Explore zoning districts, official map resources, and recent rezoning activity in Greenville, SC. ZoneWire monitors council meetings to track every zoning change.
Live records updated through September 28, 2026
Updated with meetings through September 28, 2026.
Zoning classifications used in this jurisdiction, from the adopted local code.
House-scale district; lowest-intensity single-family residential form in the Greenville Development Code.
House-scale single-family residential district.
House-scale single-family residential district.
House-scale residential district (highest-intensity of the House-scale group).
Neighborhood-scale district for low-intensity housing including single-family, duplexes and small multi-unit types.
Neighborhood-scale residential district.
Neighborhood-scale flex district allowing a broader mix of housing and limited nonresidential uses.
Neighborhood-scale residential district.
Neighborhood-scale flex district allowing a broader mix of housing and limited nonresidential uses.
Community-scale residential district for medium-intensity housing (duplexes, triplexes, fourplexes, townhouses, apartments); numeral denotes building scale.
Community-scale residential district for medium-intensity housing; numeral denotes building scale.
Community-scale residential district for higher-intensity housing; numeral denotes building scale.
Mixed-use district accommodating residential, retail, service and commercial uses; numeral denotes building scale.
Mixed-use district accommodating residential and commercial uses; numeral denotes building scale.
Mixed-use district accommodating residential and commercial uses; numeral denotes building scale.
Downtown-oriented mixed-use district within the Mixed Use group.
Shopfront mixed-use district requiring active ground-floor storefront frontage; numeral denotes building scale.
Shopfront mixed-use district with storefront frontage requirements; numeral denotes building scale.
Shopfront mixed-use district with storefront frontage requirements; numeral denotes building scale.
Downtown-oriented shopfront mixed-use district.
Business district accommodating general commercial, retail and service uses.
Business district accommodating auto-oriented / highway commercial uses with allowances such as outdoor storage.
Accommodates light industrial and manufacturing alongside retail, service, commercial and residential uses in a pedestrian-friendly setting.
Accommodates larger-footprint commercial and low-impact industrial activity, including uses needing outdoor storage.
Special district for campus-like settings with larger lots, more open space and larger buildings, such as mixed-employment and technology hubs.
Special district for public, civic and institutional uses.
Special district to create, preserve and enhance parkland and open space for recreational needs.
These parcels came up for a zoning decision in Greenville in the last 30 days, often before they hit the market. See what changed, how the vote went, and hear the moment it happened. According to ZoneWire's analysis of official public meeting records, each decision below links to its timestamped source.
Greenville · Sep 28, 2026
ApprovedAnnexation at 607 Furman Road and 1521 Poinsett Highway, approved on Sep 28, 2026 in Greenville.
Your move: Entitlement cleared. The parcel just got more buildable.
Greenville · Sep 28, 2026
ApprovedAnnexation at 125 Sumner Street, approved on Sep 28, 2026 in Greenville.
Your move: Entitlement cleared. The parcel just got more buildable.
Greenville · Sep 28, 2026
ApprovedAnnexation at 207 Butler Springs Road, approved on Sep 28, 2026 in Greenville.
Your move: Entitlement cleared. The parcel just got more buildable.
Greenville · Sep 28, 2026
ApprovedAnnexation on Anderson Road, Martin Row and Conwell Street, approved on Sep 28, 2026 in Greenville.
Your move: Entitlement cleared. The parcel just got more buildable.
Greenville · Sep 28, 2026
ApprovedAnnexation on Buncombe Road (12.85 acres), approved on Sep 28, 2026 in Greenville.
Your move: Entitlement cleared. The parcel just got more buildable.
Greenville · Sep 14, 2026
Approved · Unanimous3030 Augusta Street and 109 Old Augusta Road, Greenville
Zoning change from MX-2 to CV (2.84 acres), approved unanimously on Sep 14, 2026 in Greenville.
Your move: Downzoned. Existing entitlements may now be non-conforming; verify before you transact.
In Greenville, 90% of land-use board decisions were approved over the last 24 months. Land use / comp-plan amendment clear 100%, Mixed-use 88%. ZoneWire analyzed 43 land-use board decisions in Greenville over the last 24 months. Here are the most active project types and how often each one clears.
| Project type | Decisions | Approval rate |
|---|---|---|
| Land use / comp-plan amendment | 21 | 100% |
| Mixed-use | 8 | 88% |
These are the denials and deferrals in categories that usually sail through, the deals worth understanding before you commit capital.
Get free county alertsThe official Greenville zoning map is maintained by the local planning department. You can access the interactive GIS map at https://grvlsc.maps.arcgis.com/apps/instant/lookup/index.html?appid=9e56d15ad4334a76b730336176894e1e. ZoneWire also tracks rezoning activity discussed in council meetings.
Zoning districts in Greenville include RH-A (House A), RH-B (House B), RH-C (House C), RH-D (House D), RN-A (Neighborhood A), RN-B (Neighborhood B), RNX-B (Neighborhood Flex B), RN-C (Neighborhood C). Each district has specific permitted uses, setbacks, and density requirements set by the local code.
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Land use in the City of Greenville is governed by the Greenville Development Code, codified as Chapter 19 of the City's Code of Ordinances. The City Council adopted the new Development Code and zoning map in June 2023, with an effective date of July 15, 2023. It replaced the former Land Management Ordinance (LMO), which had been in effect since 2008 and is now archived in the Code of Ordinances.
The City of Greenville Planning Commission reviews rezoning and Development Code text and map amendment applications and makes a recommendation to City Council, which makes the final decision. If the Planning Commission recommends denial of an application, City Council may only adopt the amendment with a favorable vote of two-thirds of all members of Council.
The City of Greenville Planning Commission holds its hearings at 4:00 p.m. in the 10th Floor Council Chambers of City Hall, located at 206 South Main Street. Meeting agendas and minutes are published through the City's CivicClerk public portal, and the City reserves the right to modify the schedule or add special called meetings with at least 24 hours' notice.
The City of Greenville Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA) hears requests for variances from the development and design standards of the Development Code, appeals of decisions and determinations made by the Zoning Administrator, and special exceptions. A variance permit is required when an applicant seeks relief from certain development and design standards prescribed by the code.
GVL2040 is the City of Greenville's Comprehensive Plan, passed by City Council in February 2021 to guide the city's growth over roughly two decades. It includes recommendations for future land use, community facilities, connectivity, open space and recreation, cultural and natural resources, and economic development. The Greenville Development Code was created to translate the GVL2040 plan's goals into regulatory zoning tools.
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