York County, NC — rezoning & P&Z cases
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00-043 — Boat titling and licensing office with replacement 4,250 square foot structure
SCDNR is proposing a 4,250 sq ft office building replacement on a 3.63-acre parcel currently zoned Office and Institutional (OI). The applicant has requested a waiver to use gravel surfacing for parking and driveway areas instead of the required impervious materials, but staff recommends denial of this waiver request.
00-029 — rezoning
This 95.8-acre rezoning request seeks to convert agricultural land (AGC zoning) to rural/urban development (RUD) zoning on Lawrence Road in Clover. Developers should monitor this case if they have interests in rural development opportunities or land use patterns in Council District 5.
00-010 — rezoning
This council-initiated rezoning would reclassify 367 individual parcels in existing townhome communities from five different zoning districts (RMX-10, RMX-20, GC, UD, and PD) to a single RMX-6 classification in the Fort Mill area. The proposal affects multiple established residential communities across Council District 7, which could impact density, permitted uses, and development standards for these properties.
29-310 — other
York County Council is imposing a nine-month moratorium on all new Data Center development applications and approvals across unincorporated County areas. The moratorium will allow staff to study potential impacts of data centers on energy, water resources, the environment, and infrastructure, with subsequent ordinance amendments recommended. Developers with existing civil site plan approvals prior to the ordinance's effective date are exempted, provided they remain in compliance with original conditions.
B079-8555 — Manufactured homes as conditional use in RSF-40 district with design standards
This zoning code text amendment would allow manufactured homes as a conditional use in the RSF-40 residential zoning district, bringing it into alignment with the adjacent RSF-30 district. The amendment applies design standards (exterior materials, underpinning, roof pitch, minimum floor area of 800 sq ft, and required front porch) to regulate manufactured home placement. This could potentially open up approximately 314 vacant parcels outside existing subdivisions to manufactured home development, expanding affordable housing options in York County.
00-005 — Church (parcel 655-005); End user not yet determined for parcel 653-214
This case seeks to remove six existing conditions attached to a 2016 GC zoning approval for 7.34 acres at Pleasant Road and Coltharp Road in Fort Mill. The applicant proposes to build a church on one parcel and has yet to determine the end use for the other parcel, both within the I-77 Corridor Employment designation. Staff supports removal of the conditions, finding them superfluous under current code and noting that a traffic study will evaluate project impacts when site plans are finalized.
SR-252 — Single family residential townhome lots
This plat application proposes development of single-family residential townhome lots across multiple parcels zoned LI and RMX-10, requiring coordination of stormwater management, private road maintenance, and dedication of public right-of-way. The development includes utility infrastructure extensions, bufferyards, and stormwater best management practices subject to York County Land Development Code compliance.
00-001 — Townhome development (Wedgewood Townhomes)
A waiver request for the Wedgewood Townhomes project seeks to allow zero-foot setback between contiguous townhome sublots (instead of the required 20 feet) to create a large centralized park amenity. The request also includes a waiver for guest parking to be provided on-street rather than off-street. Staff recommends approval, finding the waiver meets approval criteria and yields a superior community design.
00-214 — other
This case involves three proposed amendments to York County's zoning ordinance: allowing Manufactured Homes as a Conditional Use in the RSF-40 district, clarifying zoning district boundaries and parcel recombination rules, and permitting replacement of nonconforming manufactured homes. These amendments could affect the feasibility and costs of manufactured home projects across multiple residential zoning districts in York County.
00-013 — rezoning
This case involves an amendment to the conditions of a rezoning originally adopted in May 2016 for properties in Council District 2. The applicants (Mike McLeod/Solara Investments LLC) and owner (The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints/Solara Investments LLC) are seeking to modify the required conditions of that prior rezoning approval.
00-057 — plat
Lennar Carolinas is seeking preliminary plat approval for the "Wedgewood" townhome development on Coltharp Road in Fort Mill. The 3-parcel site is zoned RMX-6, permitting mixed-use residential development. This case is relevant if you are active in the Fort Mill townhome market or own nearby properties that could be affected by this residential project.
00-022 — Fuel station with car wash
This case involves a waiver request for driveway separation standards on a rezoned 3.5-acre parcel for a fuel station and car wash facility. The applicant seeks a 200-foot waiver from the required 325-foot driveway separation distance on Highway 160, which has been accepted by SCDOT and supported by staff analysis. Developers should note that approval hinges on the LDC waiver grant rather than the rezoning itself, and the shared driveway arrangement with New Horizon Electrical Cooperative is a key component of the traffic mitigation strategy.
00-011 — rezoning
A 33.95-acre parcel on Windmill Lane in Clover is being rezoned from RMX-10 to RUD zoning. This rezoning could affect residential development potential and land use compatibility in Council District 7.
00-006 — rezoning
A 3.01-acre parcel on Williams Road in Fort Mill is proposed to be rezoned from Office/Institutional (OI) to Neighborhood Commercial (NC). This rezoning would allow for different commercial uses on the property than currently permitted under OI zoning. Developers should monitor this case if they have interests in commercial properties along Williams Road or have concerns about neighborhood commercial development in this area.
SFHA-100 — Residential development (single-family enclave)
Mattamy Homes is submitting a site plan for the Enclave at Williams Reserve residential development, a multi-phase project involving private road construction, grading, drainage, and utility installation on partially wooded property zoned RSF-40. The development requires compliance with stormwater management, erosion control, and floodplain requirements, with stormwater detention and water quality measures mandated as part of a larger common plan of development.
00-213 — Privately maintained residential entrance road (Long Farm Lane) serving Williams Reserve/Enclave at Williams Reserve development
This preliminary plat approval allows construction of a private 572-foot entrance road (Long Farm Lane) in York County that will serve a 50-lot single-family residential development (Williams Reserve) located primarily within Fort Mill town limits. The project is zoned RSF-40, consistent with comprehensive plan designations for single-family residential, and includes required open space buffers and pedestrian sidewalk facilities.
00-040 — Commercial
This is a preliminary plat for Newport Commons, a General Commercial development requiring phased infrastructure improvements including a right-turn lane and traffic signal on SC 161. The project involves utility easements, buffer zones with tree replanting requirements, and coordination with SCDOT for driveway spacing waivers to address nonconforming site conditions.
00-086 — other
This case involves a waiver request for driveway separation standards on a 11.24-acre PD-zoned parcel that is part of a larger 94-acre mixed-use development (Newport Commons) including 138 single-family homes, 57 townhomes, and commercial outparcels. The proposed entrance road does not meet the standard 400-foot separation requirement from existing driveways and seeks a 368-foot waiver, though SCDOT has approved the location and a traffic signal is planned. This case is relevant if you are involved in the Newport Commons development or have adjacent properties, as it addresses site access and traffic impacts for a significant residential and commercial mixed-use project.
00-210 — rezoning
A 43.18-acre parcel on True Road in McConnells is being rezoned from single-family residential (RSF-40) to agricultural/commercial (AGC). This change may affect residential development potential in the area and could allow for increased commercial or agricultural activities on the property.
00-081 — Single-family development with private road access
Mattamy Carolina Corporation is seeking preliminary plat approval for Williams Reserve, a new single-family residential development on Williams Road in Fort Mill. The project involves creation of a private road to access the development on property currently zoned RSF-40. This case affects residential development timelines in Council District 3.
00-007 — other
This case involves a Planning Commission recommendation to amend the York County Zoning Code to require a Special Exception for Data Center uses in Light Industrial and Industrial Development districts. The amendment will impose conditions on setbacks, bufferyards, equipment screening, building facades, sound and vibration mitigation, and cooling systems. Developers of data centers in these districts will need to obtain a special exception and comply with additional requirements regarding electricity/water demand disclosure and environmental pollution controls.
00-009 — rezoning
This rezoning request seeks to change a 0.81-acre parcel in Clover from Urban District (UD) to General Commercial (GC) zoning. The Planning & Zoning Commission unanimously recommended approval. Developers should monitor whether this commercial zoning change affects nearby properties or competitive commercial space in the area.
00-100 — rezoning
This is a rezoning case involving 14.06 acres on Highway 160 in Fort Mill, where multiple owners are requesting to amend conditions of a previously approved rezoning from June 2025. The Planning & Zoning Commission recommended unanimous approval, indicating the proposed condition amendment is compatible with the existing zoning framework.
00-336 — rezoning
A 50.8-acre parcel in Fort Mill is being rezoned from Light Industrial (LI) to General Commercial (GC), which could significantly expand the types of commercial uses permitted on this strategically located property near Highway 21 By-pass. The Planning & Zoning Commission unanimously recommended approval, indicating support for the rezoning request.
00-003 — rezoning
TWP Ft Mill Retail, LLC is seeking to rezone a 1.776-acre parcel on West Highway 160 in Fort Mill from PD (Planned Development) to GC (General Commercial). The Planning & Zoning Commission unanimously recommended approval of this rezoning request, which may expand commercial development potential in this highway corridor location.
00-068 — rezoning
This case involves a rezoning request to change a 1.97-acre parcel on Erby Road in Rock Hill from RUD-I to RUD zoning. The recommendation for approval was carried with one dissenting vote, indicating this rezoning may impact neighboring properties in the RUD-I district.
00-004 — plat
This case involves a subdivision site plan for approximately 2 acres in Fort Mill zoned for single-family residential (RSF-40). The development includes street construction with specific standards for curbs, gutters, sidewalks, and dedication of right-of-way along Long Farm Lane. Developers should review the technical specifications and right-of-way dedication requirements if considering similar projects in this residential area.
00-460 — rezoning
A revised rezoning request seeks to rezone 12.8 acres of a 27.7-acre parcel from General Commercial (GC) to Residential Mixed-Use (RMX-20) on Blessed Hope Road in York. This partial lot rezoning would convert a portion of commercial-zoned land to a mixed-use residential district, potentially allowing residential development on part of the property.
25-2023 — Single Family Residential Subdivision
This preliminary plat proposes the Sage Mill Subdivision, a 20.18-acre single-family residential development on Haire Road requiring rezoning from RMX-10 to RUD with development served by individual septic systems and wells. The project includes two new public roads (Haire Road Extension and Ivy Ridge Court), wetland mitigation along a jurisdictional creek, and heritage tree preservation, with all open space maintained by an HOA.
BW-500 — plat
Sage Mill Subdivision preliminary plat on Haire Road involves multiple parcels with mixed zoning (RMX-10, RUD, and PND). The development includes stormwater management requirements with detention and water quality measures applicable to disturbances of 2+ and 5+ acres respectively, which may affect project costs and timeline.
01-008 — Commercial outparcel - continuation of existing commercial function
This case involves rezoning a commercial outparcel from the legacy UD district to GC zoning to expand land use possibilities for a retail-oriented commercial space. The property fronts Charlotte Highway (S-49), a principal arterial with 35,800 trips per day, and will connect to public water and sewer services. The rezoning maintains compatibility with surrounding commercial uses and does not require new school capacity.
SC-160 — Two quick-service restaurants with drive-throughs (coffee shop and custard shop) with parking lots, drainage, and utility infrastructure
Foresite Group is seeking to rezone 3.43 acres from Planned Development to General Commercial zoning to develop two quick-service restaurants with drive-throughs on Highway 160 in Tega Cay. The rezoning would allow the property to follow current development standards instead of outdated 2008 standards and would be cohesive with adjacent commercial zoning, adding commercial development to the Highway 160 corridor.
29-1120 — rezoning
This case involves rezoning approximately 15.62 acres from Residential Mixed-20 (RMX-20) and General Commercial (GC) to Agricultural Conservation (AGC) on Blessed Hope Road in York County. The rezoning is intended to align the property with Rural Residential future land use by permitting both residential and agricultural uses, with large lot sizes suitable for farming. Approval includes a condition requiring subdivision so that no more than one zoning district applies to any parcel, with the approved plat to be recorded within 90 days.
00-046 — Retail (5,960 SF addition to existing retail building)
WTX Exploration LLC proposes a 5,960 SF retail addition to the existing ACE Hardware site, which triggers site plan compliance requirements for nonconforming access points on Gold Hill Road. The project requires waivers for substandard driveway separation (0 feet vs. 325 feet required) and reduced entrance stacking (40 feet vs. 60 feet required), though staff recommends denying the separation waiver and approving the stacking waiver conditionally. The applicant has an alternative access option via Lake Vista Boulevard that would eliminate the nonconforming driveways.
31-160 — Electrical Substation with accessory administration or maintenance buildings and related accessory uses
Duke Energy seeks to modify the existing Development Agreement to add Major Utility Facilities as a permitted use on a 10-acre parcel within Pod 1 of the Crescent Allison Creek development. The modification would authorize construction of an electrical substation to support existing and future development with electrical service distribution. York County Council has determined this modification serves public health, safety, and welfare by accommodating electrical infrastructure needs.
00-018 — Commercial and food store uses
This rezoning request would convert 7 acres at the Hands Mill Highway and Old York Road intersection from Urban Development (UD) to General Commercial (GC) zoning to accommodate large-scale commercial development including food stores. The property aligns with the York Forward 2035 Comprehensive Plan's Community Center designation and is compatible with existing GC-zoned properties to the south. This represents a significant commercial opportunity at a major arterial intersection undergoing transition to more commercial uses.
00-126 — Additional 5,960 sq ft retail structure
This case involves waiver requests for a commercial property in Fort Mill to allow a 5,960 sq ft retail addition behind an existing ACE Hardware building despite nonconforming driveway separation and vehicle stacking distances. Staff recommends denying the driveway separation waiver but approving the reduced stacking waiver, which would significantly impact traffic management on Gold Hill Road and site access configuration.
00-047 — rezoning
Three parcels totaling 7 acres on Hands Mill Highway in Rock Hill are proposed for rezoning from UD (Urban Density) to GC (General Commercial). This rezoning would allow increased commercial development intensity on the property.
00-058 — Self-storage facility
This rezoning request converts 6.89 acres of vacant land zoned for mixed-use residential and urban development to General Commercial zoning to enable a self-storage facility. The location is in a commercial pocket along the I-77 Corridor with limited access to major roadways, and the proposed low-traffic use is compatible with surrounding commercial development. Staff recommends approval despite the rezoning being inconsistent with the comprehensive plan's employment designation for this corridor.
25-54 — Self-storage facility
Three parcels totaling 6.89 acres in Council District 6 are being rezoned from UD/RMX-10 to General Commercial to accommodate a self-storage facility. While the rezoning request is inconsistent with the I-77 Corridor Employment comprehensive plan designation, staff supports the project given limited site access, existing neighborhood commercial zoning patterns, and recognition that self-storage is an appropriate interim use at this constrained location.