Clemson, SC

City Council

City Council

The Clemson City Council will hold a public hearing on a proposed text amendment (2026-R-04) to establish a new Student Housing (SH) District in the zoning code. The amendment would create standards for the district but would not change the zoning map. The Planning Commission has recommended approval.

• Public hearing on 2026-R-04, proposed Student Housing District text amendment
• Amendment would create definition, permitted uses, accessory uses, density, bulk, and dimensional standards
• Updates to off-street parking requirements for the new district
• Planning Commission positive recommendation on August 10, 2026

Board of Architectural Review

Planning Commission

City Council

Police Advisory Board

City Council

Board of Architectural Review

Planning Commission

Sustainability Committee

City Council

Police Advisory Board

City Council

Board of Architectural Review

Planning Commission

City Council

Parks, Recreation, Arts, Culture, and Tourism Advisory Committee

Board of Architectural Review

City Council

Planning Commission

City Council

Parks, Recreation, Arts, Culture, and Tourism Advisory Committee

The Parks, Recreation, Arts, Culture, and Tourism Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss department reports, project updates, and new business. Key items include a skatepark plaque proposal, a vending machine proposal, and a proposed ordinance update for Parks & Recreation. The agenda also includes public input and approval of minutes from the May 19, 2026 meeting.

• Skatepark plaque proposal by Peter Hyatt
• Vending machine proposal by Mohammad Nadeem
• Proposed Parks & Recreation ordinance update
• Pickleball lights update
• Abernathy Park update

City Council

The Clemson City Council will hold a public hearing on a proposed map amendment to rezone sixteen parcels totaling 8.3 acres near North Clemson Avenue from single-family to two-family residential zoning. The change would allow property owners to build duplexes and patio homes if they meet all standards. The Planning Commission recommended approval on June 8, 2026.

• Proposed rezoning of 16 parcels (8.3 acres) near North Clemson Avenue from R-20/R-12 to RM-1 zoning
• Enables construction of duplexes and patio homes if owners meet standards
• Planning Commission approved positive recommendation on June 8, 2026

City Council

The Clemson City Council will hold a public hearing and discuss a proposed rezoning of North Clemson Avenue parcels, followed by a regular meeting with reports and policy actions. The council will also consider several agreements, including a Duke Energy easement, grant agreements for events and nonprofits, and a housing support partnership.

• Public hearing and discussion on proposed rezoning of North Clemson Avenue parcels
• Consider 1st reading of rezoning for JSCI Property on Highway 93
• Consider Duke Energy easement for Nettles Park Property
• Consider grant agreement for housing support with Community Foundation of Greater Clemson
• Consider revisions to Electronic Message Board Policy

Sustainability Committee

The Sustainability Committee will consider recommending changes to Clemson's mosquito spraying program to City Council. The agenda also includes a communications collaboration overview, a monthly promotion discussion, and updates on the UDO consultant and urban land management.

• Presentation and possible recommendation on mosquito spraying program
• Communications Division overview on collaboration
• UDO Consultant update (Eunice Lehmacher)
• Urban Land Management Staff Report (Tony Tidwell)

Planning Commission

The Clemson Planning Commission will meet to review a sketch plan for a major subdivision on Pendleton Road, discuss a proposed text amendment on student housing district standards, and consider an amendment to its rules of procedure. The meeting will also include an informational briefing and a discussion on planning commission representation at council meetings.

• Sketch Plan Review: MJS-000573-2026 (Major Subdivision, Pendleton Road)
• Action Item: 2026-R-04 (Proposed Text Amendment on Student Housing District Standards)
• Action Item: Amendment to Article V (Conduct of Meetings) Section 8 (Planning Commission Rules of Procedure)
• Informational Briefing by Mr. Nathan Woods
• Discussion: Planning Commission Representation at Council Meetings

City Council

This is a joint meeting of the City Council and the City University Advisory Board. No official council action will be taken; the agenda is procedural only.

• Joint City University Advisory Board meeting
• No council action scheduled

Police Advisory Board

The Police Advisory Board will meet to review department status, staffing, and crime data. The session includes time for citizen comments and a discussion on requested presentations.

• Department Status / Staffing Review
• Crime Review
• Requested Presentations Discussion

Board of Architectural Review

The Board of Architectural Review will meet to consider two applications for new signage. Public comments will be heard during the presentation of each action item.

• Request for new signage at 199 Old Greenville Hwy (Applicant: Tim Leonard)
• Request for new signage at 393 College Ave Suite 1B (Applicant: Derrick Craft, CMG Signs)

City Council

The council will hold a public hearing on two zoning map amendment applications. One proposes rezoning four parcels near Old Greenville Highway and Abel Road from residential to Community Business to allow a pharmacy; the Planning Commission previously denied it. The other proposes rezoning seven parcels on the west side of Old Greenville Highway from former affordable‑housing designations to Community Business, with a positive recommendation from the Planning Commission.

• Rezoning of four parcels (TMP# 4054‑11‑65‑8058, 4054‑11‑65‑8193, 4054‑11‑65‑9085, 4054‑11‑65‑9032) to CP‑2 for a pharmacy (application RZNE‑000565‑2026)
• Rezoning of seven parcels (4054‑11‑65‑7410, 4054‑11‑65‑6587, 4054‑11‑65‑8807, 4054‑11‑75‑1713, 4054‑11‑66‑9099, 4054‑11‑75‑1928, 4054‑11‑75‑2837) to CP‑2 Community Business District
• Planning Commission denied the pharmacy rezoning recommendation on June 8 2026
• Planning Commission approved the seven‑parcel rezoning recommendation on June 8 2026

City Council

The Clemson City Council will hold a public hearing and regular meeting to decide on two rezoning map amendments for Highway 93 properties, a second reading of middle housing standards, and a rezoning for Hamilton Drive. They will also discuss grants, easements, and policy revisions, including housing support and electronic message board rules.

• Proposed Map Amendment (Rezoning) for JSCI Property and Teasley Application on Highway 93
• Second Reading of Proposed Text Amendment, Middle Housing Standards
• Second Reading of Proposed Map Amendment, Rezoning Hamilton Drive
• Grant agreement for housing support to low-to-moderate income residents
• Duke Energy Easement for Nettles Park Property

The Clemson City Council unanimously approved the second reading of the Middle Housing Standards text amendment and the rezoning of Hamilton Drive. They also approved a 26-foot wood palisade fence for the Holiday East neighborhood. Several items were discussed but not voted on, including rezoning the JSCI property, a Farmers Market sign, and grant agreements.

• Approved 2nd Reading of Middle Housing Standards text amendment (unanimous)
• Approved 2nd Reading of Map Amendment rezoning Hamilton Drive (unanimous)
• Approved 26 feet of wood palisade fence on ROW of Holiday East (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from July 20, 2026 meeting (unanimous)

Police Advisory Board

The Police Advisory Board will review department staffing and crime data. Members will discuss changing the requirements for a board position to better include campus personnel. The meeting includes a presentation from Dr. Pettigrew, Associate Dean of Students and Director of the Office of Community & Ethical Standards.

• Department status and staffing review
• Crime review
• Discussion on changing board position requirements for campus personnel
• Presentation by Dr. Pettigrew

The Police Advisory Board voted unanimously to recommend that Clemson City Council remove ordinance 18-27, which the chief said is outdated and unenforceable. The board also heard a presentation on student conduct, reviewed June crime stats, and discussed staffing vacancies. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Recommended removal of ordinance 18-27 to City Council (unanimous)
• Approved meeting agenda (motion passed)
• Approved June 26, 2026 meeting minutes (motion carried)

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session on a parking study draft report by Walker Consultants. The regular meeting includes discussions on neighborhood fencing and nonprofit use of a city message board, alongside several zoning and development readings.

• Parking Study Draft Report by Walker Consultants
• Proposed installation of 25 feet of wood palisade fence in Holiday East ROW
• 2nd Reading of 1310 Tiger Boulevard Planned Development
• 1st Reading of Proposed Text Amendment for Middle Housing Standards
• 1st Reading of Proposed Map Amendment for rezoning Hamilton Drive

Council approved the second reading of a planned development at 1310 Tiger Blvd. The body also approved the first readings of a text amendment for middle housing standards and a map amendment for rezoning on Hamilton Drive.

• Approved 2nd reading of proposed planned development at 1310 Tiger Blvd (Unanimous)
• Approved 1st reading of Proposed Text Amendment, Middle Housing Standards (Unanimous)
• Approved 1st reading of Proposed Map Amendment, Rezoning Hamilton Drive (Unanimous)
• Approved July 6, 2026 Regular Council Meeting minutes

Planning Commission

The regular monthly Planning Commission meeting scheduled for July 13, 2026, has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for August 10, 2026.

Sustainability Committee

The Sustainability Committee will review a proposal to advise the City Council on mosquito spraying in Clemson. It will also consider a monthly sustainability promotion, a presentation on CDP Cities, and staff reports on storm water and urban land management. Public comments are limited to three minutes per speaker.

• Discuss developing a recommendation to the City Council about mosquito spraying in the City of Clemson
• Sustainability Monthly Promotion
• CDP Cities presentation by Rob Ellsworth
• Storm Water Manager Ethan Barnette invited to join the Watershed game
• Urban Land Management staff report by Tony Tidwell

Board of Architectural Review

The Board of Architectural Review will meet to consider a building and site review request. The board is reviewing a proposal for new signage at a specific location.

• Review of request 2026-AR-06 for new signage at 199 Old Greenville Hwy by Tim Leonard

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings to discuss a text amendment for middle housing standards and a specific zoning map amendment. These sessions will address density changes and land use designations.

• Proposed Text Amendment 2026-R-03 to permit townhomes and quadplexes in RM-1 and RM-2 Districts
• Proposal to establish a new Middle Housing (MH) District with density bonuses for affordable housing
• Proposed rezoning of 209 Hamilton Drive (.853 acre parcel) from RM-3 Multi-family District to RIL Research Institutional District

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings and discussions regarding middle housing standards and a map amendment for Hamilton Drive. The body will also consider readings for planned developments and a franchise agreement with Wire3.

• Public hearing on Middle Housing Standards text amendment and Hamilton Drive map amendment
• 3rd reading of proposed planned development at 201 Pine Street
• 2nd reading of franchise agreement ordinance with Wire3
• 1st reading of proposed planned development at 1310 Tiger Blvd
• Contractual agreement with School District of Pickens County for a School Resource Officer at Clemson Elementary

The council held a public hearing on middle housing standards and a Hamilton Drive map amendment, then took votes on several items. The 3rd reading of the planned development at 201 Pine Street failed 3-4. The council unanimously approved a franchise agreement with Wire3, a school resource officer contract, and the 1st reading of the 1310 Tiger Blvd planned development.

• 3rd reading of planned development at 201 Pine Street failed (3-4)
• Approved 2nd reading of Wire3 franchise agreement (unanimous)
• Approved 1st reading of planned development at 1310 Tiger Blvd (7-0)
• Approved School Resource Officer contract for Clemson Elementary (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from June 15, 2026 meeting

Police Advisory Board

The Police Advisory Board will review department staffing and crime data. Members will discuss City Ordinance 18-27 and a proposal to include university personnel on the board.

• Department status and staffing review
• Crime review
• Discussion of City Ordinance 18-27
• Proposal to change board position to include University Personnel

The Clemson Police Advisory Board met and heard Chief Campos propose removing City Ordinance 18-27, which regulates ride-share pickups and drop-offs, but took no action, deferring discussion to the next meeting. The board also discussed possibly changing board composition to include a university representative. No formal votes were taken on these topics.

• Approved agenda (motion by Masceri, second by Schleifer)
• Approved May 28, 2026 minutes (motion by Masceri, second by Schleifer)
• Deferred discussion on removing Ordinance 18-27 to next meeting
• Discussed changing board composition to include CU rep, no action

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will meet to review a variance request regarding rear setbacks. The board will also adopt the minutes from the May 21, 2026 meeting.

• Public hearing for variance 2026-V-02 regarding rear setback at 306 Edgewood Ave.

City Council

City Council will hold a public hearing regarding a proposed planned development at 1310 Tiger Blvd. The body is also deciding on the FY 2027 operating budget, a new procurement policy, and multiple transportation and service contracts.

• 2nd Reading of the FY 2027 operating budget
• Proposed Planned Development at 1310 Tiger Blvd and 201 Pine Street
• Map Amendment for a parcel on 108 Elm Street
• Contract for Strategic Asset Management Plan with Raftelis Financial Consulting for $145,422.00
• Property and Casualty Brokerage Services Contract with Arthur J. Gallagher Risk Management Services LLC for $275,000

The City Council approved the second reading of the FY 2027 operating budget and a series of CATbus transportation agreements. A proposed planned development for 201 Pine Street failed to pass following public opposition. The council also approved various professional service contracts and committee appointments.

• Approved 2nd Reading of FY 2027 operating budget (unanimous)
• Denied 2nd Reading of Proposed Planned Development at 201 Pine Street (3-4)
• Approved 1st Reading of Wire3 franchise agreement ordinance (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution to adopt Procurement Policy and Procedure Manual (unanimous)
• Approved partnership with Community Foundation of Greater Clemson (unanimous)
• Approved CATbus transportation contracts for Clemson University, Town of Central, Town of Pendleton, Highpointe, and the Pier (unanimous)
• Awarded Strategic Asset Management Plan to Raftelis Financial Consulting for $145,422.00 (unanimous)
• Awarded Property and Casualty Brokerage Services Contract to Arthur J. Gallagher Risk Management Services LLC for $275,000.00 (unanimous)

City Council

The Clemson City Council will hold a public hearing on a proposed planned development at 1310 Tiger Boulevard. The project, submitted by Doug Smythe (Toll Brothers Development, now Kennedy Wilson), seeks to replace the existing Best Western Hotel with a 6-story mixed-use student-focused multifamily complex featuring 226 units, 752 beds, retail space, and a 566-space parking garage. The Planning Commission recommended approval on May 11, 2026.

• Public hearing on proposed Planned Development (1310 Tiger Blvd)
• 6-story mixed-use student housing with 226 units and 752 beds
• 15,000+ sq.ft. retail component and 566-space parking garage
• Planning Commission approved positive recommendation on May 11, 2026
• Project site near US 123 (Tiger Blvd) and US 76 (Anderson Highway)

Sustainability Committee

The Sustainability Committee will meet to discuss food waste reduction in the City of Clemson and mosquito spraying at the Clemson Downs HOA. The meeting includes a presentation by Dr. Rangaraju and a staff report from Urban & Park Land.

• Presentation by Dr. Rangaraju
• Discussion of mosquito spraying at Clemson Downs HOA
• Discussion on reducing food waste in the City of Clemson
• Urban & Park Land Staff Report by Tony Tidwell
• Sustainability Monthly Promotion

Planning Commission

The commission will review a proposed map amendment for the Highway 93/Abel Rd corridor (RZNE‑000565‑2026). It will consider recommendations to the City Council to rezone parcels along Highway 93 and parcels on North Clemson Avenue. A discussion will address concepts for a student‑housing zoning district. Additional items include commission representation at council meetings and plans for future workshops.

• Proposed Map Amendment (RZNE‑000565‑2026) for Hwy 93/Abel Rd
• Recommendation to City Council: Rezoning of Highway 93 parcels
• Recommendation to City Council: Rezoning of North Clemson Ave parcels
• Discussion of concepts for a Student Housing Zoning District
• Planning Commission representation at Council meetings

The Planning Commission voted 5-0 to recommend rezoning Highway 93 parcels from RM-4 to CP-2, and also voted 5-0 to recommend rezoning North Clemson Avenue parcels to RM-1. A proposed map amendment for a pharmacy at Hwy 93/Abel Rd failed 2-3, and a motion to postpone it also failed 2-3. The commission approved the May 11 minutes and discussed a student housing zoning district.

• Approved May 11, 2026 minutes (5-0)
• Rezoning of Highway 93 parcels to CP-2 recommended to City Council (5-0)
• Rezoning of North Clemson Avenue parcels to RM-1 recommended to City Council (5-0)
• Map amendment for pharmacy at Hwy 93/Abel Rd failed (2-3)
• Motion to postpone pharmacy rezoning failed (2-3)

City Council

The City Council is holding a work session for meeting facilitation training. This is a procedural training session.

Board of Architectural Review

General

The Governing Body will hold a public hearing to discuss the proposed municipal budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026. The meeting includes a review of proposed revenues, expenditures, and increases to various utility and service fees.

• Proposed total revenues of $66,781,800 and total expenditures of $105,138,200
• Proposed millage rate of 92.9 mills, estimated at $16,735,400
• Proposed water and sewer base and volume charge increases for inside and outside customers
• Proposed stormwater charge increases: $6.45 for residential and $19.35 for commercial
• Proposed service fee increases, including a new $1.00 paper statement fee and $45.00 non-payment fee

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing on the proposed budget for fiscal year 2026‑2027. After the hearing, council members will consider several actions, including repealing an ordinance on expenditures, adopting the FY 2027 operating budget, and reviewing a planned development at 201 Pine Street. The council will also consider resolutions to accept road and sidewalk dedications in Phases 10, 11, and Thurmond Lane Patrick Square, and to adopt new procurement and purchasing‑card policies effective July 1, 2026. Discussions will include CATbus transportation agreements with Clemson University and nearby municipalities.

• Public Hearing on proposed FY 2026‑2027 budget
• 1st Reading of ordinance to adopt FY 2027 operating budget
• 1st Reading of Proposed Planned Development (201 Pine Street)
• Resolution to accept dedication of roads and sidewalks in Phases 10, 11, and Thurmond Lane Patrick Square
• Resolution to adopt Procurement Policy and Procedure Manual (effective July 1, 2026)

The City Council unanimously approved the first reading of the FY 2027 operating budget, which adds seven full‑time positions and raises the average water bill by $4 per month. A unanimous vote also repealed the Section 7‑11 purchasing ordinance and adopted both a procurement policy manual and a purchasing‑card policy manual. The council passed the first reading of the proposed Planned Development at 201 Pine Street by a 4‑to‑3 vote and unanimously accepted the dedication of roads and sidewalks for Phases 10, 11, and Thurmond Lane. Minutes from the May 18, 2026 meeting were approved.

• Approved 1st Reading of FY 2027 operating budget (unanimous)
• Approved 2nd Reading to repeal Section 7-11 ordinance (unanimous)
• Approved 1st Reading of Proposed Planned Development at 201 Pine Street (4-3)
• Approved Resolution accepting dedication of roads and sidewalks in Phases 10, 11, Thurmond Lane (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution adopting Procurement Policy and Procedure Manual (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution adopting Purchasing Card Policy and Manual (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from May 18, 2026 meeting (unanimous)

Police Advisory Board

The Police Advisory Board will meet to conduct a staffing review and a review of crime data. The board will also discuss requested presentations and a potential date change for the August 27, 2026 meeting.

• Department status and staffing review
• Crime review
• Discussion on rescheduling the August 27, 2026 meeting

The board approved the meeting agenda and unanimously approved the minutes from the April 23 meeting. A motion moved the scheduled August 27 meeting to August 6, which was carried. The board also adjourned the session.

• Approved agenda (motion carried)
• Approved April 23 minutes unanimously
• Rescheduled August 27 meeting to Aug 6 (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will conduct a public hearing on two variance applications. One request is from Daniel Boyd for a rear setback variance at 306 Edgewood Ave under Table 19‑304 A.1.a.5. The second request is from WJ Bev StandCo 30, LLC (David Moore) for a variance from Section 19‑404 Table 19‑404‑1 to allow specific business operating hours at 614 Old Greenville Hwy. The board will consider these requests and any related public comments.

• Variance request 2026‑V‑02: rear setback variance for 306 Edgewood Ave (Table 19‑304 A.1.a.5)
• Variance request 2026‑V‑01: business‑hours variance for 614 Old Greenville Hwy (Section 19‑404 Table 19‑404‑1)
• Public hearing on both variance applications

The Board of Zoning Appeals approved a variance for 7Brew Coffee at 614 Old Greenville Hwy to allow operating hours to start at 5 a.m. and drive-thru closing at 11 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. The board also elected Karen Ware as Chairman and Seth Sanders as Vice Chairman, and adopted the previous meeting's minutes. One variance application was not heard because it was incomplete.

• Approved variance for 7Brew Coffee to start operating at 5 a.m. and close drive-thru at 11 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays (unanimous)
• Elected Karen Ware as Chairman (unanimous)
• Elected Seth Sanders as Vice Chairman (unanimous)
• Adopted minutes of previous meeting (unanimous)
• Application 2025-V-02 for variance at 306 Edgewood Ave. not heard due to incomplete application

Parks, Recreation, Arts, Culture, and Tourism Advisory Committee

The Parks, Recreation, Arts, Culture, and Tourism Advisory Committee will meet to approve minutes, hear public input, and receive departmental and project updates including Clemson Park, pickleball courts, and the budget.

• Approval of minutes from 2/17/26
• Public input session
• Clemson Park update
• Pickleball Courts & Dog Park update
• Budget Update