Mauldin residents express mixed feelings about the proposed zoning changes, particularly concerning a large multifamily development called Cottage Green. Many residents have voiced concerns about increased traffic congestion on Shoalsmore Bridge Road and surrounding areas, frustrations over continued development, and a desire to maintain the peace and character of their neighborhoods. Some residents oppose additional housing near former golf course areas due to worries about density and traffic delays.
On the other hand, city officials and the mayor emphasize the need for development to attract younger residents and support growth. The rezoning changes shift the area from general commercial to multifamily residential, which the city council argues will generate less traffic than commercial uses. Despite opposition, some see these changes as necessary to prevent stagnation and support the city’s future.
A petition against the development has gathered over 280 local signatures, highlighting community resistance, but the city council has provisionally approved the rezoning with final approval pending in December 2025. Other zoning amendments include accessory dwelling unit ordinance updates, no-through truck route designations, and modifications to public assembly regulations, reflecting broader planning changes in Mauldin.
Overall, residents are concerned about overdevelopment and traffic, while city leaders focus on growth and housing needs, creating a complex and divided local discussion on zoning changes in Mauldin for 2025.
SOURCES
[1](https://greenvillejournal.com/community/mauldin-approves-rezoning-requests-for-33-acre-residential-development-city-council-notes/)
[2](https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/community-shares-concern-proposed-housing-215524300.html)
[3](https://citizenportal.ai/articles/5600512/South-Carolina/Malden-Council-Debates-Zoning-Changes-for-OD-District-and-Fitness-Establishments)
[4](https://www.facebook.com/wspatv/posts/mauldin-city-council-has-approved-new-zoning-for-the-cottage-green-housing-devel/1240725698099250/)
[5](https://planmauldin.com/images/Planning%20Commission%20Kickoff_02252025_DRAFT.pdf)
