Zoning Division

75 Calhoun Street - 3rd Floor

The Zoning Division administers the City's Zoning Ordinance and subdivision regulations, coordinates the Board of Zoning Appeals-Zoning, Board of Zoning Appeals-Site Design, and Planning Commission. The Zoning Division also investigates zoning complaints and enforces zoning regulations.
To report a violation, contact Rebecca Schlenker at
(843) 724-3755, (843) 670-0946 or schlenkerr@ci.charleston.sc.us

The Board of Zoning Appeals- Zoning
The Board of Zoning Appeals-Zoning hears requests for zoning variances and special exceptions. The Board also hears appeals to decisions of the zoning administrator.

Board of Zoning Appeals- Site Design
The Board of Zoning Appeals-Site Design has the same powers as the Board of Zoning Appeals-Zoning, but focuses on site planning requirements of the Zoning Ordinance including requirements for tree protection and landscaping, driveway spacing, and parking space design and maneuverability.

Planning Commission
The Planning Commission hears and makes recommendations to City Council on zoning and rezoning applications, master plans for planned unit developments, zoning text amendments and the City's long range comprehensive plans. The Planning Commission also hears and approves subdivisions.

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