Planning Commission April 22, 2026

The Greenville County Planning Commission meeting on April 22, 2026, focused primarily on reviewing multiple rezoning and subdivision applications. Key procurement-related discussions included staff recommendations and commission votes on zoning changes for residential, commercial, and industrial districts, with several motions to approve or deny specific rezoning requests based on consistency with the county comprehensive plan and potential impacts on surrounding areas. The commission also addressed variance requests related to property setbacks and discussed infrastructure concerns such as road conditions and traffic impacts associated with proposed developments. Additionally, the meeting covered updates on planning reports, including a new interactive web map for recycling resources and ongoing work on the county's long-range transportation plan. Two resolutions related to delaying future land use map amendments and providing annual updates on septic versus sewer-connected subdivisions were approved for forwarding to county council. The commission also debated proposed zoning ordinance amendments aimed at facilitating townhome development, noting potential unintended consequences and the need for further study before adoption.