Building & Development Standards

This Thanksgiving, we are thankful for everyone who lives in our wonderful City and the business owners and visitors who help make it so special. City offices will be closed Thursday and Friday so our staff can spend time with their loved ones. What are you grateful for this season?

The City Park Playground will be closed from Monday, November 13 through Thursday, November 16 so our crews can install and repair the slides. The playground is expected to reopen on Friday, November 17.

Shoutout to these awesome volunteers who came to help clean the Sunnyside Community on Saturday! They collected 14 bags of litter throughout the area. A special thank you to Tena Irby who saw the need in her neighborhood and asked the city to help organize the effort!

It's time to have your voice heard! The following offices are included in this election: -Councilmember from District 1 for term expiring December 31, 2027. -Councilmember from District 3 for term expiring December 31, 2027. -Councilmember from District 5 for term expiring December 31, 2027. -Mayor (at large) for term expiring December 31, 2027. -Commissioner of Public Works for term expiring December 31, 2029 Find more information and check your polling location here: https://cityofgreersc.sites.thrillshare.com/page/elections

Don't forget! The Planning Commission will hold a Public Hearing and Recommendation on Monday, October 16 regarding the UDO and updated Zoning Map. Learn more here: https://www.cityofgreer.org/o/bds/page/unified-development-ordinance

It’s a quiet week here in Greer, but we’re loving the Fall events coming up soon! Tuesday: City Council Meeting, 6:30 PM, City Hall Oct 8-14: Fire Prevention Week

🚨A Nationwide Emergency Alert System Test will occur today🚨 The national test will consist of two portions, testing WEA and EAS capabilities. Both tests are scheduled to begin at approximately 2:20 p.m. ET today, Wednesday, Oct. 4. The alerts will go to TVs, radio, AND CELL PHONES. You can view the official notice here: https://www.fema.gov/press-release/20231003/fema-and-fcc-plan-nationwide-emergency-alert-test-oct-4-test-messages-will?fbclid=IwAR05IvgdhlIB0IIDYNftv6JiDatHcbA9_teei5ynfHkBCYSUzpphAboRxOM

In Greer, we recognize our community is made up of many different cultures and backgrounds that help make our city special. This Hispanic Heritage Month, we wanted to shine a spotlight on some of our Hispanic and Latino employees and thank them for all they do for this community. En Greer, reconocemos que nuestra comunidad está formada por muchas culturas de diferentes orígenes que ayudan a que nuestra ciudad sea especial. Este mes de la Herencia Hispana, queriamos destacar a algunos de nuestros empleados hispanos y latinos y agradecerles por todo lo que hacen por esta comunidad.

Mark your calendars for the first week of Fall in Greer! Tuesday: City Council Meeting, City Hall, 6:30 PM Saturday: Railfest, City Park 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

We have a calendar packed full of ways for residents to have their voices heard this week. Check out everything going on in Greer! Tuesday: City Council Meeting, 6:30 PM, City Hall Wednesday: UDO Drop-In meetings, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM & 4:30 PM - 7:00 PM, City Hall Thursday: UDO Drop-In meetings, 7:30 AM - 9:00 AM, 11: 00 AM - 1:00 PM & 4:30 PM - 7:00 PM, Cannon Centre Saturday: Get you ART On! & Tunes in the Park: The Rhythm City Band, 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM

The City of Greer business offices will be closed today in observation of Labor Day. Municipal trash pickup will also be shifted back a day.

Happy Holiday weekend! We have a short week ahead of us, but here’s what happening in Greer. Monday: Labor Day, City Hall Offices closed in observance Tuesday: Cutlery Club, Tryon Recreation Center, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Mayor Rick Danner has signed a proclamation to name September Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month in the City of Greer.

Shoutout to our Building & Development Standards employees! Today is Building and Code Staff Appreciation Day, so if you see these employees out and about please thank them for their hard work in our community!

You've heard about the UDO and the new zoning map our Planning Department is working on, but what does this really mean for homeowners in the city? Hear from real residents who got to sit down with our Planning Manager Ashley Kaade. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=teuYFXUM8m8

Property owners across the city will begin receiving these mailers as early as today. These are notifications about the upcoming adoption of a new Zoning Map and Unified Development Ordinance (UDO). Keep and eye out, and learn more at bit.ly/GreerUDO

A quieter week here in Greer, but mark your calendar for these upcoming events! Tuesday: Greer Farmers Market, 4:30 PM - 7:30 PM, City Park Tuesday: Artist Reception: The Fifth Season, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM, Center for the Arts

Did you know the City of Greer Building & Development Standards Department offers a free Professional Development Academy? The idea is to give people including developers, contractors, and other building development professionals an inside look at the department, and provide tips to get project approved on first submittal. Registration is open now and classes start in September!

The City of Greer is working on a Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) and updated Zoning Map which will update and combine the city's Zoning Ordinance and Land Development Regulations. Homeowners, businesses, and developers will begin to receive mailers next week on this process. You can also visit bit.ly/GreerUDO to learn more.