City Council Workshop: September 8, 2026

The City Council Workshop for the City of Greer held on September 8, 2026, focused on reviewing and updating the city's engineering manual. The city engineer introduced the consulting team from Bolton and Mink, who outlined the scope of the update, including resolving conflicts with existing ordinances, improving user-friendliness for staff and developers, and addressing topics such as private streets, encroachment permits, and traffic calming measures. Council members discussed technical standards related to utility installations, road repairs, and parking requirements, emphasizing the need for clear guidelines to support development and maintenance. The workshop also touched on potential amendments to ordinances to reduce duplicity and improve enforcement, as well as considerations for accommodating diverse housing types and parking needs. No specific contract awards or budget allocations were mentioned, but the engagement with Bolton and Mink indicates ongoing procurement activity related to the engineering manual update project.