Lancaster County, SC — rezoning & P&Z cases
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TM-0132-00-029 — Shared driveway naming (Janie B. Way)
This case addresses the naming of a shared driveway serving Mr. Anthony's lot and surrounding family land, required under county ordinance before a building permit can be issued. Staff recommends approval of "Janie B. Way" as the proposed driveway name, which meets all county naming standards and does not conflict with existing road names.
NRN-2026-1086 — other
This case involves approval of new road names for the June Group development submitted via preliminary plats and civil plans. The Planning Commission has final approval authority for new road names under the Unified Development Ordinance. Developers should monitor this case if their projects are affected by the new street naming conventions or rely on the named roads for site access.
00-050 — other
This case involves approval of a private drive name (Knox Bailey Lane) under the Unified Development Ordinance. The Planning Commission has granted final approval with no conditions or public hearing required. This administrative matter is unlikely to impact most development projects unless your project involves this specific private road.
00-099 — new parcel with a mobile home location
This rezoning request would allow a mobile home on a family property in Lancaster County, converting approximately 1 acre from Rural Neighborhood to Agricultural Residential zoning. The applicant intends to place the mobile home on a brick foundation to house family members, with surrounding properties owned by family. The Planning Commission recommended approval 4-1, though commissioners expressed concerns about setting precedents based on family relationships.
SD-2022-2201 — plat
This is a preliminary plat application for the Edgewater Phase 8 subdivision comprising 14.96 acres located adjacent to Edgewater Parkway and Catawba Ridge Boulevard. The application is submitted by True Homes as the representative for B&C Land Holdings LLC. Developers should monitor this case if they have interests in the Edgewater development area or surrounding properties.
SD-2026-0834 — plat
A 10.14-acre preliminary plat application for commercial development at the northwest corner of Barberville Road and Fort Mill Highway. This replat could affect land assembly, development entitlements, and infrastructure requirements in the Barberville commercial area.
NRN-2025-1373 — Private driveway named Compound Way
This application seeks approval to name a private driveway "Compound Way" pursuant to the Unified Development Ordinance. The Planning Commission has final approval authority for new road names. Staff recommends approval and the motion passed unanimously.
RZ-2026-1016 — Charter school (K-8 with future high school expansion)
This rezoning would convert 31.89 acres of Light Industrial zoning to Institutional use for a K-8 charter school with planned high school expansion, requiring concurrent Comprehensive Plan amendment. Key concerns include loss of industrial land for economic development, traffic impacts on Harrisburg Road, and effects on the county's public school system and residential growth patterns.
CP-2026-1016 — comprehensive_plan_amendment
Bridge Point Charter School is seeking to amend the Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use designation for a 31.89-acre parcel at 11632 Harrisburg Road. This case will determine the planned future land use category for the property and may affect development potential and compatibility with surrounding uses.
TA-2026-1137 — other
This case involves a text amendment to Unified Development Ordinance Section 6.13.1 regarding road acceptance procedures. The Planning Commission approved the amendment for referral to County Council, which will make the final decision on whether to implement these changes to road acceptance standards.
00-037 — residential use
This rezoning case seeks to convert an Industrial (IND) zoned property to R-15 Moderate Density Residential to allow residential development. The Lancaster County Planning & Zoning Commission unanimously recommended approval with staff support, though the case will require final approval from Heath Springs Town Council.
NRN-2025-1834 — Private driveway naming (Knox Bailey Lane)
This case involves naming a private driveway "Knox Bailey Lane" for a minor subdivision of four parcels off Cimmeron Road. The driveway naming is administratively required to issue building permits for the newly subdivided lots. Staff recommends approval as the proposed name meets all county naming standards and does not duplicate existing names.
00-023 — other
This case involves naming a shared driveway serving multiple lots from a minor subdivision; the proposed name is "Quiet Rail Court." Building permits for the new lots cannot be issued until the driveway receives an approved name, making this a prerequisite administrative step for development.
11-2024 — Private driveway name (Compound Way)
This case involves a request to name a private driveway "Compound Way" off South Potter Road in Lancaster County. The naming approval is administrative in nature and may be relevant if your development involves private road naming or infrastructure in the same area.
SC-522 — rezoning
This rezoning request converts a rural property on Rocky River Road from Rural Neighborhood to Agricultural Residential zoning to align with the 2040 Comprehensive Plan and surrounding properties. The change will not add any residential units and preserves the county's agricultural enterprises while maintaining a rural lifestyle. Access will be shifted from the newly created Sistare parcel to S. Potter Road.
RZ-2026-0736 — Commercial development for a tree service business (equipment storage, no on-site burning)
This rezoning request seeks to convert 6.08 acres at 9595 Yarborough Rd from Professional Business to Regional Business to enable a tree service operation with equipment storage. The applicant clarified that operations would involve equipment storage only, with daily departure and return patterns and no on-site burning, addressing concerns about disturbances. The Planning Commission unanimously approved the request and referred it to County Council for final decision.
00-004 — residence
Rezoning request to convert an airstrip property in Indian Land from Institutional to Rural Residential zoning to allow residential use. The applicants, pilots seeking to live at an airstrip location, received unanimous Planning Commission approval and staff recommendation for approval, pending final County Council decision.
00-016 — drive-thru only coffee shop (7Brew) and associated parking
This case involves rezoning two parcels from General Business to Regional Business zoning to enable development of a 7Brew drive-thru coffee shop. The applicant needs to recombine the lots to create sufficient buildable area, which requires matching zoning districts. The Planning & Zoning Commission unanimously approved the request and referred it to County Council for final decision.
00-058 — Multi-parcel commercial development with central shared access
This multi-parcel commercial development on Melanie Lane was denied by the Planning Commission due to violations of UDO Section 4.3.2 and Appendix B requirements, including concerns about Highway Corridor Overlay District compliance, buffer standards, and gross floor area limits. Developers proposing similar commercial projects in Lancaster County should be aware of strict Highway Corridor requirements and the importance of comprehensive traffic impact analysis and community engagement early in the process.
29-1200 — other
The Planning Commission will approve street names for two residential developments: The Pinery East (Edgewater) with four new roads (Santa Anita Ln, Prairie Meadows Dr, Saratoga Ln, Presque Isle Way) and The Pointe with four new roads (Toby Rd, Jonah St, Sabra Rd, Arnold Ct). This is an administrative matter required by South Carolina law before preliminary plats can be recorded, and approval is recommended by staff pending 911 addressing compliance.
SD-2023-0867 — Residential community with 1,490 lots
This 840-acre residential development proposes 1,490 lots with phased construction including early completion of Catawba Boulevard extension. Developers should monitor traffic impacts on existing infrastructure (Bethel Boat Landing currently serves 800+ homes, Irwin Elementary is over capacity) and fire service capacity concerns raised during review.
29-1150 — Commercial subdivision
This major subdivision (SD-2026-0834) for a commercial development on Barberville Road faces multiple critical UDO compliance violations that will prevent approval. Key issues include: the applicant's prior minor subdivision plat was revoked for non-compliance and a recombination plat lacks required UDO exemption notation; a proposed private driveway (Melanie Drive) violates regulations by both connecting directly to the thoroughfare and serving 8 lots when only 5 are permitted; and proposed lots 2, 3, and 4 cannot legally exist because they do not front a street and lack required frontage on approved common open space.
00-048 — Commercial development including offices and community center for medical services
This rezoning case seeks to convert a Low Density Residential property to Neighborhood Business to permit medical offices and a community center serving the elderly population. Access considerations involve potential future road realignment at Six Mile Creek and Van Wyck Road, with SCDOT controlling continued access from Charlotte Highway; the property is subject to Highway Corridor Overlay restrictions. The Planning Commission unanimously approved the application and it now proceeds to County Council for final decision.
SD-2023-1869 — other
This case involves multiple code compliance violations for the Barberville Commercial development, including unauthorized tree removal in the Highway Corridor Overlay District, cell tower fall zone setback violations, inadequate private road design standards for Melanie Drive, and missing current traffic impact analysis. Developers should be aware that this site has significant unresolved regulatory issues that could affect project approval and timeline, particularly regarding tree preservation requirements, wireless tower compliance, and road infrastructure standards.
00-011 — other
Legacy Pointe Indian Land LLC is seeking Planning Commission approval to name a new private access driveway "Legacy Pointe Place" for their parcel off Charlotte Highway/521, with a civil site plan already approved. This is an administrative naming request required as a prerequisite for building permits under the Unified Development Ordinance. The driveway naming does not change the road's privately-maintained status.
NRN-2026-417 — other
This case involves a request to name a commercial driveway "Legacy Pointe Place" at the Legacy Pointe development off Charlotte Highway/521. The proposal is an administrative road naming matter with associated site plan and deed documentation on the agenda.
29-0339 — rezoning
This rezoning case converts the subject acreage from low-density to medium-density residential zoning, though staff notes that the rezoning will not add any residential units and aligns with the 2040 Comprehensive Plan goals. The property will access from Freeman's property on Flint Drive with water and sewer available through LCWSD, and staff analysis indicates the request meets UDO requirements for approval.
CU-2026-0168 — Place of Assembly
Applicant seeks conditional use approval to convert existing residential property into a place of assembly (religious facility) in Low Density Residential zone. The 4.7-acre site is located in a Growth Area designated for suburban development with supportive infrastructure, and the Technical Review Committee conditionally approved the request with no significant departmental concerns.
00-077 — 12-parcel commercial subdivision
This case involves creation of a 12-parcel commercial subdivision with staff recommendation for approval (unanimously approved by the Commission). The project includes off-site traffic and infrastructure improvements, stormwater drainage considerations, and buffers around streams, with a condition that any building over 40,000 square feet must comply with Highway Corridor Overlay District requirements.
RZ-2026-0152 — rezoning
Project Magic is a rezoning proposal on Dogwood Acres Road that faces significant community opposition over residential area loss, increased traffic, and agricultural impacts. The Planning Commission unanimously denied the rezoning 0:4, citing concerns about traffic impacts to a nearby hospital under construction and misalignment with the 2040 Comprehensive Plan. The decision will be referred to County Council for final determination.
NRN-2026-0402 — plat
This case involves naming a private drive associated with new parcels being platted off Ander Vincent Road. The application by Hillview Acres LLC is a routine plat matter for property subdivision and infrastructure naming that would be relevant to developers working in the area.
72-300 — Church/Mosque
All Pro Development Inc seeks conditional use approval to convert two existing buildings into a church/mosque facility with 2,000 square feet of assembly space on a 4.7-acre parcel currently zoned Low Density Residential. The project requires 30 parking spaces and includes stormwater management considerations in the Lancaster County MS4 area, with staff recommending approval pending resolution of engineering and site plan comments.
NRN-2026-0417 — other
Legacy Pointe Indian Land, LLC seeks approval to name a private road "Legacy Pointe Place" via preliminary plats or civil plans, pursuant to the Unified Development Ordinance. This is a routine administrative naming request for a private road within the Legacy Pointe development.
RZ-2026-0308 — multi-family units
This rezoning request seeks to change 2.14 acres from General Business (GB) to Professional Business (PB) zoning to legalize existing multi-family residential units that are currently non-conforming. The change affects property on Shelton Street near Jubilee Lane and involves three applicants.
RZ-2026-0322 — Renovation and use of existing non-conforming multi-family units
This rezoning case seeks to change a 0.335-acre parcel from Manufactured Home (MH) zoning to Professional Business (PB) zoning to legalize existing non-conforming multi-family residential use. The property is located at 1824 Steele Street and is subject to a Planning & Zoning hearing on April 21, 2026. Developers should monitor this case if they have interest in multi-family residential or mixed-use development in this area, as it addresses non-conforming use issues that may have precedent value.
SD-2024-1114 — Commercial Preliminary Plat
A 44.25-acre commercial preliminary plat consolidating multiple parcels at Charlotte Highway and Dogwood Acres Road is before the Planning & Zoning Commission. This multi-parcel commercial development project may be relevant if you have interests in the immediate area or are considering similar consolidation strategies in the market.
00-069 — commercial and office space, distribution and fulfillment center, and medical offices
This rezoning from Low Density Residential to Regional Business would allow Rugs.com to consolidate three existing warehouses into a new distribution, fulfillment, and medical office facility. Adjacent single-family residential neighbors have raised concerns about traffic impacts and the visual/character change from residential to commercial use in their area.
RZ-2025-2735 — Residential
Charles Roberts seeks to rezone 1.5 acres at 1553 Pageland Highway from General Business to Low Density Residential zoning to resolve a non-conforming residential use on the property. The Planning & Zoning Commission unanimously recommended approval, with the case now referred to County Council for final decision. This rezoning will formally align the property's zoning with its existing residential use.
00-063 — plat
This is a preliminary plat for "The Pointe" mixed-use development, a 44.34-acre master infrastructure project in the General Business zone on Charlotte Highway with 12 outparcels zoned for future commercial development. The development includes public roads, drainage infrastructure, and parking requirements for various commercial uses including general retail, restaurants, offices, and medical clinics. The project includes traffic improvements (turn lanes and signaling) per an approved Traffic Impact Analysis and requires compliance with County landscaping, tree preservation, and design standards.
29-0128 — Commercial subdivision - 12 parcel commercial development
Point SC, LLC is proposing a preliminary plat for The Pointe Master Infrastructure, a 44-acre, 12-parcel commercial subdivision in Lancaster County, SC. The traffic impact analysis has been approved by the County and its third-party engineer, and staff recommend approval as all outstanding TRC comments have been addressed. This is a straightforward commercial development case with completed traffic review and staff endorsement.
29-0156 — Residential (converting from General Business to Low Density Residential)
This rezoning request converts the property at 1553 Pageland Highway from General Business to Low Density Residential zoning, aligning the zoning designation with the property's existing residential use. Staff recommends approval based on compatibility with the comprehensive plan and existing use patterns, with no anticipated impacts on school capacity.
CU-2025-2644 — Minor Maintenance/Repair (Auto) - automotive minor service shop providing services such as fueling, cleaning, and servicing of automobiles including quick-lube, muffler and radiator shops, battery sales and installation, and similar services
This conditional use permit application seeks approval for an automotive minor service shop (quick-lube, battery sales/installation, muffler/radiator services, etc.) in a pre-existing multi-tenant structure on 2.1 acres zoned General Business on Fort Mill Highway. The use aligns with the county's Growth Area comprehensive plan designation and the existing GB zoning, with staff recommending approval pending an upfit permit for equipment installation.
20-1130 — Single Family Residential (Riverside Manor)
This subdivision project in Indian Land has been approved by the Planning Commission despite safety concerns raised about traffic impacts near Sun City. The applicant and DOT determined that additional turning lanes were not required at this stage, though the Commission expressed reservations about the current UDO's lack of standards for street buffers, through lots, and school concurrency considerations.
00-038 — single-family residential development of 133 lots
This case involves a 133-lot single-family residential subdivision project called Riverside Single-Family that was previously denied but has been brought back before the Commission by court order. Staff recommends approval of the project. Developers should monitor this case if they have similar residential subdivision proposals in Lancaster County.
00-007 — EMS Station
This rezoning case seeks to change a parcel from Medium Density Residential to Institutional zoning to construct a new EMS Station. The Planning Commission voted unanimously to recommend approval, with public support expressed by a local resident. The case will proceed to County Council for final decision.
SD-2024-1350 — Single Family residential subdivision
Coulston Development has submitted a Preliminary Plat application for a 251.42-acre single family residential subdivision called Riverside Manor at 4602 Riverside Road. This substantial development could impact the area's residential character and infrastructure capacity. Developers should monitor approval conditions and timing for this planned community project.
29-195 — 120-student school/daycare center, 18,000 SF retail space, 8,000 SF office space
This case involves a Traffic Impact Study for a proposed commercial and educational development (120-student school/daycare, 18,000 SF retail, 8,000 SF office) at Barberville Road and SC 160. The study recommends a northbound left turn lane on Barberville Road but finds the project should not add significant traffic impacts to the area, with no additional roadway improvements required for the development itself. Developers should note that the Fort Mill Highway intersection is projected to operate at LOS F (poor service) regardless of this development, though this is a background condition not caused by the proposed project.
29-0195 — 120-student school/daycare center, approximately 18,000 SF retail space, and 8,000 SF office space
This case involves a traffic impact study for a mixed-use development on Barberville Road consisting of a school/daycare center, retail, and office space. The study analyzes existing traffic conditions and projected trip generation to evaluate impacts on local road networks including Fort Mill Highway and Barberville Road.
S-29-42 — 120-student school/daycare center, 18,000 SF retail space, and 8,000 SF office space
This mixed-use development proposal includes a 120-student school/daycare center, 18,000 SF of retail space, and 8,000 SF of office space west of Barberville Road and north of SC 160. The project requires a northbound left turn lane on Barberville Road and will generate traffic requiring proper site access design with ingress/egress lanes, though overall traffic impacts are anticipated to be minimal. The development will have one access point on Barberville Road with internal connections to adjacent parcels.
22-2026 — plat
A commercial development on Barberville Road is undergoing preliminary plat review with multiple parcels requiring traffic impact analysis and infrastructure improvements. The plan requires submission of a revised preliminary plat addressing planning department comments on site analysis, buffers, setbacks, and an amended traffic impact study. This case involves a multi-parcel commercial project that will require compliance with fire apparatus access, water/sewer, and traffic management standards.
00-001 — Single-family residential subdivision (131 lots in 3 phases)
This is a preliminary plat for Riverside Manor, a 131-lot residential subdivision in three phases on approximately 75+ acres currently zoned RN (Residential Neighborhood). The project is under review with several agencies flagging concerns about traffic capacity at the Riverside Road/SC 5 intersection at full build-out and school capacity impacts, requiring developer coordination on these infrastructure constraints.
29-0341 — 133 Lot Single-Family Residential Subdivision
Riverside Manor is a proposed 133-lot single-family residential subdivision on approximately 1.07 acres in a Rural-designated comprehensive plan area near Riverchase Community. The Planning Commission previously denied this preliminary plat in August 2025 citing concerns about traffic, school crowding, EMS services, and the lack of turn lanes/buffers along Riverside Road, and the applicant has reapplied without making changes to address those concerns. Staff is recommending approval of the preliminary plat.
RZ-2025-2538-CF — Shopping Center / Commercial
This rezoning proposal would convert 71 acres of low-density residential land to Rural Business zoning for a shopping center development between Aldi's and Culver's on Highway 521. The case raises significant concerns about traffic impacts, infrastructure capacity, consistency with the Lancaster County 2040 Comprehensive Plan's growth management principles, and compatibility with nearby residential neighborhoods. Multiple residents and staff have questioned whether adequate traffic engineering studies have been completed to support the proposed development.
US-521 — Retail shopping complex
This rezoning proposal (RZ-2025-2538) seeks to convert residential land on Highway 521 in Indian Land to commercial use for a retail shopping complex. The project has generated significant community opposition citing severe traffic congestion on Highway 521, safety concerns, incompatibility with nearby residential neighborhoods (The Retreat at Rayfield, Laurel Hill Road, Shelly Woods), and insufficient infrastructure to support additional commercial development.
SC-29707 — Large scale big box retail shopping complex
This rezoning request seeks to convert approximately 71 acres from Low Density Residential to Regional Business zoning for a large-scale retail shopping complex on Highway 521 in Indian Land. Multiple nearby residents and neighboring property owners object to the proposal due to traffic congestion concerns on already-overburdened Highway 521, incompatibility with adjacent residential communities, and lack of county-wide traffic circulation planning. The development would place intensive commercial use immediately adjacent to established residential neighborhoods, creating potential safety and quality-of-life impacts.
RZ-2025-2538 — retail shopping complex
A retail shopping complex is proposed on the CF Smith/Harris tracts along Highway 521 in Indian Land, between Aldi and Culver's. The project has generated significant community opposition due to existing severe traffic congestion on Highway 521 and concerns about infrastructure capacity not keeping pace with development. Multiple residents have requested either deferral of the project until comprehensive growth management planning occurs, or conditions such as traffic signal installation at Highway 521/Halifax Drive intersection.
00-135 — Regional business/retail commercial development
This rezoning would convert 71.1 acres from low-density residential to regional business on Highway 521 in Indian Land, enabling a large retail commercial development. Multiple residents and neighbors have raised substantial concerns about traffic impacts on the already-congested Highway 521 corridor, proximity to existing residential communities (The Retreat at Rayfield, Shelly Woods, Laurel Hills Road, Sun City), and the proposed traffic signal configuration. The development requires road realignment (Laurel Hill) and would significantly increase commercial vehicle trips in an area that residents characterize as already at or exceeding infrastructure capacity.
NRN-2025-2663 — Private drive naming (Hinson Hill Drive)
This case involves naming a private drive (Hinson Hill Drive) at a property near Heath Springs. The application was for E911 addressing purposes and received staff approval and unanimous Planning Commission approval. This is a administrative naming matter that is unlikely to impact development decisions unless you are operating in this specific area.
NRN-2025-2627 — other
This administrative matter involves approval of new road names from E911 addressing via preliminary plats and civil plans. The Planning Commission has final approval authority and unanimously approved the December submittal, including the addition of Fawn Chase Dr. Developers should note this as a routine administrative approval process that may affect preliminary plat submissions.
15-2025 — Commercial development with large box stores
This case involves a proposed commercial rezoning in Indian Land that has generated significant public opposition regarding traffic, infrastructure capacity, and safety concerns. The Planning Commission voted unanimously to deny the motion (6:0), with the matter now referred to County Council for final decision. Developers should monitor County Council proceedings and expect substantial community resistance focused on traffic impacts, drainage, and existing infrastructure limitations.
00-067 — Commercial site development
C.F. Smith Property Group seeks to rezone the Harris Tracts from Low Density Residential to Regional Business District to develop a commercial site. The county's current code does not allow data centers, so a text amendment would be required if that use is proposed. Staff recommended approval of the rezoning request.
00-006 — commercial property development
This rezoning request seeks to convert 48 acres from Rural Residential to General Business zoning to enable commercial development that will be planned in conjunction with residential growth in the area. Public concerns about stormwater impacts on nearby wetlands and the endangered Carolina Heelsplitter were raised, with the applicant indicating compliance with UDO requirements including stormwater retention and maintenance programs. The Planning Commission unanimously approved the request, which will now proceed to County Council for final decision.
RZ-2024-1663 — Single-family residential development
Meritage Homes requested rezoning of 355 acres from Rural Residential to Medium Density Residential to enable a single-family residential development that could add approximately 223 homes. The Planning Commission denied the application unanimously (0:7 vote), with commissioners expressing concerns about controlled growth, infrastructure capacity (EMS, fire, schools), and environmental impacts on wetlands and the Carolina Heelsplitter.
DA-2024-2259 — Residential development with homes ranging 1,500–3,500 sq ft, priced in the $300,000s; includes land donations for school, fire, and EMS facilities
This is a residential development proposal by Meritage Homes and MPV Properties that includes rezoning to allow increased density residential construction. The project includes commitments to donate land for a school site (25 acres), emergency services facilities (2 acres), and environmental protections for the federally protected Cane Creek watershed and endangered Carolina Heelsplitter habitat.
18-2025 — 133 single-family lot residential subdivision
A 251.51-acre residential subdivision project in Rural Neighborhood zoning off Riverside Road proposes 133 single-family lots. The project requires Army Corps of Engineers permits for stream crossings and SCDOT encroachment permits, with conditional approval from SCDOT pending sight distance verification. Lancaster County schools have noted that existing schools will be at or near capacity due to other approved residential projects.
RZ-2025-2810 — EMS Facility
Lancaster County is seeking to rezone a 1.745-acre parcel at 9070 Van Wyck Rd for an EMS facility. This rezoning case will be heard at the January 20, 2026 Planning & Zoning meeting. Developers should monitor this case if they have interests in emergency services infrastructure development or the Van Wyck Rd corridor.