Chester County unveils completed 2025 comprehensive plan; officials invite public review and feedback
April 08, 2026 | Chester County, South Carolina
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Chester County officials announced that the completed 2025 comprehensive plan is available to the public and urged residents to review it and send feedback.
"The 2025 comprehensive plan is the next future land use growth action items plan for the county," said Jeremy Ward, Chester County planning and development director. Ward said the document sets where and how the county will grow over the next 10 years and includes "a list of 90 things" outlining needed park improvements, programs and other action items.
Ward said county staff and stakeholders developed the plan over about 15–16 months and held 19 meetings that included County Council, the Planning Commission, field trips and workshops. "We are at the tail end of that approval process," he said, noting the Planning Commission approved the plan the week before and County Council held its first reading the previous night. Ward said County Council will hold two more readings before final consideration.
Officials stressed that each draft section was publicly available during the process and that the compiled, completed plan is now ready for full public review. "We have printed copies available here in the county building on the J. Tucker Bypass," Ward said. He added the plan is also online; residents can find it by searching "Chester County 2025 comprehensive plan" or by visiting the Planning and Development department page on the county website.
Morgan Shirley, Chester County communications officer, opened and closed the briefing and encouraged residents to pick up a copy or request an emailed version. "We encourage citizens. We need citizens to read it and to look at it," Shirley said.
Next steps listed by county staff include the remaining County Council readings and any public comments the council receives during that period. Ward said his contact information is posted on the county website for residents who want the plan sent by email or who wish to schedule a meeting to discuss specific sections.
The county did not announce a final adoption date during the briefing; officials described the item as pending the remaining readings by County Council and any subsequent formal action.
"The 2025 comprehensive plan is the next future land use growth action items plan for the county," said Jeremy Ward, Chester County planning and development director. Ward said the document sets where and how the county will grow over the next 10 years and includes "a list of 90 things" outlining needed park improvements, programs and other action items.
Ward said county staff and stakeholders developed the plan over about 15–16 months and held 19 meetings that included County Council, the Planning Commission, field trips and workshops. "We are at the tail end of that approval process," he said, noting the Planning Commission approved the plan the week before and County Council held its first reading the previous night. Ward said County Council will hold two more readings before final consideration.
Officials stressed that each draft section was publicly available during the process and that the compiled, completed plan is now ready for full public review. "We have printed copies available here in the county building on the J. Tucker Bypass," Ward said. He added the plan is also online; residents can find it by searching "Chester County 2025 comprehensive plan" or by visiting the Planning and Development department page on the county website.
Morgan Shirley, Chester County communications officer, opened and closed the briefing and encouraged residents to pick up a copy or request an emailed version. "We encourage citizens. We need citizens to read it and to look at it," Shirley said.
Next steps listed by county staff include the remaining County Council readings and any public comments the council receives during that period. Ward said his contact information is posted on the county website for residents who want the plan sent by email or who wish to schedule a meeting to discuss specific sections.
The county did not announce a final adoption date during the briefing; officials described the item as pending the remaining readings by County Council and any subsequent formal action.
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