Zoning & land use in South Carolina local government
What South Carolina city councils, county boards and school districts are deciding about zoning & land use — plain-English summaries written from official agendas and minutes, updated as meetings happen.
2,894 South Carolina meetings since 2024 covered zoning & land use. Counts are directional — coverage varies by place and platform.
Places in South Carolina with the most zoning & land use activity
- Charleston, SC (787)
- Mount Pleasant, SC (180)
- Summerville, SC (139)
- Lancaster County, SC (138)
- North Myrtle Beach, SC (126)
- York County, SC (99)
- Clinton, SC (81)
- Orangeburg County, SC (80)
- Spartanburg County, SC (75)
- West Columbia, SC (75)
- Fort Mill, SC (63)
- Surfside Beach, SC (62)
Latest matching meetings
Board to hear three variance requests for setbacks at Florence properties
The Florence Board of Zoning Appeals will hold public hearings on three variance requests from setback requirements for property additions and a new building. The board will also approve minutes from its August 27, 2026 meeting. All three items are listed as matters in position for action.
Variance sought for undersized lot at 609 Issaqueena Trl
The Board of Zoning Appeals is holding a public hearing on a variance request to allow a 16,000 sq ft lot where 20,000 sq ft is required at 609 Issaqueena Trl. The board will also adopt minutes from its June 18, 2026 meeting and handle other business.
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.
Historic District Commission reviews demolition and construction proposals for four properties
The Mount Pleasant Historic District Preservation Commission will review preliminary and final demolition and construction proposals for four properties, including two demolitions of non-historic structures and one historic siding replacement. The commission will also discuss agenda items for the next meeting and may…
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.
BAR to decide demolition of 2 S Enston Ave and partial demolitions at 221 Grove St and 2 Hester St
The Board of Architectural Review will consider three demolition requests. The first is full demolition of a deteriorated structure at 2 S Enston Avenue, supported by an engineer's report. The other two are partial demolitions of exterior elements at 221 Grove Street and 2 Hester Street, the latter also involving an…
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 vote on settlement allowing demolition of 148 Smith Street structure
City Council is deciding whether to approve a mediated settlement in the Ashley Hall Foundation's appeal of the Board of Architectural Review-Small's denial of a demolition request for 148 Smith Street. The settlement would allow demolition if no qualified party relocates the structure by November 30, 2026, and…
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…
Clinton Planning Commission to weigh C-3 zoning changes, including removing residential uses
The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on two rezoning items. First, they will consider an amendment to remove residential uses as a permitted use in the C-3 (General Commercial) district. Second, they will consider a rezoning application for 500 E Carolina Av (TMS# 901-01-07-006) from R-2 (Residential…
Council to hear proposed Student Housing District zoning amendment
The Clemson City Council will hold a public hearing on a proposed text amendment (2026-R-04) to establish a new Student Housing (SH) District in the zoning code. The amendment would create standards for the district but would not change the zoning map. The Planning Commission has recommended approval.
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…
Council to vote on student housing zoning changes and two rezoning proposals
The Clemson City Council will hold a public hearing on a proposed text amendment for the Student Housing District, followed by a regular meeting. During the meeting, council members will discuss and vote on two map amendments for rezoning properties on Highway 93 and North Clemson Avenue, as well as consider…
Board of Zoning Appeals to hear appeal on accessory dwelling unit denial
The Spartanburg County Board of Zoning Appeals will meet to review an appeal regarding the denial of a property owner's request to convert an accessory building into an accessory dwelling unit for family use. The appeal concerns a property located at 105 Andrews Creek Ln in the R-15 zoning district.
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…
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…
Board to vote on closing resolution for Evergreen Refi and Clark Ridge acquisition
The Greenville Re-development Corporation board will meet to discuss and potentially vote on Resolution 2026-01, which pertains to the closing of an Evergreen refinance and the acquisition of Clark Ridge. The meeting will also include a public comment period and standard procedural items like a roll call and FOIA…
City reviews plans for new fire complex and 88-unit Long Savanna development
The Technical Review Committee is reviewing nine site plan and subdivision applications. Key items include a new fire operations complex, a freestanding emergency department, and multiple phases of the Long Savanna development. The committee also reviews road construction plans for the Long Savanna Parkway and a…
Board to vote on two sign ordinance variances
The Lexington Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a regular meeting on September 3, 2026, to consider two variance requests from the town's sign ordinance. The board will vote on a variance for Half-Moon Outfitters at 711 E Main St and for Midlands Orthopaedics at 109 Park Place Ct. The agenda also includes approval of…
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…
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…
Board reviews four design certificates and proposes new maintenance standards
The Clinton Design Review Board will vote on four Certificate of Appropriateness requests for signs and building colors on Musgrove and Main Streets. The board will also discuss amending its design review standards to include rules for general upkeep and visual gateways. No dollar amounts or specific vote outcomes are…
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…
Board hears public comments on four zoning cases including setback variances and special exceptions
The Charleston Board of Zoning Appeals – Zoning will receive public comments on four zoning cases at its September 1, 2026 meeting. Items include requests for special exceptions and setback variances at properties on Colleton Drive, Broad Street, Riverland Drive, and Moore Drive, as well as opposition to a subdivision…
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…
College of Charleston seeks approval for 608-bed student housing at 106 Coming St.
The Board of Architectural Review is considering a conceptual approval request from the College of Charleston for Coming Street Commons, a new 136,483 sq ft, 4-7 story student housing building with 608 beds at 106 Coming Street. The project includes a commemorative public gallery and student learning facility, and…
Board to hear two zoning variance requests, including Pitt Street porch BAR relief
The Mount Pleasant Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public meeting to consider two variance requests. The board will hear Case V-14-26 for a new house at 843 Bridge Point Circle seeking reduced rear yard setback and critical area buffer, and Case V-17-26 for 835 Pitt Street seeking to exclude covered porches from…
Board reviews 15 historic property applications, including a new 3-story home at 141 Spring St.
The Board of Architectural Review – Small will review 15 applications for demolition, alterations, and new construction in Charleston's historic districts. Most items involve partial demolition of exterior elements or window replacements. One item, a rear addition at 43 Laurens Street, was deferred by staff. The board…