Spartanburg County public meetings in 2025

General

The Spartanburg City Council will consider several ordinances, including a transfer of city‑owned property to Spartanburg County to enable construction of the Joint Government Center. It will also vote on a suspension of advertising sign approvals while regulations are updated, and award the bid for Street Resurfacing Phase II. Additional items include approvals of minutes, the agenda, and other property‑related agreements.

• Ordinance #2025-011: Transfer of city‑owned property to Spartanburg County for the Joint Government Center (first reading)
• Ordinance #2025-012: Suspension of advertising sign applications pending regulatory updates (first reading)
• Award of Bid for Street Resurfacing Phase II presented by Public Works Director
• Ordinance #2025-009: Transfer of scattered‑site properties in Farley‑Saxon, Northside, and South Converse neighborhoods (second reading)
• Ordinance #2025-010: Sale of property at the northwest corner of Church Street and St. John Street (second reading)

Boards and Commissions

The Board of Architectural Design & Historic Review will consider two requests for Certificates of Appropriateness for major works. Both applications involve the installation of new vinyl windows at residential properties.

• COA 25-004-00071: Request for vinyl windows at 189 S Hampton Drive in Hampton Heights Historic District
• COA 25-004-00072: Request for vinyl windows at 118 Phifer Drive in Beaumont Mills Historic District

The Board of Architectural Design and Historic Review approved its agenda and the November 13 minutes unanimously. It then approved the use of vinyl windows on the side and rear elevations of the residence at 118 Phifer Drive, while requiring the three front‑facing windows to be wood‑clad, fiberglass, or composite and subject to staff review. The motion passed with a vote of 5 in favor, 1 opposed, and 1 abstained.

• Approved agenda (7-0)
• Approved November 13 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Approved vinyl windows on side and rear elevations of 118 Phifer Drive (5-1-1)
• Required front‑facing windows of 118 Phifer Drive be wood‑clad, fiberglass, or composite (5-1-1)

Boards and Commissions

The Spartanburg Board of Zoning Appeals will meet on Dec 9, 2025 to review two pending items. One is an appeal to erect a new advertising sign at 958 E. Main St. in the B-3 (General Business) district, submitted by Grace Outdoor Advertising, LLC. The other is a variance request for lot width requirements at 420 & 422 Bethlehem Dr. in the R-6 (General Residential) district, submitted by Habitat for Humanity of Spartanburg Inc. The meeting will also handle routine agenda approval and minutes disposition.

• Appeal to erect new advertising sign (billboard) at 958 E. Main St. (B-3 district)
• Variance request for lot width at 420 & 422 Bethlehem Dr. (R-6 district)

The Board of Zoning Appeals approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the November 11, 2025 meeting, each by a unanimous 6‑0 vote. The appeal to erect a new billboard at 958 E. Main St. was recorded as deferred by the applicant. No decision was recorded on the variance request for 420 & 422 Bethlehem Dr.

• Agenda approved (6-0)
• Meeting minutes approved (6-0)
• Billboard appeal at 958 E. Main St. deferred by applicant

Boards and Commissions

The Design Review Board will meet to review a request for preliminary conceptual approval for a development project. The board will also handle routine administrative matters and staff announcements.

• Preliminary Conceptual Approval request for Spartanburg Hudson Automotive Parking at 400 E Daniel Morgan Ave

The Design Review Board approved preliminary conceptual approval for the Spartanburg Hudson Automotive Parking development at 400 E Daniel Morgan Ave, granting six specific exceptions. The board also moved the agenda item to the top and approved the October 7, 2025 minutes, each by a 4‑0 vote. No public comments were received.

• Approved preliminary conceptual approval for Spartanburg Hudson Automotive Parking with exceptions (side‑yard building placement, front‑yard parking, window opacity treatment, metal paneling, 14‑ft streetscape zone, 2‑ft shrub screening)
• Moved agenda item to top of agenda (4‑0)
• Approved October 7, 2025 meeting minutes (4‑0)
• Declared application complete
• Recorded no public comments

City Council

The council will consider several ordinances and resolutions, including a resolution to approve the purchase of two parcels on Home Street and Hart Street. It will also vote on an ordinance updating the Business License schedule and on agreements to transfer or sell city properties. Additional items include a proclamation, board appointments, and updates on the Daniel Morgan Trail grant and trail system projects.

• Resolution #2025-022: Approve purchase of property at Home Street and Hart Street (Tax Map parcels 7-16-06-289.00 and 7-16-06-315.00)
• Ordinance #2025-008 (Second Reading): Amend Business License Ordinance to update class schedule per Act 176 of 2020
• Resolution #2025-021: Authorize implementation of R.A.I.S.E. grant enhancements to the Daniel Morgan Trail network
• Ordinance #2025-009 (First Reading): Authorize agreement for transfer of scattered site properties in Farley‑Saxon, Northside, and South Converse neighborhoods
• Ordinance #2025-010 (First Reading): Authorize documents for sale of property at northwest corner of Church Street and St. John Street

Boards and Commissions

The Spartanburg Planning Commission will consider two land‑use requests. The first is a rezoning application to change the property at 845 W O. Ezell Blvd from B-1 Neighborhood Shopping Center to R-6 General Residential District, submitted by Cureton Investments, LLC on behalf of the S.C. Christian Foundation. The second is an annexation and zoning request to assign a B-3 General Business District designation to the currently un‑zoned parcel at 4089 Clifton Glendale Rd, submitted by Brian S. Leonard for The 720 Group, LLC. No other business is on the agenda.

• Rezoning of 845 W O. Ezell Blvd from B-1 Neighborhood Shopping Center to R-6 General Residential District (Applicant: Cureton Investments, LLC; Owner: S.C. Christian Foundation)
• Annexation and zoning of 4089 Clifton Glendale Rd to B-3 General Business District (Applicant: Brian S. Leonard; Owner: The 720 Group, LLC)

Boards and Commissions

The Board of Architectural Design & Historic Review will consider a Certificate of Appropriateness for major works at 232 Hydrick Street in the Hampton Heights neighborhood. The property is in the R-8 Single Family Residential zoning district, and the applicant is Oak and Ave Property Group. The board will also dispose of minutes from the October 9, 2025 meeting and receive staff updates.

• Certificate of Appropriateness for major works at 232 Hydrick Street (R-8 SFD zone)
• Disposition of minutes from the October 9, 2025 meeting

The Board of Architectural Design and Historic Review approved the meeting agenda with a 6-0 vote. It also approved the November 13, 2025 meeting minutes, again by a 6-0 vote. No final decision on the Certificate of Appropriateness for 232 Hydrick Street was recorded in these minutes.

• Approved meeting agenda (6-0)
• Approved November 13 minutes (6-0)

Boards and Commissions

The City of Spartanburg Board of Zoning Appeals will meet to consider two specific property requests. The board will review an appeal regarding a sign permit and a request for a construction variance.

• Appeal for a sign permit at 1489 W. O. Ezell Blvd (APP – 25-00200008)
• Variance request for a construction addition at 740 Springdale Drive (VAR – 25-00200009)

The Board of Zoning Appeals approved the revised agenda (4‑0) and the October 14 meeting minutes with modifications (4‑0). It then approved a variance for 740 Springdale Drive, allowing the side setback to be reduced from 8 ft to 4 ft 9 in, with conditions that the HVAC unit be moved to the rear, downspouts face the rear or road, and a French drain be installed (4‑0). No other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Approved revised agenda (vote 4‑0)
• Approved October 14, 2025 minutes with modifications (vote 4‑0)
• Approved variance for 740 Springdale Dr to reduce side setback to 4 ft 9 in, with HVAC relocation, rear‑facing downspouts, and French drain condition (vote 4‑0)

City Council

The City Council will consider an ordinance to update the business license class schedule per Act 176 of 2020. The body will also review a bid award for the Hangar D epoxy floor system installation and approve the 2026 council calendar.

• Ordinance # 2025-008 to amend the Business License Ordinance class schedule
• Award of bid for Hangar D Epoxy Floor System Installation
• Appointment to the Public Safety Board
• Approval of the 2026 City Council Calendar
• Live Healthy Spartanburg update

City Council

The council will consider updates on road infrastructure and on economic development by OneSpartanburg Inc. It will vote on a consent agenda that includes Ordinance #2025-007 authorizing a development agreement with 111 Main Street, LLC. Council members will decide whether to award the contract for Mary Black Greenway Trail Phase II to Community First Developers, LLC at a bid of $365,228.95, to be funded with State Grant Funds. An executive session will be held for legal advice.

• Ordinance #2025-007 authorizing a development agreement with 111 Main Street, LLC
• Award of contract for Mary Black Greenway Trail Phase II to Community First Developers, LLC ($365,228.95, funded by State Grant)
• Update on road infrastructure improvements (presented by Travis Brown, Public Works Director)
• OneSpartanburg Inc. economic development update (presented by Allen Smith, President & CEO)
• Executive session to receive legal advice under SC Code §30-4-70(a)(2)

Boards and Commissions

The City of Spartanburg Board of Zoning Appeals will meet to review a variance request. The board will consider whether to permit a prefabricated home on a specific residential property.

• Variance request VAR-25-00200007 for a prefabricated home at 199 Bon Aire Ave

The Board of Zoning Appeals approved the meeting agenda and the September 9 minutes, each by a 6‑0 vote. It then denied the appeal to place a mobile/pre‑fabricated home on the R‑8‑zoned property at 199 Bon Air Avenue, also by a 6‑0 vote. Staff had recommended denial because the ordinance restricts such homes to B‑3 or B‑4 districts.

• Approved agenda (6-0)
• Approved September 9 minutes with modifications (6-0)
• Denied variance for 199 Bon Air Ave pre‑fabricated home (6-0)

City Council

The City Council will hold a second reading for an ordinance creating a hate intimidation offense. The body is also considering a development agreement for 111 Main Street, LLC and a resolution regarding abandoned building sites.

• Second reading of Ordinance # 2025-006 to add a hate intimidation offense to the City Code
• First reading of Ordinance # 2025-007 for a development agreement with 111 Main Street, LLC
• Resolution # 2025-019 certifying five units at 109 and 111 E. Main Street as an abandoned building site
• Resolution # 2025-020 authorizing a settlement agreement for the Spartanburg Clock Tower
• Award of bid for HVAC replacement at CC Woodson Recreation Center

The council approved an amendment to the City Code adding a hate intimidation offense (Ordinance #2025-006) with a 6‑to‑0 vote. It also approved a development agreement ordinance (Ordinance #2025-007) and two resolutions—one certifying an abandoned building site and another authorizing a settlement for the Spartanburg Clock Tower—each by 6‑to‑0. Additionally, the council awarded the HVAC replacement bid for CC Woodson Recreation Center and selected a vendor for annual firefighter physicals, both unanimously.

• Approved hate intimidation ordinance amendment (Ordinance #2025-006), 6-0
• Approved development agreement ordinance (Ordinance #2025-007), 6-0
• Certified 5 units as abandoned building site (Resolution #2025-019), 6-0
• Authorized City Manager to execute Clock Tower settlement agreement, 6-0
• Awarded HVAC replacement bid to LPB of South Carolina for CC Woodson Recreation Center, 6-0
• Selected LifeScan Wellness Centers for annual firefighter physicals, 6-0

Boards and Commissions

The Board of Architectural Design & Historic Review is meeting to consider Certificates of Appropriateness for two properties. The board will review requests for new construction and home improvements within the Hampton Heights area.

• Certificate of Appropriateness for new construction at 232 Hydrick Street
• Certificate of Appropriateness for a detached garage and window replacement at 511 S Irwin Avenue

The board approved its agenda and the September 11 meeting minutes, each by a 5‑0 vote. The Certificate of Appropriateness for 232 Hydrick Street was deferred. The garage application at 511 S Irwin Avenue was approved by a 5‑0 vote.

• Agenda approved (5-0)
• September 11 minutes approved (5-0)
• COA 25-004-00023 for 232 Hydrick St deferred
• COA 25-004-00049 for 511 S Irwin Ave approved (5-0)

Boards and Commissions

The Spartanburg Design Review Board will meet on October 7, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. The board will address routine items such as FOIA compliance, agenda approval, and minutes disposition. The primary agenda item is a request for preliminary conceptual approval of the Spartanburg Mazda development at 500 E Daniel Morgan Ave, proposed under a DT‑5 downtown urban center zoning designation. The board will consider the proposal submitted by Hudson Automotive on behalf of RP CGR SBG MAZ‑SUB, LLC.

• FOIA compliance notice for meeting publication
• Approval of agenda
• Disposition of minutes from September 2, 2025 meeting
• Preliminary conceptual approval request for Spartanburg Mazda development at 500 E Daniel Morgan Ave, DT-5 zoning

The Design Review Board voted 3‑0 to place the Spartanburg Mazda request at the top of the agenda and 3‑0 to approve the September 2, 2025 meeting minutes. The board determined the Mazda application was complete and identified required code exceptions and compliance issues. No final approval or denial of the project was recorded.

• Moved Spartanburg Mazda agenda item to top (3‑0)
• Approved September 2, 2025 meeting minutes (3‑0)
• Determined Mazda application complete (no vote recorded)

City Council

The Spartanburg City Council will approve the minutes from the September 8 meeting and the agenda for this session. Council members will hear public comments, a proclamation for National Night Out, and a recognition of a retiring fire department assistant chief. They will discuss options for a clock tower and consider two formal actions: an ordinance adding a hate‑intimidation offense (Ordinance #2025-006) and a resolution authorizing a quit‑claim deed for a portion of Branch Street (Resolution #2025-018). An executive session will be held to discuss a contractual agreement under South Carolina law.

• Ordinance #2025-006 to add a hate‑intimidation offense to the city code
• Resolution #2025-018 to authorize a quit‑claim deed for a portion of Branch Street
• Discussion on clock tower options
• Proclamation declaring October 7, 2025 as National Night Out
• Public comment period for citizens

The council unanimously adopted Ordinance #2025-006 creating a hate‑intimidation offense. A 4‑2 vote approved the recommendation to consider relocating the historic clock tower, with cost estimates up to $900,000. The council also unanimously approved a quit‑claim deed resolution for a portion of Branch Street and adjourned the meeting.

• Approved minutes of Sep 8, 2025 meeting (6-0)
• Approved amended agenda moving item VII ahead of public comment (6-0)
• Approved recommendation to consider relocating the clock tower (4-2)
• Approved Ordinance #2025-006 adding hate‑intimidation offense (6-0)
• Approved Resolution #2025-018 authorizing quit‑claim deed for Branch Street (6-0)
• Adjourned meeting (6-0)

Boards and Commissions

The Spartanburg Planning Commission will meet to consider two requests to annex and rezone properties to the B-3 General Retail District. The agenda includes the approval of previous meeting minutes and staff announcements.

• Consider annexation of 2251 S Pine St to B-3 zoning
• Consider annexation of 2191 Country Club Rd to B-3 zoning
• Approval of August 21, 2025, meeting minutes
• Staff announcements regarding ACOG training

The Spartanburg County Planning Commission met on August 21, 2025. The agenda was approved by a 7‑to‑0 vote. The commission reviewed the nominating committee report and opened the floor for officer nominations, but the minutes do not record the vote result for the officer slate.

• Approved meeting agenda (7-0)

Boards and Commissions

The Board will consider a Certificate of Appropriateness for major works at 232 Hydrick Street in the Hampton Heights neighborhood. The applicant, James White Enterprises, LLC, seeks approval for new construction on a property in the R-8 (General Residential) zoning district. The meeting also includes a deferred case for a garage and window replacement at 511 S Irwin Avenue.

• COA 25-004-00023: Certificate of Appropriateness for new construction at 232 Hydrick Street, owner City of Spartanburg, applicant James White Enterprises, LLC
• COA 25-004-00049: Deferred Certificate of Appropriateness for detached garage and window replacement at 511 S Irwin Avenue, owner Sarah Brodie, contractor Will Hammond

The Board of Architectural Design and Historic Review approved the agenda unanimously (7-0) and approved the August 10, 2025 meeting minutes unanimously (7-0). The certificate of appropriateness for 511 S Irwin Avenue was deferred. No decision was made on the new construction request at 232 Hydrick Street.

• Approved agenda (7-0)
• Approved August 10, 2025 minutes (7-0)
• Deferred Certificate of Appropriateness for 511 S Irwin Ave (case deferred)
• Discussed Certificate of Appropriateness for 232 Hydrick St – no decision

Boards and Commissions

The City of Spartanburg Board of Zoning Appeals will meet to review two variance requests. The board will also elect officers for 2025–2026.

• Variance request for garage side setback reduction at 656 Boyd St.
• Variance request for parking reduction at Isom St.

The board unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the June 10, 2025 minutes. It then denied the variance request to reduce the garage setback at 656 Boyd St. by a 3‑1 vote. No decision was recorded for the parking reduction variance on Isom St.

• Approved agenda (4-0)
• Approved June 10, 2025 minutes with modifications (4-0)
• Denied garage setback variance at 656 Boyd St. (3-1)

City Council

The City Council will meet to discuss a Micro-Transit Pilot Program update and receive staff and council reports. Mayor Jerome Rice, Jr. will present a proclamation for Constitution Week.

• Proclamation declaring September 17-23, 2025, as Constitution Week
• Update on Micro-Transit Pilot Program presented by City Manager Chris Story

Boards and Commissions

The City of Spartanburg Design Review Board will review requests for approvals and revisions for several downtown developments. The board is also scheduled to elect its 2025–2026 officers.

• Revision to ballroom facade for hotel/office development at 189 W Main Street
• Full and Final Approval request for Park Garage at 145 W Broad St
• Preliminary Conceptual Approval request for Project Wrap Multifamily at 145 W Broad St
• Full and Final Approval request for Howard Townes at Northside at 535 Howard St (Case Deferred)
• Election of 2025–2026 officers

The board moved a case to the top of the agenda and approved the August 5, 2025 minutes, each by a 5‑0 vote. It then granted Full & Final approval for the hotel and office redevelopment at 189 W Main Street, allowing a ground‑level glazing exception, also by a 5‑0 vote. No other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Agenda item moved to top of agenda (5‑0)
• August 5, 2025 meeting minutes approved (5‑0)
• Full & Final approval of 189 W Main St hotel/office project with ground‑level glazing exception (5‑0)

City Council

The council will consider two resolutions: one to purchase property at 488 Monk Street and another to enter a development agreement with Taft‑Gibbs, LLC to redevelop the former Beaumont Mill site into a multi‑family rental community. The meeting also includes routine items such as minutes approval, board appointments, public comment, and an executive session for legal advice.

• Resolution 2025-016: Approve purchase of property at 488 Monk Street (Tax Map 7-12-13-043.00)
• Resolution 2025-017: Approve development agreement with Taft‑Gibbs, LLC for former Beaumont Mill site
• Boards and Commissions appointments presented by City Clerk
• Public comment period with forms available in Council chambers
• Executive session to receive legal advice under SC Code §30-4-70(a)(2)

The council approved the appointment of Guy Harris to the Board of Zoning Appeals and Thuy Nguyen to the Public Safety Committee, each with a 6‑0 vote. It also approved Resolution #2025-016 authorizing the city manager to execute documents for the purchase of 488 Monk Street, again unanimously. A motion to adjourn to executive session was passed 6‑0. No vote was recorded on the development agreement with Taft‑Gibbs, LLC.

• Approved appointment of Guy Harris to Board of Zoning Appeals (6-0)
• Approved appointment of Thuy Nguyen to Public Safety Committee (6-0)
• Approved Resolution #2025-016 for purchase of 488 Monk Street property (6-0)
• Approved motion to adjourn to executive session (6-0)

Boards and Commissions

The Spartanburg City Planning Commission meeting will include the election of its officers for the 2025‑2026 term. The agenda also contains routine items such as a public notice compliance statement, rules for meeting conduct, and staff announcements about continued education and new personnel.

• Election of 2025‑2026 Planning Commission officers
• Staff announcements: ACOG continued education training and introduction of new staff

Boards and Commissions

The Board of Architectural Design & Historic Review will consider two Certificate of Appropriateness applications. One seeks approval for new construction at 232 Hydrick Street in the Hampton Heights R-8 district. The other seeks a detached garage and window replacement at 511 S Irwin Avenue, also in the Hampton Heights R-8 district.

• COA 25-004-00023: Certificate of Appropriateness for new construction at 232 Hydrick Street, applicant James White Enterprises, LLC.
• COA 25-004-00049: Certificate of Appropriateness for detached garage and window replacement at 511 S Irwin Avenue, applicant Sarah Brodie.

The board approved the meeting agenda unanimously (8-0) and approved the April 10, 2025 minutes as amended (8-0). The application for a Certificate of Appropriateness for major works at 232 Hydrick St. was deferred. Staff recommendations for the 511 S Irwin Ave project were presented, but no board decision was recorded.

• Agenda approved (8-0)
• April 10, 2025 minutes approved (8-0)
• Certificate of Appropriateness for 232 Hydrick St. case deferred

City Council

The City Council will convene to approve the minutes from the previous meeting and consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute documents for the purchase of property at 130 S. Church Street. The meeting will also include a public comment period and staff updates.

• Approval of July 28, 2025 meeting minutes
• Resolution authorizing property purchase at 130 S. Church Street
• Public comment period for residents
• Staff updates presentation
• City Council updates

The council unanimously approved the July 28, 2025 meeting minutes and the agenda for the August 11 meeting. It also approved Resolution #2025-015 authorizing the city manager to execute documents for purchasing the property at 130 S. Church Street. All motions passed 6‑0 and the meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved July 28, 2025 minutes (6-0)
• Approved August 11 agenda (6-0)
• Approved Resolution #2025-015 authorizing purchase of 130 S. Church St (6-0)
• Adjourned meeting (6-0)

Boards and Commissions

The Design Review Board will review several development proposals. In old business, it will consider full and final approval requests for the Homes of Hope project at 770 Howard St and a City and County administration project at 145 West Broad St. In new business, the board will discuss preliminary conceptual approvals for a park garage at 145 West Broad St and the Howard Townes at Northside project at 535 Howard St. The meeting also includes routine items such as roll call, agenda approval, and staff announcements.

• Full and Final Approval – Homes of Hope, 770 Howard St (DT-4 Zone)
• Full and Final Approval – City and County Administration, 145 W Broad St (DT-5 Zone)
• Preliminary Conceptual Approval – Park Garage, 145 W Broad St (DT-5 Zone)
• Preliminary Conceptual Approval – Howard Townes at Northside, 535 Howard St (DT-4 Zone)

The Design Review Board voted 4‑0 to place the First Baptist Church of Spartanburg project at the top of the agenda. The board also approved the May 6, 2025 meeting minutes by a 4‑0 vote. The board found the church application complete but noted two code exceptions that must be granted before a preliminary approval can be issued.

• Moved First Baptist Church case to top of agenda (4‑0)
• Approved May 6, 2025 meeting minutes (4‑0)
• Found First Baptist Church application complete, pending required exceptions (no vote)

City Council

The City Council will hold a second reading of an ordinance regarding water system bonds. The body will also award a bid for tennis court resurfacing and hold an executive session regarding a residential development project.

• Ordinance # 2025-005: Water System Refunding Revenue Bonds not to exceed $26,500,000
• Award of bid for resurfacing of the Duncan Park Tennis Courts
• Executive session to discuss 'Project TFV' residential economic development project
• Presentation of the 2024 SC Safe Communities Award

The council approved an ordinance authorizing the issuance and sale of water system refunding revenue bonds for the City of Spartanburg up to $26,500,000, with a unanimous 6‑0 vote. The council also approved awarding the resurfacing contract for Duncan Park tennis courts, including new pickleball courts, to Sport Court Carolina, also by a unanimous 6‑0 vote. No other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Approved water system bond ordinance up to $26.5M (6-0)
• Approved award of resurfacing contract for Duncan Park tennis courts to Sport Court Carolina (6-0)

City Council

The Spartanburg City Council will consider several actions, including approving the June 23 minutes and the July 14 agenda, awarding contracts for 2025 street safety improvements and street resurfacing, and adopting Ordinance #2025-005 to issue water system revenue bonds up to $26,500,000. The council will also make appointments to boards and commissions and receive updates on neighborhood enhancement dollars and downtown projects. An executive session will be held for legal advice.

• Award of Bid for 2025 City Street Safety Improvements
• Award of Bid for 2025 Street Resurfacing
• Ordinance #2025-005 to issue water system revenue bonds not to exceed $26,500,000
• Boards and Commissions appointments
• Grow Together update on use of Neighborhood Enhancement Dollars

Mayor Pro Tem Brown moved to approve eight board and commission appointments, which passed unanimously (5‑0). The City Council also approved the first reading of Ordinance #2025-005 authorizing up to $26,500,000 in water system revenue bonds, also unanimously (5‑0). No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved reappointment of McKay Moore to Board of Zoning and Appeals (5‑0)
• Approved appointment of Dr. Midas Hampton to Board of Zoning and Appeals (5‑0)
• Approved appointment of Brandon Harris to Board of Zoning and Appeals (5‑0)
• Approved appointment of Danny Balon to Design Review Board (5‑0)
• Approved appointment of Marjorie Jones to Civil Service Commission (5‑0)
• Approved appointment of Dr. Brett A. Very to Board of Architectural Design and Historic Review (5‑0)
• Approved Ordinance #2025-005 for water system revenue bonds up to $26,500,000 (5‑0)

City Council

The City Council will meet to approve minutes, hear public comment, and consider resolutions accepting a property donation and allocating Community Development Block Grant funds. The agenda also includes a bid award for banking services and a fraud risk management presentation.

• Accept donation of property at 280 S. High Point Road
• Allocate FY2025 Community Development Block Grant funds
• Award bid for banking services
• Review fraud risk management assessment
• Public comment period

The council unanimously approved a resolution allocating FY2025 Community Development Block Grant and Home Partnership Funds. It also approved awarding the city’s banking services contract to TD Bank. Finally, the council confirmed a slate of appointments to various boards and commissions.

• Approved Resolution 2025-014 allocating FY2025 Community Development Block Grant and Home Partnership Funds (5-0)
• Approved award of banking services bid to TD Bank (5-0)
• Approved appointment of Victoria Wooley to Accommodations Tax Advisory Board (4‑year term) (5-0)
• Approved appointment of Madeline Collier to Bicycle and Pedestrian Committee (2‑year term) (5-0)
• Approved appointment of Sam Bacurin to Bicycle and Pedestrian Committee (unexpired term until 2026) (5-0)
• Approved appointment of Madhav Kumar to Bicycle and Pedestrian Committee (unexpired term until 2027) (5-0)
• Approved appointment of Michael Wilcox to Construction Board of Adjustments and Appeals (3‑year term) (5-0)
• Approved appointment of Ricky Fields to Construction Board of Adjustments and Appeals (3‑year term) (5-0)

Boards and Commissions

The City of Spartanburg Board of Zoning Appeals will meet to review a single variance request. The board will decide if the applicant may build further away from a boundary than permitted by the zoning ordinance.

• Variance request APP-25-00200004 for 632 Perrin Drive (TMS: 7-10-09-053.00) to allow building further away in an R-15 district

The board approved its agenda unanimously (5-0) and approved the April 8, 2025 meeting minutes with modifications (4-0). It then denied the variance request to reduce front and side setbacks at 1413 W O Ezell Blvd, voting 3‑2. The denial was based on the board finding that conditions #2 and #4 were not met.

• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Approved April 8, 2025 minutes with modifications (4-0)
• Denied variance request for 1413 W O Ezell Blvd front/side setback reduction (3-2)

City Council

City Council will hold second readings for ordinances regarding the city operating budget and real estate and personal property tax levies for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. The meeting includes a presentation on behavioral and mental health and an executive session for an economic development project.

• Ordinance # 2025-003: City Operating Budget for July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026 (Second Reading)
• Ordinance # 2025-004: Tax levies on real estate and personal property for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 (Second Reading)
• Presentation on Spartanburg's Collective Plan for Behavioral and Mental Health by Lucy Willms
• Executive Session to discuss economic development 'Project Midnight Rider'

The council approved the city operating budget for July 1 2025 through June 30 2026 (Ordinance #2025‑003) with a unanimous 6‑0 vote. The council also approved a tax levy ordinance for fiscal year 2025‑2026 (Ordinance #2025‑004) with a unanimous 6‑0 vote. The meeting further approved prior meeting minutes, the agenda, moved to executive session, and then adjourned.

• Approved minutes of May 27 and May 30, 2025 meetings (6‑0)
• Approved agenda for June 9, 2025 meeting (6‑0)
• Approved City Operating Budget Ordinance #2025‑003 (6‑0)
• Approved Tax Levy Ordinance #2025‑004 (6‑0)
• Moved to executive session (6‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (6‑0)

Boards and Commissions

The Design Review Board is meeting to review design requests for two properties. One item is up for full and final approval, while another has been deferred.

• Full and Final Approval request for First Baptist Church of Spartanburg at 250 E Main Street
• Preliminary Conceptual Approval request for Townes on Howard town-homes at 535 Howard Street (Deferred to July 1)

The Design Review Board voted 4‑0 to move the First Baptist Church project to the top of the agenda. The board also approved the May 6 meeting minutes by a 4‑0 vote. The board discussed a preliminary approval that would require two zoning exceptions, but no vote on that approval was recorded.

• Agenda amendment moving First Baptist Church case to top approved (4-0)
• Approval of May 6, 2025 meeting minutes approved (4-0)

City Council

The Spartanburg City Council will meet on Friday, May 30, 2025 at 12:00 PM at the City Offices, 187 W. Broad Street. An executive session is scheduled to discuss a contractual agreement pursuant to South Carolina Code of Laws §30-4-70(a)(2). The agenda also notes that interpretive services are available under the ADA and outlines citizen‑appearance procedures for public comment.

• Executive session to discuss a contractual agreement under SC Code §30-4-70(a)(2)
• Interpretive services offered for the meeting per the ADA (request to Communications & Marketing Office, 596‑2020)
• Citizen appearance rule allowing two‑minute public comments with a signed form

Councilmember Fulmer moved to adjourn to executive session, seconded by Councilmember Salley; the motion passed unanimously 6‑0. Mayor Pro Tem Broan moved to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Councilmember Smith; that motion also passed unanimously 6‑0. Councilmember Rob Rain's resignation became effective on May 23, 2025.

• Adjourned to executive session (6‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (6‑0)

City Council

The Spartanburg City Council will hold its regular meeting on May 27, 2025. Council members will consider the first reading of the city operating budget for FY 2025‑2026, a tax‑levy ordinance to raise revenues, and the award of a bid for roadway improvements. Several resolutions will be presented authorizing the city manager to execute agreements related to a joint industrial park, a micro‑transit program, a development project at Drayton Road and Skylyn Drive, and a property conveyance to the Bethlehem Center. A public hearing and executive sessions on economic development and legal matters are also scheduled.

• Award of bid for 2025 roadway improvements (presented by Public Works Director Jay Squires)
• First reading of City Operating Budget for FY July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2026 (Ordinance #2025-003)
• First reading of tax‑levy ordinance to raise revenues for FY 2025‑2026 (Ordinance #2025-004)
• Resolution #2025-011 authorizing a development agreement with Drayton Townhomes, LLC near Drayton Road and Skylyn Drive
• Resolution #2025-010 authorizing the City Manager to execute documents for the Micro‑Transit Program

The council adopted the city operating budget for July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2026 and approved a tax ordinance to raise revenue for fiscal year 2025‑2026. It also awarded the 2025 roadway‑improvement contract to Community First Developers, LLC. Several resolutions were approved, including an industrial park placement, a micro‑transit program, a development agreement with Drayton Townhomes, and a property conveyance to the Bethlehem Center.

• Approved city operating budget (Ordinance #2025-003) – vote 6‑0
• Approved tax ordinance for FY 2025‑2026 (Ordinance #2025-004) – vote 6‑0
• Awarded 2025 roadway‑improvement bid to Community First Developers, LLC – vote 6‑0
• Approved industrial park placement resolution (Resolution #2025-009) – vote 6‑0
• Approved micro‑transit program resolution – vote 6‑0
• Approved development agreement with Drayton Townhomes, LLC (Resolution #2025-011) – vote 6‑0
• Approved property conveyance to Bethlehem Center (Resolution #2025-012) – vote 6‑0
• Approved minutes of the May 27, 2025 meeting – vote 6‑0

Boards and Commissions

The City of Spartanburg Board of Zoning Appeals will meet to review a request for a zoning variance. The board will consider whether to allow a reduction of the required side setback for a specific residential property.

• Variance request APP-25-00200004 for 632 Perrin Drive to reduce required side setback

City Council

The Spartanburg City Council will approve the minutes from the April 28 meeting and adopt the agenda for May 12. Council members will consider a proclamation naming May as Mental Health Awareness Month, award a bid for structural firefighting gear, and award a bid to renovate restroom facilities at the Sparta Passenger Center. An executive session will be held for legal advice and to discuss a possible real estate transaction.

• Award of bid for structural firefighting gear
• Award of bid to renovate restroom facilities at the Sparta Passenger Center
• Proclamation declaring May as Mental Health Awareness Month
• Executive session to receive legal advice
• Executive session to discuss a possible real estate transaction

Boards and Commissions

The Design Review Board will meet to approve the minutes from the April 1 meeting and consider two new development proposals: a request for preliminary approval for a building at 250 E Main Street and a request for final approval for a project at 157, 159 W Pearl Street and 571, 579 Vernon Street.

• Review request for First Baptist Church of Spartanburg at 250 E Main Street
• Review request for Full and Final Approval at 157, 159 W Pearl Street and 571, 579 Vernon Street
• Approval of April 1, 2025 meeting minutes
• Staff announcement regarding ACOG Continued Education Training

The board moved the Pearl Street (Homes of Hope) case to the top of the agenda and approved the March 4, 2025 minutes, each by a 3‑0 vote. It then granted full and final approval to the two‑unit townhome development at 157‑159 W Pearl Street and 571‑579 Vernon Street, also by a 3‑0 vote. The board noted storm‑water management options and that street lighting will be funded by the city.

• Moved Pearl Street case to top of agenda (3‑0)
• Approved March 4, 2025 meeting minutes (3‑0)
• Full & final approval of Homes of Hope development at 157‑159 W Pearl St & 571‑579 Vernon St (3‑0)

City Council

The Spartanburg City Council will approve minutes from the April 14 meeting and adopt the agenda for April 28. Council members will hear public comments, adopt two proclamations, and conduct a public hearing on two zoning ordinance amendments. They will also award bids for the Hangar D project at the downtown airport and for updates to the CC Woodson Recreational Center pool, and consider a resolution to execute a quitclaim deed for an alleyway. Executive sessions will address legal advice and a potential residential development called Project Spindle.

• Ordinance #2025-001: Change 620 Union Street from R-6 (General Residential) to LOD (Limited Office) – second reading
• Ordinance #2025-002: Change 577 N. Church Street from B-3/R-8 to D-T5 (Downtown Urban) – second reading
• Award of bid for Hangar D Project at Spartanburg Downtown Memorial Airport
• Award of bid for CC Woodson Recreational Center pool updates
• Resolution to authorize the City Manager to execute a quitclaim deed for the alleyway west of and abutting 121 College Street and 426 N. Church Street

The Spartanburg City Council unanimously approved two zoning ordinance amendments, changing the designation of 620 Union Street to Limited Office District and 577 N. Church Street to Downtown Urban District. The council also approved bids for the Hangar D airport project and the Woodson Recreational Center pool updates, and authorized a quitclaim deed for an alleyway. All motions passed with a 7‑0 vote.

• Approved Ordinance #2025-001 rezoning 620 Union St to LOD (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance #2025-002 rezoning 577 N. Church St to DT-5 (7-0)
• Approved bid of Dav.Co Roofing for Hangar D Airport project (7-0)
• Approved bid of PurAqua Products, Inc. for Woodson Rec Center pool updates (7-0)
• Approved Resolution #2025-008 authorizing quitclaim deed for alleyway at 121 College St & 426 N. Church St (7-0)
• Approved minutes of April 14, 2025 meeting (7-0)
• Approved agenda for April 28, 2025 meeting (7-0)
• Adopted motions to adjourn to executive session and to adjourn the meeting (7-0)

City Council

The Spartanburg City Council will vote on two zoning ordinance amendments that change the district designations for 620 Union Street and 577 N. Church Street. A resolution will approve the purchase of a property on Crescent Avenue. Executive sessions will discuss the economic‑development proposals known as “Project Romeo” and “Project Power.”

• Ordinance #2025-001: Change 620 Union Street from R-6 (General Residential) to LOD (Limited Office) district.
• Ordinance #2025-002: Change 577 N. Church Street from B-3 (General Business) and R-8 (General Residential) to D‑T5 (Downtown Urban) district.
• Resolution #2025-007: Approve purchase of property on Crescent Avenue (Tax Map 7-16-06-068.01).
• Executive Session: Discuss “Project Romeo,” a potential mixed‑use development near downtown.
• Executive Session: Discuss “Project Power,” a potential retail development near downtown.

Boards and Commissions

The Board of Architectural Design & Historic Review will meet to consider a Certificate of Appropriateness for a property in the Beaumont Mill Village. The board will review proposed changes to windows, siding, and roofing.

• COA: 25-004-00026: Request to replace windows, install hardie fiber cement lap siding, and add asphalt shingles at 395 Gentry Street

The Board of Architectural Design and Historic Review approved the meeting agenda and the March 13, 2025 minutes, each with a unanimous 6‑0 vote. No substantive actions, such as approvals or denials of projects, were recorded in this meeting.

• Approved agenda (6-0)
• Approved March 13, 2025 minutes (6-0)

Boards and Commissions

The City of Spartanburg Board of Zoning Appeals will meet to review one appeal regarding the zoning ordinance permitted use table. The board will determine if a dog grooming business can operate at a specific B-1 Neighborhood Shopping District location.

• Appeal APP-25-00200003: Request to allow a dog grooming business at 1413 W O Ezell Blvd

The Board of Zoning Appeals approved the meeting agenda by a 4-0 vote and approved the February 11, 2025 minutes with modifications by a 4-0 vote. The board then considered an appeal to allow a dog grooming business at 1413 W.O. Ezell Blvd, but no vote or decision on the appeal was recorded in the minutes.

• Approved agenda (4-0)
• Approved February 11, 2025 minutes with modifications (4-0)

Boards and Commissions

The Design Review Board meeting on April 1, 2025 will review several design proposals in the downtown urban district. It will consider a full and final approval request for the Magnolia Block Apartments at 187 W Broad Street (DT-5 zone). The board will also receive preliminary conceptual approval requests for the Townes of Howard project at 535 Howard Street (DT-4 zone), a development for Spartanburg County/City Administration at 145 W Broad St (DT-5 zone), and a full and final approval request for the Hub City Market sign at 214 S Church St (DT-5 zone). Standard agenda items include roll call, FOIA compliance notice, rules, agenda approval, and minutes disposition.

• Full and Final Approval – Magnolia Block Apartments, 187 W Broad St, DT-5 zone
• Preliminary Conceptual Approval – Townes of Howard, 535 Howard St, DT-4 zone
• Preliminary Conceptual Approval – Spartanburg County/City Administration development, 145 W Broad St, DT-5 zone
• Full and Final Approval – Hub City Market sign, 214 S Church St, DT-5 zone

The board moved the Magnolia Block Apartments case to the top of the agenda (5‑0) and approved the March 4 minutes (5‑0). It then granted full and final approval to the Magnolia Block Apartments project at 187 W Broad Street (5‑0). The board also filed the Townes of Howard application without prejudice (5‑0). No decision was recorded for the City/County Administration project.

• Moved Magnolia Block case to agenda top (5‑0)
• Approved March 4 meeting minutes (5‑0)
• Full & final approval of Magnolia Block Apartments, 187 W Broad St (5‑0)
• Filed Townes of Howard application without prejudice (5‑0)

City Council

The City Council will vote on resolutions regarding a development agreement and an office space lease. The meeting includes a proclamation for Fair Housing Month and a presentation from the Institute for Child Success.

• Development agreement with Lat Purser and Associates Inc near Country Club Road and S. Pine Street (Tax Parcel Nos. 7-17-06-071.00, 7-17-06-072.00, 7-17-10-062.00)
• Lease of office space located at 295 E. Main Street
• Proclamation declaring April 2025 as Fair Housing Month
• Recognition of retirees Joyce Lipscomb and Robert Knight

Boards and Commissions

The City of Spartanburg Planning Commission will meet to review two rezoning applications. The commission is deciding whether to change the zoning designations for properties on Union Street and N Church Street.

• Rezoning request for 620 Union St. from R-6 to LOD for a live-work space
• Rezoning request for 577 N Church St. from R-8 and B-3 to DT-5 for mixed commercial, office, retail, and residential uses

Boards and Commissions

The Board of Architectural Design & Historic Review will consider four Certificates of Appropriateness for properties in the Hampton Heights Neighborhood Historic District. The board is deciding whether to approve specific exterior modifications to residential homes.

• Window replacement at 260 N Irwin Avenue
• Egress windows and new dormers at 298 W Hampton Avenue
• Replacement of doors, windows, awning, railings, and siding at 530 Peronneau Street
• Replacement of doors, railings, and awning, and installing brick pavers at 536 Peronneau Street

City Council

The Spartanburg City Council will consider routine approvals such as the minutes from the February 24 meeting and the agenda for March 10. It will adopt proclamations honoring the Spartanburg County League of Women Voters Day and Lou Sartor Day. The council will vote on three resolutions: an honorary street name for Lou Sartor, the purchase of a property at 207 Norris Street, and an amendment to police multi‑jurisdictional agreements. An executive session will discuss the potential mixed‑income residential project “Project Hat Trick.”

• Resolution #2025-002: Create an honorary street name sign for Lou Sartor
• Resolution #2025-003: Approve purchase of property at 207 Norris Street (Tax Map No. 7-16-01-185.00)
• Resolution #2025-004: Amend resolution ratifying police multi‑jurisdictional agreements
• Proclamation: March 18, 2025 declared Spartanburg County League of Women Voters Day
• Executive session to discuss “Project Hat Trick,” a potential mixed‑income residential development

Boards and Commissions

The Spartanburg Design Review Board will review two full and final approval requests for downtown projects: the 189 W Main Street development in the DT-6 zone and the Magnolia Block Apartments at 187 W Broad Street in the DT-5 zone. The board will also consider preliminary conceptual approvals for the Homes of Hope project at 770 Howard St and the Townes of Howard project at 535 Howard St, with the latter deferred. Routine agenda items include roll call, FOIA compliance, agenda approval, and disposition of the February 4, 2025 minutes.

• Full and Final Approval – 189 W Main Street Development (DT-6 Zone)
• Full and Final Approval – Magnolia Block Apartments, 187 W Broad Street (DT-5 Zone)
• Preliminary Conceptual Approval – Homes of Hope, 770 Howard St (DT-4 Zone)
• Preliminary Conceptual Approval – Townes of Howard, 535 Howard St (DT-4 Zone) (deferred)
• Disposition of minutes from February 4, 2025 meeting

City Council

The City Council will meet to approve minutes, award a bid for backup power generators at two fire stations, and discuss a potential mixed-income residential development in an executive session. The meeting will also include public comment and the declaration of board vacancies.

• Award of bid for backup power generators at Magnolia Street and Union Street fire stations
• Executive session to discuss 'Project Hat Trick' mixed-income residential development
• Executive session to receive legal advice
• Declaration of vacancies for City boards and commissions
• Public comment period for residents

Boards and Commissions

The Board of Architectural Design & Historic Review will consider two Certificate of Appropriateness applications for major work on properties at 202 and 200 Brookwood Terrace in the Hampton Heights Neighborhood Historic District. Both applications request exterior repairs and siding replacements on homes located in the R-8 single‑family residential zone. The board will vote on whether to approve the proposed changes.

• Certificate of Appropriateness for major works at 202 Brookwood Terrace – replace siding and repair side porch guardrail (owner/contractor: Juan Sharp, Two Sharp Enterprises LLC)
• Certificate of Appropriateness for major works at 200 Brookwood Terrace – replace front door, repair rear porch, repair siding, install white vinyl siding on two side walls (owner: Duchela Investments LLC; applicant: CEF & CD; contractor: PI Construction & Roofing LLC)

Boards and Commissions

The Board of Zoning Appeals will vote on two applications: an appeal to rebuild an accessory dwelling unit with a home office at 103 Sweetbriar Court (R-15 Single Family District) and a special exception to operate a group home at 175 Alabama Street (DT-5 Downtown Urban District). The agenda also includes routine items such as approval of the agenda and disposition of the August 13, 2024 meeting minutes. Public comment will be allowed before the Board deliberates and votes.

• APP‑25‑00200001 – Appeal to rebuild same‑footprint ADU with home office at 103 Sweetbriar Court, R‑15 zone
• SE‑25‑00200002 – Special Exception for a group home at 175 Alabama Street, DT‑5 zone
• Approval of agenda
• Disposition of meeting minutes from August 13, 2024
• Staff announcements

City Council

The City Council will meet to discuss the FY 2024 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report. The meeting also includes standard procedural approvals and updates from staff and council members.

• FY 2024 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report presentation by Finance Director Dennis Locke and David Phillips, CPA

Boards and Commissions

The Design Review Board will vote on final approval for two downtown buildings, Danbury Commons and Grain District Office. The meeting will also cover procedural rules and the approval of previous minutes.

• Vote on Full & Final Approval for Danbury Commons at 203 Fremont Avenue
• Vote on Full & Final Approval for Grain District Office at 245 W Main Street
• Approval of January 7, 2024 meeting minutes
• Review of meeting conduct and public comment procedures

City Council

The Spartanburg City Council will approve the minutes from the January 13, 2025 meeting and today's agenda. Council members will hear public comments and updates on the Lead Hazard Control and Healthy Homes Initiative. A resolution will be considered to certify the property at 153 Oakwood Avenue as an abandoned building site under South Carolina law.

• Approval of the minutes of the January 13, 2025 meeting
• Approval of the agenda for the January 28, 2025 meeting
• Public comment period for citizens
• Resolution to certify 153 Oakwood Avenue as an abandoned building site (Tax Map #7-12-08-074.00)
• Executive session to discuss economic development matters, including “Project New Vision” mixed‑income residential development

City Council

The City Council will meet to approve the minutes from the December 16, 2024 meeting and vote on a second reading of an ordinance to rezone a property at 100 Hudson L. Barksdale Boulevard from R-6 to DT-5. The agenda also includes the election of a 2025 Mayor Pro Tempore and a public comment session.

• Approval of December 16, 2024 meeting minutes
• Election of 2025 Mayor Pro Tempore
• Second reading of ordinance to rezone 100 Hudson L. Barksdale Boulevard
• Public comment session
• Executive session to discuss economic development projects

Boards and Commissions

The Spartanburg Board of Architectural Design & Historic Review will consider a Certificate of Appropriateness for major work at 396 Gentry Street. The applicant, Ricky and Denise Lynch, seeks approval to replace the front wood door with a metal door in the Beaumont Mill Village Historic District, located in an R-6 residential zone. The board will also address routine agenda approval, minutes disposition, and FOIA compliance.

• Certificate of Appropriateness for 396 Gentry St – replacement of front wood door with metal door
• Approval of agenda
• Disposition of minutes from the December 12, 2024 meeting
• Freedom of Information Act compliance notice
• Staff updates

Boards and Commissions

The Spartanburg Design Review Board will meet on Jan. 7, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. to consider three requests for preliminary conceptual approval of downtown development projects. The projects are the 189 W Main Street development in the DT‑6 zone, the Magnolia Block Apartments at 187 W Broad Street in the DT‑5 zone, and the Pearl Street (Homes of Hope) project at 157‑159 W Pearl Street and 571‑579 Vernon Street in the DT‑4 zone. The board will also handle routine items such as FOIA compliance, agenda approval, and minutes disposition.

• Preliminary conceptual approval request for 189 W Main Street development (DT‑6 zone).
• Preliminary conceptual approval request for Magnolia Block Apartments at 187 W Broad Street (DT‑5 zone).
• Preliminary conceptual approval request for Pearl Street (Homes of Hope) at 157‑159 W Pearl Street and 571‑579 Vernon Street (DT‑4 zone).