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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.

Board Members

Board of Zoning Appeals Public Hearing Information

A meeting of the BZA will be held Monday, April 3, 2023, at 5:00 p.m., in the Council Committee Room, 2nd Floor, Room B225, 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.

Information on each application, including documents submitted by the applicant, will be available online at Board Of Zoning Appeals (BZA) one week prior to the meeting. Inquiries should be directed to the Zoning and Planning Department (843) 202-7200 or BZA@charlestoncounty.org referencing the case number and TMS number.

Public Comment Instructions

Please use one of the following methods:

Send comments by email to bza@charlestoncounty.org by 12:00 p.m. on Friday, March 31, 2023; or
Mail comments to the Zoning & Planning Department, Attn: BZA, 4045 Bridge View Drive, North Charleston, SC 29405 by 12:00 p.m. on Friday, March 31, 2023; or
*Please include your name and address when submitting public comments.
Sign up to speak in person at the meeting. The sign-up sheet will be available in Council Chambers 4:30 p.m. on Monday, April 3, 2023.

The BZA public hearing will be livestreamed (for viewing only) on the Charleston County Government website at: Charleston County TV

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.
- Citizen Request for Accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act

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

What to Expect

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.

Board Of Zoning Appeals (BZA)

Board Members

Board of Zoning Appeals Public Hearing Information

Board of Zoning Appeals Applications

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

Special Exception Application

Zoning Variance Application

What to Expect

Meeting Agenda

04/03/23 Agenda

Agenda Items

BZA-02-23-00650

BZA-02-23-00651

BZA-02-23-00652

BZA-02-23-00653

BZA-02-23-00654

BZA-02-23-00655

BZA-02-23-00656

BZA-02-23-00657

Meeting Summary

March 6, 2023 (DRAFT)

March 6, 2023 (DRAFT)Annual Business Meeting

Meeting Dates

2023

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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