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The City of Charleston's Department of Planning, Preservation and Economic Innovation has the goal of completing a special master plan for the Calhoun Street- East/Cooper River Waterfront Area of the City. Planning Preservation and Sustainability - Design, Development & Preservation
TECHNICAL REVIEW COMMITTEE (TRC) Planning Preservation and Sustainability - Design, Development & Preservation
2010 City of Charleston City Council Meeting Schedule Clerk of Council
2010 FEE SCHEDLE Department of Planning, Preservation, and Sustainability Fee Schedule, Effective January 1, 2005. Planning Preservation and Sustainability - Design, Development & Preservation
2010 Schedule of Board Deadlines and Meeting Dates Department of Planning, Preservation and Sustainability 2010 Schedule of Board Deadlines and Meeting Dates. All meetings are held at 75 Calhoun Street unless otherwise noted. Planning Preservation and Sustainability - Design, Development & Preservation
Agenda for September 16, 2009 Planning Commission Meeting The next regular meeting of the City of Charleston Planning Commission will occur on Wednesday, September 16 at 5 PM Planning & Neighborhoods
BAR Application This application is required for submittal to the BAR. See the document "BAR Submittal Requirements" for more information. Planning Preservation and Sustainability - Design, Development & Preservation
BAR Submittal Requirements This document contains the submittal requirements in order to obtain BAR review. Planning Preservation and Sustainability - Design, Development & Preservation
BAR Submittal Requirements-Demolitions This document contains the submittal requirements in order to obtain BAR review for the demolition of a structure. Planning Preservation and Sustainability - Design, Development & Preservation
Board of Architectural Review (BAR) The Board of Architectural Review (BAR) was established in 1931 with the creation of the first preservation ordinance in the United States. Planning Preservation and Sustainability - Design, Development & Preservation
Board of Architectural Review Policy Statements By motion of the Board of Architectural Review at their May 22, 2002 meeting, the authority was unanimously granted to the Preservation Staff to process applications within the historic districts. (Please see attachment) Planning Preservation and Sustainability - Design, Development & Preservation
Board of Zoning Appeals- Site Design The Board of Zoning Appeals-Site Design hears requests for zoning variances and special exceptions relating to site planning issues. The Board also hears appeals to decisions of the zoning administrator. Planning Preservation and Sustainability - Design, Development & Preservation
Board of Zoning Appeals--Site Design Appeal Applicants appealing for reconsideration of a Board decision or decision of the Zoning Administrator must submit the following information with the BZA-SD application. Planning Preservation and Sustainability - Design, Development & Preservation
Board of Zoning Appeals-Site Design Application To apply for a zoning variance, special exception or extension, applicants must complete and submit this form with the required fee. Planning Preservation and Sustainability - Design, Development & Preservation
Board of Zoning Appeals--Zoning Appeal Applicants appealing for reconsideration of a Board decision or decision of the Zoning Administrator must submit the following information with the BZA-Z application. Planning Preservation and Sustainability - Design, Development & Preservation
Board of Zoning Appeals--Zoning Application Applicants must complete and submit this form, along with the required information and fee, to the Zoning Division office at 75 Calhoun Street. Applications are due by 12 Noon on the deadline date. Planning Preservation and Sustainability - Design, Development & Preservation
Board/Commission Member Lists 2010 Zoning, Urban Design and Preservation Division Board and Commission Members. Planning Preservation and Sustainability - Design, Development & Preservation
Boards and Commissions Meeting Schedule The Clerk of Council Office maintains a comprehensive calendar of Boards and Commissions meetings for the entire year. Clerk of Council
CCDRB Application This application is required for submittal to the CCDRB. See the document "CCDRB Submittal Requirements" for more information. Planning Preservation and Sustainability - Design, Development & Preservation
CCDRB Submittal Requirements This document contains the submittal requirements in order to obtain CCDRB review. Planning Preservation and Sustainability - Design, Development & Preservation
CCDRB Submittal Requirements for Demollition This document contains the submittal requirements in order to obtain CCDRB review for demolition. Planning Preservation and Sustainability - Design, Development & Preservation
Commercial Corridor Design Review Board (CCDRB) The Commercial Corridor Design Review Board (CCDRB) was established in 1999. Planning Preservation and Sustainability - Design, Development & Preservation
Commission on Arts and History The Commission on Arts and History protects and preserves the city's rich historical and architectural heritage. Clerk of Council
Exercise: A guide from the NIA Exercise: A guide from the NIA Human Resources & Organizational Development
Exhibitions The climate for global climate change is changing. Now that Americans are beginning to take seriously the threat, how might Charlestonians envision living in an historic city under a totally new climate and higher sea level? Charleston Civic Design Center
Keep Charleston Beautiful Parks
Let's Move First Lady Michelle Obama is launching a nation-wide movement to end childhood obesity within a generation. Recognizing that the status quo is simply unacceptable, she issued a powerful call for action: the movement will be titled, “Let’s Move!” Human Resources & Organizational Development
Mayor's Office on Aging The Mayor's Office on Aging (MOA) was created in 1999 and acts as an advocate for the senior population throughout the Charleston area. Mayor's Office for Children, Youth and Families
Neighborhood Commission The Neighborhood Commission consists of twelve citizens from each district appointed by City Council members. A city staff person serves as the coordinator. Planning & Neighborhoods
Neighborhood Position Statement Form Neighborhood Position Statement to the City of Charleston Board of Architectural Review. Planning Preservation and Sustainability - Design, Development & Preservation
Overview & Mission The Clerk of Council Department is responsible for documenting, recording and interpreting the history of the City of Charleston. The department consists of three divisions, including: the Offices of the Clerk of Council, Records Management, and Tourism Management Clerk of Council
Overview & Mission Services provided by the Department of Design, Development and Preservation include zoning administration, urban design and historic preservation. Planning Preservation and Sustainability - Design, Development & Preservation
Planning Commission Planning Preservation and Sustainability - Design, Development & Preservation
Policy Statements Policy statements as regulated by the City of Charleston Board of Architectural Review. Planning Preservation and Sustainability - Design, Development & Preservation
Recreation Commission Recreation
Submittal Requirements-Fences and Walls This document contains the submittal requirements in order to obtain BAR review for construction of walls and fences. Planning Preservation and Sustainability - Design, Development & Preservation
Technical Review Committee Procedure Manual This manual provides information on the City's site plan review and approval process for multi-family, commercial and industrial development. Planning Preservation and Sustainability - Design, Development & Preservation
The Board of Zoning Appeals - Zoning The Board of Zoning Appeals-Zoning hears requests for zoning variances and special exceptions. The Board also hears appeals to decisions of the zoning administrator. Planning Preservation and Sustainability - Design, Development & Preservation
The Planning Commission The City of Charleston Planning Commission is a group of citizens of Charleston appointed by the Mayor and City Council to serve as a citizen advisory group for the Council on planning related issues. Planning & Neighborhoods
The Planning Commission - Overview The City of Charleston Planning Commission is a group of citizens of Charleston appointed by the Mayor and City Council to serve as a citizen advisory group for the Council on planning related issues. Planning & Neighborhoods
Tourism Commission The Tourism Commission is responsible for overseeing and implementing the City's comprehensive Tourism Ordinance. Clerk of Council
Urban Design and Preservation Division The Urban Design and Preservation Division is located within the City of Charleston Department of Planning, Preservation and Sustainability. Planning Preservation and Sustainability - Design, Development & Preservation

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