Lancaster County Council Meeting, May 11, 2026
Votes on Rezoning ~71.1 acres at Charlotte Highway and Laurel Hill Road (LDR to RB), 6-1
What happened
Lancaster County Council unanimously DENIED a conditional use permit for a mosque/place of assembly on 4.68 acres at 10935 Harrisburg Road, Indian Land (Case CU-2026-0168, Resolution 1324-R2026), based on UDO standards (traffic, infrastructure, compatibility), upholding the Plann…
- Jurisdiction
- Lancaster County, SC
- Governing body
- Final authority
- Date
- May 11, 2026
- Decisions
- 17 zoning decisions
- Outcome
- Deferred, 6-1
Projects in this meeting (5)
Each is its own project; some span multiple hearingsAdopt
ApprovedAt Charlotte Highway and Laurel Hill Road
Awaiting final votePortion to attach to Freeman property
ApprovedRZ-2026-00 (Lancaster, May 2026)
Approved1824 Steel Street, Lancaster County
ApprovedFree sample: decision 1 of 17
Rezoning ~71.1 acres at Charlotte Highway and Laurel Hill Road (LDR to RB)
Second reading of Ordinance 2026-2012 to rezone approximately 71.1 acres (tax map S0013-00-067.00 and related parcels) at Charlotte Highway and Laurel Hill Road from low density residential (LDR) to regional business (RB). Applicant C.F. Smith requested another 60-day deferral to resolve connectivity/traffic concerns with the neighboring property owner. Council adopted a substitute motion to postpone to the July meeting, not later than 60 days. Vote 6-1. Stuart Graham (SPEAKER_3) expressed opposition citing infrastructure inadequacy.
- Deferred to July meeting / not later than 60 days
- continue addressing connectivity with neighbor
- additional intersection-level traffic study pending
The other decisions are listed below by title. The full write-up, verbatim conditions, and the audio at each vote are in Pro.
Meeting Summary
Lancaster County Council unanimously DENIED a conditional use permit for a mosque/place of assembly on 4.68 acres at 10935 Harrisburg Road, Indian Land (Case CU-2026-0168, Resolution 1324-R2026), based on UDO standards (traffic, infrastructure, compatibility), upholding the Plann…
Key Decisions (17)
Rezoning ~71.1 acres at Charlotte Highway and Laurel Hill Road (LDR to RB)
Adopt Resolution 1324-R2026 to bring CU application to floor
Conditional use permit for place of assembly (mosque) at 10935 Harrisburg Road
Third reading of FY2025-2026 budget amendment (Ordinance 2026-2029)
Second reading of Ordinance 2026-2021 (poll worker classification policy)
Second reading of Ordinance 2026-2030 (Planning Commission meeting requirements)
Second reading of Ordinance 2026-2031 (dissolve Recreation Advisory Board)
Rezoning 0.61 acres at Palmetto Kennel Lane (LDR to MDR)
Rezoning 0.335 acres at 1824 Steel Street (MH to PB)
Rezoning 2.14 acres at Shelton Street (GB to PB)
Resolution 1326-R2026 opioid settlement
Resolution 1327-R2026 Safe Streets and Roads for All grant application
United Way ARPA funds update for homeless shelter on Meeting Street
Board appointment - Unity Fire Department representative
Board appointment - Airport Advisory Board District 4
Board appointment - Community Outreach and Engagement Committee District 4
County administrator contract negotiation authorization
Zoning Changes (5)
Development Activity (4)
Piedmont Medical Center freestanding emergency department
Commercial
Islamic Community Center / mosque place of assembly at 10935 Harrisburg Road
Other
United Way holistic homeless shelter on Meeting Street
Residential
Rezoning ~71.1 acres at Charlotte Highway and Laurel Hill Road
Commercial
Market Signals (5)
Infrastructure
Harrisburg Road in Indian Land is severely traffic-constrained (~7,300-9,000 vehicles/day…
Infrastructure
Lancaster County lacks public sewer service along Harrisburg Road and…
Housing Demand
Significant residential pipeline in Indian Land: 40 acres approved for…
Who Spoke (20)
On the record: the chair, 4 councilmembers, a staff member, the clerk, the applicant, 3 witnesses, and 2 members of the public.
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