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Charleston, South Carolina

Last Reviewed
11th Jul 2025
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Compliance Review
  • iconUse Compliance Review
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Zoning Information
  • iconZone Code
  • iconZone Name
  • iconZone type
  • iconZone sub type
  • iconZone guide
  • iconLink
  • iconCity name
Permitted Land Uses
  • iconAs of right
Building Controls
  • iconAssorted
  • iconFar control
  • iconLot control
  • iconMulti control
  • iconDensity control
  • iconCoverage control
  • iconPervious control
  • iconLot width control
  • iconRear setback control
  • iconSide setback control
  • iconFront setback control
  • iconBuilding height control
Parking Requirements
  • iconMedical
  • iconMultiple
  • iconGeneral Retail
  • iconNon-Retail Sales
  • iconPersonal Services
  • iconProfessional Services
  • iconAutomobile related uses
  • iconSchools and Universities
  • iconEating and Drinking Establishments
  • iconResearch and Laboratory Facilities
Short Term Rental
  • iconAdu permitted
  • iconLodging permitted
  • iconDefinitions section
  • iconShort term rental overlay
  • iconShort term rental section
  • iconShort term rental permitted
  • iconShort term rental definition
  • iconShort term rental in the code
  • iconShort term rental max num of nights
  • iconShort term rental min num of nights
  • iconShort term rental specific standards
  • iconShort term rental parking requirement

Planning and Zoning for Charleston, SC

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    What is the Land Use Allocation in Charleston, South Carolina?

    The following table illustrates how land is allocated for various uses within Charleston, South Carolina as defined by city ordinances.

    Permitted Use TypePermitted Use Sub TypePercentageArea(sq. m)
    Parking39.89%40828.64
    Parking garage or lot39.89%40828.64
    Industrial31.82%32568.21
    Equipment rental and repair services (excluding automobiles)10.78%11037.20
    Mining, excavation and resource extraction63.45%64933.58
    Mills, plants, and other processing facilities20.29%20763.26
    Storage and warehouses11.44%11704.71
    Manufacturing16.63%17021.19
    Contractors office20.76%21246.75
    General industrial31.82%32568.21
    Residential18.05%18472.27
    Two family dwelling39.83%40758.50
    Mobile and floating homes6.58%6732.23
    Accessory dwelling unit0.74%756.83
    Multi family dwelling19.20%19652.51
    Dwellings (unspecified)64.15%65655.31
    Single family dwelling66.95%68517.83
    Communal housing18.05%18472.27
    Mechanical17.97%18393.57
    Utility structures66.90%68465.20
    Communication towers17.97%18393.57
    Agriculture59.80%61197.21
    Agricultural and hunting59.80%61197.21
    Other66.66%68220.19
    Signage11.33%11599.38
    Accessory9.84%10071.24
    Uncategorized2.32%2369.69
    Multiple66.66%68220.19
    Retail13.81%14130.08
    Professional services14.39%14725.90
    General retail20.84%21325.45
    Personal services20.84%21325.45
    Eating and drinking establishments13.92%14242.41
    Restricted retail13.81%14130.08
    Community66.91%68482.06
    Schools and universities66.56%68120.03
    Medical20.84%21325.45
    Transportation facilities and infrastructure40.42%41367.45
    Public, quasi-public, and government66.91%68482.06
    Lodging9.48%9702.91
    Bed & breakfast6.45%6599.55
    Hotel/motel11.54%11812.79
    Short term rental9.48%9702.91
    Commercial12.00%12277.51
    Professional office12.07%12356.21
    Entertainment66.56%68120.03
    Non-retail sales17.97%18393.57
    Automobile related uses10.78%11037.20
    General commercial35.86%36702.27
    Research and laboratory facilities12.00%12277.51

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