Board of Zoning Appeals Engagement Portal
Board of Zoning Appeals Engagement Portal
Welcome to the Board of Zoning Appeals Engagement Portal!
About the Board of Zoning Appeals Engagement Portal:
We developed this site in an effort to provide more access and opportunity for the public to engage in cases that affect their communities. Below you can provide your comments about cases that are currently under review by the Board of Zoning Appeals. You can also participate via text or email. Let’s get started.
Scroll down to submit your comments on individual cases by clicking the "Participate" button. NOTE: You must register for an account to submit comments. It's quick and easy! Click here for instructions.
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About the Board of Zoning Appeals
The Charleston County Board of Zoning Appeals consists of nine members appointed by Council. This Board hears and decides appeals where it is alleged there is error in order, requirement, decision, or determination made by an administrative official in the enforcement of the County's zoning ordinance. The Board hears and decides appeals for variance from the requirements of the zoning ordinance when strict application of the ordinance would result in unnecessary hardship. The Board also makes decisions regarding the permitting of uses by special exception subject to the terms and conditions set forth in the County's Zoning Ordinance.
Charleston County Board of Zoning Appeals meetings are scheduled at 5:00 pm (subject to change) on the first Monday of each month (unless a County holiday conflicts) and held on the second floor of the Lonnie Hamilton, III Public Services Building, 4045 Bridge View Drive, North Charleston, SC 29405.
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Effective April 1, 2026, the Charleston County Zoning and Planning Department will be utilizing The City Paper for advertisements related to all County Council Zoning/Planning Related Public Hearings and all County Board of Zoning Appeals, Planning Commission, and Historic Preservation Commission meetings.
Upcoming Meetings
Events
Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA) Meeting
Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA) Meeting
Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA) Meeting
Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA) Meeting
Board of Zoning Appeals Public Hearing Information
A meeting of the BZA will be held Monday, September 14, 2026 in the Council Chambers, 2nd Floor, Room 249, Lonnie Hamilton, III Public Services Building, 4045 Bridge View Drive, North Charleston, SC 29405. This hearing is open to the public and will be recorded.
Information on each application, including documents submitted by the applicant, will be available on this site one week prior to the meeting. All comments should be directed to the various public comment methods described specifically for each case. Inquiries only should be directed to the Zoning and Planning Department (843) 202-7200 or bza@charlestoncounty.org referencing the case number and TMS number.
Public Comment Instructions:
This platform offers a variety of commenting methods for the public to utilize, including survey, email, text, and voicemail comments. All comments, if received by the public comment deadline established for each meeting, will be included in the packet provided to the Board of Zoning Appeals. Each case listed below includes the various methods to comment on each case individually - please click into each case and the information is provided under the section titled "Additional ways to participate".
Members of the public wishing to speak at the Public Hearing should sign-up on sign-up sheet which will be available in the Council Chambers by 3:30 pm on Monday, September 14, 2026.
The BZA public hearing will be livestreamed (for viewing only) on the Charleston County Government website at: https://www.charlestoncounty.org/departments/county-council/cctv.php
In keeping with the Americans with Disabilities Act, persons needing assistance should contact the County's ADA Coordinator in Human Resources at (843) 958-4700 during regular business hours in advance of the meeting.
Cases Open for Public Comment
The following cases will be heard at the September 14, 2026 Board of Zoning Appeals Public Hearing:
Note: Packet materials will be posted by/on Friday, September 4, 2026.
BZA SPECIAL EXCEPTION REQUEST: BZA-07-26-00993
BZA-07-26-00993: Special Exception request to establish a Short-Term Rental Property, Extended Home Rental (EHR) in the Low Density Residential (R-4) Zoning District.SUBJECT PARCEL: 485 Woodland...
BZA VARIANCE REQUEST: BZA-07-26-00994
BZA-07-26-00994: Variance request to allow encroachment of more than thirty-five percent (35%) into the Critical Root Zone of a 40‑inch DBH Grand Sand Live Oak located within the Richardson Road right‑of‑way,...
BZA VARIANCE REQUESTS: BZA-07-26-00995 & BZA-07-26-00996
Note: There are options on the survey to comment on all cases, or each case individually. Please utilize the appropriate box(es) to make comments.BZA-07-26-00995: Variance request to reduce the minimum...
BZA VARIANCE REQUEST: BZA-07-26-00997
BZA-07-26-00997: Variance request to reduce the required 50-foot front street/side setback for an existing unpermitted swimming pool and a proposed detached Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU).SUBJECT PARCEL: ...
BZA SPECIAL EXCEPTION REQUEST: BZA-07-26-00998
BZA-07-26-00998: Variance request to reduce the required 50-foot front street/side setback for existing unpermitted accessory structures (carport and sheds) and for a proposed addition to the manufactured...
BZA SPECIAL EXCEPTION REQUEST: BZA-07-26-00999
BZA-07-26-00998: Variance request to remove three (3) Grand Trees and to allow encroachment of more than thirty-five percent (35%) into the Critical Root Zone of two (2) Grand Trees for a proposed...
BZA VARIANCE REQUESTS: BZA-07-26-01000, BZA-07-26-01001, & BZA-07-26-01002
Note: There are options on the survey to comment on all cases, or each case individually. Please utilize the appropriate box(es) to make comments.BZA-07-26-01000: Special Exception request to establish...
Meeting Agenda and Case Documents: