The division is responsible for administration of the Board of Architectural Review (BAR) within Charleston’s historic districts and Landmark Overlay properties, and investigates violations of the preservation ordinance within that purview. The division is also responsible for the administration of the Commercial Corridor Design Review Board (CCDRB), which oversees the design and alterations of properties outside the city’s historic districts. In addition, the division assists and offers guidance for the community on matters of historic preservation and urban design. See the BAR and CCDRB web pages for more specific information, or feel free to contact the staff at (843) 724-3781, or in person at the City offices at 75 Calhoun Street, 3rd floor.
Debbi Rhoad HopkinsSenior Preservation Planner 75 Calhoun StreetThird FloorCharleston, SC 29401Phone 843-724-3779Fax 843-724-3772hopkinsd@charleston-sc.gov