Pickens County Planning Commission | July 13, 2026

The Pickens County Planning Commission held a meeting on July 13, 2026, primarily focused on zoning change requests for various properties within the county. Key procurement-related discussions involved three rezoning cases: the first requested rezoning from agricultural to highway business for a 13.32-acre property at Highway 136 Connector, aimed at commercial development compatible with surrounding uses; the second sought rezoning from agricultural to rural residential for an 8.1-acre property on Highway 53 East to create four residential lots for manufactured homes; and the third involved rezoning a 10-acre tract on Wasca Highway 108 from agricultural to rural residential to allow construction of a single-family residence. The commission approved all three rezoning requests, emphasizing compatibility with the comprehensive plan and community character. There were no direct contract awards, RFPs, or vendor selections discussed, but the zoning approvals could facilitate future commercial and residential development projects in the county. The meeting also included discussions on traffic impacts, buffering requirements, and community concerns about commercial expansion.