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Short-Term Rental & Related Ordinances

TOWN OF SEABROOK ISLAND
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE
Notice is hereby provided that the Town of Seabrook Island will hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday, October 15, 2024, at 9:30 am. The Public Hearing will take place at Kiawah Island Town Hall, 4475 Betsy Kerrison Parkway, Johns Island, SC. During the Public Hearing, Town Council will receive comments on the following ordinances:

Ordinance 2024-06: An ordinance amending the Development Standards Ordinance for the Town of Seabrook Island, South Carolina; Article 2, General Provisions; Section 2.1, General Compliance; so as to repeal subsection (e) pertaining to the placement and storage of trash, litter, and junk on premises within the town; Article 8; Seabrook Island Road Overlay District; so as to rename the title of the article to “Overlay Districts” and to incorporate provisions related to the establishment of a Short-Term Rental Overlay District; Article 9, Conditional Use Requirements; Section 9.4, Specific Use Requirements; Subsection O, Short-Term Rental; so as to amend the conditional use requirements for short-term rental units operating within the Town; Article 12; Parking and Loading; Section 12.4, Design Requirements; Subsection B, Parking Construction and Development; Paragraph 7, Lighting; so as to amend the reference to the correct subsection; and Appendix E, Fee Schedule; so as to update the schedule of fees to reflect changes relating to permitting requirements and procedures for short-term rental units within the town

  • Click here to view Ordinance 2024-06 (Clean Version)
  • Click here to view Ordinance 2024-06 (Redline Version)

Ordinance 2024-07: An ordinance amending the Official Zoning District Map of the Town of Seabrook Island to reflect the location of the Short-Term Rental Overlay District

  • Click here to view Ordinance 2024-07
  • Click here to view Proposed Short-Term Rental Overlay District Map

Ordinance 2024-08: An ordinance amending the Town Code for the Town of Seabrook Island; Chapter 8, Businesses and Business Regulations; Article I, Business License; Section 8-21, Classification and Rates; so as to amend the rates for class 9.2 businesses (Short-Term Rental Units) for the License Year beginning May 1, 2025

  • Click here to view Ordinance 2024-08 (Clean Version)
  • Click here to view Ordinance 2024-08 (Redline Version)

Ordinance 2024-09: An ordinance amending the Town Code for the Town of Seabrook Island, South Carolina; Chapter 18, Offenses and Miscellaneous Provisions; so as to establish regulations pertaining to trash, litter and debris; illegal dumping; the parking of vehicles and equipment; the operation of small unmanned aircraft; and other matters related thereto

  • Click here to view Ordinance 2024-09 (Clean Version)
  • Click here to view Ordinance 2024-09 (Redline Version)

Copies of the proposed ordinances may be viewed by clicking the links above. The ordinances may also be viewed at Town Hall during regular business hours (Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.).

Pre-Registration
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Preference will be given to individuals who have pre-registered to speak by Monday, October 14, 2024, at 12:00 PM. To pre-register, please fill out the form below or email [email protected]. 

Participate Virtually
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Individuals who wish to participate in the Public Hearing via Zoom may call (843) 768-9121 or email [email protected] for log-in information. 
 
Submit a Written Comment

Individuals who wish to submit a comment in advance of the Public Hearing may do so in writing by 12:00 pm on Mon. October 14, 2024, using one of the following options:
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  • Online:  Click here to access the Public Comment Portal
  • Email:  [email protected]
  • Mail or Hand Deliver:  2001 Seabrook Island Road, Seabrook Island, SC 29455

Watch Live Stream Video

The meeting will be live streamed on the town’s YouTube channel: Click here for Live Stream.

More Information

For more information, please call (843) 768-9121 or email [email protected].

Pre-Register to Speak

Pre-registration for the Public Hearing is now CLOSED. ​

Public Comment Portal

The Public Comment Portal is now CLOSED.
Individuals who wish to submit written comments in advance of the Public Hearing may do so using the Public Comment Portal. Town Council will accept written comments until Mon. October 14, 2024, at 12:00 PM. 

All comments received through the Public Comment Portal will be forwarded to members of Town Council for review. Individuals who submit a comment will not receive a written response; however, comments may be addressed or discussed by members of Town Council during the Public Hearing. 

Please note that all comments will become part of the public record and may be subject to release under the requirements of the South Carolina Freedom of Information Act.
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Town of Seabrook Island

2001 Seabrook Island Road
Seabrook Island, SC 29455
Phone: (843) 768-9121
​Email: [email protected]

Town Hall Hours:
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