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Lancaster County Council Meeting, April 13, 2026

Approves Rezoning ~604.56 acres on Charlotte Highway for Haven (RN to MDR-CSO), 4-3

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What happened

Lancaster County Council gave third-reading approval to the rezoning of approximately 604.56 acres on Charlotte Highway from RN (Rural Neighborhood) to MDR-CSO for the Lennar Haven development project (case RZ-2024-2259), passing 4-3 with Stuart Graham, Jose Luis, and Charlene Mc…

Meeting key facts
Jurisdiction
Lancaster County, SC
Governing body
Final authority
Date
April 13, 2026
Decisions
13 zoning decisions
Outcome
Approved, 4-3

Projects in this meeting (4)

RZ-2024-2259 (Lancaster, Apr 2026)

Approved 4-3
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The Haven Development Project

Approved 6-1
15 conditions of approval
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On Charlotte Highway

Approved 4-3
Charlotte Highway, Lancaster · Lennar Carolinas LLC
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At 1553 Pageland Highway

Approved 4-0
1553 Pageland Highway, Lancaster County · Charles Roberts
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Free sample: decision 1 of 13

Rezoning ~604.56 acres on Charlotte Highway for Haven (RN to MDR-CSO)

Third reading of ordinance 2025-2001 to rezone approximately 604.56 acres (tax map 0032-000-26-000-4400) on Charlotte Highway from Rural Neighborhood (RN) to Medium Density Residential Cluster Subdivision Overlay (MDR-CSO) for the Lennar Haven project. Passed 4-3 with Stuart Graham, Jose Luis, and Charlene McGriff opposed.

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Meeting Summary

Lancaster County Council gave third-reading approval to the rezoning of approximately 604.56 acres on Charlotte Highway from RN (Rural Neighborhood) to MDR-CSO for the Lennar Haven development project (case RZ-2024-2259), passing 4-3 with Stuart Graham, Jose Luis, and Charlene Mc…

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Key Decisions (13)

Approved

Rezoning ~604.56 acres on Charlotte Highway for Haven (RN to MDR-CSO)

Vote: 4-3
Approved

Haven Development Agreement (DA-2024-2259)

Vote: 6-1Conditions attached
Approved

Budget amendment ordinance 2026-2022

Vote: unanimous
Approved

Easement grant to Comporium Communications (Detention Center)

Vote: unanimous
Approved

Easement grant to Duke Energy Carolinas (Detention Center)

Vote: unanimous
Approved

Easement grant to Lancaster County Natural Gas Authority (Detention Center)

Vote: 7-0
Approved

Rezoning 1.5 acres at 1553 Pageland Highway (GB to LDR)

Vote: unanimous
Approved

Budget amendment ordinance 2026-2029 (juvenile detention transfer)

Vote: 7-0
Approved

Opportunity Zone resolution for Census Tract 103

Vote: unanimous
Continued

Nonprofit Grant Review Committee fund distribution ($100,000)

Vote: 6-0
Approved

Update prioritized community needs list (affordable housing amendment)

Vote: unanimous
Approved

Appointment to Board of Assessment Appeals

Vote: unanimous
Approved

Authorize lease negotiation (executive session)

Vote: unanimous
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Zoning Changes (2)

RNMDR-CSO604.56 acres
GBLDR1.5 acres

Development Activity (3)

The Haven

Residential

Women's Enrichment Center / Finding Serenity development at Lancaster County Airport

Mixed-Use

Rezoning at 1553 Pageland Highway

Residential

Market Signals (6)

Housing Demand

A resident citing US Census and Founders Credit Union data…

Infrastructure

Multiple residents pressed for 'concurrency'—requiring roads, schools, EMS, fire, water,…

Infrastructure

County is exploring public service districts (partnering with Lennar for…

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Who Spoke (20)

Councilmember · 3Staff · 7ClerkPublic · 6

On the record: 3 councilmembers, 7 staff members, the clerk, and 6 members of the public.

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Agenda scorecard

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Which Is Located On Charlotte Highway rezone

Case Ordinance 2025-2002
Approved 6-1ZoneWire called it
freeApproved 6-1moved by Steve Willis3 conditions of approval
3 conditions, the audio at the vote, and this case's history
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Upcoming Board/Commission Expirations 10 rezone

Case Ordinance 2026-2012
No vote recorded

Which Is Located At Charlotte Highway rezone

Case Ordinance 2025-1976
No vote recorded

Old Hickory Rd rezone

Case Ordinance 2025-1972
No vote recorded

Which Is Located On Charlotte Highway rezone

Case Ordinance 2025-1988
No vote recorded

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