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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Tuesday, December 28, 2022 | Tuesday, January 17, 2023 |
Monday, January 30, 2023 | Monday, February 20, 2023 |
Monday, February 27, 2023 | Monday, March 20, 2023 |
Monday, March 27, 2023 | Monday, April 17, 2023 |
Monday, May 29, 2023 | Monday, June 12, 2023 |
Monday, June 26, 2023 | Monday, July 17, 2023 |
Monday, July 31, 2023 | Monday, August 21, 2023 |
Monday, August 28, 2023 | Monday, September 18, 2023 |
Monday, September 25, 2023 | Monday, October 16, 2023 |
Monday, October 30, 2023 | Monday, November 20, 2023 |
Monday, November 27, 2023 | Monday, December 18, 2023 |
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: Ed Halbig |
Zoning Administrator: Tracy Chapman |
Code Enforcement: Angie Moss |
Transit Assistant: Barbara Dyar |
Building Official/Fire Marshal: Ronald Butts |
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 |