The Simpsonville City Council made several key decisions during their April 9 meeting. One of the most notable was the initial approval given to a rezoning request for a property at 504 Boyd Ave. Currently housing David Michael Salon and J. Callahan Construction, this property was previously rezoned for industrial use to allow David Dytman to build a manufacturing business. However, Dytman did not proceed with the construction and now seeks to return the property to its business general zoning. Planning & Economic Development Director Jon Derby presented this information, and the final approval for this rezoning request will be considered on May 14.
In addition to the rezoning request, the City Council also approved a resolution to accept GCRA’s 2024-25 action plan and funding. This includes $185,505 in community development block grant funds and $236,633 in HOME funds. The CDBG funds can be used to assist low- and moderate-income individuals, address community blight, or fulfill urgent community needs where other funding is unavailable. On the other hand, HOME funds are designated for increasing the supply of affordable housing for people with moderate incomes. These funds will contribute to community development efforts in Simpsonville.
