York County, SC

Board of Voter Registration & Elections

General

The York County Board of Voter Registration and Elections is meeting to canvass votes from a recent election and hold a provisional ballot hearing. The agenda also includes a public forum session and a call to order with oaths. Recounts will be handled at the state level if needed.

• Provisional Ballot Hearing
• Canvass of Votes
• Public Forum Session (30 minutes, 2 minutes per person)
• Recounts at determination of State Election Commission

County Council

Board of Zoning Appeals

Planning Commission

County Council

Economic Development Board

County Council

Board of Voter Registration & Elections

Board of Zoning Appeals

Planning Commission

County Council

Economic Development Board

County Council

Planning Commission

Board of Zoning Appeals

County Council

Economic Development Board

Board of Voter Registration & Elections

County Council

Board of Zoning Appeals

Planning Commission

County Council

Economic Development Board

Board of Voter Registration & Elections

Board of Zoning Appeals

Board of Voter Registration & Elections

Board of Voter Registration & Elections

Board of Voter Registration & Elections

General

The York County Board of Voter Registration and Elections is meeting to canvass votes from a recent election and hear provisional ballot appeals. A public forum is scheduled for up to 30 minutes. Recounts will be handled as determined by the State Election Commission.

• Provisional ballot hearing
• Public forum session (30 minutes, 2 minutes per person)
• Canvass of votes
• Recounts at determination of State Election Commission

Board of Voter Registration & Elections

County Council

The York County Council will hold a workshop to discuss economic development incentives, fund policies, and the status of current projects. The body will also review the agenda structure for clarity and establish guidelines for public input and community follow-up. No specific votes or final decisions are listed on this agenda.

• General discussion regarding ED incentives/ED fund policies and status of current projects
• Review of current agenda structure for clarity and efficiency
• Establishment of guidelines for public input during meetings
• Development of a protocol for community follow-up after meetings
• Discussion regarding future workshop topics and schedule

County Council

The York County Council is holding a workshop with one substantive item: a presentation from Catawba Regional on the Workforce Housing: York County Study Update. Following the presentation, the council will enter executive session for matters to be considered or acted upon afterward. The rest of the agenda is procedural.

• Catawba Regional presentation on Workforce Housing study update
• Executive session for matters for consideration/actions

Economic Development Board

The York County Economic Development Board is holding a regular meeting to approve minutes, receive reports on county council workshops and small business initiatives, and recap a planning session on emerging priorities. The board will also enter an executive session to discuss economic development matters related to the proposed location, expansion, or retention of businesses, including specific projects. No votes are scheduled on the agenda.

• Approval of minutes for July 28, 2026 meeting
• Report on York County Council Workshop - Economic Development
• Small Business Initiatives report
• Recap of Growth Partners Planning Session: community messaging, collaboration, advocacy, long-term vision
• Executive session on Project Blue Mako, Project Elevate, Project Bolt, Project Pear, Project Gateway, Project Utopia

Economic Development Committee

The York County Economic Development Committee will approve April 29, 2026 minutes and receive updates on business recruitment and the ED Fund. The meeting includes an executive session to discuss the location, expansion, or retention of six specific business projects. No public vote or decision on these projects is listed on the agenda.

• Approval of minutes from the April 29, 2026 meeting
• Executive session discussion of Project Blue Mako
• Executive session discussion of Project Elevate
• Executive session discussion of Project Bolt
• Executive session discussion of Project Pear, Project Gateway, and Project Utopia

Finance & Operations Committee

The Finance & Operations Committee will review minutes, consider appointments to several boards and commissions, and allocate district funds to local organizations. The agenda is mostly routine administrative business, with no major policy decisions or large contracts.

• Appointments to Lake Wylie Marine Commission, Rock Hill/York County Airport Commission, and Keep York County Beautiful Board
• Allocation of $1,000 from District 6 to Men on a Mission
• Allocation of $1,500 from District 7 to Boy Scout Troop 219 - St. Philip Neri
• Allocation of $3,055 and two $1,500 allocations from District 7 to Historic Paradise Foundation NFP
• Approval of minutes from July 13, 2026 meeting

County Council

The York County Council is holding a regular meeting with a consent agenda containing numerous items, including rezonings, contracts, and recognitions. Key decisions include a $29.55 million construction manager at risk agreement for the Moss Justice Center, several zoning changes, and multiple procurement approvals. The agenda also includes routine items such as minutes approval and board appointments.

• Approve $29,551,810 CMAR agreement with M.B. Kahn Construction for Moss Justice Center Booking and Renovation Project
• Rezoning to amend conditions of previous GC zoning at 1740 Pleasant Road and 1842 Coltharp Road (7.34 acres)
• Rezoning from RUD to GC at 1090 Moss Lake Drive, Clover (3.06 acres)
• Approve $102,000 bid to Salem Builders for Bullocks Creek Volunteer Fire Department building addition
• Approve $620,012.50 purchase of five Caterpillar generators for Public Safety Radio System

General

The York County Board of Voter Registration and Elections is meeting to canvass votes from a recent election. The agenda includes a provisional ballot hearing, a public forum session limited to 30 minutes, and a vote canvass. Recounts will be held only if the State Election Commission determines they are needed.

• Provisional Ballot Hearing
• Public Forum (30 minutes, 2 minutes per person)
• Canvass of votes
• Recounts at determination of State Election Commission

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing on a variance request from Anthony & Sullivan Pools to reduce the minimum required setback for a swimming pool at 249 Lorraine Rd. The board will also consider approving minutes from the July 9, 2026 meeting. No other substantive items are on the agenda.

• Variance request (Case Z26-7 V BZA) from Anthony & Sullivan Pools for property at 249 Lorraine Rd, Fort Mill Community (TMS# 6490901134)
• Approval of minutes from July 9, 2026

Board of Voter Registration & Elections

Planning Commission

The York County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider six rezoning requests, a land development waiver, and a preliminary plat. Notable items include a request to rezone 24 acres on Flint Hill Road in Fort Mill from General Commercial to Light Industrial, and a waiver from minimum driveway separation standards on Ebenezer Road in Rock Hill.

• Rezoning 26-27: 24.06 acres on Flint Hill Road, Fort Mill, from GC to LI (applicant: SDP Charlotte LLC; owner: Wal-mart Real Estate Business)
• Rezoning 26-23: 8.4 acres on Alexander Love Highway, York, from RMX-20 to GC
• Rezoning 26-24: 0.95 acres on Ebenezer Road and Margaret Street, Rock Hill, from UD to RMX-10
• Rezoning 26-25: 0.21 acres on Ridley Road, Rock Hill, from UD to RMX-6
• Rezoning 26-26: 9.63 acres on Highway 557, Clover, from ID to GC

Board of Voter Registration & Elections

County Council

The York County Council will hold a special-called meeting at the Government Center in York, SC. The agenda includes an executive session to receive legal advice regarding the Silfab Solar litigation and other related matters, followed by actions to be taken after the session. The meeting is procedural with no substantive decisions listed.

The council met in executive session to receive legal advice on Judge McKinnon's July 21 ruling in the Silfab Solar litigation. A motion for reconsideration has been filed, and the judge will hear it on August 26, 2026. No manufacturing will occur on the site before that date. Council will consider next steps after the final order is issued.

• Entered executive session to receive legal advice on Silfab Solar litigation (6-0)
• Adjourned meeting after executive session (5-0)

Economic Development Board

The Economic Development Board will meet to review project activity and small business initiatives. The meeting includes a strategic discussion on strengthening public confidence and maintaining regional competitiveness for future investment.

• Approval of May 26, 2026 meeting minutes
• Project Activity report
• Small Business Initiatives report
• Strategic Discussion: Strengthening Public Confidence & Regional Competitiveness

County Council

The York County Council will meet to reconsider an ordinance regarding a fee-in-lieu of ad valorem tax and incentive agreement for Project Palmetto Rock. The Council will also consider a first reading of an ordinance to repeal a previous ordinance related to the same project.

• Reconsideration of fee-in-lieu of ad valorem tax and incentive agreement for Project Palmetto Rock
• First reading of an ordinance to repeal Ordinance Number 2626 regarding Project Palmetto Rock

The council voted 6-0 to reconsider and approve the third reading of the amended fee-in-lieu of tax (FILOT) agreement for Project Palmetto Rock, with changes to the special source revenue credit structure and fee allocations. It also approved first reading of an ordinance repealing the prior ordinance (20626) related to the same project. All votes were 6-0, with Tom Audette absent.

• Approved motion to suspend rules and reconsider third reading of FILOT ordinance (6-0)
• Approved third reading of amended FILOT ordinance for Project Palmetto Rock (6-0)
• Amended SSRC structure for years 21-30 from 20% to 15%, increasing revenues by $7M shared pro rata
• Allocated 1% of fees to partner county, 10% (approx. $41M) to Rock Hill School District
• Set effective date of Ordinance 2626 to August 14, 2026
• Authorized County Manager to execute Consent Agreement, contingent on receiving executed copies by August 14, 2026
• Approved first reading of ordinance repealing Ordinance 20626 (6-0)

Finance & Operations Committee

The committee is meeting to consider applications for several county boards and commissions. This includes reviewing candidates for the Board of Zoning Appeals and other advisory bodies.

• Applications for the York County Culture and Heritage Commission
• Applications for the Catawba Mental Health Board
• Applications for the Keep York County Beautiful Board
• Application for the Board of Zoning Appeals (District 1)

The Finance & Operations Committee approved appointments to five county boards and commissions, including the Culture and Heritage Commission, Catawba Mental Health Board, Keep York County Beautiful Board, and Board of Zoning Appeals. All motions passed unanimously with a 2-0 vote, with Council member William 'Bump' Roddey absent. The committee also approved the minutes from the June 15, 2026 meeting.

• Approved minutes from June 15, 2026 meeting (2-0)
• Approved Jeffrey Lyon for 2nd term on Culture and Heritage Commission (2-0)
• Approved Kim Oxendine for 1st term on Culture and Heritage Commission (2-0)
• Approved Charles Wimmer for 1st term on Catawba Mental Health Board (2-0)
• Approved April Hershey for 1st term on Keep York County Beautiful Board (2-0)
• Approved Christopher Fetting for 1st term on Board of Zoning Appeals (2-0)

Transportation Committee

The Transportation Committee will meet to discuss a funding allocation for honorary road signage. The body is considering a request from the SCDOT to name a specific intersection in honor of Sheriff Joe Mitchell.

• Proposed $500.00 allocation for memorial signs at the intersection of SC Hwy 322 and US Hwy 321

The York County Transportation Committee approved a $500 allocation from C-funds to erect memorial signs at the intersection of SC Hwy 322 and US Hwy 321, naming it 'Sheriff Joe Mitchell Intersection' in accordance with Resolution H.5410. The motion passed unanimously (5-0). No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting adjourned after the vote.

• Approved $500 C-fund allocation for memorial signs at SC Hwy 322 & US Hwy 321 (5-0)

County Council

York County Council will vote on three rezoning requests and several high-cost IT and public safety contracts. The body will also consider grants for habitat restoration and a usage agreement for Allison Creek Park.

• Procurement of Eventide logging recorder system for 911 services not to exceed $1,057,000.00
• Purchase of backup solution from Katalyst Network Group for $577,346.33
• Annual inmate food services contract with Trinity Food Services Group not to exceed $1,000,000.00
• Third reading of rezoning for 73.73 acres on Lockart Road, 3.01 acres on Williams Road, and 33.95 acres on Windmill Lane
• Purchase of 120 anti-splash food frames for Detention Center for an estimated $423,479.25

The York County Council approved a 9-month moratorium on data center special exceptions, conditional use approvals, site plans, and other land use approvals in unincorporated areas. The council also approved multiple rezoning requests, including three third-reading rezonings and two first-reading rezonings, and authorized numerous expenditures for public safety, parks, and infrastructure. All votes were unanimous (6-0) except for a salary increase for the Clerk to Council, which passed 5-0.

• Approved 9-month data center moratorium (6-0)
• Approved rezoning Case 26-16 from RUD to AGC, 73.73 acres (6-0)
• Approved rezoning Case 26-17 from OI to NC, 3.01 acres (6-0)
• Approved rezoning Case 26-18 from RMX-10 to RUD, 33.95 acres (6-0)
• Approved $1,057,000 for Eventide logging recorder system (6-0)
• Approved $577,346.33 backup solution from Katalyst (6-0)
• Approved $2,401,863.65 annual insurance coverage (6-0)
• Approved $133,393 for conservation easement on 555.94 acres (6-0)

Planning Commission

The York County Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting on July 13, 2026, including a public hearing on a land development waiver for gravel parking and several new business items. New business includes a road name change for two roads in the Lowland Meadows preliminary plat, two rezoning requests (a 95.8-acre parcel on Lawrence Road from AGC to RUD, and a council-initiated rezoning of 367 parcels in the Fort Mill area from various zones to RMX-6), and a text amendment to add Trade Services as a permitted use in the GC district and other uses in the ID district.

• Public hearing: Waiver W26-4 to allow gravel parking at 510 Annie Alexander Court (OI zoning)
• Road name change for two roads in Lowland Meadows plat near Bridgewater Road in Rock Hill
• Rezoning 26-19: 95.8 acres on Lawrence Road, Clover, from AGC to RUD
• Rezoning 26-15: 367 parcels in Fort Mill (Ashe Downs, Cole Creek, etc.) from RMX-10, RMX-20, GC, UD, PD to RMX-6
• Text amendment to add Trade Services in GC and Building Material/Vehicle Service uses in ID districts

The York County Planning Commission held a regular meeting on July 13, 2026, and made recommendations on several items. The commission unanimously recommended denial of a land development waiver for gravel parking at 510 Annie Alexander Court, and also recommended denial of a rezoning request for a 95.8-acre parcel on Lawrence Road in Clover. The commission recommended approval of a road name change for two roads in the Lowland Meadows subdivision, a council-initiated rezoning of 367 parcels in the Fort Mill area, and amendments to Chapter 155 to add permitted uses in the GC and ID zoning districts. All votes were unanimous with two members absent.

• Recommended denial of Land Development Waiver W26-4 for gravel parking at 510 Annie Alexander Court (5-0)
• Recommended denial of Rezoning 26-19 for 95.8-acre parcel on Lawrence Road, Clover (5-0)
• Recommended approval of road name change for two roads in Lowland Meadows subdivision (5-0)
• Recommended approval of Rezoning 26-15 for 367 parcels in Fort Mill area from RMX-10, RMX-20, GC, UD, PD to RMX-6 (5-0)
• Recommended approval of Chapter 155 amendments adding Trade Services to GC district and other uses to ID district (5-0)
• Approved agenda and minutes from June 8 and June 30, 2026 meetings (5-0)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will hear a variance request from Christian and Linda Wright to reduce minimum required setbacks for an accessory structure at 1355 Mack Dr in the McConnells Community. The board will also consider approving minutes from the May 14, 2026 meeting and may hold an executive session. No other substantive items are on the agenda.

• Variance request by Christian and Linda Wright for setback relief at 1355 Mack Dr (TMS# 3140000056)
• Approval of minutes from May 14, 2026

The York County Board of Zoning Appeals approved the minutes from the May 14, 2026 meeting. The board denied a variance request by Christian and Linda Wright to reduce the minimum required setback for an accessory structure at 1355 Mack Dr in the McConnells Community, with a 3-2 vote.

• Approved minutes from May 14, 2026 (5-0)
• Denied variance for accessory structure setback at 1355 Mack Dr (3-2)

County Council

York County Council will hold a special called meeting to consider the third and final reading of an ordinance authorizing a fee-in-lieu of ad valorem tax agreement with Project Palmetto Rock. The agenda also includes an executive session for matters related to the ordinance.

• Third and final reading of ordinance for Project Palmetto Rock
• Fee-in-lieu of ad valorem tax and special source revenue credits
• Multi-county industrial/business park establishment
• Executive session for matters related to the ordinance

Council approved the third reading of the Fee-in-Lieu of Tax and Special Source Revenue Credit Agreement for Project Palmetto Rock (Octapharma Plasma, Inc.) with amendments redirecting 85% of Rock Hill's annual allocation and the 10% ED Fund allocation to the Rock Hill School District. A competing motion to approve the original agreement with a 10% contribution from both Rock Hill and York County failed. A motion to add 20 minutes of public input also failed.

• Approved third reading of FILOT ordinance for Project Palmetto Rock with amendments (4-3)
• Amended revenue distribution: 85% of Rock Hill allocation and 10% ED Fund to Rock Hill School District
• Failed motion to approve original FILOT agreement with 10% contributions from Rock Hill and York County (3-4)
• Failed motion to add 20 minutes of public input (3-4)
• Failed motion to enter executive session for legal advice (no second)

Public Works Committee

The committee will first vote to approve the minutes from its October 22, 2025 meeting. It will then hear a staff update, with input from Croft & Associates and LMG, on the operations of the York County Animal Shelter. No other actions are listed for this meeting.

• Approve minutes from the October 22, 2025 Public Works Committee meeting
• Staff, Croft & Associates, and LMG to provide an update on the York County Animal Shelter

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is reviewing and will provide a recommendation to County Council on a proposed ordinance establishing a nine-month temporary moratorium on special exceptions, conditional use approvals, site plans, and other land use or development approvals for data centers in unincorporated York County. The moratorium is intended to allow the county to study the impact of data centers on critical resources, adjacent properties, and infrastructure before amending zoning ordinances.

• Review and recommendation on temporary moratorium for data center approvals in unincorporated areas

The Planning Commission recommended that County Council approve an ordinance establishing a nine-month moratorium on special exceptions, conditional uses, site plans, and other land use approvals for data centers in unincorporated York County. This moratorium is intended to allow the county to study impacts on critical resources, infrastructure, and nearby properties.

• Recommended 9-month moratorium on data center development to County Council (7-0)

County Council

York County Council will hold a public hearing regarding tax incentives for Project Palmetto Rock. The body is also considering a nine-month moratorium on data center approvals in unincorporated areas and the use of surety bonds for road repairs in Bailey's Run subdivision.

• Public hearing and second reading for Project Palmetto Rock fee-in-lieu of ad valorem tax and incentive agreement ($1.5 billion investment)
• Proposed nine-month moratorium on special exceptions, conditional use approvals, and site plans for data centers in unincorporated areas
• Approval of cash surety bond collection for road repairs in Bailey's Run subdivision, Phases 4, 5, & 6
• Executive session for legal advice on litigation and a settlement agreement for Project No. 11149-014, Tract 97

York County Council approved a tax incentive agreement for Project Palmetto Rock, a biopharmaceutical project involving an estimated $1.5 billion investment. The council also passed a nine-month moratorium on land use approvals for data centers and authorized the use of cash surety bonds for road repairs in Bailey's Run.

• Approved second reading of Project Palmetto Rock FILOT incentive (7-0)
• Approved amendment to reduce Rock Hill School District's portion of Project Palmetto Rock FILOT (5-2)
• Approved nine-month moratorium on data center land use and development approvals (7-0)
• Approved collection of cash surety bonds for Bailey's Run road repairs (7-0)
• Authorized settlement agreement for Project Number 11149-014, Tract 97 (7-0)

General

The board will hear a public appeal by Clifton Harris of Historic Robertson Homestead, LLC regarding the Building & Codes Division’s interpretation of Section 303.3 of the 2021 International Building Code with South Carolina modifications. The appeal concerns the property at 2871 Oak Park Road, Rock Hill, located in Council District 5. The meeting will also include routine items such as approval of the March 19 2025 meeting minutes.

• Public hearing on appeal (Case BA26-01) for 2871 Oak Park Road, Rock Hill
• Review and approval of March 19 2025 meeting minutes

Board of Canvassers

Board of Voter Registration & Elections

The Board of Voter Registration and Elections will meet to conduct a canvass of votes and hold a provisional ballot hearing. The board will also determine any state-requested recounts.

• Provisional Ballot Hearing
• Canvass of Votes
• Determination of state requested recounts

General

County Council

York County Council will consider a consent agenda including second readings for three rezoning requests, a proclamation for Parks and Recreation Month, and multiple contract approvals and software renewals totaling over $2.9 million. The rezoning cases involve properties on Lockart Road, Williams Road, and Windmill Lane. Also included are Oath of Office for new board members and a recognition of Parks staff.

• Rezoning case 26-16: 73.73 acres on Lockart Road from RUD to AGC
• Rezoning case 26-17: 3.01 acres at 1545 Williams Road from OI to NC
• Rezoning case 26-18: 33.95 acres at 5082 Windmill Lane from RMX-10 to RUD
• Contract award for AV equipment in courtrooms: $630,296.87
• Software contract management system purchase from OpenGov: $285,278.03

The Council passed multiple second-reading rezoning requests for properties in Sharon, Fort Mill, and Clover. Additionally, the body approved various software and maintenance contracts for county operations and technology infrastructure.

• Approved rezoning of 73.73 acres on Lockart Road from RUD to AGC (7-0)
• Approved rezoning of 3.01 acres at 1545 Williams Road from OI to NC (7-0)
• Approved rezoning of 33.95 acres at 5082 Windmill Lane from RMX-10 to RUD (7-0)
• Approved July as Parks and Recreation Month (7-0)
• Approved $37,265.00 contract amendment for Catawba Bend Preserve Phase 1 Greenway (7-0)
• Approved $96,583.76 maintenance renewal with Harris Local Government (7-0)
• Approved $72,030.00 document management system renewal with Infovision (7-0)
• Approved $201,175.67 Human Resource software renewal with NEOGOV (7-0)