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The City of Charleston and the Charleston Civic Design Center are sponsoring a workshop to provide the opportunity for the community to help define the character and urban design goals for the East Central Neighborhood. |
Planning Preservation and Sustainability - Design, Development & Preservation |
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Press Release |
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Press Release |
Planning & Neighborhoods |
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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 |
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*Note: Please realize that if the property is subject to design review, then your proposed signage must meet the requirements for both Zoning and the design review guidelines. |
Planning Preservation and Sustainability - Design, Development & Preservation |
| Timeless or Of Its Time: Spring Lecture Series |
Thursday, March 13th: PANEL DISCUSSION giving a local perspective. |
Charleston Civic Design Center |
| City Creates West Ashley Greenway Plan |
The City of Charleston recently unveiled a new vision for the West Ashley Greenway. The plan includes a detailed description of each unique segment of the 8-mile long greenway and proposed improvements along it. |
Planning & Neighborhoods |
| 2010 FEE SCHEDLE |
Department of Planning, Preservation, and Sustainability Fee Schedule, Effective January 1, 2005. |
Planning Preservation and Sustainability - Design, Development & Preservation |
| Accommodations Brochure |
The City places a high value on the preservation of the character of its residential neighborhoods. |
Planning Preservation and Sustainability - Design, Development & Preservation |
| Affordable Housing Development Manual |
4 Lowcountry Housing Trust Affordable Housing Development Handbook
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Planning Preservation and Sustainability - Design, Development & Preservation |
| AREA CHARACTER APPRAISALS PROJECT |
The City of Charleston recently completed Area Character Appraisals for the historic neighborhoods of Cannonborough/Elliottborough on the Charleston peninsula, and the Old Windemere and Byrnes Downs neighborhoods west of the Ashley River. (Please see the links below in order to download the docume |
Planning Preservation and Sustainability - Design, Development & Preservation |
| 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 Color Schedule |
This form is required when applying to the BAR for exterior paint color changes. Attach proposed color samples to this form for review. Please note the BAR does not have pre-approved paint colors.
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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 |
| bEYEcycle: photography exhibition |
Results of the bEYEcycle Photography Competition are in! |
Charleston Civic Design Center |
| 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 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 |
| CAC.C/CCDC Lecture Series: WHAT DOES GREEN MEAN? |
This series examined sustainable design from a broad range of perspectives, encompassing technical, architectural, urban, landscape, cultural and artistic spheres. |
Charleston Civic Design Center |
| 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 |
| CCDRB Updated List of Corridors |
The CCDRB has review over those properties that lie within and/or abut the rights-of-way of the listed corridors. |
Planning Preservation and Sustainability - Design, Development & Preservation |
| Charleston Empact: A Study of our Tidal Creeks |
Planning personnel are working with other City representatives and the SCDNR, the USGS and the South Carolina Aquarium to assess the impacts of stormwater runoff on tidal creeks. |
Planning & Neighborhoods |
| Citizen Satisfaction and Safety Survey |
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Police Department |
| City Market Workshop |
City Market Community Meeting
Thursday, August 9, 2007 from 8-9am
A.W. Shucks (70 State St.) |
Charleston Civic Design Center |
| City Market Workshop Results |
The results from the City Market Workshop that was held on July 26th are in! |
Charleston Civic Design Center |
| Concord Park Public Workshop Results |
The City is getting a new park! |
Charleston Civic Design Center |
| Cooper River Bridge Neighborhood |
An initiative to develop a new element of the public realm that supports alternative modes of transportation in the downtown area. |
Charleston Civic Design Center |
| Cooper River Bridge Neighborhood October Workshop |
On October 7, 2006, the City of Charleston, through the efforts of the Civic Design Center, sponsored the Cooper River Bridge Planning Workshop, another opportunity for the community to participate in the ongoing planning efforts to re-knit the neighborhoods where the old Cooper River Bridges once s |
Charleston Civic Design Center |
| Downtown Plan |
Through the thoughtful work of residents and businesspersons, the City’s planning department and Urban Strategies, Inc, the first plan for downtown Charleston as a whole was adopted in 1999. |
Planning & Neighborhoods |
| East Bay Bike Lanes |
The East Bay Bike Lanes are under way! Click here to learn about the project and to see photographic updates on the construction process. |
Charleston Civic Design Center |
| East Central Public Design Workshop SUMMARY |
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Charleston Civic Design Center |
| 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 |
| Grace Memorial Competition Submissions |
Four Entrants Recognized for Design Submissions: Announcement of prizes was at a free public reception on June 22nd at the Civic Design Center, 85 Calhoun Street. |
Charleston Civic Design Center |
| International African American Museum |
"This museum is the most important contribution of this generation, highlighting the contributions of African and African Americans in the creation of South Carolina and their impact on the world."
Congressman James E. Clyburn |
Planning & Neighborhoods |
| Learn about Gaillard Center |
Charleston can create a world class civic place, add revenues to the City, save taxpayers money, and – because of its unique timing – do all of this at a moment when construction costs are most advantageous. Learn more by visiting gaillardcenter.com. |
Charleston Civic Design Center |
| 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!”
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Human Resources & Organizational Development |
| Neighborhood Position Statement Form |
Neighborhood Position Statement to the City of Charleston Board of Architectural Review. |
Planning Preservation and Sustainability - Design, Development & Preservation |
| New King Street Bicycle Racks |
The City of Charleston’s Civic Design Center and the Department of Economic Development have created a pilot program to provide more bicycle parking on the Peninsula. |
Charleston Civic Design Center |
| Please take the CCDC's Bike Use Survey |
Please help improve the future of cycling in Charleston by taking our brief new bicycle use Survey.
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Charleston Civic Design Center |
| Policy Statements |
Policy statements as regulated by the City of Charleston Board of Architectural Review. |
Planning Preservation and Sustainability - Design, Development & Preservation |
| Proposed Height Regulation Amendments |
As amended by the Planning Commission May 17, 2006. |
Planning Preservation and Sustainability - Design, Development & Preservation |
| Proposed Tree Reform |
PURPOSE
Sustainable development is an approach of using resources to meet human needs while preserving the environment, so that these needs can be met not only in the present but in the indefinite future. |
Planning Preservation and Sustainability - Design, Development & Preservation |
| Proposed Tree Reform |
The City of Charleston Department of Planning, Preservation and Sustainability received a grant from the South Carolina Urban and Community Forestry Council in October of 2007. |
Planning Preservation and Sustainability - Design, Development & Preservation |
| REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS-AREA CHARACTER APPRAISALS FOR THE CITY OF CHARLESTON |
The City of Charleston, South Carolina is requesting proposals from professional planning, preservation, and/or architectural firms to prepare Area Character Appraisals (ACAs) in neighborhoods as described. |
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| Rivers Middle School - Upper King Street |
Students at Rivers Middle School are working with the City's Department of Housing and Community Development to fix up dilapidated homes and clean up vacant lots around the school. |
Planning & Neighborhoods |
| seeingGreen: photography exhibition |
The Charleston Civic Design Center is pleased to announce the photography exhibition: seeingGreen, in order to promote environmental awareness and highlight sustainable practices in and around Charleston. |
Charleston Civic Design Center |
| Sidewalk Cafe' Regulations |
Charleston permits sidewalk cafe's on public sidewalks with the City's approval. |
Planning Preservation and Sustainability - Design, Development & Preservation |
| Sidewalk Cafe Rules and Regulations |
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Planning Preservation and Sustainability - Design, Development & Preservation |
| Sign Ordinance |
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Planning Preservation and Sustainability - Design, Development & Preservation |
| Special Events and Projects |
Maintaining Charleston’s character and appearance is an important goal for the City. Various commissions and committees meet regularly to insure that City services run smoothly, and that the needs of business owners are met. Our staff also help coordinate special projects and events. |
Business Services |
| Spring Cannon Corridor Plan |
In 1997, the City of Charleston held a workshop for residents, businesses, and institutions in the area along Spring and Cannon Streets, which resulted in the Spring Cannon Corridor Plan that was adopted by City Council in 1998. |
Planning & Neighborhoods |
| 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 New City Challenge |
The Civic Design Center's City Challenge, a youth educational program, is being transformed into a game of strategy, city building, and urban design. |
Charleston Civic Design Center |
| Timeless or Of Its Time: Exhibition Series |
From traditional to the cutting edge: two exhibits of works by four Charleston architecture firms striving to contribute to the history of the city... |
Charleston Civic Design Center |
| Upper Concord Street |
In December, 2001 residents came together to plan the repair of a reviving part of the city - the Upper Concord Street Neighborhood. |
Planning & Neighborhoods |
| 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 |
| VISION-COMMUNITY-HERITAGE |
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Planning Preservation and Sustainability - Design, Development & Preservation |
| West Ashley Circle |
In January 2001 the South Carolina Department of Transportation - at the request of the City and CHATS (Charleston Area Transportation Study) committee - conducted a charrette to plan improvements for the Glenn McConnell Parkway and Bees Ferry Road intersection. |
Planning & Neighborhoods |
| Zoning Division |
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Planning Preservation and Sustainability - Design, Development & Preservation |
| Zoning Signage Regulations - City of Charleston |
*Note: Please realize that if the property is subject to design review, then your proposed signage must meet the requirements for both Zoning and the design review guidelines. |
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