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Lancaster County Council Meeting, August 10, 2026

Approves Rezoning at Charlotte Highway and Laurel Hill Road (C.F. Smith commercial center), passed

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What happened

Lancaster County Council gave third reading approval to Ordinance 2026-2012 (case RZ-2025-2538), rezoning approximately 71.1 acres at Charlotte Highway and Laurel Hill Road from low-density residential to regional business for the C.F.

Meeting key facts
Jurisdiction
Lancaster County, SC
Governing body
Final authority
Date
August 10, 2026
Decisions
11 zoning decisions
Outcome
Approved, passed

Projects in this meeting (3)

Second reading extending residential development moratorium

Approved

Used Car Lot

Approved 6-0
11 conditions of approval

At Charlotte Highway and Laurel Hill Road

Approved
Charlotte Highway and Laurel Hill Road, Indian Land · CF Smith
8 conditions of approval
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Roseland RID Assessment Revenue Bonds (up to $23M)

Second reading and public hearing of ordinance authorizing issuance/sale of not to exceed $23 million Lancaster County Roseland Residential Improvement District assessment revenue bonds, plus related indenture, bond purchase agreement, and disclosure documents. Update noted that Lennar's spending in the Roseland District rose from $25 million to $32 million. Passed unanimously; had passed 6-0 on July 20, 2026.

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Meeting Summary

Lancaster County Council gave third reading approval to Ordinance 2026-2012 (case RZ-2025-2538), rezoning approximately 71.1 acres at Charlotte Highway and Laurel Hill Road from low-density residential to regional business for the C.F.

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Key Decisions (11)

Approved

Roseland RID Assessment Revenue Bonds (up to $23M)

Vote: unanimous
Approved

Rezoning at Charlotte Highway and Laurel Hill Road (C.F. Smith commercial center)

Vote: passedConditions attached
Approved

Extension of residential development moratorium (90 days)

Vote: unanimous
Approved

Conditional use for vehicle rental/leasing/sales at 423 Rocky River Road

Vote: unanimousConditions attached
Approved

Intergovernmental agreement with municipalities

Vote: unanimous
Approved

Easement grant to Duke Energy off SC Highway 9

Vote: unanimous
Approved

Easement grant to Comporium Communications off SC Highway 9

Vote: unanimous
Approved

Easement grant to Lancaster County Natural Gas Authority off SC Highway 9

Vote: unanimous
Approved

Budget amendment FY2026-2027

Vote: unanimous
Approved

Dedication of water infrastructure for Detention Center water main extension

Vote: unanimous
Withdrawn

Development agreement with Inspiration Network

Zoning Changes (1)

LDRRB71.1 acres

Development Activity (4)

C.F. Smith Shopping Center

Commercial

Bridgepoint Charter School

Institutional

Melanie Lane / Barberville Road development

Residential

Roseland Residential Improvement District

Residential

Market Signals (4)

Infrastructure

Residents repeatedly cited severe congestion on Highway 521 and Shelly…

Housing Demand

Lancaster County extended its residential development moratorium another 90 days,…

Commercial Demand

Approval of a 71-acre regional business rezoning for the C.F.…

Sentiment

Strong resident scrutiny of UDO enforcement on the Melanie Lane/Barberville…

Who Spoke (20)

ChairCouncilmemberStaff · 2Applicant's RepPublic · 13

On the record: the chair, a councilmember, 2 staff members, the applicant's representative, and 13 members of the public.

Agenda scorecard

ZoneWire called 2 of 2 land-use forecasts on this agenda.

This season: 7 of 8 (88%) forecasts called in this county.

Which Is Located At Charlotte Highway rezone

Case Ordinance 2026-2048
ApprovedZoneWire called it
freeApproved5 conditions of approval
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Acres Located Off Old Hickory Road rezone

Case Ordinance 2025-1976
No vote recorded

Old Hickory Rd rezone

Case Ordinance 2025-1972
No vote recorded

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