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Current Projects
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Accessory Dwelling Units
In 2020, City Council approved an ordinance to permit Accessory Dwelling Units, as a conditional use, in all base zoning districts in the City of Charleston. All ADU units permitted under this ordinance that are rented must meet Affordable Housing income and rental thresholds listed in the zoning ordinance.
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Peninsula Plan
The Charleston Peninsula: Our Community, Our Future, Our Plan, is a community-driven planning process to create a 10-20 year vision for the Charleston Peninsula.
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Zoning Code Rewrite
Charleston is updating its Zoning Ordinance and development standards. The process began in April 2023 and will last about two years. Details of the process, branded as "Setting New Standards | Rewriting the Charleston Zoning Code, can be found on the project website.
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Union Pier Redevelopment
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 plans for the property and the approval process.
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Gullah Geechee Heritage Preservation Project
Information, support, and partnership network for African-American Settlement Communities in the Lowcountry to record and preserve their histories. Made possible through grant funding from the National Park Service.
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Building Elevation Design Workshop
Peruse information about the building elevation design workshop.
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King Street Business Improvement District
Outline and updates regarding the King Street Business Improvement District
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Short Term Rental Permit Information
Find information about the Short Term Rental Permit.
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Upper Peninsula Initiative
The Charleston Upper Peninsula Initiative was an innovative and collaborative community planning effort focused on the upper eastern side of the Charleston peninsula experiencing exponential growth.
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West Ashley Initiatives
Follow the City of Charleston's efforts in West Ashley!
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Sam Rittenberg Boulevard Redesign
The Sam Rittenberg Boulevard Corridor Redesign is an opportunity to create an attractive, functional, multi-modal main street in West Ashley that supports vibrant neighborhoods and mixed use redevelopment opportunities.
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Accommodations Overlay Ordinance Amendment