Union Pier
The South Carolina Ports Authority is planning for the redevelopment of the 70-acre Union Pier site. This page contains information and links regarding the Ports Authority's proposed Planned Unit Development (a.k.a. Master Plan and development guidelines) for the property. The Planned Unit Development (PUD) must be reviewed and approved through the City of Charleston's public rezoning process, which includes the Technical Review Committee, Planning Commission, and City Council.
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SPRING 2023
UNION PIER PLANNING COMMISSION INFORMATIONAL SESSIONS
Planning Commission has requested three special informational sessions from the Union Pier development team covering topics listed below to better understand the project before the official Planning Commission process begins. These meetings will be for information only and no votes or official actions will be taken. Members of the public are encouraged to attend and offer questions or comments in person or in writing. Please click the "View Agenda" links below for more details.
Resiliency and Stormwater Management
DATE: March 23, 2023, 5:00pm- 7:30pm
LOCATION: CCPL Main Library (68 Calhoun St.)
Urban Design, Height, Scale, Massing
DATE: Early April, TBD
LOCATION: TBD
Agenda Coming Soon
Affordable Housing (Joint Meeting with City Council Community Development Committee)
DATE: Late April, TBD
LOCATION: TBD
Agenda Coming Soon
UNION PIER PROJECT INFORMATION
Union Pier project website - Provided and updated by the Union Pier redevelopment team. Includes information about the project site, the proposed Master Plan, the Planned Unit Development application submittal, and the team's planning process.
CITY OF CHARLESTON REVIEW PROCESS
City of Charleston review meetings and opportunities for public input are noted below. Agendas and submittals will be updated here as the review process progresses.
Technical Review Committee (TRC)
The TRC process typically involves multiple reviews.
- TRC first review (3/2/2023)
- Agenda: TRC agenda 03/02/2023 & results. The agenda includes a link for the public to provide written comments and questions.
- Submittal: PUD Master Plan - TRC 1st Review
Planning Commission
- No submittal information or timeline yet. The Planning Commission meeting and public hearing typically occur a few weeks after TRC approval.
City Council
- No submittal information or timeline yet. The City Council meeting and public hearing will occur a few weeks after Planning Commission.