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Seabrook Island City Zoning Code

ARTICLE 4

CONSERVATION/RECREATION DISTRICTS

Section 4.1 - Purpose.

A.

CP, Conservation District. This district is established for the purpose of protecting and conserving CRITICAL AREAS and WETLANDs, wildlife habitats, other sensitive environmental areas, and those areas otherwise encumbered by conservation EASEMENTs. In addition, all areas within the corporate limits of the TOWN lying seaward of the SCDHEC-OCRM CRITICAL LINE are included.

B.

AGR, Agricultural District. The purpose of this district is to provide for and protect traditional, low intensity agricultural, farming, and recreational activities, together with very low-density single-family residential development.

C.

RC, Recreation District. This district provides for designated active and passive leisure amenities, both public and private, that contribute to the enjoyment and relaxation of life on Seabrook Island.

D.

CSC, Camp St. Christopher District. This district is established to preserve the historically significant and environmentally sensitive property occupied by the non-profit camp and conference center and to support its continued operation. The district allows those uses that currently exist, along with others that may be added in support of the camp's mission and are commonly associated with such facilities, but not including for-profit commercial uses.

Section 4.2 - Schedule of Uses.

BUILDINGs or land shall not be used; and BUILDINGs shall not be erected, except for the following specified uses, unless otherwise provided for in this ordinance. Land and/or BUILDINGs in the districts indicated at the top of Table 4-2 may be used for the purposes denoted by the following abbreviations:

A.

PERMITTED USE (P). Land and/or BUILDINGs in this district may be used by right.

B.

CONDITIONAL USE (C). Land and/or BUILDINGs in this district may be used by right, provided the specific conditions related to that use, as found in Article 9 are met.

C.

Specific Conditions. Indicates the relevant section outlining the specific requirements or conditions applicable to the CONDITIONAL USE which must be satisfied, in addition to the general criteria of Section 9.3.

Table 4-2 Schedule of Uses: Conservation/Recreation Districts
USE
CP
AGR
RC
CSC
Specific
Conditions
ACCESSORY USEs
ACCESSORY USEs and STRUCTUREs PPPP
Agriculture and Conservation
Agriculture P
Bulkhead and EROSION control devices PPPP
Community gardens PPPP
Open space preserves such as WETLANDs and wildlife habitat refuge areas PPPP
Entertainment, Hospitality, and Leisure
Boat docks, landings and launches P
Classroom and lecture facilities P
Community swimming pools P
Dormitories, cabins, and cafeterias for campers and conference attendees, not including for-profit HOTELs P
Equestrian facilities PPP
Fitness club/health spa PP
Golf course/country club, including ACCESSORY USEs such as MAINTENANCE facilities, pro shops, lounges, banquet facilities, and RESTAURANTs PP
Greenways, boardwalks, and non-motorized trails/pathways PPPP
Gymnasium and indoor recreation facilities PPP
MARINA CSection 9.4 H
OPEN AIR RECREATION uses CCCCSection 9.4 I
Office
Government offices P
Residential
ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITs CSection 9.4 A
HOME OCCUPATIONs CSection 9.4 F
SHORT-TERM RENTAL UNITs CSection 9.4 O
SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLINGs P
VACATION CLUB UNIT CSection 9.4 Q
Services
Cemetery P
PLACES OF PUBLIC WORSHIP P
UTILITY substation or subinstallation CCCSection 9.4 P
Wireless communication antennas or towers CCSection 9.4 T
Other
Similar Uses CCCCSection 2.6 G

 

Section 4.3 - Spatial Requirements

A.

All LOTs and BUILDINGs shall meet the minimum area and width requirements of Table 4-3. New LOTs shall not be created, except in conformance with these requirements.

Table 4-3. LOT and Width Requirements, Conservation/Recreation Districts
Zoning DistrictMinimum LOT AREA (sq. ft.)Minimum LOT WIDTH (ft.)Maximum Residential Density (units/acre)
CP - - -
AGR 5 acres - 0.2
RC - - -
CSC 250 acres - -

 

B.

All STRUCTUREs and their placement on a LOT shall conform to the minimum dimensional requirements listed in Table 4-3a.

Table 4-3a. Dimensional Requirements, Conservation/Recreation Districts
Zoning
District		Maximum BUILDING HEIGHT (ft./stories)Minimum Yard SETBACKs (ft.)
FrontSideRear
ParkingBUILDING
CP 36 50 50 30 50
AGR No max. for farm buildings; 36 for all other uses 100 100 50 50
RC 36 30 20 20 30
CSC 36 30 [1] 30 5 5 5

 

Footnotes:

Section 4.4 - Site Development Regulations.

In addition to the requirements of this article, all DEVELOPMENT in the Conservation/Recreation Districts shall meet the applicable requirements as listed elsewhere in this ordinance:

A.

General Provisions - Article 2.

B.

CONDITIONAL USE Requirements - Article 9.

C.

Environmental Performance Standards - Article 10.

D.

Trees, Landscaping and BUFFERing - Article 11.

E.

Parking and Loading - Article 12.

F.

Signs - Article 13.

G.

Site Plan Review - Article 14.