Greenville Development Code

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Planning Commission Public Notice Draft Documents Published; PUBLIC HEARING SET FOR THURSDAY, MARCH 30

Staff is currently compiling and responding to all of the comments received to date and will be providing a summary to the Planning Commission for consideration prior to the public hearing. The next opportunity for public input on the draft code is a special called meeting of the City of Greenville Planning Commission on Thursday, March 30 at 4 p.m. at City Hall

If you would like to speak but did not pre-register, a sign-up sheet will be available at the Greenville Cares desk in the lobby of City Hall on Thursday before the meeting. Everyone who signs up to speak will have an opportunity to do so, either at the meeting on Thursday or at a continuance of the public hearing on Tuesday, April 11 at 4 p.m. at the Greenville Convention Center. 

man installing a sign announcing public hearing for new development code

City ReFINEs Draft Code 

City Aims to Protect Neighborhoods and Define Development Zones

More than a year in the making, the City’s new Development Code puts the vision of the GVL2040 comprehensive plan into action - protecting neighborhoods while providing a consistent framework for growth and economic vitality in the city of Greenville. 

After a month-long comment period, the city team is working on a new draft document to present to Planning Commission this spring. 

The new code helps preserve existing neighborhoods and creates transitions where neighborhoods border commercial districts. Secondary residential dwelling units - like carriage houses and garage apartments - will be allowed and can improve housing affordability, while short-term rentals will be restricted to downtown or commercial districts.

Other benefits for residents include provisions to reduce front-yard parking, protect heritage trees, reduce stormwater runoff and lower light pollution from commercial areas.  

Existing businesses will not be required to make any adjustments and may continue to operate as is. New businesses will find fewer zoning barriers and an easy-to-understand regulatory document filled with examples and illustrations. Residential developers will be able to add height or density in exchange for affordability. 

The win for citizens AND developers is predictability. Residents will know exactly what is allowed on any property, reducing unexpected surprises. The new zoning map shows locations where mixed-use urban centers can grow outside of downtown and where residential neighborhoods will be preserved. Mobility, with an emphasis on improving walkability, will provide safe connections between urban centers. 

Code Connection

The City hosted monthly online events, to provide updates and answer community members' questions. View the archive below.

Code Connections Session | November 9, 2022 |  View Recording  |  Download Presentation
Code Connections Session | October 12, 2022 | View Recording | Download Presentation
Code Connections Session | September 14, 2022 | View Recording | Download Presentation
Code Connections Session | August 10, 2022 | View Recording | Download Presentation
Code Connections Session | July 13, 2022 | View Recording | Download Presentation
Code Connections Session | June 8, 2022 | View Recording |  Download Presentation
Code Connections Session | May 11, 2022 | View Recording |   Download Presentation
Code Connections Session | April 13, 2022 | View Recording | Download Presentation 
Code Connections Session | March 9, 2022 | View Recording | Download Presentation
Code Connections Session | February 9, 2022 | View Recording | Download Presentation
Code Connections Session | January 19, 2022 | View Recording | Download Presentation