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ZLDR
A project to update the county's Zoning and Land Development Regulations (ZLDR), involving the issuance of a Request for Proposals (RFP) for professional services.
The recommendation for the ZLDR RFP was passed unanimously on August 9, 2022. Watch for the next recap.
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October 27, 2026
Votes at a glance - Approval of Minutes (October 13, 2026): PASSED (Unanimous). - Hangar Contract for Kershaw County Airport (1st Reading): PASSED (Unanimous). - Amendment of ZLDR Section 3.18 Regarding Energy Infrastructure Projects (3rd Reading): PASSED (Unanimous). - Comprehensive Athletic Field Turf Management and …
Read in the recap » · Find it in the full transcript »September 22, 2026
Votes at a glance - Performance Standards for Energy Infrastructure (1st Reading): PASSED (Unanimous). - Exceptions to Height Limitations for Energy Infrastructure (2nd Reading): PASSED 4-3 (R. Brazell, D. Catoe, and J. Jones voted NO). - Residential Master Planned District (RMPD) Overlay (2nd Reading - Deferral): PASS…
Read in the recap » · Find it in the full transcript »September 8, 2026
Votes at a glance - Approval of Agenda (None): PASSED (Unanimous). - Proclamation for National Diaper Need Awareness Week (None): PASSED (Unanimous). - Resolution for National Preparedness Month and SC State Guard (None): PASSED (Unanimous). - Private Hangar Contract at Airport (2nd Reading): PASSED (Unanimous). - Temp…
Read in the recap » · Find it in the full transcript »April 28, 2026
Votes at a glance - Budget Appropriations for fiscal year 2026-2027 (1st Reading): PASSED 5-0. - Lease Ordinance for 632 West Dekalb Street (1st Reading): PASSED 6-0. - Permit Allocation System Ordinance as amended (2nd Reading): PASSED 4-2 (R. Brazell and J. Jones voted NO). - Amendment to Permit Allocation System (2n…
Read in the recap » · Find it in the full transcript »April 14, 2026
Votes at a glance - Proclamation for Autism Awareness and Acceptance Month (Proclamation): PASSED (Unanimous). - Proclamation for Fair Housing Month (Proclamation): PASSED (Unanimous). - Amendment to Joint Industrial and Business Park Agreement (1st Reading): PASSED (Unanimous). This cleanup ordinance removes non-perfo…
Read in the recap » · Find it in the full transcript »March 24, 2026
Votes at a glance - Agenda Adoption: PASSED (Unanimous). - Minutes Approval (March 24, 2026 Regular Meeting): PASSED (Unanimous). - First Reading: Ordinance to rezone 41 Youngs Bend Road from RD-2 to GD: PASSED (Unanimous). - First Reading: Ordinance to amend ZLDR Section 3:3 Conditional Uses, Rural Country Club Requir…
Read in the recap » · Find it in the full transcript »November 18, 2025
Votes at a glance - Amendment to add public presentation on MASC annual report: PASSED 6-0. - Naming Veterans Park Boat Ramp as the Medal of Honor Boat Ramp: PASSED 6-0. - Exit executive session: PASSED 6-0. - Referral of ZLDR text amendment regarding synthetic cannabinoid products to Planning Commission: PASSED 6-0. -…
Read in the recap » · Find it in the full transcript »August 12, 2025
The headline Council establishes a new Smart Growth Rewrite Committee to lead the upcoming overhaul of the county zoning code. Following a motion by Councilman Derek Shoemake, the council unanimously voted to form this ad hoc committee, which will include council members and community appointees to ensure the body hold…
Read in the recap » · Find it in the full transcript »June 17, 2025
Coming up - July 8, 2025: Next regularly scheduled Council meeting. - July 22, 2025: Rescheduled first reading for the ZLDR/Event Venue ordinance; reporting on potential funding solutions for Pecan Orchard infrastructure.
Read in the recap » · Find it in the full transcript »December 10, 2024
Coming up - Planning & Zoning: The Planning Department and County Attorney are tasked with drafting potential ZLDR text amendments regarding pole barn permitting and event venue zoning. - Project Bids: Bids for the Woodward Park project are expected late in the week of December 10, 2024, with updates expected in Januar…
Read in the recap » · Find it in the full transcript »October 22, 2024
Votes at a glance - Amendment to ZLDR regarding Large-Scale Commercial Standalone Solar Energy Farm (3rd Reading): PASSED 6-0. - Zoning Map Amendment for 1750 Highway 1 North (3rd Reading): PASSED 6-0. - Community Medical Clinic of Kershaw County Property Conveyance (3rd Reading): PASSED 6-0. - Motion to cancel the Nov…
Read in the recap » · Find it in the full transcript »January 9, 2024
Discussed, no vote - Defeasance of 2008 General Obligation Bonds: Councilman Russell Brazell initiated a discussion on a strategy to pay off older sewer-related bonds to reduce debt and free up annual revenue. Staff confirmed this will be a central topic during the upcoming budget cycle. - Meeting Procedures: Councilma…
Read in the recap » · Find it in the full transcript »August 8, 2023
Votes at a glance - 60-Acre Rezoning at Wildwood Lane (2nd Reading): FAILED 1-4 (B. Connell voted YES; R. Brazell, D. Shoemake, B. Tomlinson, and D. Catoe voted NO). - Minimum 15,000 Sq. Ft. Lot Size for Residential Development (2nd Reading): PASSED (Unanimous). - Deletion of Conservation Design Zoning Districts (2nd R…
Read in the recap » · Find it in the full transcript »June 13, 2023
Votes at a glance - Adoption of Agenda (as amended): PASSED (Unanimous). - Executive Session on Grant Funding: PASSED (Unanimous). - Exit Executive Session: PASSED (Unanimous). - Approval of May 30, 2023, Minutes: PASSED (Unanimous). - Zoning Ordinance Amendment for Planning and Zoning Commission (2nd Reading): PASSED …
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