BZA Meeting 2026-09-14

The Greenwood Board of Zoning Appeals held a meeting on September 14, 2026, primarily addressing zoning variances. A key procurement-related discussion involved a dimensional variance request from Jeff Davis on behalf of Walmart, seeking relief to exceed the maximum allowed signage on a store facade as per section 10-03-08 of the local code. The request was to install approximately 480.72 square feet of new signage, which, while smaller than the existing signage, still exceeded the 200 square foot limit by about 280 square feet. Staff supported the variance as an incremental improvement aligning closer to current standards, and the board voted to approve the request and directed the corporation counsel to draft written findings of fact. Additionally, the board announced an upcoming public hearing on the unified development ordinance draft, which includes provisions for incremental improvements and housing affordability, potentially impacting future zoning and development regulations.