Mission
The mission of Planning Services is to promote orderly, compatible, and fiscally responsible growth that protects and improves the quality of life and physical environment within Rock Hill and its urban services area.
Strategic Goal
Management of Growth – Effectively manage growth in the Rock Hill area by:
- the establishment of urban service boundaries based on service capacity and sound land use planning;
- the implementation of standards that result in quality, sustainable development; and
- the implementation of the principles and recommendations of the Comprehensive Plan.
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Key Issues
The City of Rock Hill continues to experience tremendous growth. The primary issue for Planning Services is to promote livable and sustainable development which ensures more orderly and efficient growth within our community.
During the next few years, Planning Services will focus on comprehensive planning and growth management; major policy initiatives; and the coordination of planning efforts with York County and the Charlotte Metro Region. In addition, the Department will oversee special studies, such as focal point and corridor plans, as well as the Rock Hill – Fort Mill Area Transportation Study (RFATS), the metropolitan transportation planning agency.
The Planning Services Division consists of three Sections. These are: Administration, Long Range Planning, and Transportation Planning.
Core responsibilities are:
- Comprehensive Planning
- Growth Management and Annexation
- Land Use Studies and Policy Implementation
- Planning Data Management
- Special Studies
- Transportation Planning and MPO Administration