# Pickens County SC Live Stream

Pickens County Council mid-month meeting, October 19, 2026. The main item was a public hearing on the proposed Lake Keowee and Lake Jocassee overlay district. Speakers debated lake protection, water quality, development limits, property rights, existing development agreements, and the proposed 1,320-foot dimension. Council did not vote on the overlay; instead, a motion to obtain information on the scope of an environmental impact study, in conjunction with Oconee County where possible, and GIS data on undeveloped parcels in Pickens County passed 5–1. The discussion included whether the study should assess development impacts and help support the county’s rationale for restrictions.

Council also approved a first reading of an amendment to the county noise ordinance addressing permitted operating hours, exceptions for construction projects, and enforcement; further readings and a public hearing were scheduled for November and December. Following executive session, Elizabeth Vaught was unanimously nominated to the Planning Commission’s at-large seat. No procurement activity, contract awards, or purchasing decisions were identified.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Environment
**Topics:** Regulatory Compliance
**Published:** October 19, 2026

### Sources
- [Pickens County SC Live Stream](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=US1XyusAUcc) - Pickens County SC