West Columbia
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Regular Council
The West Columbia City Council will review a franchise agreement with MCIMetro and a proposed truck route restriction ordinance. Council members will also approve a sidewalk funding agreement with SCDOT and award two major infrastructure contracts. An executive session will address economic development matters for the Meeting Street corridor.
- Award $4,488,212.50 contract to AOS Specialty Contractors for Meeting Street Improvement Project
- Award $2,216,646.00 contract to Solid Structures for Utility Services Maintenance Building
- Approve financial agreement with SCDOT for sidewalk on Double Branch Rd.
- First reading of ordinance restricting commercial trucks on designated streets
- First reading of nonexclusive franchise agreement with MCIMetro Access Transmission Services
West Columbia Beautification Foundation
The West Columbia Beautification Foundation will not hold its scheduled meeting on July 7, 2026. The next regular meeting is August 4, 2026. No business will be conducted.
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Planning Commission
The West Columbia Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a text amendment that defines short-term rental units and allows them as a permitted use in various residential and commercial zoning districts.
- Public hearing on short-term rental unit text amendment
- Definition of short-term rental unit (less than 30 consecutive days)
- Permitted use in R-1, R-2, C-1, C-2, and C-3 zoning districts
- Clarification for Gateway Overlay District (GOLD)
- Approval of previous meeting minutes from May 26, 2026
Special Council
The West Columbia City Council will hold second readings on the FY2026 municipal budget and a city code supplement. Staff recommends approving a rezoning for a lot at 2254 Leaphart Road to allow general commercial use, matching surrounding districts and existing business operations. The council will also select a vendor for water treatment plant chemicals and may take action following an executive session on PFAS litigation.
- Second reading of the FY2026 municipal budget ordinance authorizing tax levies
- Rezoning 2254 Leaphart Rd from R-1 residential to C-2 general commercial
- Approval of chemical supply bids for Lake Murray and Riverside Water Treatment Plants
- Second reading of an ordinance adopting a supplement to the City Code of Ordinances
- Executive session regarding legal advice on a PFAS class action lawsuit