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  2. Government

    1. Agendas and Minutes
    2. Boards, Commissions, and Committees
      1. Apply to Open Board Positions
      2. Human Affairs and Racial Conciliation Commission
    3. Charleston Sister Cities
    4. City Code of Ordinances
    5. City Council
    6. City Council Meeting Videos
    7. Departments
      1. Budget, Finance & Revenue Collections
        1. Budget & Management Division
          1. Community Assistance & Accommodations Tax Grants
          2. General Operating Budget Documents
          3. Miscellaneous Budget Documents
          4. American Rescue Plan Act Grants
        2. Citizen Services Desk
        3. Finance Division
          1. Annual Comprehensive Financial Reports
          2. Spending Transparency Reports
        4. Process & Service Improvement
        5. Procurement Division
          1. BIDLINE
            1. Award and Cancellation Notifications
            2. Bidline Terms And Conditions
          2. Title VI
          3. HUD Section 3
        6. Real Estate Management
        7. Revenue Collections Division
          1. Business License Information
            1. Business License Renewals
            2. New Business Licenses
              1. Business License Certificate of Occupancy
              2. Food Cart Vendors
              3. Home Occupation
              4. Peddler's Permit
              5. Special Event Vendors
              6. Taxi & Limousine Licenses
          2. Taxes
            1. Hospitality Tax
            2. Tour Tax
            3. Accommodations Tax for STRs
        8. Revenue Collections Parking Division
          1. Parking Meters
          2. Parking Tickets
          3. Residential Parking Decals
          4. FAQs
        9. Safety Management Division
        10. Special Facilities Division
          1. Angel Oak
          2. Dock Street Theatre
          3. Maritime Center
            1. Tall Ship Port
          4. Old Exchange
          5. Old Slave Mart Museum
          6. Visitor Center
        11. Staff Directory
      2. Clerk of Council
        1. Members & Districts
        2. Staff Directory
        3. City Council Meeting Videos
        4. Records Management Division
          1. Records Management Division
          2. Resources Available at the Records Center
          3. Intendants and Mayors
          4. Finding Aids to Historical City Records
          5. Mayoral Records
          6. Interns and Volunteers
          7. Historical Exhibits and Information
            1. The Mysterious Death of Mary Ravenel, 1933
            2. Belizant A. Moorer: The Practical Influence of a Woman on City Council, 1924-1927
            3. Path to the Council Chamber: African American Aldermen in Charleston, 1865-1868
            4. Pandemic! Charleston, 1918-1919
            5. The Historical Commission of Charleston, 1933-2018
            6. African American Councilmembers, 1868-Present
            7. Charleston's Women Aldermen and Council Members, 1924-Present
            8. Clelia Peronneau McGowan, 1865-1956
            9. The Seal of the City of Charleston
        5. Agendas
        6. Council Chamber
        7. Videos
      3. Executive
        1. Corporation Counsel
          1. Freedom of Information Act Request (FOIA)
        2. Fleet Management
        3. Internal Auditing
        4. Mayor's Office
        5. Mayor's Office for Children, Youth & Families
          1. AmeriCorps VISTA
          2. Ending Abuse in Later Life Project
            1. Get Help
            2. Get Involved & Connect to the Work
            3. Learn More About Abuse in Later Life
          3. First Day Festival
            1. FDF Partners
            2. Going Green
            3. History
            4. School Supply Drive
            5. Volunteer
          4. Mayor's Office on Aging
          5. Mayor's Summer Youth Employment Challenge
          6. Bank On Charleston
        6. Mayor's Office of Innovation
          1. Performance Assessment
            1. IT Governance
            2. Public Service Assessment
            3. Special Events
            4. TRC Process Improvement
          2. Redistricting 2020
        7. Mayor's Office of Resilience, Sustainability and Emergency Management
          1. Emergency Management
            1. Hurricane Information
              1. Emergency Supplies
              2. For Media
              3. Guide to Selecting a Qualified Contractor
              4. Helpful Resources
              5. Letter from the Mayor
              6. Pet Preparedness
              7. Recovery Resources
              8. Shelters
              9. Storm Updates
              10. Transportation & Evacuation
              11. What to Do
            2. Coronavirus Disease 2019 Information
              1. City of Charleston Coronavirus Updates
          2. Resilience
            1. Flooding & Sea Level Rise Strategy
            2. Dutch Dialogues
            3. All Hazards Vulnerability & Risk Assessment
            4. Hazard Mitigation Plan
            5. Flood Awareness
            6. You Can Help!
            7. Learn More!
              1. Causes of Flooding
              2. Green Infrastructure
              3. High Tides Affect Drainage Systems
              4. King Tides
              5. Major Tunnel & Pump Drainage Projects
              6. What is Storm Surge?
            8. Adopt-A-Drain
            9. USACE Peninsula Flood Risk Mgmt Study
            10. HeatWatch Charleston 2021
            11. Perimeter Protection Analysis
            12. Army Corps 3x3 Advisory Committee
          3. Sustainability
            1. Environmentally Acceptable Packaging/Products
              1. Transition Program: Single-Use Plastics
              2. Report Violations
              3. Exemption Application Request
              4. Minimizing Plastic Bags
            2. Opposition to Offshore Drilling
            3. Renewable Energy
              1. Distributed Renewable Energy
              2. Off Shore Wind Energy Development
            4. Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
            5. Composting
              1. Commercial Composting
              2. Event Composting
              3. Reduce Food Waste
              4. Data and Updates for Charleston Composts
            6. Historic Preservation
            7. You Can Help!
            8. Learn More!
              1. Energy
              2. Resources Designed for Kids & Teachers
            9. Greenhouse Gas Emissions
            10. Resiliency & Sustainability Advisory Committee
            11. Climate Action Plan
            12. Charleston Rainproof
              1. Rainproof Mini-Grant Program
            13. Energy Resilience Initiatives
            14. Climate Action Pledge
            15. Green Business Challenge
            16. Mattress Recycling
            17. Climate Ambassador Program
            18. Electric Lawn Care
            19. Leaf Blower Resolution
            20. Tree Canopy
            21. Oyster Shell Recycling
            22. Fishing Line Recycling
            23. Cigarette Recycling
        8. Municipal Court
          1. Announcements
          2. Appeals
          3. Check Violations
          4. Continuance Requests
          5. Court: Criminal Trials
          6. Court: Jury Trials
          7. Court: Traffic Tickets
          8. Estreatments
          9. Expungements
          10. Frequent Questions
          11. License Suspensions
          12. Livability Case Inquiry
          13. Livability Court
          14. Municipal Court Online Payments
          15. Officer Court Listing
          16. Online Court Records (PDF)
          17. Parking Tickets
          18. Payment of Fines & Bonds
          19. Mission
        9. Office of Cultural Affairs
          1. Arts in Charleston Calendar
          2. Charleston Farmers Market
          3. City Gallery at Waterfront Park
          4. Happy New Year Charleston
          5. Holiday Magic in Historic Charleston
          6. Holiday Parade
          7. Holiday Parade of Boats
          8. Labor Day Celebration
          9. Lowcountry Quarterly Arts Grants Program (LQAGP)
          10. MOJA Arts Festival
          11. OCA Staff
          12. Office of Cultural Affairs Calendar
          13. Piccolo Spoleto Festival
        10. Prosecutor's Office
        11. Public Information
          1. Press Release Archive
            1. 2023 Press Releases
            2. 2022 Press Releases
            3. 2021 Press Releases
            4. 2020 Press Releases
            5. 2019 Press Releases
            6. 2018 Press Releases
            7. 2017 Press Releases
            8. 2016 Press Releases
            9. 2015 Press Releases
            10. 2014 Press Releases
            11. 2013 Press Releases
            12. 2012 Press Releases
        12. Staff Directory
        13. Youth Programs Division
          1. Mayor's Youth Commission (MYC)
          2. Summer Service-Learning Institute
          3. Summer Youth Employment Program
          4. Mayor's Mentoring Consortium
          5. Youth Volunteer Corps (YVC) of Charleston
      4. Fire Department
        1. Employment
          1. Firefighter Trainee - No Experience
          2. Firefighter Trainee - With Experience
          3. Assistant Fire Marshal
          4. The Application Process
          5. Employment FAQ
          6. Physical Agility Test
          7. Salary, Benefits, Promotion
        2. Hiring Off Duty Personnel
        3. Fire Operations
          1. Hazmat Team
          2. Marine Team
          3. Technical Rescue Team
        4. Fire Marshal Division
          1. Building & Fire Inspections Status
          2. Codes & Standards
            1. Code Adoption History for City of Charleston
          3. Community Risk Reduction Programs
            1. Commercial Kitchen Exhaust
              1. Commercial Kitchen Exhaust Program
              2. Inspection Frequency
              3. Qualification Process
              4. Qualified Vendors
              5. Responsibility
              6. Training & Education Resources
            2. Community Engagement
              1. After the Fire Neighborhood Canvas
              2. Burned Children's Can Collection
              3. Child Safety Seat Inspections
              4. Fire History & Trivia
              5. Hydrant Maintenance & Flushing
              6. Smoke Alarm Installation
              7. Station Visits & Safety Classes
            3. Construction Fire Safety
              1. Program Overview
              2. Resources
              3. Submit A Plan
              4. Training
            4. Fire Sprinklers
              1. Are Fire Sprinklers Effective?
              2. Commercial Fire Sprinklers
              3. Fire Sprinklers Save Money
              4. How Fire Sprinklers Work
              5. The Most At-Risk Businesses
              6. Residential Fire Sprinklers
              7. Sprinkler Opposition
              8. Why Fires Start in Commercial Buildings
            5. Late Night Establishment Permit Application
            6. Mobile Food Vendors
            7. Multifamily Residential
              1. Multifamily Residential Property Managers
              2. Multifamily Residential Residents
            8. Compliance Reporting
          4. Emergency Planning
            1. Crowd Manager Training
            2. Emergency Preparedness
            3. Fire and Emergency Action Planning
            4. Portable Fire Extinguisher Training
          5. Fire Investigation Team
          6. Fire & Life Safety Education
            1. After the Fire
            2. Arson & Intentional Fires
            3. Burn & Scald Injury Prevention
            4. Campus Housing & Dormitories
            5. Candles, Lighters & Matches
            6. Carbon Monoxide
            7. Children Playing with Fire
              1. Myths & Facts
            8. Clothes Dryers & Washing Machines
            9. Cooking Safety
            10. Disaster Preparation
              1. General Preparedness
              2. General Safety Tips
            11. EDITH
              1. Fire Escape Drill
              2. Fire Escape Planning
            12. Electrical Fire Safety
            13. Fire Extinguishers
            14. Fire Safety
            15. Grilling Safety
            16. Home Fire Sprinklers
            17. Hotel & Motel Safety
            18. Kids' Activity Pages
            19. The Nature of Fire
            20. School Safety
            21. Smoke Alarms
            22. Smoking & Cigarette Safety
            23. Special Populations
            24. Summer Fire Safety
            25. Vacant Building Fires
            26. Vehicle Fire Safety
            27. Winter Fire Safety
            28. Virtual Elementary School
          7. History
          8. Information Bulletins
          9. Mission, Vision, Values
          10. Notice to Construction Industry
          11. Permit Applications
          12. Youth Firesetting Intervention
        5. Fire Training Division
        6. Frequently Asked Questions
        7. Learn More About CFD
          1. Accreditation
          2. Annual Reports
          3. Fallen Firefighters
            1. The Charleston 9
              1. C9 Memorial Event
              2. C9 Memorial Park
              3. C9 Memorial Brick Project
              4. Video Tributes
              5. NIOSH Report
              6. NIST Reports
              7. Post-Incident Assessment team
          4. History
          5. Mission, Vision, Values
          6. Overview
          7. Stations
            1. Auto Aid Partners
          8. Strategic Plan
          9. Patches & Shirts
        8. News Releases
        9. Staff Directory
        10. Submit A Request
      5. Housing & Community Development
        1. Housing & Homeownership
          1. Homeowner Rehabilitation
          2. Homeownership Initiative
          3. Local Bond Fund
        2. Community Development
          1. Community Development Block Grant
          2. HOME Investment Partnerships Program
          3. Housing Opportunities for Persons With AIDS
          4. Hope Center
        3. 2020 Consolidated Plan and Analysis of Impediments
        4. Committees and Commissions
        5. Mayors’ Commission on Homelessness and Afford
        6. Partners and Additional Resources
        7. Plans, Reports & Forms (PDF)
        8. Staff Directory
        9. Information for Developers
        10. PUBLIC NOTICES
      6. Human Resources & Organizational Development
        1. Current Employees Information Page
          1. Benefits Information
          2. Employee Handbook
            1. Employment Opportunities
          3. Employment Opportunities
        2. Lighten Up Charleston
        3. Prospective Employees
          1. Benefits
          2. Employment Opportunities
          3. Job Fair
        4. Staff Directory
      7. Information Technology
        1. GIS Division
          1. City Storymaps
          2. Find My Districts and Zones
          3. Maps of Housing, Planning and Permits
          4. Living With Water
          5. Peninsula and Tourism Maps
          6. Mapping Sustainability and Equity
          7. GIS Data
      8. Livability & Tourism
        1. Livability
        2. Special Event Permits
          1. Approval Process and Applications
          2. Special Events Ordinance
          3. Special Events Calendar
        3. Tourism Management
          1. Carriage Information
        4. Current Weather and Temperature
        5. Residential Rental Registration Pilot Program
      9. Parks
        1. Administration
        2. Frequently Asked Questions
        3. Parks & Recreation Master Plan
        4. Capital Projects Division
        5. Charleston Parks Conservancy
        6. Construction Division
        7. Design Review Committee
        8. Facilities Division
          1. Energy Management
          2. Joe Riley Ball Park
          3. Street Light Management
          4. Water System Cross-Connection Control
        9. Grounds Maintenance Division
        10. Horticulture Division
          1. Annual Plant Swap
        11. Keep Charleston Beautiful
          1. The Great Charleston Cleanup
          2. Volunteer With Us
          3. Litter Cleanup & Prevention
            1. Adopt-A-Block
            2. Group Litter Sweeps
            3. Youth Litter Sweeps
            4. DIY Litter Cleanup Kits
            5. Cigarette Litter Prevention Program
            6. Litter Index
            7. Report Littered Locations
            8. Back to KCB Home Page
          4. Sustainability, Waste Reduction, & Recycling
            1. Zero Waste Events
            2. Fishing Line Collection & Recycling
            3. Public Space Recycling - City Parks
            4. Collection Campaigns for Specialty Recycling
            5. Composting
              1. Commercial Composting
              2. Event Composting
              3. Reduce Food Waste
              4. Data and Updates for Charleston Composts
            6. Back to KCB Home Page
          5. Beautification
            1. Adopt-A-Block
            2. Adopt-A-Drain
            3. Bee City USA Pollinator Program
            4. PUP Program (Pick Up After Your Pet)
              1. Dog Bag Dispenser Locations
              2. City Dog Parks
            5. DIY Grime Gang Kits
            6. Graffiti Abatement
            7. Back to KCB Home Page
          6. Education Programs
            1. Clean City Clara
            2. Talking Trash
            3. Forces of Nature Club
            4. Sustainability Reading Days
            5. Borrow A Book
            6. Back to KCB Home Page
          7. Donate To KCB
          8. Shop Our Store
          9. Staff and Board Info
          10. About Us
          11. The Blog: What's New?
            1. Recycling Light Bulbs
            2. How to Recycle Liquid Hazardous Household Waste!
        12. Mechanical / Electrical Division
        13. Park Directory
          1. Maps & Downloads
        14. Staff Directory
        15. Urban Forestry Division
          1. Street Tree Manual
          2. Street Tree Program
      10. Planning, Preservation & Sustainability
        1. Calendar of Events
        2. Map to Our Office
        3. Current Projects
          1. Accessory Dwelling Units
          2. Accommodations Overlay Ordinance Amendment
          3. Affordable Housing
          4. Building Elevation Design Workshop
          5. Folly Road Overlay Zone
          6. Johns Island Municipal Improvement District (MID)
          7. King Street Business Improvement District
          8. Maybank Highway & Main Road Overlay District
          9. Old City Height Dist
          10. Outdoor Dining Expansion Ordinance
          11. Short Term Rental Permit Information
            1. Applicable Fees
            2. Application Materials
            3. Bed and Breakfast
            4. Frequently Asked Questions
            5. Glossary of Common Terms
            6. Short Term Rental Ordinance
            7. Short Term Rental Task Force (2016-2017)
          12. Special Parking District Overlay (King Street)
          13. Trees to Offset Stormwater
          14. Upper Peninsula Initiative
            1. Upper Peninsula Zoning District
            2. Upper Peninsula Restaurant Composting Project
          15. West Ashley Initiatives
            1. Plan West Ashley (Master Plan)
            2. West Ashley Revitalization Commission
            3. Sumar Site Redevelopment
            4. West Ashley Retail Report
            5. Dupont / Wappoo Planning Area
            6. Legare Bridge Bicycle & Pedestrian Path
            7. West Ashley Economic Development Study 2014
            8. West Ashley Farmers Market
            9. West Ashley TIF District
          16. Student Housing Overlay Zone
          17. Underrepresented Communities Historic Preservation Program
        4. City Plan
        5. Popular Topics
          1. Annexation
          2. Bike & Pedestrian Planning
          3. Boards & Committees
            1. Board of Architectural Review (BAR-L & BAR-S)
            2. Board of Zoning Appeals Site Design (BZA-SD)
            3. Board of Zoning Appeals - Zoning (BZA-Z)
            4. Design Review Board (DRB)
            5. Planning Commission (PC)
            6. Technical Review Committee (TRC)
          4. Business Services
          5. Community Plans
          6. Environment / Sustainability
          7. Maps
          8. Short Term Rentals, Bed & Breakfasts
          9. Union Pier
          10. Zoning & Codes
        6. Businesses
          1. Annex into the City of Charleston
          2. Apply for a Business License
          3. Business & Neighborhood Services
          4. Late Night Establishment Permits
          5. Submit Development Applications
            1. Board of Architectural Review (BAR)
            2. Board of Zoning Appeals - Site Design
            3. Board of Zoning Appeals - Zoning
            4. Design Review Board (DRB)
            5. Plat/Subdivision Review
            6. Planning Commission
            7. Site Plan Review
            8. Technical Review Committee
          6. Women & Minority Business Enterprise Office
        7. Residents
          1. Annex into the City of Charleston
          2. Maps of My Area
          3. Neighborhood Services
          4. View Board & Committee Decisions
            1. Board of Architectural Review (BAR)
            2. Board of Zoning Appeals Site Design (BZA-SD)
            3. Board of Zoning Appeals Zoning (BZA-Z)
            4. Design Review Board (DRB)
            5. Planning Commission (PC)
            6. Technical Review Committee (TRC)
          5. View Community Plans
        8. Divisions
          1. Business & Neighborhood Services
            1. Business Services
              1. Business Support & Resources
                1. Business Financing
                2. Business Incentives
                3. Business Planning & Education
                4. Market Research
                  1. King Street Profile
                5. Minority Business Enterprise
                6. Disaster Preparedness for Businesses
                7. Open Carry Guidance & Signage
              2. Permit Center
              3. Women & Minority Business Enterprise Office
                1. Minority & Women-Owned Business Spotlight
                2. Business Support & Resources
                3. M&WBE Advisory Committee
                4. Small Business Workshops
                5. Small Business Opportunity Expo
              4. Central Business District Improvement Commission
              5. Central Business District Resources
              6. King Street Profile
              7. CHS Small Biz Resource Guide
              8. Jazz on King 2022
              9. Piccolo on King
            2. Small Business Workshops
            3. Minority & Women-Owned Business Enterprise Office
              1. Minority & Women-Owned Business Spotlight
              2. Business Support & Resources
              3. M&WBE Advisory Committee
              4. Small Business Workshops
              5. Small Business Opportunity Expo
            4. Neighborhood Services
              1. Alternate Side & Signed Street Sweeping Program
              2. Robert Ballard Award
              3. I'm a Resident, Now What?
              4. Neighborhood Commission & Council
              5. Neighborhood Spotlight
              6. Operation Neighborhood
              7. Resources for Neighborhood Leaders and Residents
            5. Hey, Charleston! Newsletter
              1. 2019
              2. 2018
              3. 2017
              4. 2016
              5. 2015
              6. 2020
              7. 2021
              8. 2022
            6. Small Business Opportunity Expo
          2. Design Division (Civic Design Center)
          3. Planning
            1. Annexation
              1. Annexation Defined
              2. Annexation Eligibility
              3. Daniel Island & Cainhoy
              4. James Island
              5. Johns Island
              6. West Ashley
            2. Bicycle & Pedestrian Planning
              1. Bike/Ped Projects
                1. West Ashley Greenway Plan
              2. Bike Right, Drive Right
              3. Complete Streets
              4. Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee
            3. City Plans
              1. Charleston City Plan
              2. Calhoun Street Plan
              3. Downtown Plan
              4. Johns Island Community Plan
              5. Johns Island Community Greenways Plan
              6. Neck Area Plan
              7. Plan West Ashley
              8. Preservation Plan
              9. Rethink Folly Road
              10. Spring Cannon Corridor Plan
            4. Planning Commission
            5. Short Term Rentals
          4. Preservation & Urban Design
            1. Board of Architectural Review (BAR)
            2. Design Review Board (DRB)
            3. Preservation Plan
            4. Area Character Appraisals
            5. Architectural Inventory of Historic Buildings
          5. Zoning
            1. Board of Zoning Appeals Zoning (BZA-Z)
            2. Board of Zoning Appeals Site Design (BZA-SD)
            3. Technical Review Committee (TRC)
            4. Zoning Maps
            5. Zoning Ordinance
            6. Tree Removal Information
            7. Zoning Verification Letter Request
            8. Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU)
        9. Sustainability
      11. Police Department
        1. Join CPD
          1. Apply Here
          2. Lateral Hire
          3. Police Cadet Training
          4. Mentorship Program
          5. Internship Program
          6. Civilian Employment
        2. About Us
          1. Command Staff
            1. Deputy Chiefs
            2. Captains
            3. Lieutenants
          2. Mission & Overview
          3. Accreditation
          4. Special Activated Units
            1. Civil Disturbance Unit (CDU)
            2. Disaster Response Team
            3. Explosive Devices Unit
            4. Honor Guard
            5. Hostage Negotiation Unit
            6. K-9 Unit
            7. Pipes & Drums
            8. Special Weapons & Tactics (SWAT)
            9. Underwater Response & Swiftwater Team
          5. Investigations
            1. Crimes Against Persons
              1. Cold Cases
              2. Robbery Unit
              3. Violent Crimes Unit
            2. Crimes Against Property
            3. Field Intelligence Unit
            4. Forensic Services
            5. Special Investigations
            6. Special Victims Unit
          6. Departmental Teams
          7. Photo Gallery
        3. Transparency
          1. Internal Affairs
          2. Information & Reports
          3. Racial Bias Audit
          4. Policies & Procedures
          5. Charleston Police Data Initiative
          6. Critical Incident Briefing Videos
          7. 1st Amendment Demonstrations
        4. Programs/Resources
          1. Crime Prevention
            1. Safe Exchange Zones
            2. Terrorism Awareness
          2. Resources
            1. CrimeStoppers
            2. Hiring Off Duty Officers
            3. Documentaries
            4. Forms
          3. Victim/Witness Services Program
            1. Contact Us
            2. How We Can Help
            3. Impact of crime
            4. Resources
            5. Victim & Witness Rights
            6. Victim/Witness Program Survey
          4. Youth Programs
            1. Explorer Post 11
          5. Safe Place
          6. Police Citizens Academy
          7. Security Camera Registration
        5. 2022 Award Recipients
        6. Charleston Police Memorial
        7. Frequently Asked Questions
      12. Public Service
        1. Building Inspections
          1. Permit Center
            1. Applications & Guidelines
            2. Building Inspections
            3. Certificate of Construction Completion
            4. Flood Zones
            5. Permit Viewer Map
            6. Inspections Procedure
            7. Fire Marshal Division
            8. Engineering
            9. Storm Water Management
            10. Zoning
            11. How to Navigate Customer Self Service (CSS)
            12. Customer Self Service Portal
          2. Board of Building Appeals
          3. Certificate of Construction Completion
          4. Flood Zones
          5. Resources
          6. How to Navigate Customer Self Service (CSS)
          7. Customer Self Service (CSS)
        2. Communications
        3. Engineering
          1. Encroachments
          2. Plat Review Committee
          3. Projects
          4. Small Cell Wireless Information (PDF)
          5. Subdivision & Plat Dedication Process
          6. Beresford Creek Bridge Replacement
        4. Environmental Services
          1. Automated Garbage Trucks
          2. Garbage Collection
          3. Mattress Recycling
          4. Street Sweeping
          5. Trash & Yard Waste Collection
        5. Reference Files
        6. Staff Directory
        7. Streets & Sidewalks
          1. Street Repaving (PDF)
        8. Why Does It Seem Like It Always Floods?
        9. Fleet Management
      13. Recreation
        1. 2023 Spring Recreation Guide
        2. Register at Recreation Online
        3. Athletics
          1. Adult Sports
            1. Men's Soccer
            2. Women's Soccer
            3. Coed Soccer
            4. Men's Softball
            5. Flag Football
            6. Ultimate Frisbee
          2. Aquatics
            1. Pools
            2. Swim Lessons
            3. Adult Learn-to-Swim Program
            4. Adult Swim Team
            5. Aquatic Programs
            6. Educational Programs
            7. Youth Swim Teams
          3. Golf
            1. About Us
              1. Course Rates and Annual Passes
              2. The Golf Course
              3. Practice Facility
              4. Bar & Grill
              5. Contact Us
              6. Accessibility
            2. Book or Cancel Tee Times
            3. Golf Instruction
              1. Meet Our Instructors
              2. Instruction Rates
              3. Register Online for Classes
              4. Adult Golf Programs
                1. Operation 36 for Adults
                  1. OP 36 Materials
                2. Get Golf Ready Clinics
                3. SuperSpeed Golf Clinics
                4. Register Online
              5. Junior Golf Programs
                1. Contact Boykin Powers, PGA Master Instructor
                2. U.S. Kids Golf Learning Programs
                  1. Level One Learning Booklet (PDF)
                  2. Level One Assessments
                  3. Level Two Assessments
                  4. Level Three Assessments
                  5. Level Four Assessments
                  6. Level Five Assessments
                  7. Downloadable Assessment Forms
                  8. Frequently Asked Questions
                3. Frequently Asked Questions
                  1. Operation 36 Golf Program
                4. Summer Golf League - Muni Vs Patriots Point
                5. Summer Golf Camps
                6. Spring 2023 Class Schedule
                7. Operation 36 for Juniors
                8. Family Tees
                9. Join our Email List
                10. Register Online
                11. US Kids Golf Participants Levels Progress
                12. Become a Junior Golf Volunteer
              6. Join our Email List
            4. City Championship Series
            5. Volunteer for Summer Junior Golf Camps
            6. Monday Night Blitz
            7. Wednesday Evening Ladies Events
          4. Gymnastics
            1. Upcoming Clinics & Open Gyms
            2. Pre-School Developmental Recreation Classes
            3. Youth Recreation Classes
            4. Summer Day Camps
            5. Competitive Teams
          5. Middle School Sports
          6. Tennis
            1. Tennis Courts
            2. Tennis Leagues
            3. Youth & Adult Tennis Programs
            4. Summer Camp
            5. "Courting Kids" Inner-City Tennis Program
            6. Tournaments & Round Robins
          7. Youth Sports
            1. ABC Developmental Programs
            2. Baseball & Softball
            3. Basketball
            4. Cheerleading
            5. City of Charleston Track Club
            6. Cross Country
            7. Flag Football
            8. Lacrosse
            9. Lowcountry Volleyball
            10. Soccer
            11. Tackle Football
            12. Wrestling
        4. Camps & Clinics
          1. Athletic Camps & Clinics
          2. Holiday Camps & Clinics
          3. Specialty Camps
          4. Spring Break & Schools Out Camps
          5. Summer Day Camps
          6. Summer Lottery Camps
          7. Counselor-in-Training Leadership Program
        5. Community & Family Events
          1. Calendar
        6. Golf Tee Times
        7. Parks & Facilities
          1. Arthur W. Christopher Community Center
          2. Bees Landing Recreation Center
          3. Daniel Island Recreation Center
          4. Hazel Parker Playground
          5. James Island Recreation Complex
          6. Shaw Community Center
          7. St. Julian Devine Community Center
          8. City Dog Parks
          9. Parks & Recreation Master Plan
          10. Parks by Area
          11. Reservations & Rentals
          12. Sunscreen Initiative
        8. Programs
          1. Adult Fitness
            1. Adventure Out Fitness
            2. Daniel Island Fitness
            3. James Island Fitness
            4. Peninsula Fitness
            5. West Ashley Fitness
            6. Water Fitness
            7. Pickleball
          2. Arts & Crafts
          3. Education
          4. Environmental Education
            1. Huck Finn Fishing Tournament
          5. Theater
          6. Therapeutic Recreation
          7. Youth Fitness
        9. Recreation Commission
        10. Scholarship Information
        11. Senior Activities
          1. Activities
          2. Fitness Programs & Classes
          3. Group Meetings & Trips
          4. Senior Centers
            1. Lowcountry Senior Center
            2. Waring Senior Center
        12. Special Event Permits
        13. Sponsorship Opportunities
        14. Staff Directory
        15. Therapeutic Recreation
          1. Unified Sports & Programs
        16. Virtual Recreation Activities
          1. Indoor Activities
          2. Outdoor Adventures
          3. Educational Resources & Opportunities
          4. Virtual Spring Break Camp
          5. Virtual Dog Contest
        17. Volunteer With Us!
      14. Stormwater Management
        1. Projects
          1. Barberry Woods Drainage Improvement Project
          2. Calhoun West Drainage Improvement Project
          3. Central Park Drainage Basin Improvements
          4. Charleston Drainage CNA (PDF)
          5. Cooper - Jackson Stormwater Improvements
            1. Project Updates
            2. Community Meetings
            3. Documents and Maps
          6. Dupont-Wappoo Watershed Master Plan
          7. Forest Acres Drainage Improvement Project
            1. Project Background
            2. Phase 1 - Project Improvements
            3. Phase 2 - Project Improvements
            4. Project Progress
          8. Huger Street and King Street Drainage Improvements
            1. Phase 1: Huger Street and King Street Intersection
            2. Phase 2: Huger Street and King Street Pump Station
            3. Documents
          9. Johns Island Restoration Plan
          10. Low Battery Seawall Repair
          11. Market Street Drainage Improvement Project
            1. Construction Sequencing
            2. Division III
            3. Monthly Construction Schedule
            4. Project Description
          12. Medical District Drainage Tunnel Extension
          13. Spring / Fishburne Drainage Improvement Project
          14. Wagener Terrace Storm Drainage Repair Project
          15. Windermere Drainage Improvement Project
            1. Community Meetings
            2. Documents and Maps
        2. Stormwater Design Standards Manual
        3. Storm Drainage Mapping
        4. Floodplain Management
          1. Flood Information & FAQs
          2. Elevation Certificates
          3. Know Your Flood Zone
          4. Floodplain Mapping
          5. Flood Mitigation Resources
          6. Elevating Your Structure
          7. Floodplain Development
          8. Stormwater Maintenance
          9. Report Damage
        5. Stormwater Management Plan
        6. Church Creek Drainage Basin
          1. Project Updates
          2. Community Meetings
          3. Documents and Maps
        7. Stormwater Education
          1. Why Does It Seem Like Charleston Always Floods When It Rains?
          2. Training Events and Resources
        8. Stormwater Service
        9. Stormwater Service Billing
          1. How Will Stormwater Fees Help?
          2. How Are Stormwater Fees Determined?
          3. What Should You Do If You Think Your Fee Was Calculated Incorrectly?
          4. Homestead Exemption Policy Frequently Asked Questions
      15. Traffic & Transportation
        1. Divisions
          1. Parking Enforcement Division
          2. Parking Operations Division
          3. Traffic Operations Division
            1. Signs & Markings
          4. Traffic Signal Operations Division
          5. Transportation Project Management Division
        2. Programs
          1. ADA Parking Space Request
          2. Intersection All-Way Stop Control Request
          3. Residential Parking Program
          4. SmartCard Parking Program
          5. Street Sign Program
          6. Traffic Calming Program
        3. Permits, Brochures & Maps
        4. Projects, Studies & Plans
        5. Typical Traffic Control Plans
        6. Political Signs in Public ROW
        7. Traffic Management Center
        8. [LINK] Staff Directory
        9. [LINK] Taximeters & Fares
    8. Election Information
      1. 2023 Municipal Election Information
      2. 2023 Candidate Filing Information
      3. Berkeley County Voter Information
      4. Charleston County Voter Information
      5. Find Your City Council District
      6. Municipal Election Commission Members
      7. Precincts and Polling Locations
        1. Berkeley County Elections
        2. Charleston County Elections
      8. Voter Registration and Eligibility
        1. Berkeley County Voter Registration Information
        2. Charleston County Voter Registration Information
    9. Employment
    10. Federal, State & Local Resources
    11. Mayor
      1. Biography
      2. Mayor Tecklenburg's Speeches
        1. 2023 State of the City Address
        2. 2022 State of the City Address
        3. 2021 State of the City Address
        4. 2020 State of the City Address
        5. 2020 Mayoral Inaugural Address
        6. 2019 State of the City Address
        7. 2018 Spoleto Festival U.S.A. Opening Ceremony
        8. 2018 State of the City Address
        9. 2017 Carolina Day Speech
        10. 2017 Spoleto Festival U.S.A. Opening Ceremony
        11. 2017 State of the City Address
        12. 2016 Mayoral Inaugural Address
        13. 2016 Spoleto Festival U.S.A. Opening Ceremony
        14. 2016 State of the City Address
    12. Mission & Values
    13. Municipal Court
    14. Public Meetings
    15. Staff Directory
    16. Transparency and Disclosure
      1. Budget
      2. DeReef Park
        1. Approved Amendment to Project Agreement (PDF)
        2. Dereef Park Survey Report (PDF)
        3. EA for Partial Conversion of DeReef Park (PDF)
        4. Partial Conversion Approval Letter (PDF)
        5. Partial Conversion Approved FONSI (PDF)
        6. Partial Conversion Replacement Sites EA (PDF)
      3. City Council Videos
      4. Annual Comprehensive Financial Reports
      5. Open Data
      6. Performance Management
        1. Accessory Dwelling Units
        2. Affordable Housing Inventory
        3. Affordable Housing Near Transit
        4. Homelessness Region Wide
        5. Homelessness Service Providers
      7. Salaries (PDF)
      8. Spending Transparency Reports
      9. Public Notices
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  3. Residents

    1. Affordable Housing
    2. Area Maps
    3. Citizen Services Desk
    4. City Plans
      1. Affordable Housing Bond Funds Strategic Plan
      2. Calhoun Street Plan
      3. Century V Plan
      4. Downtown Plan
      5. Flooding & Sea Level Rise Strategy
      6. Housing and Community Development Annual Action Plan
      7. Johns Island Community Plan
      8. Johns Island Community Greenways Plan
      9. Neck Area Plan
      10. People Pedal Plan
      11. Plan West Ashley
      12. Preservation Plan
      13. Rethink Folly Road
      14. Spring Cannon Corridor Plan
    5. Demographics
    6. Drainage Ditch Maintenance
    7. Election Information
    8. Employment
    9. Events
    10. FAQs
    11. Federal, State & Local Resources
    12. Fire Department
    13. Flooding & Sea Level Rise Strategy
    14. Garbage & Trash Collection
      1. Report Garbage Not Collected
      2. Report Yard Waste Not Collected
      3. Request a Garbage Can
    15. Hurricane Information
    16. Keep Charleston Beautiful
    17. LGBTQ Resources
    18. Lighten Up Charleston
    19. Municipal Court
    20. Municipal Golf Course
    21. Neighborhood Services
    22. News
    23. Parking Information
      1. Parking Operations Division
      2. Parking Tickets
      3. Residential Parking Decals
      4. SmartCard Parking Program
      5. Where to Park
    24. Parks & Facilities
    25. Permit Center
    26. Photo Gallery
    27. Planning Projects
    28. Police Department
    29. Recreation
      1. Recreation Calendar
    30. Resilience Projects
    31. Short Term Rental Permits
    32. Special Events Permit
    33. Sustainability Initiatives
    34. Youth Programs
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  4. Business

    1. Apply for a Business License
    2. BidLine
    3. Boards & Commissions
      1. Board of Appeals
      2. Board of Architectural Review (BAR)
      3. Board of Zoning Appeals
      4. Design Review Board
      5. Planning Commission
      6. Plat Review Committee
    4. Building Inspection Requests
    5. Business Development
    6. Business Licenses
      1. Business License Renewals
      2. New Business Licenses
    7. Business Services
    8. City Code
    9. City Plans
    10. Commercial Plan Review
    11. Community Development Block Grant
    12. Fees & Permits
    13. Fire Marshal
    14. Minority & Women Owned Business Development
    15. Online Permits
    16. Permit Center
    17. Submit Development Applications
    18. Technical Review Committee
    19. Zoning
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  5. Visitors

    1. Angel Oak Park
    2. Bus Tour & Parking Permit Application
    3. Charleston Area Convention & Visitors Bureau
    4. Charleston Parks Conservancy
    5. Charleston Visitor Center
    6. Discover South Carolina
    7. Dock Street Theater
    8. Maritime Center
    9. Municipal Golf Course
    10. Old Exchange
    11. Old Slave Mart Museum
    12. Parking Information
      1. Parking Operations Division
      2. Parking Tickets
      3. Residential Parking Decals
      4. SmartCard Parking Program
      5. Where to Park
    13. Parks & Facilities
    14. Plan Your Visit
    15. Public Garage and Restroom Guide
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  6. Online Services

    1. Apply for a Job
    2. BidLine
    3. Building Inspection Requests
    4. Business License Renewal
    5. Citizen Service Desk
    6. GIS & Interactive Maps
    7. Municipal Court Online Payments
    8. Permits & Plans
    9. Permit Search
    10. Parking Citation and Residential Permit Payments
    11. Police Officer Comment Form
    12. Register for Recreation Programs
    13. Smoke Alarm Request
    14. FOIA Requests
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  7. How Do I...

    1. Apply For
      1. Boards, Committees & Commissions
      2. Building Permits / Inspections
      3. Business License
      4. Community Assistance & A-Tax Grants
      5. Employment
      6. MWBE Certification (PDF)
      7. Short Term Rental Permit
      8. Special Event Permit
    2. Connect
      1. Facebook
      2. Twitter
      3. Vimeo
    3. Contact
      1. City Council
      2. City Directory
      3. Mayor
    4. Pay
      1. Muncipal Court Online Payments
      2. Business License Renewal
      3. Parking Citations
    5. Register For
      1. Bid Posting Notification
      2. E Notifications
      3. Recreation Athletics or Program
      4. Voting
    6. Rent or Reserve
      1. Community Facility
      2. Parks
    7. Report A
      1. Concern or Service Request
      2. Comment or Compliment
    8. View
      1. Agendas & Minutes
      2. Bid Postings
      3. Budgets
      4. City Code
      5. City Council Meeting Videos
      6. City Maps
      7. Event Calendar
      8. Financial Reports
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  8. Feature Links

    1. Agendas & Minutes
    2. BidLine
    3. Business License Renewal
    4. Citizen Service Desk
    5. Employment
    6. GIS & Interactive Maps
    7. Municipal Court Online Payments
    8. Municode
    9. Online Permits
    10. Parking Citation Online Payments
    11. Permit Center Info
    12. Short Term Rental Permit Information
    13. Small Cell Wireless Info (PDF)
    14. Visitor Information
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    1. Resources
    2. Report A Concern
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