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Blythewood council defers second reading of comprehensive land-development ordinance
Summary
Council postponed indefinitely the second reading of a new Land Development Ordinance (LDO) to give staff time to correct mapping errors, finalize text, and plan training for administration and enforcement.
The Town of Blythewood Town Council voted to postpone indefinitely the second reading of a comprehensive Land Development Ordinance (LDO), which would replace the town's current zoning code.
Town staff said the draft ordinance and proposed zoning map are posted on the town website but require further review; staff and council members said mapping errors remain and that administration and enforcement will require training before an effective date can be set. The town attorney and staff urged more time so that the map and legal language could be “buttoned up.”
Councilman Pete (town attorney/staff) said the ordinance is substantial and that another municipality in Richland County that previously replaced its zoning code had repeatedly moved effective dates to allow time for implementation. Council voted to defer the second reading and to revisit the ordinance at a later meeting after staff and legal review.
The council’s motion to postpone was made, seconded and approved by voice vote. Council directed staff to correct map errors, work with legal counsel on effective dates and administrative timelines, and provide updated materials for a future meeting.
