The Spartanburg County Planning Commission holds its regular meeting Tuesday, April 14 at 4:30 PM at 366 N. Church St. — the same day the City of Spartanburg’s Request for Proposals deadline falls for its Zoning Code Update (Proposal No. 2526-04-14-01), due at 3:00 PM. The city is seeking qualified firms to develop a hybrid zoning code that reflects the significant growth and reinvestment Spartanburg has experienced and aligns with the vision laid out in its recently adopted Comprehensive Plan.
The dual April 14 deadlines signal an active period for land use planning across both city and county government. The zoning code overhaul is among the most significant planning undertakings in Spartanburg’s recent history, as the community works to update regulations that will shape development for decades to come.
When and where does the Planning Commission meet?
The Spartanburg County Planning Commission meets Tuesday, April 14 at 4:30 PM at 366 N. Church St., Spartanburg.
What is the City’s Zoning Code Update RFP?
The City of Spartanburg issued Proposal No. 2526-04-14-01 seeking a firm to rewrite its zoning code as a hybrid code, with proposals due April 14 at 3:00 PM.
Why is the city updating its zoning code?
Spartanburg has seen significant growth and reinvestment across the community, and its current zoning code needs to be updated to support the vision outlined in the city’s recently adopted Comprehensive Plan.
What is a hybrid zoning code?
A hybrid zoning code combines traditional use-based zoning with form-based elements, giving planners more tools to shape development patterns, building design, and neighborhood character alongside land use.
What happens next?
After the April 14 RFP deadline, the city will evaluate submissions and select a firm to lead the zoning code rewrite, a process expected to involve significant public engagement given Spartanburg’s rapid growth trajectory.
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Long overdue for the city to update the zoning code. A lot has changed downtown and along the corridors over the last decade. A hybrid approach sounds like the right way to go.
Interested to see which firms submit proposals. A zoning code rewrite is a big undertaking and they need someone who really understands the Spartanburg market and the Comprehensive Plan goals.
Good that the Planning Commission is staying active. Zoning decisions are shaping this community for the next 20-30 years and residents need to pay attention to what comes out of these meetings.
Two big land use items on the same day — the county meeting and the city RFP deadline. April 14 is a busy day for planning in Spartanburg. Appreciate HERE keeping track of all of it.
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