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Charleston, South Carolina

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11th Jul 2025
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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 Type

    Permitted Use Sub Type

    Percentage

    Area(sq. m)

    Parking
    		40.46%41411.57
    Parking garage or lot40.46%41411.57
    Industrial
    		92.39%94558.39
    Equipment rental and repair services (excluding automobiles)11.02%11276.16
    Mining, excavation and resource extraction63.70%65196.58
    Mills, plants, and other processing facilities20.86%21346.20
    Storage and warehouses12.01%12287.64
    Manufacturing17.16%17566.17
    Contractors office21.35%21853.73
    General industrial32.16%32912.18
    Residential
    		92.89%95068.53
    Two family dwelling40.39%41341.44
    Mobile and floating homes6.58%6732.23
    Accessory dwelling unit1.08%1100.79
    Multi family dwelling19.77%20235.44
    Dwellings (unspecified)64.72%66238.24
    Single family dwelling67.54%69124.80
    Communal housing18.62%19055.20
    Mechanical
    		67.49%69072.17
    Utility structures67.49%69072.17
    Communication towers18.54%18976.50
    Agriculture
    		60.37%61780.14
    Agricultural and hunting60.37%61780.14
    Other
    		67.59%69172.34
    Signage11.59%11862.39
    Accessory10.18%10415.21
    Uncategorized2.32%2369.69
    Multiple67.23%68803.13
    Retail
    		21.43%21932.42
    Professional services14.98%15332.88
    General retail21.43%21932.42
    Personal services21.43%21932.42
    Eating and drinking establishments14.49%14825.35
    Restricted retail14.38%14713.01
    Community
    		67.51%69089.03
    Schools and universities67.13%68702.96
    Medical21.43%21932.42
    Transportation facilities and infrastructure40.65%41606.41
    Public, quasi-public, and government67.51%69089.03
    Lodging
    		18.56%18995.27
    Bed & breakfast6.45%6599.55
    Hotel/motel12.11%12395.72
    Short term rental9.68%9903.91
    Commercial
    		92.39%94558.39
    Professional office12.67%12963.18
    Entertainment67.15%68727.00
    Non-retail sales18.54%18976.50
    Automobile related uses11.35%11620.13
    General commercial35.86%36702.27
    Research and laboratory facilities12.57%12860.45

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