Commission advances Applewood Farms Phase 1 to final plat despite traffic concerns The commission voted to advance Applewood Farms Phase 1 (file 2409-285) to the final plat stage. The 96.32-acre plan proposes a mix of single-family, duplex, townhouse and multifamily units; commissioners raised concerns about Route 45 frontage, traffic and coordination with state highway work.

The Berkeley County Planning Commission has just advanced the controversial Applewood Farms Phase 1 project, sparking questions about traffic and safety along Route 45.

Get the details!

#BerkeleyCounty #WV #UrbanDevelopment #TrafficSafety #CitizenPortal #BerkeleyCountyPlanning #CommunityPlanning

Planning commission approves Boyd’s Crossing Loop Road major plan change for 51 townhomes Berkeley County planning staff recommended — and the commission approved — a major plan change for Boyd’s Crossing Loop Road to allow 51 townhomes and one single-family lot in the Mill Creek District; the project was found compliant with the subdivision ordinance. No public comments were offered.

Big changes are coming to Boyd’s Crossing Loop Road with the approval for 51 new townhomes and a single-family lot in Berkeley County!

Click to read more!

#BerkeleyCounty #WV #UrbanDevelopment #CitizenPortal #HousingInnovation #BerkeleyCountyPlanning #CommunityPlanning

Planning staff: consultant completes zoning audit; Phase 2 amendments (ADUs, buffer yards) expected in 2026 Planning staff reported that Weston & Sampson Engineers completed a detailed audit and benchmarking as part of an incremental zoning rewrite. The consultant will begin Phase 2, addressing accessory dwelling units, buffer-yard standards, conservation subdivisions and technical corrections, with deliverables anticipated in 2026. Commissioners askedTo

Big changes are coming for Berkeley County's zoning laws, with a comprehensive audit completed and crucial amendments on the horizon for 2026!

Get the details!

#BerkeleyCounty #SC #CitizenPortal #BerkeleyCountyPlanning #CommunityEngagement #ZoningReform #AffordableHousing

Planning Commission approves DuPont Road Substation site plan for public hearing Commission members endorse public hearing for DuPont Road Substation site plan on July 7

The Berkeley County Planning Commission is making waves with key approvals for local development, including a crucial public hearing on the DuPont Road Substation!

Get the details!

#BerkeleyCounty #WV #CitizenPortal #BerkeleyCountyPlanning #PublicParticipation #CommunityInput #LocalDevelopment