York County Board of Zoning Appeals October 8, 2026

The York County Board of Zoning Appeals met on October 8, 2026. Its sole new-business item was case Z26-8 SE, a request for a special exception to operate a senior-care residence for up to five people in an existing home on a roughly 29-acre agricultural-conservation-zoned property at 1060 Beamguard Road near Clover. The applicant described a small, home-based care setting and said the property would retain its rural character. Supporters spoke in favor; opponents raised concerns about the rural residential area, prior communications, possible expansion, and the precedent the approval could set. Staff viewed the use as low-impact and recommended conditions, including a five-resident limit and proof that the septic system is adequate.

A motion to deny the request failed for lack of a second. The board then approved the special exception with the two conditions; the transcript indicates one member opposed, but does not provide a reliable full vote count. The board also had approval of the August 13 meeting minutes on its agenda, but no outcome is captured in the transcript. No procurement activity, contract awards, or spending decisions were identified.