Pickens County Planning Commission | June 8, 2026

The Pickens County Planning Commission held a meeting on June 8, 2026, primarily focused on several zoning change requests affecting various parcels within the county. Key procurement-related discussions involved rezoning applications to support residential development, commercial daycare operations, and a small-scale lodging destination with accessory uses. The commission reviewed staff recommendations and heard from applicants and community members. Motions to approve rezonings for residential and commercial daycare uses were passed unanimously. However, a significant rezoning request to convert a 17-acre parcel from rural residential to neighborhood commercial for administrative office use was denied by a 4-1 vote due to concerns about spot zoning, compatibility with the residential character, and community opposition. Public comments also included calls for policy considerations, such as a proposed ban on data center applications to protect local resources. Overall, the meeting addressed land use planning and zoning decisions with implications for future development and community character preservation in Pickens County.