Council approves moratorium on new development in Airport Overlay District
In a 5-1 vote, the Council approved the first reading of an ordinance to implement a six-month moratorium on new development submissions and zoning map amendments within the Airport Overlay District. The measure is designed to allow the county time to update its zoning regulations and ensure that future land use remains compatible with the long-term safety and operational needs of Woodward Field.
Moratorium on development in the Airport Overlay District (1st Reading):
Development
Yes 5 · No 1
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PASSED For 5 · Against 1
Votes at a glance ▸ showhide
Proclamation honoring The Legacy Weekend for William “Shorty” Williams Family (None):
Unanimous · 6-0
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PASSED (Unanimous)
Resolution for Gregory “GG” Jackson II (None):
Unanimous · 6-0
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PASSED (Unanimous)
Approval of minutes (None):
Unanimous · 6-0
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PASSED (Unanimous)
Amendment to Unified Code of Zoning regarding RV park impervious surface ratios (2nd Reading):
DevelopmentParks & rec
Unanimous · 6-0
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PASSED (Unanimous). This update allows for a 35% impervious surface ratio for campgrounds and RV parks
Amendment to Zoning Land and Development Regulations regarding major subdivision residential density (2nd Reading):
DevelopmentHousing
Unanimous · 6-0
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PASSED (Unanimous). This limits townhomes, patio homes, and multifamily uses to 10% of the net developable acreage in major subdivisions
Moratorium on development in the Airport Overlay District (1st Reading):
Development
Yes 5 · No 1
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PASSED For 5 · Against 1
Executive Session exit and meeting adjournment:
Unanimous · 6-0
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PASSED (Unanimous, 4-0)
Discussed, no vote ▸ showhide
- Equine Committee update: Councilman Brant Tomlinson reported that draft ordinances and applications for the joint City/County Equine Committee are currently under review by staff, with a goal to bring them before the Council for a vote within the next two months.
- Clean Community Commission funding: Vice Chairman Jimmy Jones expressed an interest in increasing financial support for the Clean Community Commission, proposing that the administration evaluate funding options to bolster local litter prevention efforts.
- 911 Services: Administrator Danny Templar confirmed that a temporary network provider issue affecting 911 connections was resolved and thanked the community for sharing the emergency alert.
- GIS Software: The county announced the launch of "qPublic," a new web-based GIS platform, effective July 10.
Public comment ▸ showhide
- Ted Brunson: Provided information on moratorium processes used in other South Carolina counties and requested better coordination between City and County meeting schedules.
- Linda Canatzar: Discussed the regional landscape of state-owned equine facilities and highlighted the economic impact of the South Carolina Equine Park in Kershaw County.
Coming up ▸ showhide
- Moratorium Ordinance Public Hearing: Scheduled for July 23, 2024.
This is an independent summary prepared from the county's official published minutes and the meeting's live stream, not an official county communication.