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York County public meetings in 2024

37 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Thu Dec 19, 2024 · 18:00

Planning & Zoning Committee

Planning & Zoning Committee to discuss rural zoning and sign regulations

The committee will review updates to the rural zoning project scope and discuss non-conformities. Members will also consider rules regarding wall signs and minor subdivision lookbacks.

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Tue Dec 17, 2024 · 18:00

Board of Zoning Appeals

Board to consider variance for accessory structure at 2737 Windswept Cove

The Board will review the variance request submitted by Benjamin Bolding to locate an accessory structure at 2737 Windswept Cove in the York Community (District 2‑Love). The request seeks to place a 1,980‑sq‑ft detached garage in front of the existing home, contrary to the Lake Wylie Overlay requirement. The Board previously deferred this case from the Dec 12 meeting and will now consider approval, denial, or further deferment. The agenda also includes approval of the Dec 12 minutes and an executive session.

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Mon Dec 16, 2024 · 18:00

County Council

Council will approve a $550,364 three‑year landscaping contract for county properties.

The York County Council meeting on Dec 16, 2024 will consider several rezoning actions, including a 292‑acre AGC zoning request for parcels on the York/Chester border (Case #24‑29). The council will also vote on multiple contract approvals, such as a $245,832.60 HVAC maintenance agreement with Johnson Controls for the Moss Justice Center and Animal Shelter, and a $550,364 three‑year landscaping services contract for county government and library properties. Additional items include a public hearing on amendments to the York‑Chester Industrial Park agreement and a $15,000 renewal of Metro Ethernet services with Comporium.

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Mon Dec 16, 2024 · 18:00

Finance & Operations Committee

Committee will consider Planning Commission and Bethel Fire Tax Board appointments

The Finance & Operations Committee will review applications for service on the Planning Commission and the Bethel Fire Tax Board. Members will discuss reappointments and new appointments for specific districts. The committee will also approve the minutes from the November 21, 2024 meeting.

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Thu Dec 12, 2024 · 18:00

Board of Zoning Appeals

Board defers Bolding variance request for 2737 Windswept Cove to Dec 12

The Board of Zoning Appeals will consider the pending variance request from Benjamin Bolding for an accessory structure at 2737 Windswept Cove, which was deferred from the November meeting. The agenda also includes approval of the November 14 minutes and an executive session before adjourning.

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Tue Dec 10, 2024 · 18:00

County Council Workshop

York County Council to discuss strategic goals and animal shelter update

The County Council will hold a workshop to discuss strategic plan goals regarding responsible growth and community safety. Staff will also provide an update on the animal shelter.

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Tue Dec 10, 2024 · 18:00

Economic Development Committee

Committee reviews small‑business tools, agriculture engagement, and contract proposals

The York County Economic Development Committee will discuss a Small Business Toolkit and Expansion Support, engage agriculture stakeholders, and conduct visioning for economic development. It will also consider a consultant services contract and an economic development initiative contract in an executive session. The committee will approve minutes from the September 25, 2024 meeting before adjourning.

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Mon Dec 9, 2024 · 18:00

Planning Commission

Planning Commission reviews rezoning requests and impact fees

The York County Planning Commission will consider multiple rezoning requests, a public hearing on a driveway waiver, and a recommendation to adopt an impact fee ordinance for new residential development in the Fort Mill School District.

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Mon Dec 2, 2024 · 18:00

County Council

County Council to consider rezoning and public works contracts

York County Council will consider second readings for several ordinances, including amendments to the York-Chester Industrial Park and a fee agreement with Performance Friction Corporation. The meeting also includes public hearings on rezoning requests and approval of contracts for stream bank stabilization, utility relocation, and park upgrades.

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Thu Nov 21, 2024 · 18:00

Finance & Operations Committee

Finance & Operations Committee to consider multiple district fund allocations

The committee will review funding requests for various community organizations and fire departments across Districts 2, 3, and 5. Members will also consider applicants for several county boards and commissions and discuss local vendor preference.

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Mon Nov 18, 2024 · 18:00

County Council

Council to award $7.97 million HVAC contract for Heckle Office Complex

The council will consider several rezoning actions, including a second‑reading request to rezone seven parcels in the Lake Wylie area to RMX‑6. It will also approve multiple contracts and agreements, such as a $7.97 million HVAC renovation for the Heckle Office Complex and a $1.69 million HVAC project for the Planning Building, both funded through the Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds. Additional items include a $29,550 utility relocation agreement with AT&T, a $119,496.98 change order for Ebenezer Park Phase 2, and the adoption of a new utility relocation policy and other road‑related contracts.

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Thu Nov 14, 2024 · 18:00

Board of Zoning Appeals

Board of Zoning Appeals to consider lot subdivision and accessory building variances

The Board of Zoning Appeals will review two variance requests regarding property standards in the Clover and York communities. The board will also establish the 2025 meeting and deadline calendar.

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Tue Nov 12, 2024 · 18:00

County Council Workshop

Council discusses Quality Infrastructure and Parks Masterplan

The York County Council will hold a workshop to discuss two strategic plan goals: Quality Infrastructure and Premier Parks. A presentation of the Parks Masterplan will be given. An executive session will follow, after which any matters arising will be considered.

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Tue Nov 12, 2024 · 18:00

Finance & Operations Committee

Committee will allocate $11,300 in district funds to charities and fire departments

The York County Finance & Operations Committee will consider applications for service on several boards and commissions and will vote on allocating district funds totaling $11,300 to Habitat for Humanity, Greater Things Ministry, Bethel Volunteer Fire Department, Newport Volunteer Fire Department, and The Men’s Club of York. The committee will also approve the minutes from the October 21, 2024 meeting and receive a finance update.

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Tue Nov 12, 2024 · 18:00

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to review two new subdivisions and five rezoning requests

The Planning Commission will consider two subdivision plats for single-family homes and five individual rezoning requests. The body will also discuss applying the AGC zoning district to 48 parcels along the Chester County border and receive an update on school impact fees.

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Mon Nov 4, 2024 · 18:00

County Council

Council considers $7.9 million HVAC renovation for Heckle Office Complex

York County Council will vote on several rezoning requests and high-value infrastructure contracts. The body is also reviewing a large-scale HVAC renovation project funded by Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds.

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Wed Oct 23, 2024 · 18:00

Planning & Zoning Committee

Planning & Zoning Committee to discuss subdivision and farm tractor rules

The committee will hold discussions on minor subdivision lookbacks, tractor trailers on farms, and the 'Grow Responsibly' goal of the Strategic Plan. Members will also review TIA egress LOS and other staff-referred planning items.

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Mon Oct 21, 2024 · 18:00

County Council

Council to amend solid waste contract up to $4.25 million per year

The York County Council will consider a series of rezoning actions for parcels in several districts. It will approve multiple procurement contracts, including a $1,080,365 award for a detention‑center shower replacement and a $70,471.79 purchase of sheriff training supplies. The Council will also authorize grant applications for traffic safety, DUI enforcement, and DNA analysis, and will vote on a $1,013,907.36 sidewalk improvement agreement on Whites Road.

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Mon Oct 21, 2024 · 18:00

Finance & Operations Committee

Committee will allocate $5,800 to three local charities from District 2 funds

The York County Finance & Operations Committee will consider allocating District 2 funds to three organizations: Faye Bergman Charitable Corporation ($1,500), Roosevelt Community Land and Building Fund ($2,500), and Roosevelt Community Watch ($1,800). The committee will also approve the minutes from the October 7, 2024 Finance & Operations Committee meeting.

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Mon Oct 21, 2024 · 18:00

Transportation Committee

Transportation Committee to consider funding for state infrastructure and SCDOT

The committee will review SCDOT funding levels for fiscal year 2024/2025. Members will consider approving funding for the State Infrastructure Bank regarding Exits 82, 85, and 90, as well as a contingency allocation.

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Tue Oct 15, 2024 · 18:00

County Council Workshop

York County Council to discuss strategic plan goals

The County Council will hold a workshop to discuss two strategic plan goals: High Performing Organization and Growing Economic Opportunities. The meeting includes an executive session.

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Mon Oct 14, 2024 · 18:00

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to consider rezoning 48 parcels to Agricultural Conservation

The York County Planning Commission meeting on Oct 14, 2024 will review several subdivision applications and multiple rezoning requests, including a proposal to apply the Agricultural Conservation (AGC) zoning district to 48 parcels along the Chester County border. The commission will also discuss a rezoning that would create a new RMX‑6 district for 12 multifamily parcels and consider preliminary plat approval for the Dunlap Acres subdivision. Decisions will be made on these land‑use changes.

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Mon Oct 7, 2024 · 18:00

County Council

Council to vote on Dotson Street property sale and approve several rezoning requests

The York County Council will consider an ordinance to sell the parcel at 166 and 210 Dotson Street, Rock Hill. It will also take third‑reading actions on two rezoning requests and hold public hearings on six additional rezoning proposals. The consent agenda includes approvals for multiple contracts and purchases, such as fire‑station improvements, a software subscription renewal, and a grant for the Victims of Crime Act.

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Mon Oct 7, 2024 · 18:00

Finance & Operations Committee

Committee will allocate $3,000 to Saint Mary Outreach Program

The York County Finance & Operations Committee will consider applications for service on several boards and advisory committees. It will vote on allocating $1,500 to the Jamie Nichols Alumni Scholarship Fund and $3,000 to the Saint Mary Outreach Program. The committee will also approve the September 16, 2024 meeting minutes and receive a finance update.

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Wed Sep 25, 2024 · 18:00

Economic Development Committee

Committee will discuss updates on economic development projects in executive session

The York County Economic Development Committee will consider small business support efforts and strategic plan priorities. It will approve the minutes from the January 24 and July 23, 2024 meetings. An executive session will be held to provide updates on economic development projects, followed by any matters for consideration.

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Mon Sep 16, 2024 · 18:00

County Council

Council to approve $278,761 contract for Moss Justice Booking Renovation Phase 1

The council will consider and vote on several rezoning proposals for parcels in Rock Hill, Fort Mill, and other areas. It will approve contracts and expenditures, including a $278,761 contract for Moss Justice Booking Renovation Phase 1, a $169,149.14 purchase of virtual desktop infrastructure for the Office of Emergency Management, and $124,472 for a conservation easement with Nation Ford Land Trust. Additional items include authorizing negotiations for material testing at Catawba Bend Preserve, a construction manager for the River Hills Waterline Replacement Phase 1, and various easement and vehicle replacement approvals.

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Mon Sep 16, 2024 · 18:00

Finance & Operations Committee

Committee will consider two $1,000 fund allocations to the Clover Rotary Club

The York County Finance & Operations Committee will review two proposals to allocate $1,000 each from District 2 and District 3 to the Clover Rotary Club. The committee will also vote to approve the minutes from its September 3, 2024 meeting. No other business is listed on the agenda.

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Thu Sep 12, 2024 · 18:00

Board of Zoning Appeals

Board to consider variance request for 14 King Haigler Chase deck addition

The York County Board of Zoning Appeals will review three residential variance applications. One request seeks a setback variance and increased impervious surface for a deck at 14 King Haigler Chase. Another seeks a 10‑foot rear‑setback variance for an accessory pool at 249 Lorraine Rd. A third seeks variances for riparian‑buffer and accessory‑structure setbacks at 5026 Tioga Rd. Staff recommends denial of the King Haigler variance because it does not meet the hardship criteria.

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Mon Sep 9, 2024 · 18:00

Planning Commission

Commission will review eight rezoning requests and a Catawba Bend Preserve project

The York County Planning Commission will consider eight rezoning applications covering parcels in Hickory Grove, Forest Hills Circle, Rock Hill, Highway 21, Terrys Road, Sharon, and George Dunn Road. It will also review the Phase 1 Improvements for the Catawba Bend Preserve to check compliance with the Comprehensive Plan. In other business, the commission will receive a County Council resolution to study public‑education facilities with the FMSD and will update the rezoning tracking sheet.

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Tue Sep 3, 2024 · 18:00

County Council

Council approves $1.18 M purchase of 17 compressor/fill stations

The York County Council will consider multiple rezoning actions, including third and second readings for parcels in districts 2, 3, and 6. The council will vote on contract awards, notably a $1,179,706.78 purchase of 17 compressor/fill stations from Stallion Air, Inc., a $1,087,887.19 landfill compactor, and a printing and mailing services contract up to $60,000 annually for three years. Additional items include a third‑reading ordinance to change the Rock Hill‑York County Convention & Visitors Bureau meeting frequency, utility relocation agreements, and public hearings on rezoning requests.

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Tue Sep 3, 2024 · 18:00

Finance & Operations Committee

Committee will consider appointments and reappointments to several county boards.

The Finance & Operations Committee will review applications for service on the Bethesda Fire Tax Board, York County Forever Commission, Catawba Mental Health Board, and Employee Grievance Committee, including both reappointments and new appointments. It will also approve the minutes from the August 7, 2024 meeting and receive a finance update. No decisions have been made yet.

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Tue Aug 20, 2024 · 18:00

Planning & Zoning Committee

York County Planning & Zoning Committee to discuss land use and zoning flexibility

The committee will hold discussions on several zoning and planning matters. The meeting includes reviews of self-storage facility locations and home occupation flexibility.

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Mon Aug 19, 2024 · 18:00

County Council

Board approves special exception for rodeo at 3771 Highway 97

The York County Board of Zoning Appeals met on March 13, 2025 to consider several land‑use requests. It unanimously approved a special exception for a large rodeo event at 3771 Highway 97 in the Hickory Grove community. The board also approved two variances—one for lot‑width at 474 and 468 Highway 161 and another for minimum setbacks at 4392 Ivey Wood Dr—while a third variance request was rejected and then deferred for further work.

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Tue Aug 13, 2024 · 18:00

County Council Workshop

Follow-up discussion on York County’s Strategic Plan

The York County Council will hold a workshop to discuss updates to the county’s Strategic Plan. The meeting includes an executive session that is closed to the public. After the executive session, the council will consider any matters that arise from that session. No specific decisions or votes are listed on the agenda.

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Mon Aug 12, 2024 · 18:00

Planning Commission

Foundry Commercial seeks waiver to reduce driveway separation on 32‑acre LI parcel

The York County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a waiver request from Foundry Commercial to allow a driveway separation less than the required 160‑foot minimum for a 32.03‑acre Light Industrial parcel in Council District 7. The commission will also consider five rezoning applications: a 0.32‑acre parcel at 1074 Archer Drive (UD to RMX‑10), two parcels totaling 24.48 acres on Walker Road (RMX‑20 to RUD), a 4.9‑acre parcel at 3625 Broadhurst Lane (AGC to RUD), and a 0.38‑acre parcel at 6213 Oakridge Road (RSF‑30 to OI).

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Thu Aug 8, 2024 · 18:00

Board of Zoning Appeals

Variance request for side setbacks at 2043 Poinsett Dr in RSF‑40 district

The Board of Zoning Appeals will consider a variance request from Thomas Keck to reduce the required 10‑foot side setback for an accessory structure on the property at 2043 Poinsett Drive, located in the RSF‑40 zoning district of District 6–Huckabee. The Board will also approve the minutes from its May 9, 2024 meeting. An executive session will be held to receive legal advice concerning case Z24‑2.

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Wed Aug 7, 2024 · 18:00

Finance & Operations Committee

Committee discusses updating Fort Mill School District impact fees

The Finance & Operations Committee is discussing a resolution to direct the Planning Commission to study public education facilities for grades K-12 in the Fort Mill School District. This process aims to update the capital improvements plan and impact fee ordinance before the current fee expires on June 30, 2025.

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