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Town of Seabrook Island
Town Council Meeting
October 27, 2020
Seabrook Island Town Council will hold its next regularly scheduled meeting on Tues. October 27, 2020, at 2:30 pm. The meeting will be preceded by a public hearing at 2:25 pm.


To view supplemental information for specific agenda items, please click the links below:​

  • Financials for the Month of September 2020
  • Ordinance 2020-08 (Second Reading): An ordinance amending the Town Code for the Town of Seabrook Island, South Carolina; Chapter 2, Administration; Article VI, Emergency Preparedness; Section 2-312, Emergency Operations Plan; so as to adopt a new comprehensive emergency plan for the Town of Seabrook Island
  • Ordinance 2020-09 (Second Reading): An ordinance amending the Town Code for the Town of Seabrook Island, South Carolina; Chapter 32, Waterways and Beaches; Article II, Beachfront Management; Division 2, Restrictions; Section 32-43, Wildlife and Marine Life Protection; so as to prohibit the harassment of marine mammals on the beaches of Seabrook Island and to restrict swimming in Captain Sams Inlet at times when dolphins are present or most likely to be present
  • Ordinance 2020-10 (First Reading): An ordinance amending the Development Standards Ordinance for the Town of Seabrook Island, South Carolina; Article 16, Design and Improvement Standards; Section 16.10, Subdivision Design Standards; Subsection 16.10.50.160, Street Names; so as to amend the naming requirements for new streets; and to create a new section called Section 16.50, Street Naming Policy; so as to adopt a policies and procedures for the naming of new streets and the renaming of existing streets within the town
  • Ordinance 2020-11 (First Reading): An ordinance amending the Zoning Map of the Town of Seabrook Island so as to change the zoning designation for Charleston County Tax Map Number 147-03-00-119, containing approximately 0.50 +/- acres located at 3095 Baywood Drive, from the SR Single-Family Residential District to the AGC Agricultural-Conservation District
  • Ordinance 2020-12 (First Reading): An ordinance amending the Town Code for the Town of Seabrook Island, South Carolina; Chapter 20, Planning and Development; Article II, Flood Damage Prevention; Section 20-22, County Ordinance Adopted by Reference; Administration of Article; so as to adopt the most recent version of the Charleston County Flood Damage Prevention and Protection Ordinance
  • Ordinance 2020-13 (First Reading): An ordinance amending the Town Code for the Town of Seabrook Island, South Carolina; Article 8, Businesses and Business Regulations; Section 8-27, Proof of Insurance; so as to delete the requirement for contractors and subcontractors to submit proof of insurance as a precondition to the issuance of a business license
  • Ordinance 2020-14 (First Reading): An ordinance amending the Development Standards Ordinance for the Town of Seabrook Island, South Carolina; Article 2, Definitions and Interpretation of Terms; Section 2.10, Definitions; so as to add definitions for “Dwelling, Accessory,” “Short-Term Rental Unit,” “Vacation Club Unit,” “Vacation Time sharing Lease Plan,” “Vacation Time Sharing Ownership Plan,” and “Vacation time sharing plan;” to delete definitions for “Dwelling, Rental” and “Guesthouse;” and to modify the definition for “Family;” Article 5, Zoning District Specifications; Section 5.20, Agricultural-General (AG); Subsection 5.20.30, Conditional Uses; so as to amend the requirements for Accessory Dwelling Units and to establish Short-Term Rental Units and Vacation Club Units as allowed conditional uses in the AG zoning district; Section 5.30, Single-Family Residential District (SR); Subsection 5.30.30, Conditional Uses; so as to amend the requirements for Accessory Dwelling Units and to establish Short-Term Rental Units and Vacation Club Units as allowed conditional uses in the SR zoning district; and Section 5.40, Planned Development District (PDD); Subsection 5.40.50, PDD Conditional Uses; so as to establish Accessory Dwelling Units, Short-Term Rental Units and Vacation Club Units as allowed conditional uses within PDD zoning districts; and Article 8, General Development Requirements; Section 8.70, Restricted Uses; Subsection 8.70.30, Time Sharing; so as to amend the prohibition on Vacation Time Sharing Plans
  • Ordinance 2020-15 (First Reading): An ordinance amending the Development Standards Ordinance for the Town of Seabrook Island, South Carolina; Article 21, Fees; so as to amend the fee schedule for various application and service fees
  • Ordinance 2020-16 (First Reading): An ordinance amending the Town Code for the Town of Seabrook Island, South Carolina; Chapter 2, Administration; so as to amend the term of office for the Mayor and members of Town Council; so as to amend the general powers of the Mayor and Town Council; so as to amend the emergency powers of the Mayor; so as to clarify the role of the Mayor Pro Tempore; and other matters related thereto; and Chapter 12, Elections; so as to amend the commencement date for the terms of office for the Mayor and members of Town Council
  • Request for Temporary Use Permit: Bohicket Half Marathon & 5K Run (November 21, 2020)

Consistent with recommendations from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control related to “social distancing,” all Town Council meetings are currently being conducted virtually using the Zoom platform. Any individual who wishes to observe the meeting may do so using one of the following options:


Individuals who wish to submit a question or comment on any town matter (including those not on the agenda) may do so in advance of the meeting using one of the options listed below. Written questions and comments will be accepted until 12:00 p.m on the day of the meeting.


For more information, please call (843) 768-9121.

Submit an Online Comment

Town Council will accept online questions and comments until Tues. October 27, 2020 at 12:00 PM.

​All questions and comments received through this portal will be presented to Council during each respective meeting on Tues. October 27, 2020.

Please note that all questions and 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. ​​

Online Comment Form

The public comment period for the October 27, 2020, Town Council meeting is now closed.
Town of Seabrook Island

2001 Seabrook Island Road
Seabrook Island, SC 29455
Phone: (843) 768-9121
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