2026-10-21 - Planning Commission

Summary

Built from the posted Meeting Report (results), which was read; later items were not fully read. The draft ordinances were not read.

• Short-term rental ordinance amendments (sections 54-208 and 54-227) recommended to Council 7-0; the report notes four concerns raised in public comment. See Short-Term Rental Ordinance Amendments.
• Zoning Ordinance map-boundary and appeals amendment approved 8-0, and the architectural inventory amendment approved 8-0. See Zoning Ordinance Appeals and Architectural Inventory Amendments.
• Maybank Highway/Fern Hill planned unit development and a 62-lot concept plan (Johns Island) approved 7-0. See Maybank Highway Fern Hill PUD and Johns Island Concept Plan.
• Zonings for 1346 5th Avenue, 172 Wappoo Road and 37 Wedgepark Road are on the report (later items not fully read). See Fall 2026 Zone-Map Amendments.

Agenda

Agenda posted; the items are summarized above.

Sources

• Agenda Center listing for this date: https://www.charleston-sc.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_10212026-11291
• Documents: DRAFT Appeals Process Ordinance; DRAFT Architectural Inventory Amendment; DRAFT Short Term Rental Ordinance 10.16.2026; Planning Commission Agenda
• Agenda Center: https://www.charleston-sc.gov/AgendaCenter
• Start time and place are taken from the city's published 2026 schedule and may differ in practice.