Lancaster County public meetings in 2024
34 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
General
The Lancaster County Planning Commission Unified Development Ordinance Subcommittee will meet on December 19, 2024 via Microsoft Teams. The agenda includes a call to order, approval of the December 5, 2024 subcommittee minutes, and routine items such as updates and adjournment. No new ordinances, rezoning proposals, or contracts are listed for discussion.
- Approve minutes from the December 5, 2024 subcommittee meeting
Planning Commission
The Lancaster County Planning Commission will hold public hearings on three items: a rezoning request for IENG/Lynwood Drive (RZ-2024-2459), a temporary use application for the Thomas/Retreat Center (TA-2024-2368), and the annexation of 535 W. Richland Street into Kershaw. Non‑hearing items include a name‑request for Buttercup Lane (NRN-2024-2548) and a December Group Submittal (NRN-20242572). The commission will also approve minutes from prior meetings and address routine agenda items.
- RZ-2024-2459 IENG/Lynwood Drive – rezoning public hearing
- TA-2024-2368 Thomas/Retreat Center Use – temporary use hearing
- Kershaw Annexation: 535 W. Richland Street – annexation hearing
- NRN-2024-2548 Buttercup Lane – name‑request (non‑hearing)
- NRN-20242572 December Group Submittal – non‑hearing item
Planning Commission
The Lancaster County Planning Commission’s Unified Development Ordinance Subcommittee will meet virtually to approve the agenda and minutes from the December 5, 2024 meeting. The committee will review Chapter 5 of the UDO concerning parking and loading and discuss updates from previous meetings. No other business is listed.
- Approval of the agenda
- Approval of minutes from the December 5, 2024 UDO Subcommittee meeting
- Review of Chapter 5 – Parking and Loading
- Chapter updates from previous meetings
- Other (unspecified) items
Lancaster County Council
The Lancaster County Council will hold its Committee of the Whole meeting on December 11, 2024. Council members will hear updates on the American Rescue Plan Act, the Capital Project Sales Tax 3, and the annual Impact Fee report. No formal actions are listed; the items appear for discussion and information. Citizens may submit comments in advance.
- American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) update – presentation by Stephany Snowden
- Capital Project Sales Tax (CPST) 3 update – presentation by Sabrena Harris
- Impact Fee Annual Report – presentation by Sabrena Harris and Jamie Privuznak
Lancaster County Council
The Lancaster County Council will hold public hearings and third readings for several ordinances, including a property acquisition and budget updates. The body will also consider an appointment to the Historical Commission and discuss cybersecurity in executive session.
- Acquisition of a 0.25 acre parcel at 305 N. Catawba Street (Ordinance 2024-1933)
- Amended fee in lieu of tax agreement for Project Maple (Ordinance 2024-1939)
- Budget appropriation and expenditure amendments for FY 2024-2025 (Ordinance 2024-1943)
- Unified Development Ordinance amendments regarding shooting ranges (Ordinance 2024-1931)
- Dissolution of the Animal Shelter Advisory Board (Ordinance 2024-1941)
Planning Commission
The Lancaster County Planning Commission will meet on December 5, 2024 to discuss several new business items. Items include a rezoning request for 1972 Lynwood Drive, a development application for a retreat center, an annexation request for 535 W. Richland Street, and two neighborhood rezoning proposals for Buttercup Lane and a December group submittal covering Eagles Landing and Edgewater. The commission will consider recommendations that will be forwarded to the County Council for possible action.
- RZ-2024-2459 IENG: rezoning request for 1972 Lynwood Drive
- TA-2024-2368: retreat center development application (Adam Thomas)
- Kershaw Annexation: annexation request for 535 W. Richland Street
- NRN-2024-2548: neighborhood rezoning proposal for Buttercup Lane
- NRN-2024-2572: December group submittal covering Eagles Landing and Edgewater
General
The Planning Commission UDO Subcommittee will meet on Dec 5, 2024 at 6:30 PM in the County Council Chambers. The committee will approve the agenda, approve minutes from the Nov 21, 2024 meeting, and review updates to the Unified Development Ordinance, specifically Chapter 6 on Outdoor Lighting and Chapter 8 on Building Design, along with other chapter updates from the previous meeting.
- Approve agenda
- Approve minutes from the November 21, 2024 UDO Subcommittee meeting
- Review Chapter 6 – Outdoor Lighting
- Review Chapter 8 – Building Design
- Review chapter updates from the previous meeting
Board of Zoning Appeals
The Board of Zoning Appeals will meet to approve previous minutes and conduct a public hearing. The primary focus of the meeting is a variance request regarding building materials for Costco.
- Public hearing for VAR-2024-2214 Costco: Building Materials
Lancaster County Council
The Lancaster County Council will vote on several second and third readings of ordinances, including budget appropriations and zoning updates. The body will also discuss the adoption of a long-term capital improvement plan for the county airport.
- Resolution 1287-R2024: Adoption of the Lancaster County Airport Capital Improvement Plan (FY 2026-2030)
- Ordinance 2024-1917: Rezoning 26.94 acres near 2491 Hwy 9 Bypass from Neighborhood Business to Medium Density Residential
- Ordinance 2024-1933: Acquisition of a 0.25 acre parcel at 305 N. Catawba Street
- Ordinance 2024-1931: Amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance regarding shooting ranges
- Ordinance 2024-1943: Amendment to the FY 2024-2025 budget appropriation
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will decide on the Eagles Landing (Edgewater) subdivision. The body will also make recommendations to the County Council regarding a rezoning request, two text amendments, and an annexation in Kershaw.
- Decision on SD-2024-0656 Eagles Landing (Edgewater)
- Recommendation on RZ-2024-2215 Thompson rezoning
- Recommendation on TA-2024-2207 Ohm Hotels building height amendment
- Recommendation on TA-2024-2403 BZA Reconstitution amendment
- Recommendation on Kershaw Annexation: 541 W. Richland Street
Planning Commission
The Lancaster County Planning Commission will meet at 1:00 PM on November 13, 2024 in the County Council Chambers at 101 North Main Street. The agenda includes a call to order, a new business item to provide an update on the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO), and other routine matters. Recommendations from this meeting will be forwarded to the County Council for consideration the following month.
- UDO Update
Lancaster County Council
The Committee of the Whole will meet to receive a presentation on the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) from White and Smith Consultants. The meeting also includes a recognition of election efforts.
- UDO Review presentation by Tyson Smith, Kelly Cousino, and Sean Scoopmire of White and Smith Consultants
- Recognition of Election Efforts by Dennis Marstall
Lancaster County Council
The Lancaster County Council will consider several ordinance readings, including rezoning of 2488 Cane Mill Rd and other parcels. It will adopt the 2025 meeting and holiday schedule and approve appointments to three county boards. The meeting also includes a special presentation on the American Rescue Plan Act and routine consent agenda items.
- 3rd Reading of Ordinance 2024-1936 to rezone 2488 Cane Mill Rd from Neighborhood Business to Medium Density Residential
- 3rd Reading of Ordinance 2024-1937 to rezone 8123 Charlotte Hwy and 137 Dogwood Trail Ln to Regional Business
- 1st Reading of Ordinance 2024-1933 to acquire 0.25‑acre parcel at 305 N. Catawba St and amend fee agreement with Founders Federal Credit Union
- Adoption of the 2025 calendar and holiday schedule for Council, committees, boards, and commissions
- Appointments: Jenna Bice to ATAX Advisory Committee, Sandra Lakatos to Historical Commission, Tracy Hilton to Board of Assessment Appeals
Planning Commission
The Lancaster County Planning Commission will consider six applications at its November 7 meeting, including a text amendment to building height limits, a rezoning request, a change to the Board of Zoning Appeals membership, a preliminary plat for a 125‑lot single‑family neighborhood, an annexation to the town of Kershaw, and a naming request for a private drive. Recommendations from this meeting will be forwarded to the County Council for possible action next month. The meeting is open to the public and will be livestreamed.
- TA-2024-2207: Text amendment to UDO Sec. 2.4.6(A) to allow four‑story buildings in the GB district (Alkesh Patel/Ohm Hotels Management Inc).
- RZ-2024-2215: Rezoning 2.68 acres on north side of North Rocky River Road from Rural Business (RUB) to General Business (GB) for mini‑storage expansion (John Thompson).
- TA-2024-2403: Text amendment to UDO Sec. 9.1.5 to amend membership and reconstitute the Board of Zoning Appeals (Lancaster County).
- SD-2024-0656: Preliminary plat for 65.94 acres off Edgewater Parkway to develop a 125‑lot single‑family residential neighborhood (True Homes LLC and Lancaster County Forfeited Land Commission).
- Kershaw Annexation: Application to annex 541 W. Richland Street into the town of Kershaw (Artis C. Bufford, Artis J. Bufford, Tony M. Wright).
Board of Zoning Appeals
The Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing regarding a variance request for a Costco location. The board will also discuss the reconstitution of the BZA Board.
- Variance request (VAR-2024-2214) for Costco at 8800 Charlotte Highway regarding building materials
- BZA Board Reconstitution
Lancaster County Council
The Lancaster County Council will vote on the FY 2024-2025 budget and several zoning ordinances, including a rezoning for a solar project and a public hearing on a development agreement. The meeting also includes a public comment session on a Justice Assistance Grant.
- Public hearing and 3rd reading of Ordinance 2024-1930 (FY 2024-2025 Budget)
- Public hearing and 3rd reading of Ordinance 2024-1932 (Century Communities development agreement)
- Public hearing and 3rd reading of Ordinance 2024-1934 (Water and sewer easement grant)
- 2nd Reading of Ordinance 2024-1937 (Rezoning 8123 Charlotte Hwy and 137 Dogwood Trail Ln)
- Resolution 1285-R2024 (Amendment to Second Master Multi-County Park Agreement)
Lancaster County Council
The Lancaster County Council will meet to discuss updates on the detention center, regional park, and transportation road work. The council will also review the Unified Development Ordinance and American Rescue Plan Act funds.
- Detention Center Update
- Regional Park Update
- County Transportation Road Work Update
- Review of Chapter 4 for the Re-write of the Unified Development Ordinance
- Discussion regarding Riverchase Development Fees
Planning Commission
The Lancaster County Planning Commission will convene to approve minutes, hear public comments, and decide on a rezoning request while recommending annexations and other items to County Council.
- Public Hearing: SD-2022-2122 Riverchase 2 (rezoning)
- Recommendation: TA-2024-2122 Archery Shooting Range
- Recommendation: Kershaw Annexations (10)
- Non-Hearing: NRN-2024-1958 Grammys Way
- Non-Hearing: NRN-2024-2138 October Group Submittal
Lancaster County Council
The council will hold a joint meeting with the Board of Voter Registration and Elections to receive public comment on proposed transportation sales tax referendum questions. It will consider a resolution to adopt the county investment policy and several ordinances, including amendments to a development agreement, water and sewer easements, and multiple zoning changes. An executive session will address confidential legal advice on an economic development project and fire district contracts.
- Public hearing on transportation sales tax referendum questions (joint meeting with Board of Voter Registration and Elections)
- Resolution 1284‑R2024 to adopt and implement the Lancaster County Investment Policy
- Ordinance 2024‑1932 to amend a development agreement with Century Communities Southeast, LLC
- Ordinance 2024‑1936 to rezone 2488 Cane Mill Rd from Neighborhood Business to Medium Density Residential
- Ordinance 2024‑1937 to rezone parcels at 8123 Charlotte Hwy and 137 Dogwood Trail Ln to Regional Business
Planning Commission
The commission will consider several new‑business items, including an application for a preliminary plat for a 578.83‑acre, 343‑lot single‑family subdivision on the west side of Riverside Road. It will also review an amendment to allow archery and airsoft ranges in indoor and outdoor shooting range zones, annexation applications for ten properties in the Town of Kershaw, and two naming/road‑related submissions (Grammys Way private drive and new road names from E911 addressing). Recommendations from this workshop will be forwarded to County Council for later consideration.
- SD-2022-2122 Riverchase 2: Preliminary plat for 578.83 acres on west side of Riverside Road, proposing a 343‑lot single‑family subdivision.
- TA-2024-2122: Amendment to the Unified Development Ordinance to allow archery and airsoft ranges in indoor and outdoor shooting range zones.
- Kershaw Annexations (10): Applications by the Town of Kershaw to remediate annexation procedures for ten private properties.
- NRN-2024-1958 Grammys Way: Naming of a shared private drive as Grammys Way per UDO Section 6.11.4.G.
- NRN-2024-2138 October Group: Submission of new road names from E911 addressing via preliminary plats and civil plans.
Board of Zoning Appeals
The Lancaster County Board of Zoning Appeals will hold public hearings on two variance applications. One request (VAR-2024-1844) seeks to increase the wall sign area for Panda Express at 8474 Charlotte Highway from 50 to 53.13 square feet. The other request (VAR-2024-1738) seeks permission for a mobile home to be moved to another property. The meeting will also include routine items such as approval of the agenda, minutes from the September 3 meeting, and citizen comments.
- VAR-2024-1844: Panda Express sign variance to increase wall sign area to 53.13 sq ft at 8474 Charlotte Highway
- VAR-2024-1738: Outen mobile home variance to allow relocation of a mobile home to another property
- Approval of minutes for the 9‑3‑2024 BZA meeting
- Citizen comments sign‑up for public hearing items
- Call to order and approval of agenda
Lancaster County Council
Lancaster County Council will discuss a conditional use application for a vehicle repair facility and several ordinances regarding easements and personnel policies. The body is also reviewing a budget appropriation amendment for the 2024-2025 fiscal year.
- Resolution 1265-R2024: Conditional use application for a collision center at 9870 Harrisburg Rd
- Ordinance 2024-1930: Amendment to the FY 2024-2025 budget appropriation
- Ordinance 2024-1922: Easement grant to Water and Sewer District off South Carolina Highway 9
- Ordinance 2024-1934: Easement grant to Water and Sewer District in the Regional Park off Norman Forest Road
- Ordinance 2024-1932: Extension of development agreement with Century Communities Southeast, LLC to December 31, 2025
Planning Commission
The Lancaster County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on six applications, including rezoning requests for parcels on Cane Mill Road, Dogwood Trail, Charlotte Highway, and Kershaw-Camden Highway, as well as a text amendment for small‑animal regulations and a road‑name suffix change. Commissioners will recommend actions to the County Council for later consideration. The meeting also includes routine agenda approval, minutes adoption, and a discussion of parking options for the regional park.
- TA-2024-1451: Text amendment to modify small‑animal provisions in the UDO (Jeffrey Monnig)
- TA-2024-1896: Add "LNDG" suffix to approved road names (Lancaster County Public Safety Communications)
- RZ-2024-1611: Rezone ~1 acre at 2488 Cane Mill Road from Neighborhood Business to Medium Density Residential
- RZ-2024-1693: Rezone 3.5 acres at 137 Dogwood Trail and 8123 Charlotte Highway to Regional Business
- RZ-2024-1753: Rezone 0.72 acre at 2561 Kershaw‑Camden Highway from Neighborhood Business to General Business for an ABC store
Lancaster County Council
The Lancaster County Council will hold a Committee of the Whole meeting. Council members will receive updates on the county’s strategic plan, investment policies, the regional park, and a review of Chapter 6 (Infrastructure) for the rewrite of the Unified Development Ordinance. No formal actions are listed; the items are for discussion.
- Strategic Plan Quarterly Update
- Review of Investment Policies
- Regional Park Update
- Review of Chapter 6 (Infrastructure) for the rewrite of the Unified Development Ordinance
Lancaster County Council
Lancaster County Council will hold a public hearing on rezoning 36.14 acres near Hwy 521/Hwy 9 Bypass for residential use. The body is also deciding on budget amendments, personnel policies, and a grant match from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
- Public hearing for rezoning 36.14 acres along Hwy 521/Hwy 9 Bypass from Light Industrial to Low Density Residential
- 3rd reading of Ordinance 2024-1924 to amend the FY 2024-2025 budget
- Resolution 1283-R2024 regarding a U.S. Department of Health and Human Services grant match award
- 3rd reading of Ordinance 2024-1915 for a Special Source Revenue Credit Agreement for Project Aurora
- Rezoning of 1.04 acres at 6989 Pageland Hwy and 1.53 acres at 1890 High Point Cir
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission is meeting to discuss several rezoning applications and text amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance. The body will review requests for residential and business land use changes and a property annexation into the town of Kershaw.
- TA-2024-1451: Text amendment regarding the keeping of small animals on residential lots
- RZ-2024-1611: Rezone 1 acre at 2488 Cane Mill Road from Neighborhood Business to Medium Density Residential
- RZ-2024-1693: Rezone 3.5 acres at 137 Dogwood Trail and 8123 Charlotte Highway to Regional Business
- RZ-2024-1693: Rezone 0.72 acres at 2561 Kershaw-Camden Highway to General Business for alcohol sales
- Annexation of property at 588 Kershaw Country Club Road into the town of Kershaw
Board of Zoning Appeals
The Lancaster County Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing on VAR-2024-1738, an application by Amanda Outen seeking a variance from UDO Section 5.2.7.B to move her mobile home to a new property on Red Maple Road. The board will also discuss updates to its Rules & Procedures and consider the proposed 2025 meeting calendar. Standard agenda items such as approval of the agenda and minutes will be addressed.
- VAR-2024-1738 – variance request by Amanda Outen to move a mobile home from 4100 Red Maple Road to TM# 0173-00-118.01 off Red Maple Road
- Review of Rules & Procedures (New Business)
- Consideration of proposed 2025 calendar (New Business)
- Approval of agenda
- Approval of minutes
Lancaster County Council
The Lancaster County Council will vote on several rezoning ordinances, including a 2nd reading of Ordinance 2024-1917 to rezone 26.94 acres at 2491 Highway 9 Bypass from Neighborhood Business to Medium Density Residential. The meeting also includes a public hearing on a conditional use permit for a vehicle services center at 9870 Harrisburg Road, speed‑limit changes on Niven Road and Regent Parkway, and approvals of various assessment rolls and grant matches. Additional items cover ARPA funding for non‑profits, a debt service millage levy in the Reid Pointe Special Tax District, and updates to the county budget and code.
- 2nd Reading of Ordinance 2024-1917 rezoning 26.94 acres at 2491 Hwy 9 Bypass to Medium Density Residential
- Public Hearing on Resolution 1265‑R2024 for a vehicle services major repair/body work center at 9870 Harrisburg Rd
- Resolution 1268‑R2024 setting the speed limit on Niven Road to 25 mph
- Resolution 1276‑R2024 authorizing levy and collection of debt service millage in Reid Pointe Special Tax District
- Resolution 1281‑R2024 approving the grant match for the Federal Highway Administration Safe Streets and Roads for All program
Planning Commission
The Lancaster County Planning Commission will consider several applications, including a rezoning of 36.14 acres along Highway 9 Bypass from Light Industrial to Low‑Density Residential. Other items are a small‑animals text amendment, a road‑name change to Hurricane Lane, an illuminated‑sign amendment for the Town of Kershaw, and a group of Kershaw annexations. The meeting also includes setting the 2025 meeting calendar and other new business.
- RZ-2024-1388: Rezone 36.14 acres on Highway 9 Bypass to Low‑Density Residential
- TA-2024-1451: Text amendment to modify small‑animal regulations on residential lots
- RNC-2024-1553: Rename private road from Baud Lane to Hurricane Lane
- TA-2024-1505: Text amendment for illuminated signs in Kershaw UDO
- Kershaw annexations: remediation of approval process for 15 parcels
General
The Regional Park Ad Hoc Committee will receive an informational update on the park. Staff will brief the council on the project and its financing through installment purchase revenue bonds. Council members are asked to provide feedback on the update. No formal action or vote is required.
- Regional Park Update – informational briefing only
- Funding to be provided via installment purchase revenue bonds
Lancaster County Council
At the August 14 meeting the Lancaster County Council will receive the ARPA Non‑Profit Advisory Committee’s recommendation to allocate $100,000 of American Rescue Plan Act funds to ten community non‑profits. The council will also review proposed general provisions for all appointed boards and commissions and consider updates to county personnel policies. Additional agenda items include a rewrite of the Unified Development Ordinance infrastructure chapter, a discussion of a potential general‑obligation bond package, and pay adjustments for certain EMS and fire positions.
- Recommendation to allocate $100,000 of ARPA funds to ten local non‑profits
- Proposed addition of general provisions for all appointed boards and commissions
- Update and proposed changes to county personnel policies
- Overview of Chapter 6 (Infrastructure) rewrite of the Unified Development Ordinance
- Discussion of a potential General Obligation bond package
Lancaster County Council
The Council will discuss amending the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 budget and updating the county code to align with South Carolina Building Codes. The meeting includes several rezoning requests and a second reading of a revenue credit agreement for Project Aurora.
- Ordinance 2024-1924: Amending the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Budget
- Ordinance 2024-1920: Rezoning 6.8 acres at 2001 Charlotte Highway to Institutional District for county offices
- Ordinance 2024-1912: Rezoning 3.63 acres at Lodge Road from Low Density Residential to General Business
- Ordinance 2024-1918: Rezoning 1.04 acres at 6989 Pageland Highway to Rural Residential
- Resolution 1277-R2024: Approval of a grant match from the South Carolina Aeronautics Commission
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will discuss several land-use applications, including a commercial development plat and a residential rezoning request. The body will also consider text amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance regarding small animals and illuminated signs in Kershaw.
- Preliminary Plat for a multi-parcel commercial development at Barberville Road and Fort Mill Highway (SD-2023-1869)
- Request to rezone 36.14 acres on Highway 9 Bypass from Light Industrial to Low Density Residential (RZ-2024-1388)
- Text Amendment to modify rules for keeping small animals on residential lots (TA-2024-1451)
- Request to rename a private road from Baud Lane to Hurricane Lane (RNC-20241553)
- Review of 15 Kershaw annexations and a text amendment for illuminated signs (TA-2024-1505)
Lancaster County Council
Lancaster County Council will hold a public hearing and third reading for a proposed 1% sales and use tax for transportation projects. The body is also reviewing several rezoning requests and economic development agreements for Project Aurora.
- 3rd reading of Ordinance 2024-1906 to levy a 1% transportation sales tax subject to referendum
- Resolution 1266-R2024 to approve an opioid litigation settlement with The Kroger Co.
- Rezoning of 291.48 acres at 1080 Williamson Farm Lane to Medium Density Residential
- Rezoning of 6.8 acres at 2001 Charlotte Highway to Institutional use for county offices
- Authorization of a Special Source Revenue Credit agreement for Project Aurora