Clinton meeting summaries, agendas, and minutes

Clinton boards weigh rezoning, PMPA capacity sales; no votes taken yet

Clinton's public boards met several times over the past two weeks, but none of the meetings produced final decisions — all were agenda items with minutes not yet published. The most consequential items on the table: a proposed rezoning of 11.07 acres to commercial use, and the city's potential sale of excess capacity under the Piedmont Municipal Power Agency (PMPA).

Planning Commission (Aug. 11)

The Planning Commission held a public hearing on a request to rezone approximately 11.07 acres at Springdale Drive and Willard Road (tax map 901-31-01-043) from R-1 (Residential, Low-Density) to C-3 (General Commercial). The commission also considered adopting an update to the City of Clinton Comprehensive Plan and discussed a future amendment to the C-3 zoning district, scheduled for September 2026. No vote was recorded.

Clinton Economic Development Corporation (Aug. 13)

The CEDC met to consider its FY 2026-2027 budget, review financial statements, assign a nominating committee, and take up a resolution for Main Street. The agenda also included board reports and discussion. No minutes have been published.

City Council work session (Aug. 17)

The City Council held a work session with an executive session to hear a presentation from Joel Ledbetter of PMPA regarding sales of excess capacity. The council also received updates from the CEDC and the Finance Director. No formal votes or public hearings were listed. The agenda noted a ribbon cutting for the Clinton Depot Kiosk on Sept. 9 at 3:00 p.m.

Design Review Board (Aug. 20)

The Design Review Board considered sign applications for 209 Musgrove Street and 322 West Main Street, a color choice for 209 West Main Street, and a proposed update to the Downtown Design Standards. The board also heard reports from the planning director and board members. No decisions were recorded.

Coming up

City Council special meeting — Aug. 24, 2026

The council will hold a special called meeting with an executive session to discuss the sale of excess capacity under PMPA, followed by possible action in open session. The agenda also notes a Red & Blue Night on Aug. 26 at 122 E. Main St., and the Clinton Depot Kiosk ribbon cutting on Sept. 9 at 3:00 p.m.

All meeting agendas and minutes are available from the city. The next regular council meeting has not yet been announced.

Clinton roundup: Rezoning, budget on agendas; council work session set for Monday

No decisions have been published from recent Clinton government meetings, as minutes have not yet been released. The most consequential item on the agendas is a proposed rezoning of 11.07 acres from residential to commercial use, which the Planning Commission considered at a public hearing Aug. 11.

City Council

The City Council met Aug. 3. The agenda included a first reading of an ordinance to allow single-family residential use in the R-MH zoning district, a first reading of an annexation for property at SC Highway 56 and Cambridge Road (Tax Map Nos. 617-00-00-028, 617-00-00-015, 617-00-00-016), and an amendment to the YMCA Memorandum of Agreement. The council also issued proclamations for August as Clinton Goes Back to School Month and Connecting Cops to Communities Month. A separate procedural meeting that same day included public comment and approval of previous minutes, along with the same proclamations. Minutes have not been published for either meeting.

Planning Commission

On Aug. 11, the Planning Commission held a public hearing and a regular meeting. The commission considered a rezoning application for approximately 11.07 acres at Springdale Drive and Willard Road, changing the zoning from R-1 (Residential) to C-3 (General Commercial). The property is identified by tax map number 901-31-01-043. The commission also considered adoption of an update to the City's Comprehensive Plan and discussed a future amendment to the C-3 zoning district, scheduled for September 2026. Documents related to the rezoning were available for public inspection at the Planning Department. Minutes have not been published.

Economic Development Corporation

The Clinton Economic Development Corporation met Aug. 13. The agenda included approval of the FY 2026-2027 budget, review of the organization's financial statements, assignment of a nominating committee, and a resolution for Main Street. Board reports and discussion were also listed. Minutes have not been published.

Coming up

The City Council will hold a work session Aug. 17, with an executive session to hear a presentation from Mr. Joel Ledbetter of PMPA regarding sales of excess capacity. The council will also receive updates on the CEDC and from the Finance Director. A reminder was noted for the Clinton Depot Kiosk ribbon cutting on Sept. 9 at 3 p.m. No formal votes or public hearings are listed for this session.

Clinton councils and boards weigh annexations, industrial park, and downtown sign rules

Three Clinton boards met over the past two weeks to consider land annexations, a proposed industrial park, and downtown design standards. All three meetings were agenda-only — minutes have not yet been published — so the items below reflect what was scheduled for consideration, not confirmed outcomes.

City Council — July 6

The City Council agenda included a second reading of an ordinance to annex property at Trotters Trail and Derby Lane, identified as Tax Map 617-00-00-022. Council was also set to consider a resolution consenting to the inclusion of property in a joint county industrial park related to Project Diamond.

The agenda called for setting dates in the comprehensive planning process: a public hearing on August 11 and a council first reading on September 7. An executive session was scheduled to receive legal advice on personnel matters in the Police and Fire Departments.

Proclamations on the agenda recognized Parks and Recreation Month and Hebron Baptist Church Day.

Planning Commission — July 14

The Planning Commission was scheduled to consider annexing three parcels totaling 303.7 acres along Highway 56 South. The parcels are listed as TMS# 617-00-00-015, 617-00-00-016, and 617-00-00-028.

The proposal included rezoning the land for the Cambridge Farms development with zoning designations R-1, RS-2, RS-3, C-3, and A-R, intended to accommodate approximately 490 single-family dwelling units.

The commission was also set to review an ordinance amending the City of Clinton Zoning Ordinance regarding Single Family Residential in the R-MH district, and to conduct a preliminary review of the Creighton Ridge development.

Design Review Board — July 16

The Design Review Board agenda included a public hearing and decision on a Certificate of Appropriateness for a 111-square-foot wall sign at 100 Laurens Street for Anytime Fitness. The request sought variances for the use of purple color and internal illumination, which are not allowed under current standards.

Staff recommendations on the agenda called for approving purple in a small portion, limiting the sign to 80 square feet, and denying internal illumination.

The board was also scheduled to continue discussion of proposed amendments to the Design Review Standards covering maintenance and general upkeep standards, as well as visual gateways under Section 14. A worksession after the meeting was set to discuss potential modifications to the Clinton Downtown Design Standards.

Coming up

The Board of Zoning Appeals meeting scheduled for July 21, 2026 was cancelled. The city reports no zoning appeals were received by the application deadline, so there are no items for the board to consider. Questions can be directed to the Planning Department at 864-833-4501 or 864-833-4505.

No other meetings are listed on the city's calendar for the next two weeks.