Subdivision Plats

Pursuant to the town's Development Standards Ordinance (DSO), no subdivision shall be made, platted or recorded for any purpose, nor shall parcels resulting from such subdivisions be sold or offered for sale, unless such subdivision meets all the requirements of the town's subdivision regulations and has been approved in accordance with the requirements of the DSO.

In general, most subdivision plats must be reviewed and approved by the town's Planning Commission for conformity with the requirements of the DSO, pursuant to the review procedures outlined in Articles 14 and 15 of the DSO.

There are two main steps involved in the review and approval of a subdivision plat: a preliminary plat and a final plat. No land development activities may occur until a preliminary plat has first been approved by the Planning Commission. No lots may be physically subdivided and sold or offered for sale until a final plat has been approved by the Planning Commission and recorded in the Charleston County Register of Deeds Office (ROD).

The following types of subdivision plats are considered "exempt" by the DSO and may be reviewed and approved administratively by the Zoning Administrator:

The division of land into parcels of five acres or more where no new streets are involved;
The combination or re-combination of portions of previously platted and recorded lots where the total number of lots is not increased and the resultant lots conform to the requirements of the DSO;
The combination or recombination of entire lots of record where no new street or change in existing streets is involved;
The public acquisition by purchase of strips of land for widening or opening of streets;
When contiguous properties are to be divided for the purpose of exchanging or trading parcels of land, provided that a statement is made on the plat which describes the proposed transaction and certifies that any parcels thus created are not created as individual building lots; and
Where properly platted lots or parcels are created and approved by judicial act.

For assistance in filing a subdivision plat, please contact Tyler Newman, Zoning Administrator, by phone at (843) 768-9121 or by email at [email protected].

Subdivision Review Fees

Exempt Plat Review Fees:

5+ Acre Lots w/o New Streets - $50.00
Lot Combination/Recombination - $50.00
Public Acquisition - $50.00
Land Swap - $50.00
Lots Created by Judicial Act - $50.00

Preliminary Plat Review Fees:

Minor Subdivision (2-10 Lots) - $300.00
Major Subdivision (11+ Lots) - $300.00 + $10.00 per lot

Final Plat Review Fees:

Minor Subdivision (2-10 Lots) - $150.00
Major Subdivision - $150.00 + $10.00 per lot

Recording Fees:

Plat Recording Fee - $100.00 + $25.00 per page

Other Requirements

When submitting a final plat for recording purposes, please include at least four (4) paper copies with a minimum size of 11" x 17".

All plats must conform to the Charleston County ROD Plat Recording Requirements (Click for PDF).

More Information

Development Standards Ordinance
Zoning Map
Fee Schedule
Zoning Permit Application Form

Charleston County Register of Deeds
Charleston County Plat Recording Requirements (PDF)

Contact

Tyler Newman
Zoning Administrator
(843) 768-9121
[email protected]