County Council Sept. 15, 2026

The Greenville County Council held a regular meeting on September 15, 2026, focusing heavily on amendments to open space residential development ordinances. Public speakers raised concerns about potential increases in housing density and the clarity of ordinance language, which council members addressed by clarifying that density limits would not increase under the new rules. The council approved amendments to zoning and land development regulations to better define responsibilities and compliance criteria for open space developments. Additionally, the council conducted public hearings and approved resolutions related to annexations, fire district millage requests, and industrial business park agreement amendments. A notable procurement-related discussion involved the Clear Springs Fire and Rescue District's millage request to fund equipment purchases and station renovations, with council members debating the necessity of the increase based on the district's financial reserves. The council also approved an amendment to the non-consent towing ordinance to adjust maximum towing rates for the first time since 2009, with plans to consider further amendments addressing storage fees. Other agenda items included updates on transportation sales tax projects and upcoming audits. The meeting concluded with public comments and a motion to adjourn.