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Malden council approves zoning, licensing and safety agreements in unanimous votes
Summary
At its Sept. 15 meeting the Malden City Council unanimously approved three second-reading ordinances, several interagency agreements and a judicial appointment; the council also held multiple new-business annexation and rezoning items until October.
The Malden City Council voted unanimously Sept. 15 to approve three second-reading ordinances, several intergovernmental agreements and a two-year appointment for a part‑time administrative judge.
The council approved on second reading a rezoning of a two‑acre tract at 1123 East Butler Road from S‑1 to C‑2; an amendment to section 10‑34 of the Malden zoning ordinance clarifying separation requirements for bars, brewpubs or drinking places and a change to the city’s business license class schedule to conform with South Carolina Act 176 of 2020.
Those votes came amid additional approvals: an agreement to provide a school resource officer for Green Charter School, a mutual‑aid agreement with the Clemson University Police Department, conveyance of property for the Miller Road sidewalk project to the Greenville legislative delegation transportation committee (GLDTC), and the appointment of Jonathan Smith as the city’s part‑time administrative judge for a two‑year term.
Why this matters: The zoning and licensing changes alter land‑use and business permitting rules citywide; the SRO and mutual‑aid agreements affect school and event security; and the sidewalk conveyance advances a specific capital project. The judicial appointment fills a municipal court role the city uses for traffic and other low‑level cases.
Most important actions (votes and motions) - Rezoning (second reading): Rezone a 2.0‑acre tract at 1123 East Butler Road from S‑1 to C‑2. Motion made by Mr. Steinbach; second by Mr. Badney; outcome: approved unanimously (ayes). (Transcript reference: 25:76–26:46) - Zoning text amendment (second reading): Amend section 10‑34 (Bar/Brewpub/Drinking Place) to clarify separation requirements between such businesses and residences. Motion by Mr. Steenback; second by Mr. Matney; outcome: approved unanimously. (Transcript reference: 26:32–26:81) - Business license ordinance (second reading): Update class schedule as required by South Carolina Act 176 of 2020. Motion by Mr. Steenback; second by Miss King; outcome: approved unanimously. (Transcript reference: 26:84–27:28) - Annexation/rezoning (first reading): Annex property at 314 Hamby Drive by 100% petition and assign R‑12 residential zoning. Motion by Mr. Steenback; second by Mr. Reynolds; outcome: approved on first reading unanimously. (Transcript reference: 28:80–29:69) - Conveyance for Miller Road sidewalk: Approve conveyance of property for the Miller Road sidewalk project to the GLDTC. Motion by Mr. Craylen; second by Miss King; outcome: approved unanimously. (Transcript reference: 29:76–30:37) - School Resource Officer (SRO) agreement: Approve agreement with Green Charter School for 2025–26 and beyond. Motion by Miss King; second not specified in record; outcome: approved unanimously. (Transcript reference: 30:54–31:14) - Mutual aid agreement: Approve mutual aid agreement with Clemson University Police Department for event security and assistance. Motion by Miss King; second by Mr. Craylen; outcome: approved unanimously. (Transcript reference: 31:15–31:59) - Part‑time administrative judge appointment: Appoint the Hon. Jonathan Smith to a two‑year term as part‑time administrative judge. Motion by Miss King (amended to specify two‑year term); second by Mr. Craylen; outcome: approved unanimously. (Transcript reference: 31:75–32:28)
Actions held for later consideration - Rezoning of a 25.8‑acre tract at Fort Shoals Road and Ashmore Bridge Road (new business, first reading) — motion to hold until the council’s next meeting; outcome: motion to hold carried unanimously. (Transcript reference: 27:44–28:07) - Annexation of a 7.2‑acre portion of property owned by Take Heart Church Inc. at 1330 Fort Shoals Road — motion to hold until the next meeting; outcome: held. (Transcript reference: 28:31–28:71)
Meeting procedure and votes: Council conducted votes by voice; the minutes record “aye” votes and the mayor stated the motions carried unanimous when no “nay” voices were heard. Where a mover or seconder was identified in the transcript, that person is recorded above; when the transcript recorded only “second,” the record lists the second as “not specified.”
Background: Several items were routine second‑reading approvals required by the council’s legislative schedule. The business license change implements the state Act 176 (2020) class schedule update. The Miller Road conveyance advances an SCDOT/GLDTC sidewalk project.
What’s next: Items the council held will return at the next regular meeting, currently scheduled for Oct. 20, 2025; staff indicated more details will be provided for projects that were deferred.
