Lancaster County Council Meeting, July 20, 2026
Approves Comprehensive plan amendment for 32.89 acres at Harrisburg Road (Ordinance 2026-2052), passed
What happened
Lancaster County Council gave second reading (4-2, one no-vote) to Ordinance 2026-2012, rezoning ~71.1 acres at Charlotte Highway and Laurel Hill Road from low density residential to regional business for a C.F.
- Jurisdiction
- Lancaster County, SC
- Governing body
- Final authority
- Date
- July 20, 2026
- Decisions
- 10 zoning decisions
- Outcome
- Approved, passed
Projects in this meeting (3)
Each is its own project; some span multiple hearingsSecond reading extending residential development moratorium
ApprovedCase 2026-2052
Approved 6-011632 Harrisburg Road
ApprovedFree sample: decision 1 of 10
Roslyn Residential Improvement District bonds (Ordinance 2026-2047)
First reading to authorize not-to-exceed $23 million Roslyn Residential Improvement District assessment revenue bonds, second and final tranche, to reimburse developer Lennar Carolinas for completed infrastructure (~$17.5M available to purchase completed infrastructure). Revenue bonds payable only from district assessments (max $1,550/year per property owner). 4% issuance fee (~$920,000) paid to county. Development has sold 194 homes, closed 158, 54 under construction.
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 gave second reading (4-2, one no-vote) to Ordinance 2026-2012, rezoning ~71.1 acres at Charlotte Highway and Laurel Hill Road from low density residential to regional business for a C.F.
Key Decisions (10)
Roslyn Residential Improvement District bonds (Ordinance 2026-2047)
90-day extension of residential development moratorium (Ordinance 2026-2048)
Rezoning at 11632 Harrisburg Road (Ordinance 2026-2050)
Comprehensive plan amendment for 32.89 acres at Harrisburg Road (Ordinance 2026-2052)
Rezoning at 7319 Charlotte Highway (Ordinance 2026-2039)
Rezoning at Charlotte Highway and Laurel Hill Road (Ordinance 2026-2012)
UDO text amendment on road acceptance (Ordinance 2026-2049)
Rezoning at Lakefront Drive (Ordinance 2026-2051)
Multi-county park agreement with Kershaw County (Ordinance 2026-2053)
Removal of Planning Commission member from District 2
Zoning Changes (4)
Development Activity (3)
Roslyn subdivision
Residential
C.F. Smith shopping center at Charlotte Highway and Laurel Hill Road
Commercial
Bridgepoint Charter School
Other
Market Signals (5)
Infrastructure
Residents repeatedly cited overwhelmed Highway 521 infrastructure and dangerous traffic…
Housing Demand
The Roslyn subdivision reports strong absorption with 194 homes sold…
Commercial Demand
A broker testified the Harrisburg Road light-industrial building saw 20…
Who Spoke (20)
On the record: the chair, 2 councilmembers, a staff member, the clerk, an attorney, 4 applicants, the applicant's representative, a witness, and 6 members of the public.
Agenda scorecard
Our pre-meeting forecast, graded against the recorded voteZoneWire called 2 of 2 land-use forecasts on this agenda.
This season: 7 of 7 (100%) forecasts called in this county.
Which Is Located At Charlotte Highway rezone
Acres Located Off Old Hickory Road rezone
Old Hickory Rd rezone
Which Is Located On Charlotte Highway rezone
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