Design Review Board (DRB)

  1. DRB OVERVIEW
  2. BOARD MEETINGS
  3. SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS
  4. CALENDAR LINK

Overview

The purpose of Design Review is "to establish a review process that will protect and improve the visual and aesthetic character and economic value" of development within the City of Charleston.

DRB reviews new construction, exterior alterations, and signage for commercial/non-residential projects and residential projects (eight or more units) where the property lies within the designated corridors (see DRB List of Corridors (PDF)). Projects that are less than 3,000 square feet, with certain restrictions, may be reviewed at Staff level and are not required to go before the Board.

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