Planning Commission
The City of Seneca Planning Commission was created in order to guide and accomplish a coordinated and harmonious development of the city which will, in accordance with existing and future needs, best promote the public health, safety, morals, order, convenience, prosperity, and general welfare, as well as efficiency and economy in the process of development as authorized by South Carolina Code of Laws 1976, Section 6-29-340 and empowered and governed by the City of Seneca Code of Law, Section 19-16.
Application & Meeting Schedule
Meetings of the Seneca Planning Commission occur on the third Monday of the month at 6:00 PM in the Council Chambers of City Hall located at 221 E. North First Street. The deadline for applications is 12:00 PM on the dates listed below. Please note meetings are subject to change and may be cancelled if there is no official business to conduct. All meetings are open to the public.
| Application Deadline (12PM EST) | Meeting Date (6PM EST) |
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| December 15, 2024 | January 21, 2025 |
| January 19, 2025 | February 18, 2025 |
| February 15, 2025 | March 24, 2025 |
| March 14, 2025 | April 21, 2025 |
| April 18, 2025 | May 19, 2025 |
| May 16, 2025 | June 16, 2025 |
| June 13, 2025 | July 21, 2025 |
| July 18, 2025 | August 18, 2025 |
| August 15, 2025 | September 15, 2025 |
| September 19, 2025 | October 20, 2025 |
| October 17, 2025 | November 17, 2025 |
| November 14, 2025 | December 15, 2025 |
Board Members
| Seat | Member | Term Expiration |
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| 1 | John Gillespie | 2025 |
| 2 | Gregg O’Kelley | 2025 |
| 3 | Kyle Nicholson | 2025 |
| 4 | Barry Duvall (Chairperson) | 2025 |
| 5 | Matthew Durham | 2025 |
| 6 | Keith Hart | 2025 |
| 7 | Drew Merck | 2025 |
Please Note: Early submission of applications is encouraged. If you wish to submit your application before the deadline, there will be more time for our staff to work with you to ensure that your proposed work meets the official zoning ordinance and applicable city code requirements. Applications should be turned in at the Planning & Development office at City Hall. If you have questions about the application process or about meeting date, time, etc., please call the Planning & Development office at 864-885-2726.
Office
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Location: 221 E North 1st St. Seneca, SC 29678 |
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Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00AM - 5:00PM |
Staff
| Director: Xavier Bauguess |
Zoning Administrator: Tracy Chapman |
| Code Enforcement: Angie Moss |
Administrative Assistant: Heather Strother |
Contact
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Phone: 864-885-2726 |
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Mailing: P.O. Box 4773 Seneca, SC 29679 |