The Council finalized a major overhaul of local zoning and land use regulations to curb high-density development
By passing four separate ordinances on third reading, the Council established new minimum lot sizes and tightened density requirements for residential and mobile home development across the county.
Minimum Lot Size Requirement for Residential Development (3rd Reading):
DevelopmentHousing
Unanimous · 6-0
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PASSED (Unanimous)
Votes at a glance ▸ showhide
Minimum Lot Size Requirement for Residential Development (3rd Reading):
DevelopmentHousing
Unanimous · 6-0
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PASSED (Unanimous)
Removal of Conservation Table from Zoning Ordinance (3rd Reading):
DevelopmentEnvironment
Unanimous · 6-0
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PASSED (Unanimous)
Technical Correction to Zoning Ordinance Table (3rd Reading):
Development
Unanimous · 6-0
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PASSED (Unanimous)
Reduction of Mobile Home Density (3rd Reading):
Unanimous · 6-0
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PASSED (Unanimous)
Amendment to Joint County Industrial Park Agreement (2nd Reading):
Jobs & economyParks & rec
Unanimous · 6-0
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PASSED (Unanimous)
Amendment to Stormwater Management Ordinance (1st Reading):
Water & sewer
Unanimous · 6-0
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PASSED (Unanimous)
Amendment regarding RV Park Stay Limits (1st Reading):
Parks & rec
Unanimous · 6-0
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PASSED (Unanimous)
Lease Agreement for Mount Pisgah Resource Center (1st Reading):
County property
Unanimous · 6-0
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PASSED (Unanimous)
Inducement Resolution for Project Tree (Resolution):
Unanimous · 6-0
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PASSED (Unanimous)
Appointment of Chris Renfro to Tourism Advisory Committee:
Appointments
Unanimous · 6-0
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PASSED (Unanimous)
Appointment of Paul White, Paul Curtis, and Scott Chambers to Airport Commission:
Appointments
Unanimous · 6-0
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PASSED (Unanimous)
Appointment of Leo Scott to Health Services District Seat 3:
Appointments
Unanimous · 6-0
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PASSED (Unanimous)
Appointment of Donnie Wilson to Health Services District At-Large Seat:
Appointments
Yes 5 · No 0
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PASSED For 5 · Against 0 (-1, B. Connell abstained)
Discussed, no vote ▸ showhide
- Rules of Order Amendment: A proposal to require all financial requests to be presented to the full Council before referral to the Finance Committee FAILED For 3 · Against 4.
- Zoning Map Amendment (Case 23-13): A request to rezone 4.05 acres on Jupiter Road from RD2 to B2 failed to receive a motion and was not voted upon.
- Economic Development: Council members expressed significant concerns regarding a rumored 750-home development in the Camden/District 6 area, citing strain on infrastructure and schools.
- Reburial Ceremony Accountability: Council members Jones and Cato requested an investigation into the transparency and use of public funds by the South Carolina Battlefield Trust and Historic Camden regarding a recent private reburial event on public property.
Public comment ▸ showhide
- Scott Chambers: Spoke regarding the Airport Commission, noting his experience as a pilot and interest in serving on the commission.
- Tom Webb: Provided an update on the Watery Trash Festival and shared a poem about community volunteerism and litter prevention.
- Correspondence: A public comment regarding a potential real estate transaction was submitted via email by Matt Hutchinson and distributed to Council members.
Coming up ▸ showhide
- Comprehensive Plan Public Meetings: October 3, 2023.
- Next Council Meeting: September 12, 2023 (Scheduled public hearings for Stormwater Management Ordinance and RV Park regulations).
- Board Appointments: Upcoming appointments scheduled for Library Board, Board of Zoning and Appeals, Clean Community Commission, and Old English District.
Independent summary, generated from the county's public video, not an official county communication.