Berkeley County Planning Commission 06/23/2026

The Berkeley County Planning Commission meeting on June 23, 2026, focused heavily on land use and zoning matters, including a significant rezoning request for a large planned development mixed-use village (PD-MUV) district encompassing approximately 2,000 acres near Moncks Corner. The applicant proposed 5,500 dwelling units with commercial, institutional, and recreational uses, supported by a development agreement including a $10 million infrastructure allocation and traffic mitigation measures. The commission discussed concerns raised by numerous community members about traffic congestion, infrastructure capacity, drainage, environmental preservation, and community impact. Despite opposition, the commission approved the rezoning request with conditions. Additionally, the commission approved a waiver request related to subdivision road standards and considered text amendments expanding accessory dwelling unit allowances and establishing a new transitional agricultural zoning district with conservation subdivision options. The meeting concluded with discussions about the need for improved infrastructure planning to keep pace with growth and potential moratoriums on large new developments to address traffic and infrastructure strain.