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Board Of Zoning Appeals (BZA)

The Charleston County Board of Zoning Appeals consists of nine members appointed by Council. This Board hears and decides appeals where it is alleged there is error in order, requirement, decision, or determination made by an administrative official in the enforcement of the County's zoning ordinance. The Board hears and decides appeals for variance from the requirements of the zoning ordinance when strict application of the ordinance would result in unnecessary hardship. The Board also makes decisions regarding the permitting of uses by special exception subject to the terms and conditions set forth in the County's Zoning Ordinance.

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Board of Zoning Appeals Public Hearing Information

The Charleston County BZA's Public Hearing will be held Monday, May 05, 2025, at 4:00 p.m., in Council Chambers, 2nd Floor, Room 249, Lonnie Hamilton, III Public Services Building, 4045 Bridge View Drive, North Charleston, SC 29405. This hearing is open to the public and will be recorded. The BZA public hearing will be livestreamed (for viewing only) at: Charleston County TV.

The meeting information will be available online at Engage Charleston County Portal one week prior to the meeting.

In keeping with the Americans with Disabilities Act, persons needing assistance should contact the County's ADA Coordinator in Human Resources at (843) 958-4700 during regular business hours in advance of the meeting.

ADA Citizen Request for Accommodation



Board of Zoning Appeals Applications

BZA applications may be submitted in person, by mail, or via email to bza@charlestoncounty.org

Special Exception Application for Short-Term Rental, Extended Home Rental

Special Exception Application

Zoning Variance Application

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Meeting Agenda

The agenda for the next Board of Zoning Appeals meeting is linked below. All agendas are subject to change.

Charleston County Board of Zoning Appeals meetings are held on the second floor of the Lonnie Hamilton, III Public Services Building, 4045 Bridge View Drive, North Charleston. For more information, call (843)202-7200.

05/05/2025 Agenda

Agenda Items

BZA-03-25-00849

BZA-03-25-00850

BZA-03-25-00851

BZA-03-25-00852

BZA-03-25-00853

BZA-03-25-00854

BZA-03-25-00855

BZA-04-25-00856

Meeting Summary

April 07, 2025

Meeting Dates

2025

BZA Rules of Procedure

BZA Rules of Procedure

Meeting Minutes

Meeting Video Recording

08-02-2021

07-12-2021

06-07-2021

05-03-2021

04-12-2021

04-05-2021


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