Environment & climate in South Carolina local government
What South Carolina city councils, county boards and school districts are deciding about environment & climate — plain-English summaries written from official agendas and minutes, updated as meetings happen.
602 South Carolina meetings since 2024 covered environment & climate. Counts are directional — coverage varies by place and platform.
Places in South Carolina with the most environment & climate activity
- Charleston, SC (152)
- Mount Pleasant, SC (67)
- Summerville, SC (51)
- Ware Shoals, SC (39)
- Surfside Beach, SC (37)
- Clemson, SC (25)
- North Myrtle Beach, SC (22)
- Beaufort County, SC (19)
- Columbia, SC (19)
- Fort Mill, SC (15)
- Tega Cay, SC (14)
- Port Royal, SC (14)
Latest matching meetings
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…
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…
Greenville Youth Commission meeting scheduled for September 8, 2026
The Greenville Youth Commission will meet at the Prisma Health Welcome Center to conduct a WIR review and discussion. The agenda includes reviewing minutes, discussing upcoming initiatives, and conducting a group activity.
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.
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…
Tree Protection Board to inspect six properties on Sept 2 before Sept 8 meeting
The Tree Protection Board will conduct a site visit on September 2, 2026, at 9:00 A.M. to inspect six properties. No decisions will be made during the visit; all actions will occur at the next meeting on September 8, 2026.
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…
ARB to decide on solar panel installation at 205 Woolbright Ln
The Chapin Architectural Review Board will review a request by property owner Juhee Won to install solar panels on the rear roof of a residence at 205 Woolbright Ln in the Eagles Nest neighborhood. Staff recommends approval, noting the panels would not be visible from public rights-of-way and the adjacent property is…
Board reviews tree removal variances and road infrastructure requests
The Board of Zoning Appeals – Site Design will consider four applications on September 2, 2026. Three requests involve variances for tree removal or reduced setbacks near protected trees on Johns Island, West Ashley, and Radcliffeborough. One request seeks to omit sidewalks and street trees for a road improvement…
Committee to hear Charleston County compost update and welcome new member
The Resilience & Sustainability Advisory Committee is meeting to receive updates, including a presentation on Charleston County's compost program and a welcome to a new committee member. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major decisions or proposals listed.
Committee discusses reforestation species and tree updates
The City of Beaufort Park and Tree Advisory Committee will hold a meeting on August 27, 2026, to discuss the Urban Renewal Plan reforestation species list from Clemson Extension and provide an update on trees at Church & Craven. The agenda includes standard procedural items such as approving previous minutes and…
Committee to review street closures for Love Your Block, Tailgate, Run, Parade
The Special Events Committee will meet virtually to discuss and potentially approve several event applications involving street closures and large gatherings. Items include a community celebration with a mural unveiling, a tailgate event, a road race, and a high school homecoming parade. The committee will also…
Planning Commission reviews street naming for The May neighborhood at 1095 May River Road
The Bluffton Planning Commission will adopt the minutes from July 22, 2026, and hear public comment. The only new business item is a request to approve street names for two streets in The May neighborhood, which includes associated townhome lots. The property is located at 1095 May River Road in the Residential…
Barnwell County Planning Commission to review zoning updates and subdivision plats
The Barnwell County Planning Commission is meeting to discuss planning and zoning matters, including subdivision plat approval, zoning ordinance updates, sign permitting, and coordination with the SC Department of Environmental Services. The agenda also includes routine items like approving the previous meeting's…
Greenville Youth Commission regular meeting with WIR review and initiatives
The Greenville Youth Commission is holding its regular meeting, which includes reviewing the WIR (Weekly Incident Report), approving minutes, and discussing upcoming initiatives and assignments. The meeting is largely procedural, with no specific decisions or proposals detailed in the agenda.
Committee reviews food bank, stormwater, and youth program updates
The Health, Social, and Environmental Affairs Committee will approve minutes from June 23, 2026, and hear three informational presentations. No votes on ordinances, budgets, or contracts are listed on this agenda. The meeting consists entirely of procedural items and status updates from local organizations.
Greenville City Council to hold public hearing on Woodruff Road annexation
The Mayor and Council of the City of Greenville will hold a public hearing to consider a petition for the annexation of multiple properties. If approved, the city will provide police, fire, public works, and waste collection services to the area.
Committee to discuss butterfly garden improvements and pollinator initiatives
The Beautification Committee will hear public comment from Jenna McCarty on improvements to the butterfly garden and broader pollinator initiatives. The committee will also receive updates on several ongoing projects, including the storm drain art project, charging stations at park pavilions, and window art projects…
Historic Review Board to vote on two Certificates of Appropriateness
The Greenville Historic Review Board will hold a public meeting to consider two applications for Certificates of Appropriateness. The board will vote on a proposal for work at 1323 East North Street and a separate application for a Special Tax Assessment at 7 Neal Street. The meeting also includes election of a Chair…
Committee to review council presentation and pollinator census
The Keep Fort Mill Beautiful Committee is meeting to discuss a council presentation run-through and the Southeast Pollinator Census, with time open for committee discussion. The agenda is mostly procedural, with no votes or contracts listed.
Green Commission to discuss tree canopy restoration project
The Mount Pleasant GREEN Commission is meeting to discuss the Tree Canopy Restoration project for 2026 and review outreach opportunities, including the Beneath the Oaks event. The agenda includes routine items such as approval of minutes and public comment.
Planning Commission to review rezoning, annexations, street renaming, and 68-lot subdivision
The North Myrtle Beach Planning Commission will consider several land-use items, including a street renaming, a rezoning of six parcels, four annexation requests, and a major subdivision plat. They will also review a minor amendment to the Robbers Roost Planned Development District. The meeting includes approval of…
Council to consider plastic bag ban, land conveyance, and city manager pay
The North Myrtle Beach City Council will hold a regular meeting with an executive session on FOIA legal matters, followed by public business. They will hear the 2025 audit presentation and consider consent items including the city manager's evaluation and salary, an appointment to a solid waste committee, and two…
Council to discuss water/sewer access without annexation for Gates property
The Lexington Town Council work session will discuss several items, including a request from the Gates family for water and sewer service without annexation for their property at 186 Zenker Rd, an update to the street light ordinance, a request from Pilgrim Point for street light funding, and a proposed Cross…
Council to discuss solar, lake overlay, hotel ordinances
The Pickens County Council is holding a mid-month meeting to discuss and revise three draft ordinances: one setting new development standards for solar energy utilities, one creating a Lake Keowee and Lake Jocassee overlay district to protect water quality, and one establishing revised standards for hotels. The…
Planning Commission previews 36-month Greenville Development Code update
This is a special called workshop where the Planning Commission will preview aspects of the 36-month Greenville Development Code update, specifically discussing regulations in Chapter 19 of the City Code. No votes or actions will be taken, and no public comments will be received. The meeting is open to the public but…
CEDC to approve FY 2026-2027 budget and Main Street resolution
The Clinton Economic Development Corporation is meeting to approve its FY 2026-2027 budget, review financial statements, and assign a nominating committee. The board will also consider a resolution for Main Street and hear board reports. The agenda includes standard procedural items like minutes approval and…
Board of Zoning Appeals meeting cancelled for August
The Board of Zoning Appeals will not meet in August. The only scheduled item of new business was withdrawn by the applicant.
Committee to review street closures for Lowcountry Nosh, Citadel football, charity run
The Special Events Committee is meeting virtually to review and discuss several event applications, including street closures and large gatherings. They will consider a street closure for the Lowcountry Nosh festival, a charity run in Hampton Park, and Citadel football games, among other events. The meeting also…
Committee to weigh mosquito spraying recommendation
The Sustainability Committee will consider recommending changes to Clemson's mosquito spraying program to City Council. The agenda also includes a communications collaboration overview, a monthly promotion discussion, and updates on the UDO consultant and urban land management.
Planning Commission to consider two commercial rezonings
The Gaffney Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider a request to rezone 100 Beltline Road from General Residential to General Commercial. They will also revisit a tabled motion to rezone two parcels at 120 Hamshire Dr. (the Palmetto Patriots Home) to General Commercial. Additionally, the commission…
Board to hear tree removal, variance requests for 6 properties
The Board of Zoning Appeals-Site Design will consider appeals, variances, and special exceptions related to tree removal and parking regulations for six properties. Items include a reconsideration of a denied grand tree removal at 50 & 52 South Battery Street, multiple tree-related variances at Ripley Point Drive, and…
Board to hear tree-removal appeals and parking variances
The Board of Zoning Appeals – Site Design will consider several requests for variances and special exceptions related to tree preservation and parking lot design. Notable items include a reconsideration of a denied grand tree removal at 50 and 52 South Battery, multiple requests to omit the 15 protected trees per acre…
Council to consider tree preservation ordinance and cybercrime inquiry
The Surfside Beach Town Council will hold a regular meeting with several action items, including a first reading of an ordinance to replace the town's landscaping and tree protection standards, a contract for Myrtle Watershed restoration, and a 45-minute discussion on a cybercrime inquiry. The council will also…
Board to decide on removal of 151 grand trees for development
The Tree Protection Board will consider three applications to remove grand trees for development projects: 70 trees at 1020 W. Boundary St. for a warehouse, 81 trees on Old Trolley Rd. for townhomes, and 2 trees at 204 Weber Rd. Staff reports note concerns about grading impacts and expired approvals.
Council to vote on $275M water bonds, tax relief sales tax
The Greenville City Council will hold a formal meeting with several public hearings and votes. Key items include a public hearing on abandoning a portion of Spartanburg Street, final votes on appropriations for school resource officers, opioid recovery funds, and Hurricane Helene grants, and first readings for zoo…
Council to consider drone bans, beach lease, $76,500 erosion contract
The Folly Beach City Council will hold its regular meeting with several first and second readings of ordinances, including bans on drone-assisted fishing and drone operation rules, a lease for city property, and a septic inspection requirement for short-term rentals. They will also vote on resolutions awarding…
Greenville Housing Authority board to discuss personnel in closed session
The Housing Authority of the City of Greenville will hold a regular board meeting on August 6, 2026. The agenda includes routine consent items, reports from the CEO, finance, asset management, HCV, MTW, and development committees, and an executive session to discuss a personnel matter under state law. No major policy…
Stormwater Advisory Council to discuss budget and road improvements
The Lancaster County Stormwater Advisory Council is meeting to review several new business items. Discussions include the 2026-2027 budget and updates on the SCIIP Grant.
Greenville Planning Commission to consider annexation and rezone of 87 acres on Woodruff Road
The Greenville Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on August 6, 2026, to consider multiple annexation and rezoning applications. The largest proposal involves annexing 87.46 acres near Woodruff Road, I-385, Smith Hines Road, Lovett Drive, and Prado Way and rezoning it to Business General, Business Heavy…