Commissioners postpone decision on 39‑acre Southwest Cherokee mixed‑use plan after prolonged public concern about traffic and density
Jun 16, 2026
After a lengthy second public hearing and extensive public comment about traffic, schools and character, the Cherokee County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously to postpone action on a 39.46‑acre mixed‑use rezoning (Case 20647) so staff and the applicant can refine stipulations and site plan details.
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The Cherokee County Board of Commissioners on June 16 postponed a decision on a proposed 39.46‑acre mixed‑use development on Old Highway 92 and Old 92 (Case 20647), following a second public hearing that drew residents’ concerns about traffic, school capacity and the project’s balance of housing and commercial space.
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