City Council Work Session | September 14, 2026

The City Council Work Session of Greenville, South Carolina, held on September 14, 2026, primarily focused on discussions around potential amendments to the city's land management ordinance concerning short-term rentals. Council members reviewed options for allowing short-term rentals in residential districts under strict conditions, including conditional use permits, owner-occupancy requirements, spacing restrictions, and off-street parking mandates. The council debated the balance between community concerns, affordable housing impacts, and enforcement challenges. No formal vote was recorded, but the council expressed interest in further exploring amendments with public input and staff resource considerations. Additionally, the session included an update on the Parks, Recreation, and Tourism master plan, highlighting community engagement results and future goals for park accessibility and programming expansion. A report on crime statistics showed a continued decrease in crime rates, with positive community feedback on police services. No contract awards or procurement decisions were made during this meeting.