Planning

Phil Lindler
Planning Director
County Courthouse
528 Monument Street Room B-01
864-942-8716

Take A Survey Concerning Greenwood County's Parks & Open Spaces

Greenwood County is conducting a comprehensive planning study to establish a vision and master plan for future parks and recreation programs. This survey is intended to gather public input on potential park facilities and recreational programs.  CLICK HERE TO TAKE THE SURVEY!

A public planning session is scheduled for Thursday, February 19 at the Arts Center at the Federal Building (120 Main Street).  CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION.

The Greenwood City/County Planning Department is a multi-jurisdictional planning organization serving Greenwood County, the City of Greenwood and the Towns of Ninety Six, Troy and Ware Shoals. The Department’s function includes comprehensive planning, long-range planning, development review, subdivision review, land use management, census coordination and other special projects.

Our Mission
The Mission of the Greenwood City/County Planning Department is to develop a vision for the future growth and development of the communities we serve by:

• Utilizing planning principals that promote rational, economical and environmentally efficient use of land;
• Developing, fostering and implementing a long-range plan for the built environment through the Comprehensive Plan;
• Focusing on economic vitality, environmental integrity, and development design quality through the highest quality master plans, plan implementation and development review that is complementary to the community’s growth pattern;
• Providing professional advice and technical expertise to elected officials, appointed boards and commissions, city and county departments and citizens to assist in understanding and addressing key community issues and priorities; and
• Providing high-quality, effective, professional planning services to property owners and the development community with enduring respect of the public trust.

Staff Contacts

Zach Kay

Zoning Administrator
864-942-8684

Jacqueline Hackett
Zoning Technician
864-942-8709

Lisa Hawthorne
Planner
864-943-8074

Chris Hudson
Planner
864-942-8631