Development & economy in South Carolina local government
What South Carolina city councils, county boards and school districts are deciding about development & economy — plain-English summaries written from official agendas and minutes, updated as meetings happen.
1,967 South Carolina meetings since 2024 covered development & economy. Counts are directional — coverage varies by place and platform.
Places in South Carolina with the most development & economy activity
- Charleston, SC (395)
- Mount Pleasant, SC (121)
- Lancaster County, SC (114)
- Summerville, SC (96)
- North Myrtle Beach, SC (84)
- Columbia, SC (71)
- Lancaster, SC (60)
- York County, SC (59)
- Spartanburg County, SC (58)
- Lexington, SC (53)
- West Columbia, SC (52)
- Clinton, SC (51)
Latest matching meetings
Florence Business Development Committee to hear small business and Urban Square updates
The Florence Business Development Committee is meeting to discuss business development needs and considerations for the city. The agenda includes updates from the Florence Chamber on small business and from Styx Co on the Urban Square project. The committee may recommend action to City Council.
Design Review Board to hear two new applications and adopt updated downtown guidelines
The Greenville Design Review Board will hold a public hearing on September 17, 2026, at 4:00 PM in City Hall to review two new Certificate of Appropriateness applications and consider adopting updated Downtown Design Guidelines. The meeting includes procedural items such as roll call, approval of prior minutes, and…
Planning Commission to weigh short-term rental rules, Maybank Highway PUD, and several rezonings
The Charleston Planning Commission will consider amendments to the Short-Term Rental Ordinance, a planned unit development on Johns Island, and multiple rezoning and zoning requests across the city. The meeting includes public comment and will be live-streamed.
Council committee to discuss Arbor Meadows development agreement in closed session
The Lancaster County Council Ad-Hoc Development Agreement Committee is meeting to approve minutes and hold a closed executive session to receive legal advice about a potential contractual matter related to The Arbor Meadows Development Agreement. No votes are scheduled on the agenda, and the only action item is…
Planning Commission holds public hearings on two subdivision variances and a commercial marina development.
The Pickens County Planning Commission will hold public hearings on three specific land use items. These include two subdivision variances and one commercial development proposal for the Sunset Marina. The agenda also includes a review of the Development Areas Map Revision.
Bluffton DRC meeting canceled due to lack of agenda items
The Development Review Committee meeting scheduled for September 9, 2026, has been canceled because there are no agenda items. The next meeting is set for September 16, 2026. This notice is procedural only.
Council to consider data center moratorium and multiple rezonings
The Mount Pleasant Town Council is holding a regular meeting with several first-reading ordinances, including a proposed temporary moratorium on data center applications, density changes for certain residential districts, and multiple rezoning requests. The council will also take final votes on annexations, a…
Council considers moratorium on data centers and various land rezonings
The Orangeburg County Council will vote on a moratorium regarding data center and cryptocurrency mining developments. The meeting also includes discussions on industrial park expansions, property acquisitions, and several rezoning requests.
Lexington Council to consider rezoning, annexation, and streetlight requests
The Town Council will review several land use items, including a rezoning request for Corley Mill Road and an annexation for Georgia Lane. The meeting will also address a franchise agreement for Ripple Fiber LLC and updates to the Cross-Connection Control Program.
Council to consider setoff debt collection, hospitality tax policy, surplus property
The Lake City City Council will hold its regular meeting on September 8, 2026, with several resolutions and ordinances for consideration. Key items include rescinding a surplus property declaration, authorizing a setoff debt collection program, adopting a hospitality tax fund policy, and second readings for a…
Council to consider annexation, rezoning, equipment financing, and chicken request
The Gaffney City Council will hold a regular meeting with several significant items, including second reading of an ordinance to finance equipment from the 2026/2027 budget, first readings for annexation of parcels on Hampshire Drive and Providence Road and a rezoning on Beltline Road, and a resolution to apply for…
Council to vote on $35.5M West Ashley office building, $5M in employee bonuses
The Charleston City Council is meeting to act on a consent agenda that includes major spending items, including a $35.5 million construction budget for the West Ashley City Office Building and $5 million in employee merit bonuses. The council will also consider several zoning changes, property annexations, and various…
Tree board to review 81-tree removal for Old Trolley Rd townhomes
The Tree Protection Board will consider approving the removal of 81 trees for a new townhome development on Old Trolley Road, a request that was deferred from the August meeting pending revised plans. The board will also review several other tree removal requests for residential and commercial projects. The agenda…
Lancaster County Planning Commission to review proposed UDO changes
The Lancaster County Planning Commission holds a special meeting to review and make recommendations regarding proposed changes to the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) from the County Council and staff. The meeting takes place at the County Administration Building at 101 North Main Street, Lancaster, SC…
County council to extend moratorium on major developments for three months
The Pickens County Council will meet to conduct routine business including approval of prior meeting minutes, administrative reports, and committee updates. The council will also consider first, second, and third readings of several ordinances, including an extension of a temporary moratorium on certain development…
Greer Council to vote on zoning changes, utility loans, bank contract
The Greer City Council is meeting to take final votes on two zoning-related ordinances, including a major design review district change for the Blaize Ridge development and a zoning change for city-owned property on Groce Meadow Road. The council will also consider awarding a banking services contract to Countybank…
Planning Commission to zone three parcels, amend noise rules
The Florence Planning Commission will hold public hearings and vote on three zoning requests for parcels pending annexation, an amendment to noise and vibration regulations in the Unified Development Ordinance, and a review of an emergency access point for a subdivision. All items are scheduled for action at this…
Committee reviews economic development updates and Segra Park improvements
The Economic Development and Infrastructure Committee will hear updates from several local business and innovation partners. The meeting includes a discussion regarding capital improvements to Segra Park and an executive session concerning Project Kick.
Council considers solar and wind energy moratorium and renewable energy updates
The Darlington County Council is considering a nine-month moratorium on new solar and wind energy developments. The meeting also includes discussions on renewable energy standards and a property purchase for economic development.
Committee reviews drone pad, parking lot, and new homes for approval
The North Myrtle Beach Technical Review Committee will review several new development applications, including a drone pad for an Amazon distribution center, a pay parking lot conversion, and new single-family homes. The committee will also consider old applications for single-family homes and a revised plan for Cherry…
Downtown Advisory Board to review draft Downtown Roadmap and Master Plan
The Beaufort Downtown Advisory Board is meeting to review minutes, discuss old and new business, and hear a presentation from Studio Main on their draft 'Downtown Roadmap and Master Plan' findings, followed by Q&A. The board will also discuss the scope of its role, a possible extension or modification of the Downtown…
Planning Commission to consider 36-month update to Greenville Development Code
The Greenville Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on two applications: a text amendment to Chapter 19 of the Greenville Development Code (the 36-month update) and an amendment to the Greenville Engineering Design and Specifications Manual. The Commission's action on the text amendment is a recommendation…
Design Review Board to consider four certificates of appropriateness and standards amendment
The Clinton Design Review Board will meet to decide on four Certificates of Appropriateness for signs and a color change at specific addresses, and to discuss a proposed amendment to design review standards covering maintenance and visual gateways. The meeting also includes routine items like approval of minutes and…
Board to decide on removing 20+ grand trees for River Road development
The Board of Zoning Appeals – Site Design will hold a public meeting to consider a request from River Road Associates and Swygert Company, applied by Kimley-Horn, for variances and a special exception to remove and impact grand trees on River Road, Johns Island. The board will also review minutes and deferred…
Budget committee reviews department requests and 2027 timeline
The Ad Hoc Budget Advisory Committee is meeting to review budget requests from Development Services, Stormwater Management, and Community Services, and to discuss the 2027 budget timeline. The agenda also includes July monthly reports and other business. This is a working session, not a final decision-making meeting.
Commission to consider amended certificate for elevator at 36 Bruin Road
The Bluffton Historic Preservation Commission will consider an amended Certificate of Appropriateness for a commercial building at 36 Bruin Road in Old Town Bluffton, adding an elevator shaft within a chimney structure. The meeting also includes adoption of minutes, public comment, and a monthly historic district…
Council to vote on short-term rental rules and $1.09M lease-purchase financing
The West Columbia City Council will hold its regular meeting on September 1, 2026, at 6:00 PM. The agenda includes first readings on amending rental housing regulations and adding a definition for short-term rentals in multiple zoning districts. The council will also consider a lease-purchase financing resolution for…
Design Review Board to consider Carolina Foothills Credit Union branch
The Spartanburg Design Review Board will hold a regular meeting to review a request for preliminary conceptual approval of a proposed Carolina Foothills Credit Union branch at 520 N Church St. The board will also elect officers for 2026-2027 and handle routine administrative items.
Council votes on $15M equipment lease and moratorium on new multi-family housing
The Columbia City Council will vote on a $15 million equipment lease purchase agreement and a temporary moratorium on the construction of new two-, three-, and four-family dwellings. The agenda includes approvals for three annexations, a $663,829 sewer maintenance contract, and a $204,960 IT backup service contract…
College of Charleston submits work plan for 106 Coming St. cemetery and new construction
The Board of Architectural Review is reviewing a Cemetery and Commemoration Work Plan submitted by the College of Charleston for the site at 106 Coming Street. The plan outlines procedures for community engagement, commemoration, and the reburial of human remains from a historic municipal cemetery and the former YWCA…
Board to hear briefings on trails, SCDOT projects, data centers, and legislature
The Appalachian Council of Governments Board of Directors will meet to approve minutes, recognize employee anniversaries, and receive briefings from the Upstate Greenways & Trails Alliance, SCDOT, and staff on data centers and legislative activity. No votes on substantive items are listed; the agenda consists of…
Council discusses economic development incentives and meeting protocols
The York County Council will hold a workshop to discuss economic development incentives, fund policies, and the status of current projects. The body will also review the agenda structure for clarity and establish guidelines for public input and community follow-up. No specific votes or final decisions are listed on…
Planning Commission to discuss major UDO text amendments
The Planning Commission will hold a workshop to discuss potential text amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO). The discussion covers multiple articles, including definitions, district establishment, area and height requirements, use districts, general provisions, nonconforming use standards, and a…
Bluffton DRC to review 164,000 SF hospital and 47,300 SF retail/office projects
The Development Review Committee will hold a public meeting to review two development plan applications: a final plan for a three-story, 164,000-square-foot hospital by Hilton Head Medical Center, LLC, and a preliminary plan for three retail/office/restaurant buildings totaling 47,300 square feet. The committee will…
Design Review Board to review 9 commercial projects including Chase Bank and Culver's
The Mount Pleasant Commercial Design Review Board will hold a meeting on August 26, 2026, to review and discuss nine commercial development projects. These include preliminary reviews for new sites and final reviews for revisions to existing projects. The board will consider site, landscape, and architecture plans for…
Planning Commission to consider annexation, rezoning, and PUD amendment
The Lexington Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting on August 26, 2026, to consider four new business items: an annexation on Georgia Lane, a rezoning on Corley Mill Road, an amendment to the Corley Mill Preserve Planned Unit Development, and a sketch plan for a simple subdivision on Corley Street. The…
Committee to review neighborhood revitalization plan update
The Florence Community Development Committee is holding a regular meeting to approve the minutes from July 29, 2026, and to hear a presentation on the Florence Neighborhood Revitalization Plan Update by Jesse Wiles of APD Urban Planning and Management. No other substantive items are on the agenda.
Planning Commission to discuss historic properties and development timelines
The Ridgeville Planning Commission is meeting to discuss historic properties in town, development timelines, and continuing education requirements for commissioners. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda; the items are listed as discussions.
Committee reviews six named business projects in executive session
The York County Economic Development Committee will approve April 29, 2026 minutes and receive updates on business recruitment and the ED Fund. The meeting includes an executive session to discuss the location, expansion, or retention of six specific business projects. No public vote or decision on these projects is…
Greenville previews Costco rezone, GTA site redevelopment, and code updates
The City of Greenville is hosting a monthly Project Preview Meeting where developers present upcoming planning and development projects for community input before formal applications are submitted. Projects include rezones for Costco and an Industrial Drive parcel, a major redevelopment of the former GTA site with up…