Term of Office:
4 years
Membership:
Nine members appointed by Town Council. Members must reside within the Batesburg-Leesville Town limits.
Responsibilities:
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Makes recommendations to Town Council regarding zoning and rezoning requests.
- Makes recommendations to Town Council regarding the adoption of zoning and text amendments.
- Reviews and makes recommendations regarding requests for annexation into the Town limits.
- Develop and carry out a continuing planning program for the Town's physical, social, and economic growth, as well as development and re-development predominantly through the Comprehensive Plan.
- Must have understanding of attendance requirements.
- Must attend state-mandated six-hour orientation training within one year of appointment and attend at least three hours of continuing education each year.
Meeting Schedule:
The Planning Commission meets the third Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at Town Hall, as needed. There is usually one to two cases on each agenda and meetings last for approximately one hour.
Planning Commission Members
| MEMBER |
DISTRICT / POSITION |
TERM |
| Rachel Taylor |
District 1 Member |
Expires 11/2025 |
| Shawn Bryant |
District 2 Member |
Expires 11/2027 |
| Jennifer Edwards |
District 3 Member |
Expires 11/2025 |
| Larjonar Williams |
District 4 Member |
Expires 11/2027 |
| Shemeka Anderson |
District 5 Member |
Expires 11/2025 |
| Riley Adams |
District 6 Member |
Expires 11/2027 |
| Dave Schopp |
District 7 Member |
Expires 11/2025 |
| Laurel Gillespie |
District 8 Member |
Expires 11/2027 |
| James "Tripp" Bouknight, III |
At-Large Member |
Expires 11/2025 |
Planning Commission Agendas and Minutes