Board of Zoning Appeals
The Town Board of Zoning Appeals, originally established by Resolution No. 90-02, passed 9-8-2009, and as amended by Ordinance passed 9-6-2022, as authorized under S.C. Code §§ 6-29-790 et seq., is hereby and shall be reconstituted and amended as provided herein. The Board of Zoning Appeals shall comply with the duties, functions, procedures, and financing as set forth in S.C. Code §§ 6-29-790 through 6-29-860, and the town’s zoning code and land development regulations ordinance and amendments thereto as if set forth herein verbatim and incorporated herein by this reference.
The Board of Zoning Appeals shall be comprised of five citizens who are residents of the town with each member’s term commencing at the beginning of the town’s fiscal year.
(1) Citizens who wish to serve must submit applications when the nomination window is open on a bi-annual basis or as seats open.
(2) Applications shall be reviewed by and are subject to the approval of Town Council.
The Board of Zoning Appeals shall elect a chair and vice chair from its membership for a period of one year at its first meeting of the fiscal year.
The Board of Zoning Appeals shall adopt rules of procedure at its first meeting of the fiscal year.
The Board of Zoning Appeals meets the first Monday of the month at 6:00 p.m. if there is a specific need or request. If there is a meeting, notices are sent to the local newspaper as required and posted at Town Hall and on the town website on the town calendar.
The term for the members shall be for two years, provided, however, that upon initial appointment, three seats shall be for two years and two seats shall be for a period of one year. Initial terms shall be established in a random fashion. Thereafter, all terms shall be for a term of two years. The maximum number of consecutive terms a member can serve is three terms of two years each for a total of six years. Vacancies shall be filled in the same manner as initial appointment. Vacant seats filled for a period not exceeding six months shall not count as a full term. Sitting members may serve until a replacement is appointed.
The Board of Zoning Appeals has jurisdiction over three (3) types of cases: Appeals, Variances and Special Exceptions.
The Board of Zoning Appeals shall be comprised of five citizens who are residents of the town with each member’s term commencing at the beginning of the town’s fiscal year.
(1) Citizens who wish to serve must submit applications when the nomination window is open on a bi-annual basis or as seats open.
(2) Applications shall be reviewed by and are subject to the approval of Town Council.
The Board of Zoning Appeals shall elect a chair and vice chair from its membership for a period of one year at its first meeting of the fiscal year.
The Board of Zoning Appeals shall adopt rules of procedure at its first meeting of the fiscal year.
The Board of Zoning Appeals meets the first Monday of the month at 6:00 p.m. if there is a specific need or request. If there is a meeting, notices are sent to the local newspaper as required and posted at Town Hall and on the town website on the town calendar.
The term for the members shall be for two years, provided, however, that upon initial appointment, three seats shall be for two years and two seats shall be for a period of one year. Initial terms shall be established in a random fashion. Thereafter, all terms shall be for a term of two years. The maximum number of consecutive terms a member can serve is three terms of two years each for a total of six years. Vacancies shall be filled in the same manner as initial appointment. Vacant seats filled for a period not exceeding six months shall not count as a full term. Sitting members may serve until a replacement is appointed.
The Board of Zoning Appeals has jurisdiction over three (3) types of cases: Appeals, Variances and Special Exceptions.
- Appeals are heard regarding administrative actions or decisions by the Zoning Administrator or staff
- Variances may be granted when strict application of the zoning ordinance would cause an unnecessary hardship. This Board’s actions must be based on specific standards as contained in the S.C. Local Government Planning Enabling Act of 1994 and the Town of Awendaw Zoning Ordinance.
- Special Exceptions allow the Board to permit uses if certain terms and conditions as defined in the Zoning Ordinance are met. It must be understood that the rules of your neighborhood or subdivision are binding and we can take no action that will negate their jurisdiction over your property.
The deadline for applications to be considered on the upcoming agenda is at least 30 days prior to the scheduled meeting date.
|
Staff Contacts: Daniel O'Hara, Town Planner ([email protected]) Takeya White, Planning Clerk ([email protected]) |
Board Members: Allen Rioux, Chair (Term Ends: Jul. 2027) Willette Alston-Hockaday (Term Ends: Jul. 2027) Gary Freeman (Term Ends: Jul. 2028) John Brubaker (Term Ends: Jul. 2028) Vacancy (Term Ends: Jul. 2028) |
