2026-07-13 North Charleston Planning Commission

The City of North Charleston Planning Commission held a meeting on July 13, 2026, focusing primarily on zoning and land use matters. Key procurement-related discussions included two public hearings on proposed rezoning requests: one for 4937 Durant Avenue to change from R-1 Single Family Residential to B-1 Limited Business to allow a church to expand its fellowship hall and community outreach activities, and another for 1984 Forest Avenue to change from R-1 Single Family Residential to R-2 Multifamily Residential to support higher density housing near transportation corridors. Both rezoning requests received unanimous approval from the commission and will be forwarded to the City Council for further public input. Additionally, the commission recommended approval of a zoning text amendment to modify conditional use regulations in the M-1 Light Industrial District, also unanimously approved and to be considered by the City Council. No direct contract awards, RFPs, or vendor selections were discussed, but the zoning changes could impact future development and procurement opportunities in the city.