Planning Panel Backs St. Francis Campus Rezoning

Greenville's Planning Commission recommended approval of a 19-acre rezoning on the St. Francis campus while rejecting industrial zoning near Judson Mill.

Updated on Nov. 6, 2026 in Remote Work

Planning Panel Backs St. Francis Campus Rezoning

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The Greenville Planning Commission considered two proposals along Easley Bridge Road on Thursday. It recommended approval of rezoning 19 acres on the St. Francis campus with conditions, and declined to recommend the original Industrial Flex zoning for a parcel near Judson Mill Apartments.

Why it matters

The decisions shape how land along one of the city's busiest corridors can be developed, affecting nearby residents who raised concerns at the public hearing. Commissioners said industrial zoning was not appropriate for the area.

The Planning Commission's recommendation covers 19 acres on the St. Francis campus, while City Council separately approved annexation and rezoning of 41 acres in the Judson Mill neighborhood. The St. Francis height limits and construction timeline were not detailed in the available information.

The players

Greenville Planning Commission

The Greenville Planning Commission is the city advisory body that reviews zoning and land-use requests before they go to City Council for final action.

The details

Commissioners unanimously recommended that the property owners change the proposed Industrial Flex zoning to MX-3, which allows residential and commercial development but not industrial uses. The St. Francis proposal would create a single campus zoning district covering the hospital's buildings and employee facilities, with a condition urging the owner to work with residents before future construction.

Thursday, November 5, 2026: Planning Commission considered both rezoning proposals at a public hearing.

Market Landscape

The commission's push toward MX-3 zoning rather than Industrial Flex reflects how Greenville's mixed-use district is being used to steer development along Easley Bridge Road. The St. Francis campus rezoning shows the same tool applied to institutional land that the hospital uses for its buildings and employee facilities.

Residents near Easley Bridge Road will see land use decided by the City Council, which will weigh the commission's recommendations. Neighbors of the St. Francis campus may see future construction governed by the conditions attached to the rezoning.

The takeaway

Watch how the City Council acts on the commission's recommendations, since the final zoning rules will determine what can be built along Easley Bridge Road.