(A) Building permit. All construction (new and remodeling and repairs) shall require a permit to include docks, retaining-walls, sea walls, fences, pools, septic tank installations and/or repairs. (To obtain a permit the applicant must either be the owner of the property and the primary resident, or a South Carolina state licensed contractor (exceptions to the requirement to be a state licensed contractor: floor covering, painting/caulking and wall papering, drywall repairs, replacing screens/screen doors, pressure washing and routine interior and exterior cleaning). For example, owners of rental property may pull permits for the exceptions listed above.)
(1) Changes to the exterior of a property may require a sign off from the Zoning Administrator. Changes to the exterior of commercial properties may need approval from the Design Review Board at the discretion of the Zoning Administrator.
(2) Permits for the construction of new docks in the Conservation Zoning District shall require a letter of coordination with Charleston County.
(3) All building permits located on islands less than ten acres shall require a letter of coordination from SCDHEC confirming that the proposed developments meet all applicable state regulations for marsh island development.
(4) All permit cards will be displayed onsite and must be visible from the public right-of-way at the access to the property.
(5) Toilet and refuse disposal containers shall be provided and maintained by the permit holder on all project sites.
(B) Zoning permit. A zoning permit shall be required for all new residential and commercial construction, including rebuilds and construction that would change the footprint or use of an existing structure.
(C) Prior to starting any excavation work the applicant shall contact 811 to request locate tickets. The applicant shall include the locate tickets with the permit application.
(Ord. 13-19, passed 2-11-19; Am. Ord. 13-20, passed 9-8-20)