Sullivans Island City Zoning Code
Complete index of all zoning chapters, sections, and subsections
ARTICLE I
IN GENERAL
Sections
ARTICLE II
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
Sections
- Sec. 21-9. Establishment of districts.
- Sec. 21-10. Minimum standards shall be met.
- Sec. 21-11. Definitions and application of zoning standards, design standards and design guidelines.
- Sec. 21-12. Lot subdivision, use location and calculation and measurement of areas (5/15/12)
- Sec. 21-13. Increase or decrease in natural elevation prohibited.
- Sec. 21-14. Street frontage and visibility.
- Sec. 21-15. Driveways.
- Sec. 21-16. Water and air pollution.
- Sec. 21-17. Stormwater management.
ARTICLE III
RS-SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
Sections
- Sec. 21-19. Intent, application and split zoned lots of RS-Single Family District.
- Sec. 21-20. Permitted, conditional, special exceptions and prohibited uses.
- Sec. 21-21. Lot area and width.1
- Sec. 21-22. Front, side and rear setbacks.2
- Sec. 21-23. Setbacks from RC-1 & RC-2 Districts.
- Sec. 21-24. Building height.
- Sec. 21-25. Principal building coverage area.
- Sec. 21-26. Impervious coverage area.
- Sec. 21-27. Principal building square footage.
- Sec. 21-28. Third story.
- Sec. 21-30. Orientation of Principal Building
- Sec. 21-31. Foundation height.
- Sec. 21-32. Foundation enclosure.
- Sec. 21-34. Site lighting.
- Sec. 21-35. Massing ratio.
- Sec. 21-36. Eave height.
- Sec. 21-37. Porches and decks.
- Sec. 21-38. Roof shape.
- Sec. 21-39. Roof decks and roof gazebos.
- Sec. 21-40. Front-oriented stairs.
- Sec. 21-41. Landscaping.
- Sec. 21-42. Driveways.
- Sec. 21-43. Preservation of historic properties.
- Sec. 21-44. Elevating historic buildings.
ARTICLE IV
CC-COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL DISTRICT
Sections
- Sec. 21-47. Change of district name.
- Sec. 21-48. Purpose and application of CC-Community Commercial District and CCOD 1 and 2 Overlay Districts. (3/20/12)
- Sec. 21-49. CC, CCOD 1 and CCOD 2. (Entire Section revised 3/20/12)
- Sec. 21-50. Permitted uses, conditional uses and prohibited uses.
- Sec. 21-51. Electrical and water meters and associated easements. (3/20/12)
- Sec. 21-52. Maximum structure size
- Sec. 21-53. Front, side and rear setbacks.
- Sec. 21-54. Building height.
- Sec. 21-55. Impervious coverage area.
- Sec. 21-56. Third story.
- Sec. 21-57. Roof decks and roof gazebos.
- Sec. 21-58. Orientation of Principal Building.
- Sec. 21-59. Foundation height (Commercial District Regulations).
- Sec. 21-60. Foundation enclosure.
- Sec. 21-61. Windows and doors.
- Sec. 21-62. Site lighting.
- Sec. 21-63. Pedestrian walkways.
- Sec. 21-64. Buffers and refuse containers.
- Sec. 21-65. Landscaping.
- Sec. 21-66. Design Guidelines.
ARTICLE V
RC-1 & RC-2 RECREATION AND CONSERVATION AREA DISTRICTS
Sections
- Sec. 21-67. Findings and intent of RC Area Districts.
- Sec. 21-68. General description of RC Area Districts.
- Sec. 21-69. Erosion control structures in RC Area Districts.
- Sec. 21-70. General provisions for RC-1 Area District.
- Sec. 21-71. Trimming and pruning in the RC-1 District.
- Sec. 21-72. Maintenance of footpaths in the RC-1 Area District.
- Sec. 21-73. Tree Commission assistance with RC-1 Area District.
- Sec. 21-74. General uses in the RC-2 Area District.
- Sec. 21-75. Construction of private docks in RC-2 Area District.
ARTICLE XI
HP HISTORIC PRESERVATION OVERLAY DISTRICT
Sections
- Sec. 21-90. Statement of purpose and findings.
- Sec. 21-91. HP Overlay District applicability.
- Sec. 21-92. Role of design review board.
- Sec. 21-93. Definitions.
- Sec. 21-94. Historic property designation criteria.
- Sec. 21-95. Creation or modification of HP Overlay District.
- Sec. 21-96. Effect of creation of HP Overlay District.
- Sec. 21-97. Certificate of appropriateness.
- Sec. 21-98. Certificate of appropriateness for moving, demolition or removal.
- Sec. 21-99. Property owned by public agencies.
- Sec. 21-100. Maintenance, repair, and interior projects.
- Sec. 21-101. Fines and penalties.
ARTICLE XII
DESIGN REVIEW BOARD
Sections
- Sec. 21-106. Authority.
- Sec. 21-107. Intent.
- Sec. 21-108. Creation and responsibilities.
- Sec. 21-109. Application, notice, meetings, conflicts, quorum, procedures and time limits.
- Sec. 21-110. Administrative appeal.
- Sec. 21-111. Standards of Neighborhood Compatibility.
- Sec. 21-112. Historic preservation responsibilities.
- Sec. 21-113. Protection against liability.
- Sec. 21-114. Appeal to circuit court.
ARTICLE XIII
VACATION RENTALS
Sections
- Sec. 21-117. Prohibition and nonconformity.
- Sec. 21-118. Certificate of zoning compliance and business license required.
- Sec. 21-119. Certificate of zoning compliance application.
- Sec. 21-120. Standards for denial.
- Sec. 21-121. Transferability.
- Sec. 21-122. Operational requirements.
- Sec. 21-123. Suspension, revocation or abandonment.
- Sec. 21-124. Violations.
ARTICLE XIV
SIGN REGULATIONS
Sections
ARTICLE XV
ACCESSORY USES AND STRUCTURES
Sections
- Sec. 21-136. Intent.
- Sec. 21-137. Accessory uses/structures permitted/restricted.
- Sec. 21-138. Accessory structures.
- Sec. 21-139. Fence regulations.
- Sec. 21-140. Historic structures.
- Sec. 21-141. Home occupations.
- Sec. 21-142. Recreation facilities.
- Sec. 21-143. Parking and outdoor storage.
- Sec. 21-144. Temporary uses.
- Sec. 21-145. Miscellaneous uses.
ARTICLE XVII
TREE COMMISSION
Sections
- Sec. 21-157. Intent and purpose.
- Sec. 21-158. Definitions.
- Sec. 21-159. Jurisdiction.
- Sec. 21-160. Tree Commission.
- Sec. 21-161. Powers and responsibilities.
- Sec. 21-162. Application for relocation, or removal and replacement.
- Sec. 21-163. Submissions, fees and permit.
- Sec. 21-164. Tree replacement plan.
- Sec. 21-165. Public utilities and electric suppliers.
- Sec. 21-166. Tree fund.
- Sec. 21-167. Emergency removal.
- Sec. 21-168. Violations, penalties and fines.
- Sec. 21-169. Protection against liability.
- Sec. 21-170. Appeal to Board of Zoning Appeals.
ARTICLE XVIII
BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS
Sections
- Sec. 21-172. Purpose
- Sec. 21-173. Board membership and removal.
- Sec. 21-174. Powers.
- Sec. 21-175. Meetings, quorum and time limits.
- Sec. 21-176. Remand back for insufficient information.
- Sec. 21-177. Administrative appeal.
- Sec. 21-178. Special exception.
- Sec. 21-179. Variance.
- Sec. 21-180. Protection against liability.
- Sec. 21-181. Appeal to circuit court.
ARTICLE XIX
ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT
Sections
- Sec. 21-184. Administration officer; powers and duties.
- Sec. 21-185. Certificate of zoning compliance required.
- Sec. 21-186. Application and procedures for certificate of zoning compliance.
- Sec. 21-187. Certificates of occupancy.
- Sec. 21-188. Conditional uses and special exceptions.
- Sec. 21-189. Temporary uses.
- Sec. 21-190. Appeal from decision of zoning administrator or other official.
- Sec. 21-191. Complaints regarding violations.
- Sec. 21-192. Penalties for violation.