concerning Report of First Due and NERIS update

The commission unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the January 8, 2025 minutes. It also unanimously approved the list of training officers and alternates for each station. No other actions were taken; discussions on budget, equipment purchases, gift cards, and call types resulted in no decisions.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved January 8, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved training officers and alternates (unanimous)

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The Recruitment and Retention Committee will meet on February 5, 2026 at the Lancaster County EOC, 111 Covenant Place. The committee will approve the minutes from the January 13, 2026 meeting and the agenda for February 5, 2026. The primary new business item is a discussion of SOG 207.04 Retention Point System.

• Approval of January 13, 2026 Minutes
• Approval of February 5, 2026 Agenda – Deletions and Additions
• Discussion of SOG 207.04 Retention Point System

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The Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a regular meeting to approve the agenda and the minutes from the January 6, 2026 meeting. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate.

• Approval of January 6th, 2026 meeting minutes

Lancaster County Council

The Lancaster County Council will hold a retreat workshop at the Main Library to review policy priorities and upcoming actions. Topics include transportation and mobility, long‑term growth planning, the capital project sales tax, and budget forecasts for FY26‑FY27. The agenda also features briefings from the Sheriff’s Office and public‑safety officials, as well as an update on the county’s Enterprise Resource System.

• Capital Project Sales Tax: Status & Strategy
• Enterprise Resource System (ERP) Update
• Forecasting Budgetary Impacts for FY26 / FY27
• Lancaster County Sheriff's Office Briefing
• Public Safety Briefing

The council voted 6‑0 to approve the meeting agenda. No citizen comments were received. After extensive briefings on transportation, economic development, public safety, and capital‑project sales tax, the council moved to adjourn, which was seconded and carried. The workshop retreat ended at about 5:15 p.m.

• Approved agenda (6‑0 vote)
• Adjourned workshop retreat (motion carried)

General

The County Council Ad-Hoc Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) Committee is meeting to review specific decision points. The body will discuss rural business zoning and the Tree Save Program.

• Discussion of rural business zoning
• Discussion of Tree Save Program
• Approval of January 22, 2026 meeting minutes

The UDO Committee approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the January 22 meeting by unanimous votes. It decided to make the Tree Save program a mandatory part of buffer/open‑space requirements, reduce the Table 4.5.3‑1 requirement to at least 20%, and offer developers a 5% open‑space reduction per tree‑save area and an additional 5% for active‑space inclusion. The committee also kept hard‑top parking as the standard but recommended that Rural Business zoning be eligible for a gravel‑lot exemption. Future meeting dates were set for February.

• Agenda approved (7-0)
• January 22 minutes approved (7-0)
• Integrated Tree Save program into buffer/open‑space requirements; reduced Table 4.5.3‑1 to at least 20% and added incentive reductions
• Hard‑top parking retained as standard; recommended gravel‑lot exemption for Rural Business zoning
• Future agenda topics and dates scheduled for February 11, 19, and 26
• Meeting adjourned (8-0)

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The Lancaster County Library Board will discuss its financial report and strategic plan, approve the meeting agenda, and vote to approve minutes from the November 15, 2025 strategic‑plan retreat and the November 25, 2025 regular board meeting.

• Financial Report
• Strategic Plan discussion
• Approval of Agenda
• Approval of Minutes – Strategic Plan Retreat (11/15/25)
• Approval of Minutes – Regular Board Meeting (11/25/25)

General

The Lancaster County Council Ad‑Hoc Development Agreement Committee will approve minutes from its January 12 meeting and consider legal advice concerning a potential contract for the Arbor Meadows Development Agreement. After an executive session, the committee may vote on items arising from that discussion. The meeting also includes a citizen comments period and routine agenda approvals.

• Approval of minutes from the January 12, 2026, Development Agreement Committee meeting
• Receipt of attorney‑client privileged legal advice about a potential contract for The Arbor Meadows Development Agreement
• Citizen comments segment allowing public input up to three minutes per speaker
• Executive session covering one item (the legal advice matter)
• Potential vote on items emerging from the executive session

Lancaster County Council

Lancaster County Council will meet to approve budget adjustments, finalize development agreements for Project Alpine 2 and The Exchange, and consider zoning changes. Several items were postponed or sent to committees.

• Approval of budget amendments for FY 2025-2026
• Finalizing development agreement for Project Alpine 2
• Finalizing development agreement for The Exchange at 8918 Charlotte Highway
• Rezoning 604.56 acres to Medium Density Residential-Cluster Subdivision Overly
• Public hearing on rezoning 159.64 acres to Medium Density Residential

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The Criminal Justice Coordinating Council will meet on Thursday, January 22, 2025 at the Lancaster County Courthouse. The council will approve the agenda and prior meeting minutes, hear citizen comments, and conduct an election of officers. Members will discuss the meeting schedule, member presentations, and present data from October through December for the detention center and several courts. The council will also confirm work groups and set future data presentations.

• Conduct election of officers – Sheriff Barry Faile
• Discussion of meeting date and time – CJCC Chair
• Discussion regarding CJCC member presentations – Gary Baker
• Presentation of data from October–December for detention center and courts – Gary Baker
• Work group confirmation and set data presentations – CJCC Chair

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The County Council Ad-Hoc Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) Committee will meet to discuss specific sections of the UDO. The session includes reviews of chapters regarding parking counts, open spaces, buffers, and landscaping.

• Review of UDO Chapter 6
• Review of UDO Chapter 5 Parking Counts
• Discussion of UDO Chapter 4 Open Spaces, Buffers, and Landscape

The Ad‑Hoc Unified Development Ordinance Committee approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the Jan 15 meeting, each by a unanimous 7‑0 vote. No citizen comments were received. The meeting was then adjourned by a 7‑0 vote.

• Approved agenda (7-0)
• Approved Jan 15 minutes (7-0)
• Adjourned meeting (7-0)

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The Collections Committee will meet to decide on items offered for donation or loan to the county.

• Consideration of items offered for donation or loan
• Decisions on items offered for donation or loan
• Meeting at Historic Courthouse, 104 North Main St

The Lancaster County Historical Commission Collections Committee met on Jan 21, 2026, but did not have a quorum. Because there was no quorum, the committee could not conduct business. The proposed donation of a desk associated with Elliott White Springs was withdrawn, so no item was considered or decided.

Lancaster County Council

The Lancaster County Council is holding a retreat workshop to review 2025 operations and discuss workforce capacity. Members will discuss how county policies and capital investments are addressing growth. The session includes a focus on the One Lancaster County 2050 vision and policy priorities.

• Review of 2025 governing facts
• Discussion on workforce capacity and growth sustainability
• Evaluation of capital investments for 2050
• Review of Lancaster County Airport operations
• Planning for One Lancaster County 2050 policy direction

The council approved the meeting agenda by a 4‑0 vote. The item on Council Direction: Policy Priorities and Next Actions was moved to the January 29, 2026 workshop retreat. The council then adjourned the workshop by a 4‑0 vote.

• Approved agenda (4-0)
• Postponed Council Direction: Policy Priorities and Next Actions to Jan 29
• Adjourned workshop (4-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider a rezoning request for a new EMS station and a preliminary plat for a 133-lot residential development. The body will also receive a presentation on the ten-year Capital Improvement Plan process.

• RZ-2025-2810: Rezoning 1.745 acres at 9070 Van Wyck Rd from Medium Density Residential to Institutional for an EMS Station
• SD-2024-1350: Preliminary Plat for 133 lots on 251.42 acres at and surrounding 4602 Riverside Road
• Capital Improvement Plan presentation regarding the ten-year project process
• SD-2023-0867: Status update on 1,438-lot residential community north of Great Falls Highway (currently on indefinite hold)

The commission elected Michelle Richards as Chair and Judianna Tinklenberg as Vice‑Chair (each 5‑1, one abstention). It approved the meeting agenda and several sets of minutes, and unanimously approved the rezoning for a new EMS facility. The Riverside Single‑Family subdivision was approved by a 4‑2 vote.

• Michelle Richards elected Chair (5:1, Jason Cavalier abstained)
• Judianna Tinklenberg elected Vice‑Chair (5:1, Jason Cavalier abstained)
• Agenda approved unanimously (6:0)
• November 18, 2025 minutes approved (5:1, Jason Cavalier opposed)
• December 16, 2025 minutes approved unanimously (6:0)
• EMS Facility rezoning (RZ‑2025‑2810) approved unanimously (6:0) and referred to County Council
• Riverside Single‑Family subdivision (SD‑2024‑1350) approved (4:2)
• Meeting adjourned by unanimous consent

General

The Commission will review the proposed budget for fiscal year 2026-27. The meeting also includes updates on the year-to-date budget and the reserve account.

• Proposed FY’26-’27 Budget
• YTD Budget update
• Reserve Account update

The commission approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the December 16, 2025 meeting. No citizen comments were received. The annual Fire Department Dinner scheduled for January 24 was rescheduled because of an anticipated winter storm. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved agenda (motion made and accepted)
• Approved minutes of December 16, 2025 meeting (approved without change)
• Rescheduled annual Fire Department Dinner originally set for Jan. 24 due to anticipated winter storm

General

The Community Outreach and Engagement Advisory Committee will meet to approve the agenda and minutes, and to discuss goals for 2026 and a local event.

• Approval of the Agenda and Minutes
• Discussion of 2026 Goals
• Discussion of 'The Wall That Heals' Event

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The Lancaster County Fire Rescue Training Officer Association will discuss the January‑June SCFA class schedule and individual training records. It will set dates for upcoming rescue drills and review the end‑of‑year training report. Additional items include a February 25 LZ class and various updates from first responders and the fire commission.

• January‑June SCFA classes / Training Schedule
• Individual Training Records
• Upcoming Rescue Drills Dates / Fall Drills
• Training – End of Year Reporting
• LZ class February 25th 2pm & 6pm

General

The Ad‑Hoc Unified Development Ordinance Committee will approve minutes from its January 7 meeting, discuss decision points, open spaces, and buffer requirements, and examine redline versions of Chapter 6 and Chapter 7 of the UDO. The redline drafts will be slated for further review at the January 22, 2026 meeting.

• Approval of minutes from the January 7, 2026 UDO Committee meeting
• Discussion of open spaces
• Discussion of buffer requirements
• Review of redline version of Chapter 6 for the January 22 meeting
• Review of redline version of Chapter 7 for the January 22 meeting

The Ad‑Hoc Unified Development Ordinance Committee approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the January 7 meeting, each by an 8‑0 vote. The committee then adjourned the session, also by an 8‑0 vote. Members agreed to review Chapter 6 and Chapter 7 of the UDO at the next meeting on January 22, and to add Chapter 4 and parking topics to that agenda.

• Approved agenda (8-0 vote)
• Approved January 7 minutes (8-0 vote)
• Adjourned meeting (8-0 vote)
• Scheduled review of Chapter 6 at Jan 22 meeting
• Scheduled review of Chapter 7 at Jan 22 meeting
• Planned next agenda to include Chapter 4 and parking

Lancaster County Council

The Lancaster County Council Committee of the Whole will discuss several updates, including a transparency update for financial data, a proposed newsletter, the Coroner's Office project, and traffic calming measures. After the public discussion, the council will enter an executive session to receive legal advice that is protected by attorney‑client privilege concerning a potential contractual matter related to the P‑Card audit. No votes are listed on the agenda.

• Transparency Update for Financial Data
• Review of Proposed Newsletter
• Update on the Coroner's Office Project
• Discussion regarding Traffic Calming
• Executive Session – receipt of legal advice on potential P‑Card audit contract

The council voted 7‑0 to amend the agenda by removing the executive‑session item. The amended agenda was then approved unanimously, also 7‑0. Afterward, the council moved to adjourn the meeting and did so. No other substantive actions were decided.

• Amended agenda to remove executive‑session item (7‑0)
• Approved agenda as amended (7‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (motion passed)

General

The Recruitment and Retention Committee will elect a Vice Chairman and a Secretary. The committee will also receive an overview of its program and discuss standard operating procedures. No other business is scheduled.

• Election of Vice Chairman
• Election of Secretary
• Overview of program
• Discussion of standard operating procedures (SOPs)

General

The commission is meeting to discuss committee reports, budget requests to the county, and the maintenance of historical markers. Members will review updates on the courthouse exhibit and the 200th anniversary of the Historical Courthouse.

• County ATAX grant markers for King Haigler, Flat Creek Baptist, and Lancaster Home and Cemetery
• OceanaGold 200th anniversary temporary exhibit
• Purchase of poster signs for museum doors
• City Hospitality Tax Grant for Camden Living ad
• 200th anniversary planning for the Historical Courthouse completion

General

The Lancaster County Recreation Advisory Board meeting will consider several agenda items, including the FY 27 budget and updates on regional park, signage plan, Springdale roof, and Bailes Ridge. The board will also discuss the CIP, Christmas events, and business intelligence. Decisions or approvals on these items will be recorded in the meeting minutes.

• FY 27 Budget
• Regional Park
• Signage Plan
• Springdale Roof
• Bailes Ridge

General

The Lancaster County Council Ad‑Hoc Development Agreement Committee will approve the minutes from its December 2, 2025 meeting. The committee will receive legal advice, under attorney‑client privilege, concerning a potential contract for the Haven Development Agreement. The meeting also includes citizen comment time and standard procedural items.

• Approval of minutes from the December 2, 2025 Ad‑Hoc Development Agreement Committee meeting
• Receipt of legal advice (attorney‑client privileged) on a potential contract for The Haven Development Agreement
• Citizen comments period
• Approval of the agenda
• Adjournment

Lancaster County Council

The Lancaster County Council will consider several ordinance readings, including a second reading to amend the county budget for fiscal year 2025‑2026 and to establish a special revenue fund for Department of Social Services. Additional items include a third‑reading lease ordinance for property at 1228 Colonial Commons Court and a first‑reading zoning amendment for 59.14 acres. The meeting also features a consent agenda, special presentations, and appointments to boards and commissions.

• 2nd Reading of Ordinance 2025‑2004: amend budget and create DSS special revenue fund
• 3rd Reading of Ordinance 2025‑2007: approve lease of 1228 Colonial Commons Court, Suite 101
• 1st Reading of Ordinance 2026‑2014: rezone ~59.14 acres on the official zoning map
• Resolution 1314‑R2026: amend multi‑county park agreement with Chesterfield County (Cyclic Materials)
• Appointment votes for Community Outreach and Engagement Advisory Board and Library Board

General

The Van Wyck Fire District Fee Board will approve budget items recommended by the County. Members will discuss the FY26‑27 county budget. A training session for the County Board with Sherrie Simpson and Lauren Hill is also on the agenda.

• Budget item approval per County recommendations
• Discussion of FY26‑27 county budget
• County Board training with Sherrie Simpson and Lauren Hill

General

The Lancaster County Fire Commission will meet to discuss the FY 25/26 budget and funding for Fire Rescue Moving Forward. The body will also review fire reports and the approval of Fire Department AFG Grants.

• Discussion of Fire Commission Budget FY 25/26
• Funding discussion for Fire Rescue Moving Forward
• Approval of Fire Department AFG Grants
• Report of First Due and NERIS update
• Gift card distribution receipt review

General

The Planning Commission will review three development applications, including a large single-family residential project and a commercial development. The body will also consider a rezoning request for a new EMS station. Recommendations from this meeting will be sent to the County Council for consideration next month.

• Preliminary Plat for 133 lots on 251.42 acres at 4602 Riverside Road (Riverside Manor)
• Preliminary Plat for a multi-parcel commercial development on 10.92 acres at Barberville Road and Fort Mill Highway
• Rezoning of 1.745 acres at 9070 Van Wyck Rd from Medium Density Residential to Institutional for an EMS Station

General

The Ad‑Hoc Unified Development Ordinance Committee will discuss and possibly adopt a draft of Chapter 6 covering outdoor lighting. Members will also consider differences between Development Agreements and Planned Development Districts, and examine subdivision requirements and rural subdivision density scenarios. The meeting includes routine items such as approval of the agenda, citizen comments, and approval of prior minutes.

• Review of Proposed, Draft Chapter 6 (Outdoor Lighting)
• Discussion of differences between Development Agreements (DAs) and Planned Development Districts (PDDs)
• Scenarios for rural subdivisions at different densities
• Major/Minor subdivision requirements and phasing

General

The Lancaster County Board of Zoning Appeals will consider and vote on the agenda for this regular meeting. It will approve the meeting agenda and adopt the minutes from the December 2, 2025 Zoning Appeals meeting. The board will also address any items listed under “Other” before adjourning.

• Approval of the meeting agenda
• Adoption of minutes from 12/2/2025 BZA meeting
• Discussion of items listed under “Other”

General

The Lancaster County Library Board scheduled a meeting for January 5, 2025 at 6:30 PM. The meeting was cancelled because a quorum was not present. No agenda items were approved or discussed. The agenda had listed items such as welcome, call to order, agenda approval, minutes approval, and discussion of the strategic plan.

• Meeting cancelled – no agenda items approved or discussed