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Charleston County is in the process of developing a Consolidated Plan that will establish housing and community development goals and priorities for its annual grant allocations from the U.S. Department...
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Board of Zoning Appeals Engagement Portal
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Zoning & Planning Cases Under Council Consideration
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Historic Preservation Commission Engagement Portal
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Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA)
The Board of Zoning Appeals Engagement Portal is where the current cases, agenda(s), and case packets for the BZA are located. Click the link to visit the page: https://engage.charlestoncounty.org/BZAPortalAbout the Board of Zoning AppealsThe 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 4:00 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.Visit our website: www.charlestoncounty.org\departments\zoning-planning
County Council
County Council makes policy decisions for Charleston County, as established in state law. Council's nine members serve four-year staggered terms and are elected from single member districts. County Council elects a Chair annually to act as its spokesperson and preside at its meetings. Councilmembers serve on a part-time basis and each member receives an annual salary of $20,738. The Council Chair receives an annual salary of $26,142 for the performance of extra duties. County Council generally meets on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month and holds committee meetings on the Thursday prior to the County Council meeting. County Council operates under the Rules of Council. In compliance with the S.C. Freedom of Information Act, all meetings are open to the public. Meeting agendas are posted in the lobby of the Lonnie Hamilton, III, Public Services Building, and sent to anyone who requests notice. To be added to County Council's notification list, please subscribe!County Council serves as a link between county government and the citizens, municipalities, and agencies located within its boundaries, and also represents the area's concerns and interests when dealing with other local, state, federal, or international governments. Council is responsible for approving an annual budget to fund county operations, including the determination of any necessary taxes or fees.Charleston County Government operates under the Council-Administrator form of government. County Council directly employs and supervises four employees of Charleston County Government: the Clerk of Council, the County Administrator, the County Attorney, and the Internal Auditor. The Clerk of Council is appointed to provide administrative support and maintain official records of County Council. The County Administrator is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the County. The County Attorney represents, advises, and advocates for Charleston County government, including County Council as well as the County’s various boards, commissions, elected officials, appointed officials, and employees acting in their governmental capacity. The Internal Auditor provides County Council with professional and independent evaluations of county activities. All other Charleston County employees report to and are supervised by the County Administrator or an elected or appointed official. At this time, only Zoning & Planning Department related cases are collecting public input on this page. To access the Engagement Portal and see the cases under Council consideration, please visit: engage.charlestoncounty.org/CouncilPortalTo submit public comments to County Council for matters NOT listed on the Engagement page above, please email public-comments@charlestoncounty.org.
Historic Preservation Commission
The Historic Preservation Commission Engagement Portal is where the current cases, meeting agenda(s), and case packets for the Historic Preservation Commission are located. Click the link to visit the page: https://engage.charlestoncounty.org/CCHPCPortalAbout the Historic Preservation Commission:The Charleston County Historic Preservation Commission consists of nine members appointed by County Council. The Commission has final decision-making authority on Certificates of Historic Appropriateness. In matters for which Commission is the authority, Commission's is the sole meeting required for resolution. The Historic Preservation Commission acts in a review and recommending capacity to County Council for Designations of Historic Property, and may also conduct first review and evaluation of all proposed nominations for the National Register of Historic Properties. For these matters, the Commission meeting and subsequent County Council meetings are necessary for Council's resolution.Charleston County Historic Preservation Commission meetings are scheduled at 2:00 pm on the third Wednesday 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. The current meeting schedule is attached in the "Documents" section.Visit our website: www.charlestoncounty.org\departments\zoning-planning