Notice of Public Hearing

The Town Council of Awendaw, South Carolina, will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, at 7:00 PM at Town Hall located at 6971 Doar Road, Awendaw, SC 29429, on the following ordinances:

• Ordinance 2025-03: An Ordinance to Amend Chapter 153, Zoning Code, Section 153.010 of the Code of the Town of Awendaw, South Carolina, Amending the Adopted Moratorium to Include Provisions for Annexations.
• Ordinance 2025-05: An Ordinance to Amend Chapter 153, Zoning Code, to add Subsection 153.400, Variances, to Provide the Outline Required Criterion for the Board of Zoning Appeals to Grant a Variance Request.
• Ordinance 2025-06: An Ordinance to Repeal and Replace Chapter 153, Zoning Code, Subsection 153.195, Significant Tree Protection, to Strengthen the Preservation of Trees. 
• Ordinance 2025-07: An Ordinance to Amend Chapter 153, Zoning Code, Subsection 153.027, R- Residential, to Increase the Lot Size in the Residential Zoning District.

Anyone who desires to submit written comments may mail them to (PO Box 520), clicking on the ordinances, or email them to the Town Administrator, Katharine Watkins ([email protected]). Public comments submitted online will be accepted until noon the day prior.
A copy of the draft ordinances are also available for viewing at Town Hall during regular business hours (Monday through Thursday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM).