Fairway–Banks corner could join Fort Mill—with single-family zoning

An undeveloped corner at Fairway Drive and Banks Road could become part of Fort Mill under a proposal headed to a public hearing Monday, Nov. 16. The requested town zoning is R-25, or One-Family Residential.⁠[1][2]

Springland Inc. owns the property, which is currently zoned Rural Development in York County. The annexation request covers approximately 0.629 acres, including road right-of-way. Town staff describe the proposed R-25 district as intended for low-to-medium-density residential development, with one-family dwellings on lots of at least 15,000 square feet.⁠[1]

There is also a utility connection to the request. A water-and-sewer annexation covenant included in the planning packet identifies Springland's request for town service. It says extending service would require the owner's binding commitments to the covenant, including cooperation with annexation and a pledge not to protest it.⁠[1]

That is not a promise that utilities will be available for development. The staff report expressly warns that it does not guarantee water or sewer service or capacity at that time.⁠[1]

Town Council is scheduled to hold the hearing and consider a first reading of the annexation and rezoning ordinance at its Nov. 16 meeting. The meeting begins at 6 p.m. in Council Chambers, 205 N. White Street.⁠[2]