The Washington City Planning Commission and Land Use Authority will convene for several public hearings on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, to consider various development proposals, including industrial rezoning, residential expansion, and significant land use amendments across the city.
Planning Commission Zoning Proposals
A series of zoning changes are scheduled for consideration by the Planning:: Commission during the August 5 meeting at Washington City Hall. One proposal, submitted by Rosenberg & Associates, seeks a zone change designated as Z-26-14. This request would transition the current zoning from C-1 and R-1-10 to C-2 for a property located near the intersection of Antigua Lane and George Washington Blvd.
Another rezoning effort involves an application by Guy Salisbury for Zone Change Z-26-15. According to a public notice from the Washington City Planning Commission, this proposal seeks to change land currently designated as Open Space (OS) to Industrial I-2. The affected area is situated within the Sunrise Valley Industrial Park, near the east end of Foundry Drive.
Residential and General Plan Changes
Applicant Jeff Mathis has submitted two separate requests for review during the upcoming August 5 session. The first is a zoning change, Z-26-17, which would reclassify land at approximately 1608 N 590 West from Open Space (OS) to R-1-10.
Simultaneously, Mathis is seeking a General Plan Amendment, designated G-26-03. This amendment would change the designation of the same property at 1608 N 590 West from Open Space (OS) to Low Density Residential (LD). Following the Planning Commission's review and recommendation, both items will be presented to the Washington City Council for further deliberation at a future public meeting.
Land Use Authority Plat Amendments
The Washington Land Use Authority is also scheduled to hold hearings on August 5 regarding several plat amendments and new developments. Alpha Engineering has two items on the agenda for consideration. The first involves a Final Plat Partial Amendment for the Cotton Town Village, located near 300 West 100 North.
The second item brought by Alpha Engineering is a Final Plat Partial Amendment for the Millcreek Subdivision, which is located at 333 West Millcreek Circle.
Keowee at Alaia Development
In addition to the subdivision amendments, the Land Use Authority will review a Preliminary Plat for the Keowee at Alaia development. The project, submitted by Alaia Development Corporation, is located approximately at the intersection of Cattail Way and Villa Way.
All scheduled hearings are set to begin at 6:00 P.M. at Washington City Hall, located at 111 North 100 East. Residents can also view the proceedings via YouTube Live through the city's official meeting website.
Public Participation and Accommodations
The Washington City Community Development Department has noted that public comments for these topics can be submitted through the city's online portal. This portal opens on the Friday before the August 5 meeting and remains open until 5:00 P.M. on the day before the scheduled hearing.
For those requiring assistance under the Americans with Disabilities Act, Washington City officials stated that reasonable accommodations can be made for meeting participation. Requests for assistance must be directed to the Community Development Department at least 24 hours in advance of the meeting.
