Orangeburg County, SC

Zoning Commission

The Orangeburg County Zoning Board of Appeals will consider three variance requests: one for a minimum lot size, one for a rear setback, and one for lot width. The meeting also includes routine items like approving the agenda and minutes, and public comments.

• Variance request by James Parler for 218 and 224 Garbarone Rd (TMS# 0286-00-07-005.000) from minimum lot size (Section 2.4 Table 2)
• Variance request by Laurie Sprouse for 586 Dragstrip Rd, Neeses (TMS# 0096-00-01-007.000) from 10-ft rear setback
• Variance request by Carl Vollmer for Moonlight Dr, Eutawville (TMS# 0362-00-06-003.000) from required lot width

The Orangeburg County Board of Zoning Appeals denied a variance request from Rasiklal Hotels Group Inc. for a proposed 87-room hotel at 745 Citadel Rd. The variance would have reduced required parking by two spaces, from 131 to 129. The board voted 6-0 to deny the request, with no applicant present and three public comments in opposition.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved May minutes (unanimous)
• Denied parking variance for hotel at 745 Citadel Rd (6-0)

County Council

The Orangeburg County Council is holding a special called meeting to consider several ordinances, including a public hearing and third reading for a 1% local option sales and use tax that would go to a countywide referendum on November 3, 2026. The council will also hold public hearings and votes on purchasing land for recreational use, amending bond authorizations, and a rezoning request. Other items include industrial park expansion, economic development incentives, and a utility annexation covenant.

• Public hearing and third reading of ordinance to purchase TMS 0154-00-02-006.000 from James J. Boyd Jr. for recreational use
• Third reading and public hearing for 1% local option sales and use tax, with referendum set for November 3, 2026
• Second reading to amend Ordinance No. 2025-12-01-48 regarding installment payments and revenue bonds
• Rezoning request by Emily Belser for property at Rocks Pond Rd., Eutawville, from FA to RC district
• First reading to enlarge joint industrial park with Dorchester County to include Carolina Renewable Products LLC property

Planning Commission

The Orangeburg County Planning Commission will review and evaluate subdivision plats, consider four rezoning requests from James Frank Wright to change properties from Residential Single-Family (RS) to Rural Community (RC) districts, and hear a request from James Parler Jr. for an access easement variance. Public hearings will be held for each request. The agenda also includes approval of the agenda, submission of minutes, and public comments.

• Rezone 808 Lakeside Dr. from RS to RC (TMS #0140-00-02-084.000)
• Rezone 2762 Myrtle Dr. from RS to RC (TMS #0140-00-02-074.000)
• Rezone 968 Fawn Ln. from RS to RC (TMS #0140-00-07-002.000)
• Rezone 2797 Hilda Dr. from RS to RC (TMS #0140-00-07-003.000)
• Access easement variance for 649 Lodge Hall St., Vance, SC (TMS #0321-00-06-003.000)

The Orangeburg County Planning Commission approved a 19-lot subdivision on Rocks Pond Rd., approved a road name change from Jamaica Ln to Lijewski Ln, and approved a rezoning of a 311-acre portion of property on Rocks Pond Rd. from Forest Agriculture to Rural Community. A separate rezoning request for 219 acres on Bull Swamp Rd. was tabled until further information is obtained. All votes were 4-0.

• Approved 19-lot subdivision on Rocks Pond Rd., Eutawville (4-0)
• Approved road name change from Jamaica Ln to Lijewski Ln (4-0)
• Approved rezoning of 311-acre portion on Rocks Pond Rd. from FA to RC (4-0)
• Tabled rezoning of 219 acres on Bull Swamp Rd. from FA to RC until further information (4-0)

County Council

The Orangeburg County Council is holding a special called virtual meeting to consider ordinances and a resolution. The main item is a second reading of an ordinance to impose a 1% local option sales and use tax, which would go to a countywide referendum on November 3, 2026. The council will also take a first reading on an ordinance amending a prior bond authorization and consider adopting a continuing disclosure policy.

• Second reading: ordinance to levy 1% local option sales and use tax, with referendum on Nov. 3, 2026
• First reading: ordinance amending Ordinance No. 2025-12-01-48 regarding installment payments and bonds issued by Orangeburg County Facilities Corporation
• Resolution: adopting a continuing disclosure policy under SEC Rule 15c2-12

County Council

The Orangeburg County Council will consider a first reading of an ordinance to hold a November 3, 2026, referendum for a 1% local option sales and use tax. The body is also reviewing several property leases, a land purchase for recreational use, and a potential moratorium on data center development.

• Proposed 1% local option sales and use tax referendum for November 3, 2026
• Proposed moratorium on data centers, cryptocurrency mining, and data processing facilities
• Rezone request for 118 Fuguay Ln from Residential Single-Family to Rural Community
• Lease agreements for 920 Willington Drive and 1250 Unity Road
• Purchase of property TMS 0154-00-02-006.000 from James J. Boyd, Jr. for recreational use

County Council

The Orangeburg County Council will hold a special called meeting to consider an ordinance that would temporarily halt the acceptance of applications for rezoning, permits, and economic incentives related to data centers, cryptocurrency mining, and other data processing facilities.

• First reading of an ordinance to temporarily moratorium data center development
• Virtual meeting via Microsoft Teams
• Dial-in number: 1 803-728-2070

The Orangeburg County Council held a special-called meeting and passed the first reading of an ordinance imposing a temporary moratorium on applications for data centers, cryptocurrency mining, and related facilities. The motion carried unanimously (6-0-0). No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting adjourned shortly after.

• Passed first reading of temporary moratorium on data center and crypto mining applications (6-0-0)

Zoning Commission

The Orangeburg County Zoning Board of Appeals will consider a request from Rasiklal Hotels Group Inc. for a parking variance for a hotel property located at 745 Citadel Rd. The variance would waive requirements in Section 2.3 Table 1 of the county zoning ordinance. Other agenda items are procedural only.

• Public hearing on a parking variance request from Rasiklal Hotels Group Inc. for property at 745 Citadel Rd. (TMS# 0180-10-02-035.000)

The board approved a variance for M.B. Kahn Construction Co. to eliminate the landscape buffer along Chestnut and Belleville roads at 1255 Belleville Rd. The vote was 3-1. Buffers along Campus Dr. must be kept, and buffers along Mingo Dr. are reduced by 50%. Landscaping around monument or school signage is still required.

• Approved variance to remove buffer along Chestnut and Belleville roads (3-1)
• Kept landscape buffer along Campus Dr. property line
• Reduced landscape buffer along Mingo Dr. by 50%
• Required landscaping around monument or school signage

County Council

The Orangeburg County Council will hold a special called meeting to discuss several property agreements and ordinances. The body is considering leases for the Council on Aging and CORE, as well as a land purchase from James J. Boyd, Jr. for recreational use.

• Lease for 920 Willington Drive to the Orangeburg Council on Aging
• Space Use Agreement for 1404 Springfield Road to the Orangeburg County Council on Aging
• Lease for 1250 Unity Road to the Community Organization for Rights and Empowerments (CORE)
• Purchase of property TMS 0154-00-02-006.000 from James J. Boyd, Jr. for recreational use
• Resolution to expand boundaries of a joint industrial park with Dorchester County

The Orangeburg County Council held a special called meeting and approved several ordinances and resolutions, including leases for the Council on Aging and CORE, a land purchase for recreation, and an expansion of a joint industrial park. The council also approved six procurement requests totaling over $1.2 million, covering tax processing, playground equipment, software licensing, emergency services, maintenance, and security systems. All votes were unanimous (6-0).

• Approved lease for 920 Willington Drive to Council on Aging (6-0)
• Approved space use agreement for 1404 Springfield Road with Council on Aging (6-0)
• Approved lease for 1250 Unity Road to CORE (6-0)
• Approved purchase of TMS 0154-00-02-006.000 from James J. Boyd Jr. for recreation (6-0)
• Approved expansion of joint industrial park with Dorchester County (6-0)
• Approved $534,819.45 tax processing agreement with PUBLIQ, LLC (6-0)
• Approved $110,395.79 playground equipment for Springfield Goodland Community Park (6-0)
• Approved $219,000.00 Microsoft 365 licensing with Corsica Technologies (6-0)

Legislative Delegation

The Legislative Delegation will meet to adopt minutes from January and April 2026. The body will hear from the County Administrator and the School District Superintendent and discuss re-appointments for the Orangeburg County DSS Advisory Board.

• Re-appointments for the Orangeburg County DSS Advisory Board

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review a subdivision plat for Rocks Pond Road, a road name change from Jamaica Ln to Lijewski Ln, and two rezoning requests from FA (Forest Agriculture) to RC (Rural Community) districts. Public hearings are scheduled for both rezoning requests.

• Subdivision plat request from Rocks Pond Road Associates LLC for Rocks Pond Rd, Eutawville (TMS #0372-00-01-006.000)
• Road name change: Jamaica Ln to Lijewski Ln
• Rezoning request from Oscar Nelson for Bull Swamp Rd, North (TMS #0093-00-01-003.000) from FA to RC
• Rezoning request from Emily Belser for a portion of Rocks Pond Rd, Eutawville (TMS #0372-00-01-006.000) from FA to RC
• Public hearings for both rezoning requests

The Orangeburg County Planning Commission voted 5-0 to approve a request from Agustin Meza Flores to rezone a 0.70-acre property at 118 Fuguay Ln. from RS (Residential Single-Family) to RC (Rural Community) district. The rezoning would allow placement of a single-wide manufactured home on the property. No public comments were made in support or opposition. The commission also unanimously approved the agenda and the minutes from the previous meeting.

• Approved rezoning of 118 Fuguay Ln. from RS to RC (5-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from 04/08/2026 (unanimous)

County Council

The regular session of the Orangeburg County Council scheduled for July 6, 2026, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for July 20, 2026.

County Council

The County Council will hold a special called meeting to conduct a public hearing and third reading for the county's ordinary and other purpose budgets. The body will also consider appropriations for Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College and the purchase of a recreational property.

• Appropriations for the Fiscal Year July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027, for ordinary and other county purposes
• Appropriations for Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College for the 2026-2027 fiscal year
• Purchase of recreational property TMS 0154-00-02-006.000 from James J. Boyd, Jr.
• Proclamation of June as National Candy Month

The Orangeburg County Council held a special-called meeting and passed the FY 2026-27 county budget ordinance on second reading by a 5-1 vote, with Councilwoman Latisha Walker opposed. It also passed the Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College appropriations ordinance on second reading (6-0) and approved a first-reading ordinance to purchase recreational property from James J. Boyd, Jr. A proclamation recognizing June as National Candy Month was adopted unanimously.

• Passed FY 2026-27 county budget ordinance on second reading (5-1)
• Passed Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College appropriations ordinance on second reading (6-0)
• Approved first reading of ordinance to purchase TMS 0154-00-02-006.000 for recreational use (6-0)
• Adopted proclamation declaring June as National Candy Month (6-0)

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County Council

Orangeburg County Council will hold second readings on the FY2027 budget for ordinary county purposes and for Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College, as well as a rezoning request. First readings are scheduled for three property leases with the Council on Aging and CORE. A revised police and fire overtime policy and a request for agricultural assessment extension are also on the agenda.

• Second reading of ordinance appropriating $ for FY2027 Orangeburg County budget and levying taxes
• Second reading of ordinance appropriating $ for FY2027 Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College
• Rezoning request for 118 Fuguay Lane from RS to RC district
• First reading of lease for 1404 Springfield Road with Orangeburg County Council on Aging as tenant
• Revised certified law enforcement and fire fighter overtime policy resolution

Orangeburg County Council passed the FY2026-27 budget ordinance for ordinary county purposes on second reading (5-1), with Councilwoman Latisha Walker opposed. Council also approved second readings for the Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College appropriations ordinance and a rezoning request at 118 Fuguay Ln. from RS to RC district, all by 6-0 votes. First readings were approved for three property leases involving the Council on Aging and CORE, and a resolution revising the law enforcement and firefighter overtime policy.

• Approved FY2026-27 county budget ordinance on second reading (5-1, Walker opposed)
• Approved Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College appropriations ordinance on second reading (6-0)
• Approved rezoning of 118 Fuguay Ln. from RS to RC district on second reading (6-0)
• Approved first reading of lease for 1404 Springfield Road with Council on Aging (6-0)
• Approved first reading of lease for 1250 Unity Road with CORE (6-0)
• Approved first reading of lease for 920 Willington Drive with Council on Aging (6-0)
• Approved revised law enforcement and firefighter overtime policy resolution (6-0)
• Approved change order request for Council on Aging facility project (6-0)

County Council

Orangeburg County Council holds a budget workshop to review the Fiscal Year 2027 budget. The meeting includes a vote to enter executive session for a personnel matter related to employee employment and proposed contractual negotiations.

• Fiscal Year 2027 Budget Review
• Executive session for personnel matter (S.C. Code §30-4-70(a)(1) and (2))

County Council

The Orangeburg County Council will hold a third reading and public hearing on two ordinances: one authorizing the county to enforce building permitting and inspections within towns that request it, and another to lease 1520 Russell Street to Monteith Construction Corporation with the county as landlord. A first reading will consider rezoning 118 Fuguay Lane from RS to RC district. The agenda also includes a resolution honoring Ruth A. Bartley Brown and public comment periods.

• Third reading & public hearing: Ordinance authorizing county to enforce building permitting and inspections within requesting towns, with fees and penalties.
• Third reading & public hearing: Ordinance to lease 1520 Russell Street (TMS# 0173-14-12-010.000) to Monteith Construction Corporation, county as landlord.
• First reading: Request by Agustin Meza Flores to rezone 118 Fuguay Ln from RS (Residential Single-Family) to RC (Rural Community) district.
• Resolution honoring Ms. Ruth A. Bartley Brown.
• Public comments limited to 3 minutes per speaker on agenda items and other matters.

The council approved two ordinances on final reading: one authorizing enforcement of building permitting and inspection in requesting towns, and another leasing 1520 Russell Street to Monteith Construction Corporation. It also denied a rezoning request for 118 Fuguay Ln, honored Ruth A. Bartley Brown, and approved $87,500 in tourism funding recommendations.

• Approved building permit enforcement ordinance (7-0)
• Approved lease of 1520 Russell Street to Monteith Construction (7-0)
• Denied rezoning of 118 Fuguay Ln from RS to RC (7-0)
• Adopted resolution honoring Ruth A. Bartley Brown (7-0)
• Approved $87,500 in tourism funding recommendations (7-0)

County Council

The Orangeburg County Council will hold a special called meeting to review the Fiscal Year 2027 budget. The session includes a vote to enter an executive session to discuss personnel matters and contract negotiations before adjourning.

• Fiscal Year 2027 Budget Review
• Executive Session for Personnel Matters
• Executive Session for Contract Negotiations
• Vote to End Executive Session
• Vote to Adjourn

Zoning Commission

The Orangeburg County Zoning Board of Appeals will meet to review a request from M. B. Kahn Construction Co., Inc. The board is considering a variance regarding landscaping and buffering regulations for a specific property.

• Variance request from M. B. Kahn Construction Co., Inc. for 1255 Belleville Rd. regarding Article 4 appearance, buffering, screening, landscaping, and open space regulations

The meeting agenda included a variance request from M. B. Kahn Construction Co., Inc. for 1255 Belleville Rd., but the minutes do not record any approval, denial, or vote outcome. No substantive actions were documented.

County Council

The Orangeburg County Council will hold public comments and then consider three third-reading rezoning requests that would reclassify properties from Forest Agricultural to Commercial General or Rural Community. A second-reading ordinance authorizes a lease agreement for 1520 Russell Street with Monteith Construction Corporation. Two proclamations (EMS Week, Lupus Awareness Month) and a retirement resolution for Lottie R. Lightsey are also on the agenda; the meeting will conclude with an executive session to discuss an appointment.

• Third-reading rezoning of 3029 Five Chop Rd from FA to CG (GRHH Performance Orangeburg LLC)
• Third-reading rezoning of Graveyard Rock Rd, Santee from FA to CG (Hoangson Nguyen)
• Third-reading rezoning of Rocks Pond Rd, Eutawville from FA to RC (Rocks Pond Road Associates LLC)
• Second-reading ordinance to lease 1520 Russell Street (County as landlord, Monteith Construction as tenant)
• Resolution honoring Lottie R. Lightsey on her retirement

Orangeburg County Council approved three rezoning requests on third reading, a lease agreement on second reading, two proclamations, and a resolution honoring a retiree. The council also voted to accept a committee recommendation not to take private road Randazzo Court into the county maintenance system. All votes were unanimous (7-0).

• Approved rezoning at 3029 Five Chop Rd from FA to CG (7-0)
• Approved rezoning at Graveyard Rock Rd from FA to CG (7-0)
• Approved rezoning at Rocks Pond Rd from FA to RC (7-0)
• Approved second reading of lease with Monteith Construction for 1520 Russell St (7-0)
• Approved proclamation for EMS Week May 17-23, 2026 (7-0)
• Approved proclamation for Lupus Awareness Month May 2026 (7-0)
• Approved resolution honoring Lot R. Lightsey on retirement (7-0)
• Accepted Public Works recommendation not to accept Randazzo Court into county road maintenance (7-0)

County Council

The Orangeburg County Public Works Committee will meet to discuss accepting Randazzo Court into the County Road Maintenance system. The meeting agenda also includes the approval of minutes from a previous session.

• Approval of March 16, 2026 minutes
• Consideration of Randazzo Court road maintenance

County Council

The County Council is meeting for a retreat to discuss regional utilities and economic development. The session includes updates on the county budget and board appointments.

• Eastern End Utility Study
• Lake Marion Regional Water Agency
• Three Rivers Solid Waste Authority
• MUSC Health – Orangeburg
• County budget information

Planning Commission

The Orangeburg County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider a request from Agustin Meza Flores to rezone 118 Fuguay Ln from RS (Residential Single-Family) to RC (Rural Community) district. The commission will also review subdivision plats and approve the previous meeting's minutes. No road name requests or old business are on the agenda.

• Public hearing and vote on rezoning 118 Fuguay Ln (TMS #0139-00-03-002.000) from RS to RC district
• Review and evaluation of subdivision plats
• Approval of April meeting minutes

The commission unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the prior meeting minutes. It then approved three rezoning applications: Campbell Farms LLC to change 3029 Five Chop Rd. from Forest Agricultural to Commercial General, Rocks Pond Road Associates LLC to change Rocks Pond Rd. from Forest Agricultural to Rural Community, and Hoangson Nguyen to change Graveyard Rock Rd. from Forest Agricultural to Commercial General. All three rezoning votes were 5‑0 in favor.

• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Approved minutes from 03/11/2026 (5-0)
• Approved rezoning of 3029 Five Chop Rd. to Commercial General (5-0)
• Approved rezoning of Rocks Pond Rd. to Rural Community (5-0)
• Approved rezoning of Graveyard Rock Rd. to Commercial General (5-0)

County Council

The council will hold third readings on leases for properties in Santee, Neeses, and Holly Hill, and on a rezoning of Firefly Lane from Residential General to Forest Agriculture. Second readings include an agreement to enforce building permits in requesting towns and three rezoning requests. A first reading for a lease at 1520 Russell Street and an intergovernmental agreement between the Fire District and Sheriff's Office are also on the agenda.

• Rezoning of Firefly Ln, Orangeburg from RG to FA (third reading)
• Rezoning of Rocks Pond Rd, Eutawville from FA to RC (second reading)
• Rezoning of Graveyard Rock Rd, Santee from FA to CG (second reading)
• Rezoning of Five Chop Rd, Orangeburg from FA to CG (second reading)
• Intergovernmental Agreement to enforce building permitting and fees in requesting towns (second reading)

The council unanimously passed third‑reading ordinances to lease three properties: 2422 Bonner Avenue, 6357 Savannah Highway, and 8423 Old State Road. It also approved rezoning requests for Firefly Lane, Rocks Pond Road, Graveyard Rock Road, and Five Chop Road. An intergovernmental agreement between the Fire District and Sheriff’s Office was adopted, and a board appointment was confirmed.

• Approved lease ordinance for 2422 Bonner Avenue (7-0-0)
• Approved lease ordinance for 6357 Savannah Highway (7-0-0)
• Approved lease ordinance for 8423 Old State Road (7-0-0)
• Approved rezoning of Firefly Lane to Forest Agriculture (7-0-0)
• Approved rezoning of Rocks Pond Road to Rural Community (7-0-0)
• Approved rezoning of Graveyard Rock Road to Commercial General (7-0-0)
• Approved rezoning of Five Chop Road to Commercial General (7-0-0)
• Adopted intergovernmental agreement between Fire District and Sheriff’s Office (7-0-0)

County Council

The Orangeburg County Council is holding a special called meeting to conduct third readings and public hearings on two ordinances. Both ordinances concern agreements between the county and Ferrara Candy Company.

• Fee-In-Lieu Of Ad Valorem Taxes Agreement with Ferrara Candy Company
• Lease Agreement with Ferrara Candy Company including an option to purchase property

The Orangeburg County Council voted 7‑0 to adopt an ordinance authorizing a fee‑in‑lie of ad valorem taxes agreement with Ferrara Candy Company. The Council also voted 7‑0 to adopt a lease ordinance allowing the county to lease property to Ferrara Candy with an option to purchase. No public comments were made.

• Approved fee‑in‑lie of ad valorem taxes agreement with Ferrara Candy (7-0)
• Approved lease of county property to Ferrara Candy with purchase option (7-0)
• Adjourned special‑called meeting (motion carried)

County Council

The Orangeburg County Council will hold second readings on three lease agreements (two where the county is tenant, one where it is landlord to a technical college). The council will also consider first reading of an ordinance to enforce building permitting in requesting towns, and multiple rezoning requests from agricultural to other designations. Additionally, proclamations for National Public Safety Telecommunications Week and National Animal Control Appreciation Week, and resolutions for Fair Housing Month and Black Maternal Health Week will be presented.

• Second reading of lease for 2422 Bonner Avenue, Santee (county as tenant, Dantzler Farm Properties landlord)
• Second reading of lease for 6357 Savannah Highway, Neeses (county as tenant, Town of Neeses landlord)
• Second reading of lease for portion of building at 8423 Old State Road, Holly Hill (county as landlord to Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College)
• First reading of ordinance to enforce building permitting, inspection, and fees within requesting towns
• Rezoning requests for Firefly Lane (RG to FA), 3029 Five Chop Road (FA to CG), Rocks Pond Road (FA to RC), and Graveyard Rock Road (FA to CG)

The Orangeburg County Council unanimously passed second‑reading lease ordinances for properties on Bonner Avenue, Savannah Highway, Old State Road, and a lease‑to‑landlord agreement with a technical college. It also approved first‑reading rezoning resolutions for multiple parcels and confirmed appointments to the Development Commission, Fire Commission, and as a Code Enforcement Officer.

• Approved lease ordinance for 2422 Bonner Avenue (7-0-0)
• Approved lease ordinance for 6357 Savannah Highway (7-0-0)
• Approved lease ordinance for 8423 Old State Road (7-0-0)
• Approved lease ordinance making the county landlord for a technical college building (7-0-0)
• Approved rezoning of 100 acres of a 507‑acre tract (7-0-0)
• Approved rezoning of Campbell Farms LLC property to Forest Agriculture (7-0-0)
• Approved rezoning of GRHH Performance Orangeburg LLC property to Commercial General (7-0-0)
• Approved appointment of Rev. Dr. Caesar R. Richburg to Development Commission (7-0-0)

Planning Commission

The Orangeburg County Planning Commission will consider three rezoning applications, each scheduled for a public hearing. The requests are to change land from Forest Agricultural to Commercial General for 3029 Five Chop Rd., and from Forest Agricultural to Rural Community for Rocks Pond Rd. in Eutawville. A third request seeks to rezone Graveyard Rock Rd. in Santee from Forest Agricultural to Commercial General. Routine agenda items include approval of the agenda, review of March minutes, and public comments.

• Rezoning of 3029 Five Chop Rd., Orangeburg, SC from FA (Forest Agricultural) to CG (Commercial General) – public hearing
• Rezoning of Rocks Pond Rd., Eutawville, SC from FA (Forest Agricultural) to RC (Rural Community) – public hearing
• Rezoning of Graveyard Rock Rd., Santee, SC from FA (Forest Agricultural) to CG (Commercial General) – public hearing

The commission approved a motion to rezone a 10.35‑acre vacant parcel on Firefly Lane from Residential General to Forest Agriculture, as requested by Campbell Farms LLC. The motion passed unanimously with a 6‑0 vote. The agenda and the minutes from 02/11/2026 were also approved unanimously, and the meeting was adjourned with a 6‑0 vote.

• Approved rezoning of 10.35‑acre Firefly Ln. property from Residential General to Forest Agriculture (6‑0)
• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from 02/11/2026 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (6‑0)

County Council

The Orangeburg County Council will consider ordinances for the fiscal year 2026-2027 budget, including appropriations for the county and Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College. The body will also authorize lease agreements for properties in Holly Hill, Santee, and Neeses, and a special revenue credit agreement with Project Splash.

• Ordinance for FY26-27 County Budget
• Ordinance for FY26-27 Technical College Budget
• Lease agreement for 8423 Old State Road, Holly Hill
• Lease agreement for 2422 Bonner Avenue, Santee
• Lease agreement for 6357 Savannah Highway, Neeses

The Orangeburg County Council unanimously approved several ordinances, including two Project Splash agreements, budget appropriations for the fiscal year, and leases for county properties. It also adopted a resolution to join the opioid litigation settlement and approved two procurement contracts for technology modules and landscape maintenance. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved March 16, 2026 minutes (7-0-0)
• Approved Ordinance authorizing Project Splash revenue credit agreement (7-0-0)
• Approved Ordinance amending Joint County Industrial Park agreement for Project Splash (7-0-0)
• Approved FY2026-2027 budget appropriations ordinance (7-0-0)
• Approved lease ordinance for 8423 Old State Road, Holly Hill (7-0-0)
• Approved resolution to participate in opioid litigation settlement (7-0-0)
• Approved sole‑source procurement for Tyler Technologies modules, $540,359.00 (7-0-0)
• Approved landscape maintenance contract with Xtreme Outdoor Solutions, $345,272.00 (7-0-0)

Zoning Commission

The Orangeburg County Zoning Board of Appeals will meet to approve the agenda and minutes from December 2025. The board will consider a variance request from M. B. Kahn Construction Co., Inc. for a property at 1255 Belleville Rd.

• Approval of December 2025 minutes
• Consider variance for M. B. Kahn Construction at 1255 Belleville Rd
• Request to relax appearance, buffering, and landscaping regulations

The Zoning Commission approved a variance reducing the required rear‑setback from 75 ft to 50 ft for a proposed RV park on Tee Vee Rd. in Elloree. The motion passed 5‑0. The commission also re‑elected Chairman Brown, Vice‑Chairman Weathers, and Secretary Hannah Earle, each unanimously. The meeting schedule was set to keep the third Tuesday of each month, with January and February meetings moved to Thursday, approved 6‑0.

• Approved 25‑ft rear‑setback variance for RV park (5‑0)
• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved November minutes (unanimous)
• Re‑elected Chairman Brown (5‑0)
• Re‑elected Vice‑Chairman Weathers (5‑0)
• Re‑elected Secretary Hannah Earle (6‑0)
• Adopted meeting schedule: third Tuesday each month, Jan/Feb moved to Thursday (6‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried)

County Council

The Orangeburg County Council Public Works Committee will vote on two items: ending maintenance of Sandy Street and ending maintenance of Kirby Lane and a portion of ACO Road. These actions would remove the county’s responsibility for routine upkeep of the listed road segments.

• Discontinue maintenance of Sandy Street
• Discontinue maintenance of Kirby Lane and portion of ACO Road

The committee approved the minutes from the February 17 meeting (2-0-0). It then voted to stop maintaining Sandy Street (2-0-0) and to stop maintaining Kirby Lane and a portion of ACO Road (2-0-0). The meeting was adjourned with a unanimous vote (2-0-0).

• Approved February 17, 2026 minutes (2-0-0)
• Discontinued maintenance of Sandy Street (2-0-0)
• Discontinued maintenance of Kirby Lane and portion of ACO Road (2-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting (2-0-0)

County Council

The Orangeburg County Council will conduct a second reading of four ordinances that authorize agreements with Project Splash and Project Panther, including a special source revenue credit and a fee-in-lieu-of-ad valorem taxes arrangement. The meeting also includes a procurement update on the Broadband Reconnect Fiber Optic Cable Phase 4 project and limited public comment time.

• Ordinance authorizing a Special Source Revenue Credit Agreement with Project Splash
• Ordinance amending the Joint County Industrial Park agreement to add Project Splash property
• Ordinance authorizing a Fee‑In‑Lieu‑Of‑Ad Valorem Taxes Agreement with Project Panther
• Ordinance authorizing a lease of real property to Project Panther with purchase option
• Procurement update on Orangeburg County Broadband Reconnect Fiber Optic Cable Phase 4

The council approved the minutes from the March 2, 2026 meeting. Four ordinances related to Project Splash and Project Panther were passed on second reading. The council accepted a $662,305 recommendation for the Broadband Reconnect Fiber Optic Cable Phase 4 project. Recommendations to discontinue maintenance of Sandy Street, Kirby Lane, and a portion of ACO Road were also approved.

• Approved March 2, 2026 minutes (7-0-0)
• Passed ordinance authorizing Special Source Revenue Credit Agreement with Project Splash (7-0-0)
• Passed ordinance amending Joint County Industrial Park agreement to include Project Splash (7-0-0)
• Passed ordinance authorizing Fee‑In‑Lieu of Ad Valorem Taxes agreement with Project Panther (7-0-0)
• Passed ordinance authorizing lease agreement with Project Panther (7-0-0)
• Accepted recommendation for Broadband Reconnect Fiber Optic Cable Phase 4 ($662,305) (7-0-0)
• Approved discontinuation of maintenance for Sandy Street, transferring responsibility to the Public Service Committee (7-0-0)
• Approved discontinuation of maintenance for Kirby Lane and portion of ACO Road (7-0-0)