Orangeburg County public meetings in 2025

Zoning Commission

The Orangeburg County Zoning Board of Appeals will review a variance application submitted by Jessica Lilly for a property on Tee Vee Road in Elloree, SC (TMS# 0 286-00-05-011-000). The request seeks relief from the rear property line setback requirement in Section 2.4 Table 2 of the county zoning ordinance. The board will decide whether to grant the variance during this meeting.

• Consider variance request from Jessica Lilly for Tee Vee Rd. property (TMS# 0 286-00-05-011-000) – rear setback
• Approve agenda
• Approve minutes from November 2025 meeting
• Adopt 2026 Board of Zoning Appeals meeting schedule
• Election of officials

The commission unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the September minutes. A variance request to reduce the 60‑ft road‑width requirement for Lots 17, 18 and 26 at 29115 Methodist Oaks Dr. was considered. The board voted 4‑0 to approve the variance. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved agenda (unanimous vote)
• Approved September minutes (unanimous vote)
• Approved variance to reduce lot‑width requirement for Lots 17, 18, 26 (4‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried)

County Council

The council will hold a third‑reading public hearing on an ordinance to purchase about 0.63 acres at 1390 Springdale Drive for a wastewater pump station. It will consider two rezoning requests: one moving a property on Charleston Hwy from Forest Agricultural to Commercial General, and another changing land on Comos Rd from Forest Agricultural to Rural Community. The body will also review a lease agreement and a fee‑in‑lieu of ad valorem taxes agreement with Project Panther. Finally, the council will approve the purchase of eight tri‑axle dump trucks.

• Ordinance to purchase ~0.63 acres at 1390 Springdale Drive for a wastewater pump station
• Rezoning request from Gold Micheal: FA to CG district on Charleston Hwy, Bowman, SC
• Rezoning request from HBG Land LLC: FA to RC district on Comos Rd, Neeses, SC
• Ordinance to lease property to Project Panther with purchase option
• Approval to purchase eight tri‑axle dump trucks

The Orangeburg County Council approved the minutes from the December 1 meeting and passed several ordinances, including a land purchase for a wastewater pump station, two rezoning actions, and two Project Panther lease agreements. The council also approved the procurement of eight tri‑axle dump trucks for $974,352. All motions carried unanimously.

• Approved December 1, 2025 minutes (7-0-0)
• Approved ordinance to purchase ~0.63 acres at 1390 Springdale Drive for a wastewater pump station (7-0-0)
• Approved rezoning of property at Charleston Hwy., Bowman, SC from FA to CG district (7-0-0)
• Approved rezoning of property at Comos Rd., Neeses, SC from FA to RC district (7-0-0)
• Approved first‑reading by title only of lease agreement with Project Panther (7-0-0)
• Approved first‑reading by title only of fee‑in‑lieu of ad valorem taxes agreement with Project Panther (7-0-0)
• Approved purchase of eight tri‑axle dump trucks for $974,352 (7-0-0)
• Moved to executive session (7-0-0)

Planning Commission

The Orangeburg County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a property rezoning request. The body will also elect officers and adopt the 2026 meeting schedule.

• Public hearing for Jasper Boyles to rezone 267 Grader Fire Rd. from Residential General (RG) to Forest Agricultural (FA)
• Election of officers
• Adoption of 2026 Planning Commission Meeting Schedule

The Planning Commission voted 7‑0 to approve the Magnolia Village Parkway Extension road name. It also approved the rezoning of HBG Land LLC’s property on Comos Rd. Neeses from Forest Agriculture to Rural Community (7‑0) and the rezoning of Charleston Hwy. Bowman from Forest Agriculture to Commercial General (7‑0). The commission denied the rezoning of 744 Catamount Rd. Holly Hill from Residential General to Commercial General by a 6‑1 vote.

• Approved Magnolia Village Parkway Extension road name (7-0)
• Approved rezoning of HBG Land LLC property on Comos Rd. Neeses, SC 29107 TMS #0 044-00-04-004 .000 from FA to RC (7-0)
• Denied rezoning of 744 Catamount Rd. Holly Hill, SC 29059 TMS #0 338-06-01-017 .000 from RG to CG (6-1)
• Approved rezoning of Charleston Hwy. Bowman, SC 29018 TMS #0 270-00-07-025 .000 from FA to CG (7-0)

County Council

The Orangeburg County Council will vote on an installment plan for a new courthouse complex and capital improvements. The body is also reviewing tax incentive agreements for Mission Critical Interior Solutions, Inc. and Sodecia Aapico JV, LLC.

• Installment plan for the new Orangeburg County Courthouse Complex and capital improvements
• Fee in lieu of tax and incentive agreements for Project Simpson and Project SoCo
• Purchase of 0.63 acres at 1390 Springdale Drive for a wastewater pump station
• Rezone requests for properties at Comos Rd., 744 Catamount Rd., and Charleston Hwy.
• New Waste Tire Ordinance including tipping fees and civil penalties

The Orangeburg County Council adopted multiple ordinances, including a new waste‑tire ordinance, a business‑license amendment, and financing measures for the new courthouse. It also approved fee‑in‑lieu tax agreements for two industrial projects, a property purchase for a wastewater pump station, and several zoning actions. The council accepted the Tax & Tourism Advisory Committee's funding recommendations.

• Approved Waste Tire Ordinance repeal and new ordinance (7-0-0)
• Approved amendment to the Business License Ordinance (7-0-0)
• Approved installment‑plan financing ordinance for the new courthouse (7-0-0)
• Approved fee‑in‑lieu tax agreement with Mission Critical Interior Solutions (Project Simpson) (7-0-0)
• Approved purchase of ~0.63 acres at 1390 Springdale Drive for a wastewater pump station (7-0-0)
• Approved rezoning of Comos Rd. property to Rural Community district (7-0-0)
• Denied rezoning of 744 Catamount Rd. to Commercial General district (7-0-0)
• Adopted Tax & Tourism Advisory Committee funding recommendations totaling $82,990.50 (7-0-0)

Zoning Commission

The Orangeburg County Zoning Board of Appeals will meet to review a request from Oaks on the Edisto, LLC. The board will consider a variance regarding lot width requirements for a property on Methodist Oaks Dr.

• Variance request from Oaks on the Edisto, LLC for property at Methodist Oaks Dr. (TMS# 0170-00-02-014.000) regarding Section 2.4 Table 2: Lot Width

The Orangeburg County Board of Zoning Appeals approved three variance requests—Harold and Shirley Trosper, James Parler Jr., and Ashton Charleston Residential, LLC—each with a unanimous 6‑0 vote. The agenda and July minutes were also approved unanimously. No public comments were recorded for any of the variance items.

• Approved variance for Harold and Shirley Trosper property on Youngs Rd. (6‑0)
• Approved variance for James Parler Jr. property at Bunch Ford Rd. and Target Rd. (6‑0)
• Approved variance for Ashton Charleston Residential, LLC on Coach Rd. (6‑0)
• Approved amended agenda (unanimous)
• Approved July minutes (unanimous)

County Council

The Orangeburg County Council Public Works Committee is holding a special called meeting. The body will consider discontinuing maintenance on portions of Welding Shop Rd and Stokes Ct.

• Discontinue maintenance on a portion of Welding Shop Rd
• Discontinue maintenance on a portion of Stokes Ct

The Public Works Committee approved the November 3, 2025 minutes. It voted to recommend discontinuing maintenance on a portion of Welding Shop Road and on a portion of Stokes Court. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved November 3, 2025 minutes (2-0-0)
• Recommended discontinuing maintenance on portion of Welding Shop Rd (2-0-0)
• Recommended discontinuing maintenance on portion of Stokes Ct (2-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting (2-0-0)

County Council

The Orangeburg County Council will consider multiple ordinances, including a rezoning request for 778 Plywood St, updates to the business license schedule and waste tire policy, and a purchase of about 0.63 acre at 1390 Springdale Drive for a wastewater pump station. They will also vote on amendments to the Joint County Industrial Park agreement and a fee‑in‑lieu tax arrangement for Project Simpson, as well as an installment‑payment plan for the new courthouse complex. Additional items include procurement contracts for the courthouse, a resolution adding sponsors to a Magnolia Solar fee‑in‑lieu agreement, and routine approvals of minutes and public‑comment limits.

• Rezoning request for 778 Plywood St from Residential General to Commercial General district
• Ordinance amending the Business License Ordinance to update the class schedule
• Ordinance repealing the Waste Tire Policy and enacting a new ordinance with tire tipping fees and penalties
• Ordinance authorizing purchase of approximately 0.63 acre at 1390 Springdale Drive for a wastewater pump station
• Procurement award FY26-0925 for the general contractor of the new Orangeburg County Courthouse

The council approved a $63,087,075 contract with Monteith Construction for the new Orangeburg County Courthouse and adopted several ordinances, including rezoning 778 Plywood St., updating the business license schedule, and establishing a waste‑tire ordinance. It also approved the industrial park expansion, a fee‑in‑lieu agreement for Project Simpson, an installment‑payment financing plan for courthouse capital improvements, and a purchase of property for a wastewater pump station. Additionally, the council accepted a recommendation to discontinue maintenance on portions of Welding Shop Rd and Stokes Ct.

• Approved $63,087,075 contract with Monteith Construction for new courthouse (6-0-0)
• Approved rezoning of 778 Plywood St. from Residential General to Commercial General (6-0-0)
• Passed amendment to Business License Ordinance (6-0-0)
• Enacted new Orangeburg County Waste Tire Ordinance (6-0-0)
• Approved expansion of Joint County Industrial Park (Project Simpson) (6-0-0)
• Authorized fee‑in‑lieu agreement for Project Simpson (6-0-0)
• Adopted installment‑payment financing plan for courthouse and capital improvements (6-0-0)
• Accepted recommendation to discontinue maintenance on Welding Shop Rd and Stokes Ct (6-0-0)

Planning Commission

The Orangeburg County Planning Commission will consider three rezoning applications, each scheduled for a public hearing. The requests include changing a Forest Agriculture parcel to Rural Community, a Residential General parcel to Commercial General, and another Forest Agricultural parcel to Commercial General. The agenda also includes routine items such as approval of the agenda, adoption of October minutes, and a road name request for Magnolia Village Parkway Extension.

• Rezoning of Cosmos Rd. (FA district) to RC district – HBG Land LLC
• Rezoning of 744 Catamount Rd. (RG district) to CG district – Everado Ortiz Santiago
• Rezoning of Charleston Hwy. (FA district) to CG district – Gold Micheal
• Road name request: Magnolia Village Parkway Extension
• Approval of agenda and adoption of October minutes

The commission voted 6‑0 to approve a 42‑lot subdivision on Methodist Oaks Dr. It also approved rezoning of 778 Plywood St. from Residential General to Commercial General by a 6‑0 vote. The rezoning request for Belleville Rd was withdrawn by the applicant and no decision was made.

• Approved 42‑lot subdivision on Methodist Oaks Dr (6‑0)
• Approved rezoning of 778 Plywood St. from Residential General to Commercial General (6‑0)
• Belleville Rd rezoning request withdrawn by applicant (no vote)

County Council

The Orangeburg County Council will hold a first reading of two ordinances—one repealing the current waste‑tire policy and establishing a new waste‑tire ordinance with tipping fees and penalties, and another creating an installment financing plan for the new courthouse complex and other capital improvements. It will also vote on a resolution that would let the county accept negotiated fees in lieu of ad valorem taxes for a proposed multi‑county industrial/business park operated by Project SoCo, including related revenue credits. The meeting is a special‑called virtual session.

• Ordinance repealing Chapter 13, Article II "Orangeburg County Waste Tire Policy" and enacting a new "Orangeburg County Waste Tire Ordinance" with tipping fees, enforcement, and civil penalties.
• Ordinance implementing an installment financing plan for the new Orangeburg County Courthouse Complex and other capital improvements, payable from any available source including general obligation bonds.
• Resolution authorizing a fee‑in‑lieu‑of‑tax agreement with Project SoCo for the establishment or expansion of facilities in a multi‑county industrial/business park, and related special source revenue credits.

The Orangeburg County Council passed three items by unanimous vote. They gave first‑reading approval to the Waste Tire Ordinance, to the Courthouse Financing Ordinance, and approved a resolution authorizing a fee‑in‑lieu‑of‑tax agreement with Project SoCo for an industrial/business park. All motions carried with a 7‑0‑0 vote.

• Approved first reading of the Waste Tire Ordinance (7-0-0)
• Approved first reading of the Courthouse Financing Ordinance (7-0-0)
• Approved resolution authorizing fee‑in‑lieu‑of‑tax agreement with Project SoCo (7-0-0)

County Council

The Orangeburg County Council Public Works Committee will receive an update on the county's waste tire situation. It will also discuss a proposal to discontinue maintenance on J R Felder Rd. The meeting is a special‑called session held at the County Council Chambers.

• Orangeburg County Waste Tire Situation Update
• Discontinue Maintenance on J R Felder Rd.

The Public Works Committee took no action on the waste tire situation update. Councilman Kenneth McCaster moved, and the committee approved, discontinuing maintenance on a portion of J R Felder Rd with a 2-0-0 vote. The meeting was then adjourned by a 2-0-0 vote.

• No action taken on waste tire situation update
• Discontinue maintenance on J R Felder Rd – motion carried (2-0-0)
• Adjourn meeting – motion carried (2-0-0)

County Council

The Orangeburg County Council will consider an ordinance to purchase approximately eight acres of county land for recreational use. It will also hear several fee‑in‑lieu‑of‑tax agreements for industrial projects named Project SoCo and Project Simpson, a rezoning request for 778 Plywood St., and amendments to the zoning and business‑license ordinances. The meeting includes a public‑comment period limited to three minutes per speaker.

• Ordinance authorizing purchase of ~8 acres of county property for recreational purposes
• Ordinance to amend Section 9.9 of the Zoning Ordinance regarding permit fees
• Rezoning request for 778 Plywood St. from Residential General (RG) to Commercial General (CG)
• Fee‑in‑lieu‑of‑tax agreements for Project SoCo and Project Simpson industrial developments
• Ordinance amending the Business License Ordinance to update the class schedule per Act 176 of 2020

The Orangeburg County Council unanimously approved an ordinance to purchase about eight acres for recreational use, rezoned 778 Plywood St. from Residential General to Commercial General, and adopted fee‑in‑lie of tax agreements for Projects SoCo and Simpson. The council also amended the zoning ordinance, expanded the joint industrial park, and updated the business license class schedule. It accepted the Public Works Committee recommendation to discontinue maintenance on J.R. Felder Rd. and passed resolutions recognizing Veterans Day and a community volunteer. All motions carried with a 7‑0‑0 vote.

• Approved purchase of ~8 acres for recreational purposes (7-0-0)
• Approved amendment to Zoning Ordinance Section 9.9 (7-0-0)
• Approved rezoning of 778 Plywood St. to Commercial General (7-0-0)
• Approved fee‑in‑lie of tax agreement for Project SoCo (7-0-0)
• Approved fee‑in‑lie of tax agreement for Project Simpson (7-0-0)
• Approved expansion of joint industrial park for Project Simpson (7-0-0)
• Approved amendment to Business License Ordinance schedule (7-0-0)
• Accepted recommendation to discontinue maintenance on J.R. Felder Rd. (7-0-0)

Legislative Delegation

The Orangeburg County Legislative Delegation will adopt the July 14, 2025 meeting minutes and set the schedule for its 2026 meetings. Delegates will consider a PARD grant to upgrade the basketball court at the Edisto Drive Community Center. The meeting also includes new appointments to the Orangeburg First Steps and Foster Care Review Boards.

• Adopt minutes from the July 14, 2025 meeting
• Approve schedule for 2026 delegation meetings
• PARD grant for Edisto Drive Community Center basketball court upgrade
• New appointment to Orangeburg First Steps: Michelle Smith
• New appointment to Foster Care Review Board: Brenda Myers Williams

County Council

The Orangeburg County Council will hold a third‑reading public hearing on an ordinance that extends the solid‑waste service contract with the Three Rivers Solid Waste Authority and permits the authority to issue revenue bonds not to exceed $30 million. The council will also consider ordinances to purchase roughly 50 acres from M&P Land, LLC and to purchase about 8 acres for recreational use. Several rezoning requests will be reviewed, including changes from forest‑agriculture to business‑industrial districts on Rowesville Road, Warley Road, and Kirby Lane. Additional items include amendments to subdivision and zoning fee schedules.

• Ordinance to extend the Solid Waste Service Agreement and allow up to $30 million in revenue bonds
• Ordinance to purchase approximately 50 acres from M&P Land, LLC
• Rezoning request for Rowesville Rd. (FA to BI district)
• Rezoning request for Warley Rd. near Charleston Hwy (FA to BI district)
• Rezoning request for 166 Kirby Ln. (CG to BI district)

The Orangeburg County Council approved the minutes from the October 6 meeting and adopted a proclamation honoring Floyd Gordon. It passed an ordinance extending the solid waste service agreement and authorizing up to $30 million in revenue bonds. The council also approved purchases of roughly 50 acres from M&P Land, LLC and about 8 acres for recreational use, along with several rezoning actions and a community‑center improvement contract.

• Approved October 6, 2025 minutes (6-0-0)
• Adopted proclamation honoring Floyd Gordon (6-0-0)
• Approved solid waste service agreement and $30 M bond issuance (6-0-0)
• Approved purchase of ~50 acres from M&P Land, LLC (6-0-0)
• Approved purchase of ~8 acres for recreational purposes (6-0-0)
• Approved multiple rezoning ordinances to Business Industrial district (6-0-0)
• Approved Edisto Drive Community Center Improvements contract $123,269.18 (6-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting (6-0-0)

County Council

The Orangeburg County Council special‑called meeting on October 20, 2025 includes a single agenda item: a draft sustainability plan. Council members will discuss the plan during the meeting. No other agenda items are listed.

• Draft Sustainability Plan – to be considered by the council

Planning Commission

The Orangeburg County Planning Commission will hold public hearings to consider a subdivision request for Methodist Oaks Dr and two rezoning requests. One rezoning seeks to change Belleville Rd from Forest Agriculture to Commercial General. The other rezoning seeks to change 778 Plywood St from Residential General to Commercial General. No road name changes are proposed.

• Subdivision request by Oaks on the Edisto, LLC for Methodist Oaks Dr (TMS #0 170-00-02-014)
• Rezoning request by Yancy McPherson for Belleville Rd (TMS #0 181-16-01-006 and #0 181-11-05-006) from FA to CG
• Rezoning request by Jay L. and Rosetta Oberholtzer for 778 Plywood St (TMS #0 173-20-01-013) from RG to CG
• Road name requests: none
• Public hearings scheduled for each item

The commission unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the previous meeting. It then voted to rezone five properties: one from Forest Agriculture to Residential Single‑Family (6‑1) and four from Forest Agriculture or Commercial General to Business Industrial (each 7‑0). The session adjourned after a unanimous vote.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from 08/13/2025 (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of Coach Rd., Holly Hill, SC 29059 (FA to RS) – vote 6‑1
• Approved rezoning of Charleston Hwy., Orangeburg, SC 29115 (FA to BI) – vote 7‑0
• Approved rezoning of 166 Kirby Ln., Orangeburg, SC 29115 (CG to BI) – vote 7‑0
• Approved rezoning of Rowesville Rd. (FA to BI) – vote 7‑0
• Approved rezoning of 116 Wildeway Ln., Orangeburg, SC 29115 (CG to BI) – vote 7‑0

County Council

The Parks, Recreation, & Agriculture Committee will hold a special‑called meeting to discuss several items related to county parks. Topics include the location of parks, maintenance of grass, trash and appearance, restroom facilities, park opening and closing times, employee schedules and responsibilities, and an overview of the future of county parks. No specific actions or votes are listed in the agenda.

• Location of County Parks
• Maintenance of County Parks (grass, trash, appearance)
• Facilities at County Parks (restrooms or Porta‑Johns)
• Availability and closure times at County Parks
• County Park employees (work schedule and responsibilities)

County Council

The Orangeburg County Council will discuss several rezoning requests and property acquisitions. The body is deciding on fee-in-lieu of tax agreements for industrial projects and an updated solid waste service agreement extending through 2050.

• Fee-in-lieu of taxes agreement and property conveyance for Project Edisto
• Solid waste service agreement with Three Rivers Solid Waste Authority including bonds up to $30 million
• Purchase of approximately 50 acres from M&P Land, LLC and 8 acres for recreational purposes
• Rezoning of 2212 State Park Rd from Residential Single Family to Commercial General
• Fee-in-lieu of tax and incentive agreement for Project SOCO

The Orangeburg County Council approved the September 15, 2025 minutes and amended the agenda to add an executive‑session item on the director search, both unanimously. The council then adopted a series of ordinances, including a fee‑in‑lie tax agreement with Project Edisto, a lease of 1550 Henley Street to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, multiple rezoning actions, and a land‑purchase from M&P Land, LLC. All motions carried with a 7‑0‑0 vote. No proposals were denied or tabled.

• Approved September 15, 2025 minutes (7-0-0)
• Amended agenda to add executive‑session item on director search (7-0-0)
• Passed Ordinance authorizing fee‑in‑lie tax agreement with Project Edisto (7-0-0)
• Passed Ordinance leasing 1550 Henley Street to USDA (7-0-0)
• Passed Ordinance amending Health and Sanitation code (7-0-0)
• Rezoned 2212 State Park Rd Santee from Residential Single‑Family to Commercial General (7-0-0)
• Authorized purchase of ~50 acres from M&P Land, LLC (7-0-0)
• Declared October 2025 Breast Cancer Awareness Month (resolution) (7-0-0)

County Council

The County Council will hold a special called meeting to review appointments for various boards, commissions, and committees. The session focuses on filling or reviewing membership for county oversight bodies.

• Board of Assessment and Appeals appointments
• Orangeburg Development Commission appointments
• Orangeburg County Disabilities & Special Needs Board appointments
• Orangeburg County Planning Commission appointments
• Orangeburg County Zoning & Appeals Board appointments

Zoning Commission

The Orangeburg County Zoning Board of Appeals will consider four variance applications. Two applications from James Parler Jr. request variances for properties on Jackson Belt Road and at Bunch Ford Road / Target Road in Holly Hill; one from Harold and Shirley Trosper concerns a property on Youngs Road in Eutawville; and one from Ashton Charleston Residential, LLC concerns a property on Coach Road in Holly Hill. Each request seeks a variance from specific requirements of Section 2.4 Table 2 of the Orangeburg County Zoning Ordinance.

• Variance request by Harold and Shirley Trosper for Youngs Rd., Eutawville (TMS# 03 45-17-00-028 .000) – minimum lot size
• Variance request by James Parler Jr. for Jackson Belt Rd., Holly Hill (TMS# 0312-00-02-0 1 2 .000) – minimum lot width
• Variance request by James Parler Jr. for Bunch Ford Rd. / Target Rd., Holly Hill (TMS# 0318-00-0 4 -001.000 and P/O 0318-00-03-006 .000) – minimum lot size
• Variance request by Ashton Charleston Residential, LLC for Coach Rd., Holly Hill (TMS #0350-00-03-003.000 and 0350-00-02-016.000) – maximum impervious surface ratio

The meeting agenda listed a variance request from KRM Land LLC for property at Five Chop Rd., but the minutes do not record any approval, denial, or vote on the request. All other agenda items were procedural.

County Council

The Orangeburg County Council Public Works Committee will consider the county’s waste tire situation. No specific actions, votes, or decisions are detailed in the agenda.

• Discussion of the Orangeburg County waste tire situation

County Council

The County Council will decide on the 2025 tax millage and discuss several rezoning requests. The body is also considering ordinances regarding building permit rates, waste tire collection, and a solid waste service agreement.

• Setting of the Millage for Tax Year 2025
• Proposed $30 million revenue bond for Three Rivers Solid Waste Authority construction
• Rezoning request for Five Chop Rd from Commercial General to Business Industrial
• Rezoning request for 1320-1393 Myers Rd from Commercial General to Rural Community
• Proposed purchase of approximately 50 acres of property from M&P Land, LLC

The council approved the minutes from the August 18 meeting. It adopted a proclamation honoring the South Carolina State Guard and National Preparedness Month. The body passed several ordinances, including a lease of the 1550 Henley Street property to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, a purchase of about 50 acres from M&P Land, LLC, and a solid‑waste service agreement authorizing up to $30 million in revenue bonds. All motions carried unanimously with a 7‑0‑0 vote.

• Approved August 18, 2025 minutes (7-0-0)
• Adopted proclamation honoring SC State Guard and National Preparedness Month (7-0-0)
• Approved ordinance leasing 1550 Henley Street to USDA (7-0-0)
• Approved ordinance to purchase ~50 acres from M&P Land, LLC (7-0-0)
• Approved solid waste service agreement with Three Rivers Solid Waste Authority, authorizing up to $30 million in bonds (7-0-0)
• Approved amendment to Chapter 6 technical codes and building permit rates (7-0-0)
• Approved amendment to Chapter 13 waste tire policy to align with SC code (7-0-0)
• Approved rezoning of Five Chop Rd from Commercial General to Business Industrial (7-0-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on five requests to rezone properties in Holly Hill and Orangeburg. The body will also consider three amendments to the Zoning Ordinance and Subdivision and Land Development Regulations regarding permits and fees.

• Rezoning request for Coach Rd. from Forest Agriculture to Residential Single-Family
• Rezoning request for Charleston Hwy. from Forest Agriculture to Business Industrial
• Rezoning requests for 166 Kirby Ln., Rowesville Rd., and 116 Wildeway Ln. to Business Industrial
• Proposed amendment to Zoning Ordinance Section 9.9 regarding permits and fees
• Proposed amendments to Chapter 36 Section 36-83-C and Zoning Ordinance Section 36-85-D fees

The commission voted 6‑0 to rezone 2212 State Park Rd in Santee from Forest Agriculture to Commercial General. It also voted 6‑0 to rezone 1320‑1393 Myers Rd in Orangeburg from Commercial General to Rural Community. A separate request to rezone 1030 Five Chop Rd in Orangeburg from Forest Agriculture to Residential Single‑Family was denied by a 5‑1 vote.

• Approved rezoning of 2212 State Park Rd, Santee from Forest Agriculture to Commercial General (6-0)
• Approved rezoning of 1320-1393 Myers Rd, Orangeburg from Commercial General to Rural Community (6-0)
• Denied rezoning of 1030 Five Chop Rd, Orangeburg from Forest Agriculture to Residential Single-Family (5-1)

County Council

The Orangeburg County Council approved a $2,018,108 contract for the Council on Aging Facility Project. It also adopted several rezoning ordinances, authorized funding for tourism and marketing, and passed resolutions on fee‑in‑lie agreements and easements. All actions were approved unanimously (7‑0‑0).

• Approved FY26-0805 contract to Lyn‑Rich Contracting Co. Inc. for $2,018,108 (7‑0‑0)
• Approved rezoning of Gardner Blvd from Forest Agriculture to Business Industrial (7‑0‑0)
• Approved rezoning of Round‑O‑Rd from Residential Single‑Family to Residential General (7‑0‑0)
• Approved rezoning of 112 Fuguay Ln from Residential Single‑Family to Rural Community (7‑0‑0)
• Approved rezoning of 4128 North Rd from Forest Agriculture to Commercial General (7‑0‑0)
• Approved Tax & Tourism Advisory Committee funding recommendations totaling $87,200 (7‑0‑0)
• Passed resolution to negotiate a fee‑in‑lie of ad valorem taxes agreement with Project Edisto (7‑0‑0)
• Passed resolution authorizing an easement to restore access to Fairview Road (7‑0‑0)

County Council

The Orangeburg County Council Public Works Committee is holding a special called meeting. The primary agenda item is a discussion regarding the waste tire situation in Orangeburg County.

• Discussion of the Orangeburg County Waste Tire Situation

The Public Works Committee approved the July 7, 2025 minutes unanimously (3-0-0). The committee recommended conducting a study of the waste tire situation and stopping acceptance of waste tires at convenience sites, directing all tires to the landfill and investigating tire retailer options. The meeting was adjourned unanimously (3-0-0).

• Approved July 7, 2025 Public Works Committee minutes (3-0-0)
• Recommended study of waste tire handling and to stop acceptance at convenience sites (no vote recorded)
• Adjourned meeting (3-0-0)

County Council

The council unanimously approved the July 21, 2025 minutes. It passed the hate‑intimidation ordinance by a 7‑0 vote, adding a new Section 4 to Chapter 24 of the code. No action was taken on the waste‑tire policy amendment. A rezoning request for 1982 Old Edisto Dr. was introduced but no decision was recorded.

• Approved July 21, 2025 minutes (7-0-0)
• Passed hate‑intimidation ordinance, third and final reading (7-0-0)
• No action taken on waste‑tire policy amendment ordinance
• Rezoning request for 1.69‑acre at 1982 Old Edisto Dr. considered, outcome not recorded

Planning Commission

The Orangeburg County Planning Commission voted unanimously to rezone four properties—4128 North Rd, Round‑O‑Rd, 112 Fuguay Ln, and Gardner Blvd—to new districts. It also voted unanimously to deny the rezoning of a portion of Dragstrip Rd/Neeses Hwy. All votes were 6‑0 in favor of the respective motions.

• Approved rezoning of 4128 North Rd, Orangeburg (FA → CG) (6‑0)
• Approved rezoning of Round‑O‑Rd, Eutawville (RS → RG) (6‑0)
• Approved rezoning of 112 Fuguay Ln, Orangeburg (RS → RC) (6‑0)
• Denied rezoning of Dragstrip Rd/Neeses Hwy, Orangeburg (FA → CG) (6‑0)
• Approved rezoning of Gardner Blvd, Holly Hill (FA → BI) (6‑0)

County Council

The council unanimously approved the minutes from the July 7, 2025 meeting. It passed a second‑reading amendment adding a hate‑intimidation section to the county code. The body also approved several rezoning requests and two resolutions—one for school security services and another to restore access to Fairview Road.

• Approved July 7, 2025 minutes (6-0-0)
• Approved second reading of hate intimidation ordinance amendment (6-0-0)
• Approved second reading rezoning of 1982 Old Edisto Dr. to Commercial General (6-0-0)
• Approved first reading rezoning of 4128 North Rd. to Commercial General (6-0-0)
• Approved first reading rezoning of Round-O-Rd, Eutawville to Residential General (6-0-0)
• Approved first reading rezoning of 112 Fuguay Ln. to Rural Community (6-0-0)
• Approved resolution for security services agreement with Sheriff's Office and Orangeburg Preparatory Schools (6-0-0)
• Approved resolution for easement to restore access to Fairview Road (6-0-0)

Zoning Commission

The commission reviewed five variance requests for properties in Orangeburg County. Each request was approved unanimously with a 5‑0 vote. The variances address lot size, road frontage, building height, impervious surface ratio, and minimum lot size for townhomes. No public opposition was recorded.

• Approved variance for 813 Solomon Ter (lot width/size) – 5-0
• Approved variance for 271 Silas Ln (road frontage) – 5-0
• Approved variance for 210 Marion St (building height) – 5-0
• Approved variance for Farmfield Rd (impervious surface ratio) – 5-0
• Approved variance for Cook Rd (minimum lot size for townhomes) – 5-0

Planning Commission

The commission unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the May 14 minutes. It voted 5‑0 to rezone 1982 Old Edisto Dr. from Forest Agriculture to Commercial General, and 5‑0 to deny a rezoning of the Russell St. and Sylvan Ave. property. The session was adjourned by a unanimous vote.

• Agenda amendment approved unanimously
• May 14 minutes approved unanimously
• Approved rezoning of 1982 Old Edisto Dr. to Commercial General (5-0)
• Denied rezoning of Russell St. & Sylvan Ave. to Commercial General (5-0)
• Motion to adjourn passed unanimously

County Council

The Public Works Committee approved the February 3, 2025 minutes by a 3‑0‑0 vote. It then adopted a recommendation to research the ownership of the Tripp Lane (OC‑4116/Hwy‑178) drainage ditch and to notify Senator Tom Fernandez, Representative Cobb Hunter, David Bamberg, and Mr. Walt Holiday. The meeting was adjourned by a unanimous motion.

• Approved February 3, 2025 Public Works Committee minutes (3-0-0)
• Adopted recommendation to research ownership of Tripp Ln drainage ditch and notify officials (3-0-0)
• Adjourned the July 7, 2025 meeting (3-0-0)

County Council

The Orangeburg County Council approved four ordinance actions and adopted the June 30, 2025 minutes. The council rezoned 518 Knott Dr. from Residential Single‑Family to Residential General, added a hate‑intimidation offense to the code, rezoned 1982 Old Edisto Dr. from Forest Agriculture to Commercial General, and denied a rezoning request for property on Russell St. and Sylvan Ave. All motions passed unanimously (6‑0‑0). The meeting was adjourned at 5:52 p.m.

• Approved June 30, 2025 minutes (6-0-0)
• Approved rezoning of 518 Knott Dr., Eutawville, SC 29048 from RS to RG district (6-0-0)
• Approved ordinance adding Section 4, Hate Intimidation, to Chapter 24 (6-0-0)
• Approved rezoning of 1982 Old Edisto Dr., Orangeburg, SC 29115 from FA to CG district (6-0-0)
• Denied rezoning of property on Russell St. and Sylvan Ave., Orangeburg, SC 29115 from FA to CG district (6-0-0)
• Approved motion to adjourn the regular session (6-0-0)

County Council

The Orangeburg County Council passed three ordinances on June 30, 2025, including the FY 2025‑26 budget appropriations for the county, appropriations for Orangeburg‑Calhoun Technical College, and a fee‑in‑lieu agreement with SR Cordova. The council also approved an exemption from the standard procurement process for waste‑tire removal and authorized an executive session to discuss contract fire‑services matters. All motions carried unanimously (6‑0‑0).

• Approved FY 2025‑26 county budget appropriations ordinance (6-0-0)
• Approved FY 2025‑26 Orangeburg‑Calhoun Technical College appropriations ordinance (6-0-0)
• Approved fee‑in‑lieu agreement with SR Cordova ordinance (6-0-0)
• Approved exemption from standard procurement process for waste‑tire removal (6-0-0)
• Authorized executive session on contract fire‑services matters (6-0-0)
• Adjourned the special called meeting (6-0-0)

Zoning Commission

The commission unanimously approved four variance requests for properties on Stroman St., Decatur St., Resort St., and Charleston Hwy. The board also elected Mr. Brown as Chairman with a 3‑0 vote, while postponing the Vice‑Chair election until next month. All motions were carried without opposition.

• Approved variance for Misael Guzman (lot width/size) – vote 4‑0
• Approved variance for Trinity Baptist Church (rear setback) – vote 4‑0
• Approved variance for Katrina Canty‑Bailey (side setbacks) – vote 4‑0
• Approved variance for Dawn Burnette (lot width) – vote 4‑0
• Elected Mr. Brown as Chairman – vote 3‑0
• Postponed Vice‑Chairperson nomination and vote until next month

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission voted 4-0 to rezone 518 Knott Dr from Residential Single-Family to Residential General. It voted 4-0 to deny rezoning requests for Dragstrip Rd/Neeses Hwy and for 3246 Belleville Rd. The commission also approved the consideration of two subdivision proposals and tabled another subdivision request.

• Approved rezoning of 518 Knott Dr to Residential General (4-0)
• Denied rezoning of Dragstrip Rd/Neeses Hwy to Residential Single-Family and Commercial General (4-0)
• Denied rezoning of 3246 Belleville Rd to Rural Community (4-0)
• Approved consideration of Sherwood Drive subdivision (4-0)
• Approved consideration of Crosscreek Drive subdivision (4-0)
• Tabled consideration of Evergreen Forest subdivision on Dragstrip Rd/Neeses Hwy (4-0)

County Council

The council accepted all recommendations from the Tax & Tourism Advisory Committee, allocating $83,529.97 for various advertising and promotion projects. It also approved a $10,250 per month contract for mosquito control services and accepted the Public Works recommendation to discontinue maintenance on Elder Branch Road. Additionally, the council denied a rezoning request for 3246 Belleville Rd. All motions passed unanimously (7-0-0).

• Approved Tax & Tourism Advisory Committee funding recommendations totaling $83,529.97 (7-0-0)
• Approved procurement of Orangeburg County Mosquito Control Services at $10,250 per month (7-0-0)
• Approved Public Works recommendation to discontinue maintenance on Elder Branch Road (7-0-0)
• Denied rezoning of 3246 Belleville Rd. from Forest Agriculture to Rural Community (7-0-0)
• Approved first reading of ordinance authorizing fee‑in‑lie agreement with SR Cordova, LLC (7-0-0)
• Approved first reading of rezoning request for 518 Knott Dr. from Residential Single‑Family to Residential General (7-0-0)
• Approved proclamation recognizing Men's Health Month (7-0-0)
• Approved motion to enter executive session (7-0-0)

County Council

The Public Works Committee approved the February 3, 2025 minutes (3‑0‑0). It could not vote on closing Noel Rd and Gatlin Rd, and instead recommended keeping them open with increased litter enforcement. The committee recommended ending maintenance on Elder Branch Rd and posting abandonment signs. The meeting was adjourned by a 3‑0‑0 vote.

• Approved February 3, 2025 minutes (3-0-0)
• Recommended keeping Noel Rd and Gatlin Rd open; no vote taken
• Recommended abandoning maintenance on Elder Branch Rd and installing signage; no vote taken
• Adjourned meeting (3-0-0)

County Council

The council entered executive session (6‑0‑0) to discuss Project Rhino. It returned to regular session (7‑0‑0) and approved authorizing the County Administrator to negotiate and sign the final MOU for the project (7‑0‑0). The meeting was then adjourned (7‑0‑0).

• Motion to go into executive session carried (6-0-0)
• Motion to return to regular session carried (7-0-0)
• Motion to authorize Administrator to negotiate and sign MOU carried (7-0-0)
• Motion to adjourn the meeting carried (7-0-0)

County Council

The council approved the May 5 minutes and adopted two EMS proclamations. It passed an ordinance transferring municipal election authority for the Town of Neeses. Resolutions honoring a resident and revising the employee handbook were approved, and the council authorized the purchase of real property (TMS# 0173-14-12-009.000). The body entered executive session to discuss contractual matters before adjourning.

• Approved May 5 minutes (7-0-0)
• Adopted EMS Day proclamation (7-0-0)
• Adopted EMS Week proclamation (7-0-0)
• Passed ordinance transferring Neeses municipal election authority (7-0-0)
• Approved resolution honoring Mrs. Earline Thompson Irick (7-0-0)
• Approved resolution revising employee handbook leave accrual (7-0-0)
• Authorized purchase of real property TMS# 0173-14-12-009.000 (7-0-0)
• Entered executive session for contractual matters (7-0-0)

Planning Commission

The commission unanimously approved two subdivision proposals and a rezoning request. Both subdivision applications—Old Number Six HWY (BRD Land & Investment, LP) and Angie Ray Way (LJA Engineering Inc.)—were approved with a 6‑0 vote. The rezoning of 4166 North Rd. from Forest Agricultural to Commercial General was also approved unanimously (6‑0).

• Approved subdivision of Old Number Six HWY for BRD Land & Investment, LP (TMS#0327-14-01-001.000) (6-0)
• Approved subdivision of Angie Ray Way for LJA Engineering Inc (TMS#0143-08-03-001.000, 0150-05-00-009.000, 0150-06-00-002.000) (6-0)
• Approved rezoning of 4166 North Rd. from Forest Agricultural to Commercial General (TMS#0143-15-01-002.000) (6-0)

County Council

The Orangeburg County Council approved the minutes from the April 21, 2025 meeting (6‑0‑0). It passed two proclamations—National Correctional Officers Week and Older Americans Month—each with a 6‑0‑0 vote. The council adopted a temporary moratorium on sewage and animal‑waste compost manufacturing (5‑1‑0) and approved a rezoning request for Tigon Golf Carts LLC (6‑0‑0). Several procurement contracts were also approved, including broadband materials, an AT&T 911 system upgrade, and a bridge repair project, all with 6‑0‑0 votes.

• Approved April 21, 2025 minutes (6-0-0)
• Passed National Correctional Officers Week proclamation (6-0-0)
• Passed Older Americans Month proclamation (6-0-0)
• Approved temporary moratorium on sewage and animal waste compost facilities (5-1-0)
• Approved rezoning of 4166 North Rd. from FA to CG district (6-0-0)
• Approved broadband materials procurement for Reconnect Phase 3 ($72,409.11) (6-0-0)
• Approved AT&T 911 system upgrade procurement ($224,476.00) (6-0-0)
• Approved bridge repair procurement for Buck Creek and Snake Swamp ($92,000.00) (6-0-0)

County Council

Council approved the minutes from the April 7 meeting and added a public hearing to agenda item 4. Seven ordinances were passed, including a lease renewal for Chestnut Square Shopping Center, a parking restriction, a rezoning for Tigon Golf Carts, and a temporary moratorium on sewage‑compost facilities (the latter passed 6‑1‑0). The council also authorized the purchase of real property (TMS# 0173-14-12-008.000) and appointed members to the Zoning and Appeals Board and the Board of Assessment Appeals. An executive session was convened and the meeting adjourned at 6:14 p.m.

• Approved April 7 minutes (7-0-0)
• Amended agenda to add public hearing for item 4 (7-0-0)
• Passed lease renewal ordinance for Chestnut Square Shopping Center (7-0-0)
• Passed parking and storage restriction ordinance (7-0-0)
• Passed rezoning of 4166 North Rd. from FA to CG district (7-0-0)
• Passed temporary moratorium on sewage and animal waste compost manufacturing (6-1-0)
• Authorized purchase of property TMS# 0173-14-12-008.000 (7-0-0)
• Appointed Ralph Shaffer, Jr. to Zoning and Appeals Board District 3 (7-0-0)

County Council

The council passed the ordinance to rezone 1287 Campus Dr. from Residential General to Commercial General district with a unanimous vote (7-0-0). It also approved a lease renewal for Chestnut Square Shopping Center, a parking restriction ordinance, a rezoning denial for Tigon Golf Carts, an intergovernmental emergency services agreement, and a zoning board appointment. All motions were carried unanimously.

• Approved rezoning of 1287 Campus Dr. to Commercial General district (7-0-0)
• Approved second reading of lease renewal ordinance for Chestnut Square Shopping Center (7-0-0)
• Approved second reading of residential parking restriction ordinance (7-0-0)
• Denied rezoning request for 4166 North Rd. from Forest Agricultural to Commercial General (7-0-0)
• Approved intergovernmental emergency services agreement with Berkeley County (7-0-0)
• Approved appointment of Darrell Furgess to Zoning and Appeals Board District 4 (7-0-0)
• Passed proclamation for Larkin Family Day (7-0-0)
• Passed proclamation for National Public Safety Telecommunications Week (7-0-0)

County Council

The council voted 7-0-0 to enter executive session, then later voted 7-0-0 to adjourn the special meeting. A resolution to authorize a confidential MOU for Project Rhino was presented but no action was taken.

• Motion to enter executive session approved (7-0-0)
• Resolution authorizing confidential MOU for Project Rhino – no action taken
• Motion to adjourn meeting approved (7-0-0)