# Planning Commission Meeting September 15, 2026


**Body:** CityofAikenSC
**Date:** September 14, 2026
**Jurisdiction:** SLED

**Tags:** Construction & Infrastructure, Physical Infrastructure


The City of Aiken Planning Commission held a meeting on September 15, 2026, primarily focused on several annexation requests and a concept plan review. The commission reviewed multiple applications proposing changes in zoning from RC (Rural Conservation) to various RS (Residential Single-family) designations. Each annexation request was discussed, with motions made to forward the applications to the City Council for approval, generally passing unanimously except for one application where a commissioner opposed due to concerns about applicant confusion. A notable discussion involved a property owner expressing concerns about mandatory annexation tied to utility services, with commissioners advising the owner to consult the planning department for a cost-benefit analysis. Additionally, the commission reviewed a concept plan for a property on Whiskey Road, approving it with specified conditions related to access points and landscaping. All items were recommended to the City Council for final approval. No direct contract awards, RFPs, or procurement decisions were made during this meeting, but the annexations and concept plan approvals could influence future city infrastructure and service contracts.

**Source:** CityofAikenSC