Beaufort County, SC

Park and Tree Advisory Committee

The committee will meet to discuss ongoing projects including the Driftwood Project and downtown tree operations. The agenda includes updates on tree selection and removal as well as a design for the Beaufort Garden Club Duck Pond.

• Downtown Operations Tree Selection & Tree Removal Update
• Beaufort Garden Club Duck Pond Design
• Driftwood Project Discussion
• Salem Road Sidewalk
• Dominion vegetation blind

Park and Tree Advisory Committee

Park and Tree Advisory Committee

Zoning Board of Appeals

Zoning Board of Appeals

City Council

Planning Commission

Planning Commission

General

Cultural District Advisory Board

General

City Council

Historic District Review Board

Planning Commission

General

Historic District Review Board

Zoning Board of Appeals

General

Park and Tree Advisory Committee

Zoning Board of Appeals

City Council

Park and Tree Advisory Committee

General

Park and Tree Advisory Committee

Planning Commission

Planning Commission

City Council

Historic District Review Board

Historic District Review Board

General

Planning Commission

Cultural District Advisory Board

City Council

Zoning Board of Appeals

Park and Tree Advisory Committee

Zoning Board of Appeals

Planning Commission

Historic District Review Board

Zoning Board of Appeals

Park and Tree Advisory Committee

Planning Commission

Historic District Review Board

Zoning Board of Appeals

Park and Tree Advisory Committee

Planning Commission

Historic District Review Board

Zoning Board of Appeals

Park and Tree Advisory Committee

Planning Commission

Historic District Review Board

Park and Tree Advisory Committee

Zoning Board of Appeals

Planning Commission

Historic District Review Board

Zoning Board of Appeals

Park and Tree Advisory Committee

Planning Commission

Historic District Review Board

Park and Tree Advisory Committee

Zoning Board of Appeals

Planning Commission

Historic District Review Board

Park and Tree Advisory Committee

Zoning Board of Appeals

Planning Commission

Historic District Review Board

Zoning Board of Appeals

Park and Tree Advisory Committee

Historic District Review Board

Zoning Board of Appeals

Historic District Review Board

Zoning Board of Appeals

Planning Commission

The City of Beaufort Planning Commission will review two multi-family housing applications. The body will consider a site plan for The Grove at Broad River and a sketch plan for the Marsh Pointe Apartments redevelopment.

• Site Plan approval for The Grove at Broad River multi-family apartments at 14 FC Carter Driver
• Sketch Plan Review for Marsh Pointe Apartments Redevelopment at 1716 & 1730 Greenlawn Drive

General

The Historic District Task Force will meet to review several presentations regarding the NWQ/OC area. Discussions include home repair assistance, funding resources, and property appearance enforcement policies.

• Review of NWQ/OC letter to residents regarding home repair help
• Presentation of funding resources matrix
• Presentation of tourism dollars from Beaufort’s Historic District designation
• Review of code and enforcement policies for property appearance in NWQ/OC
• Discussion on the viability of a building materials resource yard with Habitat for Humanity

Historic District Review Board

The Historic District Review Board will meet to review a request for final approval of an infill development project. The proposal includes the construction of eight townhomes and four duplexes.

• Final approval request for eight townhomes (two 4-unit buildings) and four duplexes (two 2-unit buildings) at 1010 Boundary Street/1112 Charles Street

City Council

The City Council will consider a temporary moratorium on land use development approvals for apartment houses. The body is also reviewing budget amendments and the sale of property at 1100 Boundary Street.

• Public hearing on an ordinance for a temporary moratorium on apartment house development approvals
• First reading of an ordinance to sell property at 1100 Boundary Street to Beaufort-Jasper Higher Education Commission
• Second reading of an ordinance amending the fiscal year 2025-2026 budget
• Resolution to support a CDBG application for the Southside Park Improvement Project
• Authorization for a contractual agreement for the design and permitting of the Preserving the Promenade Project

General

The Waterfront Advisory Committee will review responses to a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for the Waterfront Park Relieving Platform. The committee will also consider a recommendation to the Council regarding marina planning.

• Responses to the RFQ for the Waterfront Park Relieving Platform
• Recommendation to Council regarding planning for marina

Cultural District Advisory Board

The Cultural District Advisory Board will meet to address old and new business. The agenda includes a discussion on repairing artist benches and a review of the year's established goals.

• Repairing of the Artist Benches
• Review of established goals for the year

General

Beaufort City Council and the Planning Commission hold a special joint worksession on October 8, 2026 at 5:30 pm at City Hall, 1911 Boundary Street. The agenda lists four discussion items: proposed changes to Chapter 4 of the Development Code, a Comprehensive Plan update, a proposed moratorium on multi-family developments, and the Northern Beaufort Regional Growth Tracking System. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the agenda covers discussion items only, plus public comment limited to agenda items.

• Proposed changes to Chapter 4 of the Development Code
• Comprehensive Plan Update (agenda page 256)
• Proposed moratorium on multi-family developments (agenda page 261)
• Northern Beaufort Regional Growth Tracking System (agenda page 264)
• Public comment limited to agenda items only

General

The City of Beaufort Planning Commission meets Monday, October 5th, 2026 at 1:00 P.M. in the Planning Conference Room at 1911 Boundary Street. The agenda lists public comment, a discussion item on the City of Beaufort Comprehensive Plan, and adjournment. No specific rezonings, contracts, ordinances, or fee changes are listed in the agenda text.

• Public comment period
• Discussion of the City of Beaufort Comprehensive Plan
• Meeting held at 1911 Boundary Street, Beaufort, SC and available via Zoom and YouTube

Planning Commission

Planning Commission

General

The City of Beaufort Downtown Advisory Board meets Oct 1, 2026 at 2:00 PM at 1911 Boundary Street to review September 3 minutes and take up old business: data on the Downtown Social District Pilot Program from businesses, Downtown Operations, the Beaufort-Port Royal Convention and Visitors Bureau, and the board itself, plus a draft "Downtown Roadmap and Master Plan" report from Studio Main. New business includes the board's initial walk audit findings, a street lighting subcommittee update, and outreach to downtown businesses and property owners. The agenda also lists future discussion topics such as tour ordinances and a "Roadtrip Research" trip to other SC downtowns; no votes or dollar amounts appear on the agenda.

• Review of Downtown Social District Pilot Program data from downtown businesses, Downtown Operations, the Beaufort-Port Royal Convention and Visitors Bureau, and the DAB
• Review of Studio Main's draft "Downtown Roadmap and Master Plan" report and items the DAB wants added
• "Quick wins" including additional trash cans along the perimeter of the Downtown Social District
• New business: DAB's initial walk audit findings and a Street Lighting Subcommittee update
• Future topics listed: reviewing tour ordinances and a "Roadtrip Research" trip to other SC downtowns

Park and Tree Advisory Committee

The committee will discuss reforestation species for the Urban Renewal Plan and tree updates for Morrall Park and Ribaut Road. The agenda also includes discussions regarding downtown tree selection and the Beaufort Garden Club duck pond design.

• Urban Renewal Plan Reforestation Species Discussion
• Tree Update of Morrall Park Removals
• Two dead trees on Ribaut Road
• Downtown Operations Tree Selection & Tree Removal Update
• Beaufort Garden Club Duck Pond Design

Zoning Board of Appeals

City Council

The Beaufort City Council is holding a worksession to discuss several items, including a workshop on the city-owned property portfolio and a potential multi-family housing moratorium. The council will also consider a resolution to refer the completion and modernization of the Northern Beaufort Regional Growth Tracking System to the Planning Commission. The meeting includes new hire recognitions and an introduction of the new Lowcountry Council of Governments executive director.

• Discussion of multi-family moratorium
• City-owned property portfolio workshop
• Possible resolution on Northern Beaufort Regional Growth Tracking System
• New hires recognized in Fire, Police, and Municipal Court departments
• Introduction of Hank Amundson, new Lowcountry COG Executive Director

Council directed staff to pursue the sale of the Carnegie Library, a cell tower, and parcels in the Commerce Park. Members expressed general consensus for a potential 6-month multi-family development moratorium starting January 2027.

• Directed staff to order appraisal for 701 Craven Street (Carnegie Library) for possible sale
• Directed staff to pursue marketing and selling of the Cell Tower near the Public Works Complex
• Directed staff to work with realtor Bob Jones to determine pricing for unencumbered parcels in Commerce Park for future sale
• Directed staff to market out parcels near Commerce Park while retaining 1-5 acres for a Police Department Shooting Range
• Tabled discussion of Regional Growth Tracking System Resolution to October 8, 2026

Planning Commission

The Beaufort Planning Commission will meet to review past meeting minutes, hold a public hearing on a proposed free-standing emergency department at 396 Robert Smalls Parkway, and discuss the Comprehensive Plan. The hearing is the main substantive item; the rest of the agenda is routine procedural business.

• Public hearing: Site plan for Beaufort Free-Standing Emergency Department at 396 Robert Smalls Parkway, applicant Conor Blaney with Ward Edwards
• Review of minutes from June 15, 2026, August 17, 2026, and August 31, 2026 meetings
• Discussion of the Comprehensive Plan

General

The Historic District Task Force will review minutes from the August 17, 2026 meeting. The body will discuss a draft letter regarding property improvement assistance and the status of outreach to specific properties on Congress, Duke, Newcastle, and Greene Streets.

• Draft letter for property improvement assistance
• Outreach status for 1408 Congress Street
• Outreach status for 1302 Congress Street, 908 Duke Street, 712 Newcastle Street, and 1700 Greene Street
• Creation of a definitive list of top priority properties

Planning Commission

Cultural District Advisory Board

The Board will introduce new members and review minutes from previous meetings. Discussion will include a maintenance plan and budget for repairing artist benches and a review of the FY25 report sent to the South Carolina Arts Commission.

• Maintenance plan and budget for repairing artist benches
• Review of FY25 report sent to South Carolina Arts Commission
• Introduction of new Board members

General

The Beaufort Waterfront Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss updates on Waterfront Park matters and future meeting dates. The agenda includes approval of minutes from July 6, 2026, public comment, and an executive session to discuss negotiations and legal advice regarding a Safe Harbor Lease.

• Update on Waterfront Park related matters
• Executive session on Safe Harbor Lease negotiations and legal advice
• Approval of minutes from July 6, 2026
• Public comment period
• Future meeting dates discussion

The committee reviewed the status of Waterfront Park engineering and grant administration submittals. No substantive policy decisions were made, and a proposed motion to enter executive session was withdrawn.

• Approved July 6, 2026 minutes
• Set future meeting dates for October 12, November 9, and December 14, 2026
• Declined to enter Executive Session

Historic District Review Board

City Council

The City Council will consider a resolution to adopt the 2026 Lowcountry Hazard Mitigation Plan and a first reading of an ordinance to amend the 2025-2026 city budget. The meeting also includes discussions on street sweeping services, civil engineering contracts, and municipal judge appointments.

• First reading of ordinance to amend the 2025-2026 budget for multiple funds
• Resolution to adopt the 2026 Lowcountry Hazard Mitigation Plan
• Authorization for street sweeping services contract
• Indefinite Delivery Contracts with five firms for civil engineering services
• Second reading of ordinance regarding the appointment of the Municipal Judge

The City Council adopted the 2026 Lowcountry Hazard Mitigation Plan and authorized a contract for street sweeping services with Sweeping Corporation of America. Council also approved a first reading of a budget amendment for fiscal year 2025-2026 and passed a resolution regarding regional transportation needs. Additionally, several board appointments were made, and various departmental reports were received.

• Adopted 2026 Lowcountry Hazard Mitigation Plan
• Approved first reading of FY 2025-2026 budget amendment
• Authorized street sweeping contract with Sweeping Corporation of America
• Passed resolution on regional transportation needs (3-2)
• Approved five-firm civil engineering contract pool (4-1)
• Appointed Ed Allen to Cultural District Advisory Board
• Appointed Don Altman to Zoning Board of Appeals
• Postponed municipal judge ordinance (second reading)

Planning Commission

General

The Beaufort Downtown Advisory Board is meeting to review minutes, discuss old and new business, and hear a presentation from Studio Main on their draft 'Downtown Roadmap and Master Plan' findings, followed by Q&A. The board will also discuss the scope of its role, a possible extension or modification of the Downtown Social District, and future engagement with residents and businesses.

• Presentation of Studio Main's 'Downtown Roadmap and Master Plan' draft report
• Discussion of Downtown Social District possible extension/modification/continuation
• Review of initial priorities: infrastructure, unhoused, parking, accessibility, social district
• Quick wins: signage at Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park Promenade and 'Downtown is Open!' banners for Charles/Craven Streets stormwater project
• Discussion of 'Downtown' and scope of the Downtown Advisory Board

The board established a formal geographic jurisdiction for its authority and voted to expand the boundaries of the downtown social district. Members also reviewed a draft 'Downtown Roadmap and Master Plan' and discussed improving downtown lighting.

• Defined board jurisdiction as Ribaut Road to the river (including The Point) and Boundary Street to the river south of Bay Street
• Expanded social district boundaries to the Core Commercial Area (Bay Street to Craven Street and Church Street to Carteret Street)
• Approved creation of a subcommittee to explore string lights in the core focus area
• Adopted August 6, 2026 meeting minutes

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a worksession to discuss the City of Beaufort Comprehensive Plan. The commission will also consider the creation of a Trails and Bike Subcommittee.

• Discussion of City of Beaufort Comprehensive Plan
• Consideration of a Trails and Bike Subcommittee

The Planning Commission agreed to establish a Bike and Trails work group, with members Holle and Hallman volunteering and staff to invite the public and Beaufort County. The Commission reviewed the 2021 Comprehensive Plan Implementation Matrix, deciding which initiatives to keep, remove, move, or reword across several elements. Staff will prepare a draft and the Commission will continue the discussion at its regular meeting on the 21st, aiming to present to City Council. No formal votes were recorded on the matrix changes.

• Agreed to establish a Bike and Trails work group; Holle and Hallman volunteered
• Agreed to invite the public and Beaufort County to join the work group
• Reviewed 2021 Comprehensive Plan Implementation Matrix; agreed to keep, remove, move, or reword numerous initiatives
• Agreed to change Matrix header: move Years to Priority, remove Status Quo, Projected Cost, and Projected Start Date
• Agreed to continue Comprehensive Plan discussion at the regular meeting on the 21st
• Motion to adjourn made by Anderson, seconded by Morillo; meeting ended at 3:08 pm

Park and Tree Advisory Committee

The City of Beaufort Park and Tree Advisory Committee will hold a meeting on August 27, 2026, to discuss the Urban Renewal Plan reforestation species list from Clemson Extension and provide an update on trees at Church & Craven. The agenda includes standard procedural items such as approving previous minutes and accepting public comment, but no specific votes, contracts, or ordinances are listed.

• Discussion of Urban Renewal Plan reforestation species using the Clemson Extension Species List
• Update on trees at Church & Craven

The Park and Tree Advisory Committee approved its July 23, 2026 minutes as presented. The Urban Renewal Plan reforestation species discussion was postponed to the next meeting to allow input from Barb Farrior and Adam Wellins. The committee also received updates on tree removal at Church & North St and on dead trees along Ribaut Road, and discussed a request for a Dominion Energy tree work update.

• Approved July 23, 2026 minutes as presented (motion by Shay Mikell, seconded by Michael Andersen)
• Postponed Urban Renewal Plan reforestation species discussion to next meeting for input from Barb Farrior and Adam Wellins (motion by Shay Mikell, seconded by Joe MacDermant)
• Added Dominion Energy tree work update and arborist complaint follow-up to next meeting agenda

City Council

The Beaufort City Council is holding a worksession and quarterly capital projects workshop. They will interview applicants for boards and commissions, receive an update on the Capital Improvements Program, and discuss the USACE Beaufort Coastal Storm Risk Management Feasibility Study. This is a discussion and update meeting, not a final decision-making session.

• Quarterly Capital Improvements Program (CIP) update
• USACE Beaufort Coastal Storm Risk Management (CSRM) Feasibility Study discussion
• Applicant interviews for boards, commissions, and committees
• Employee new hire recognition

Council discussed the USACE Beaufort Coastal Storm Risk Management feasibility study but did not approve the requested $1.5M commitment. Councilman Lipsitz, Councilman Scallate, and Mayor Cromer opposed funding the study, citing poor timing amid Waterfront Park issues. No formal vote was recorded; the item was discussion only. Council also heard a CIP update and interviewed a Zoning Board of Appeals applicant.

• Interviewed Don Altman for Zoning Board of Appeals (no vote recorded)
• Discussed but did not approve $1.5M commitment to USACE coastal storm feasibility study
• Received quarterly Capital Improvements Program update (no action taken)

Zoning Board of Appeals

General

The City of Beaufort's Neighborhood Association is meeting to hear from Dominion Energy about tree trimming operations and from Public Works about the new Brightly maintenance request system. Attendees will also get updates from members, department heads, and possibly the mayor and city council, plus discuss future meeting schedules.

• Dominion Energy to discuss tree trimming operations
• Public Works to present new Brightly maintenance request system and phone app
• Updates from neighborhood members and department heads
• Comments from Mayor Phil Cromer and city council members if attending
• Discussion on meeting schedule and agenda going forward

City Council

The Beaufort City Council is holding its regular meeting on August 18, 2026, with a mix of routine reports, proclamations, and public hearings. The most consequential item is the second reading of an ordinance to rezone 1556 Salem Road from T4-Neighborhood to Regional Mixed-Use. The council will also consider several event co-sponsorships, street closures, and contract authorizations for building restorations.

• Second reading of ordinance to rezone 1556 Salem Road from T4-N to RMX
• Authorization for City Manager to contract for Arsenal Windows Restoration
• Authorization for City Manager to contract for Carnegie Library Interior and Arsenal Walls Restoration
• First reading of ordinance amending Municipal Judge appointment process
• Multiple event co-sponsorships and street closures, including Bathe's 8th Anniversary and First Friday

Council denied the second reading of an ordinance to rezone 1556 Salem Road from T4-Neighborhood to Regional Mixed-Use, with only Councilman Lipsitz voting in favor. Council also approved multiple event co-sponsorships and street closures, and authorized two restoration contracts totaling $418,888. Several items were postponed, including a vote on the Music Festival of the Lowcountry co-sponsorship and a transportation resolution.

• Rezoning of 1556 Salem Road to RMX denied (1-4)
• Approved $152,307 Arsenal Windows Restoration contract with Shenandoah Restorations
• Approved $266,581 Carnegie Library Interior and Arsenal Walls Restoration contract with Mashburn Construction
• Approved Municipal Judge appointment ordinance amendment on first reading
• Approved Bathe 8th Anniversary Scott Street closure (Sept 4)
• Approved Amedisys Hospice Butterfly Release co-sponsorship (Sept 19)
• Approved Clara Lionel Foundation Scale Up Summit co-sponsorship with drinking in public (Oct 5)
• Postponed vote on Music Festival of the Lowcountry co-sponsorship pending cost review

Planning Commission

The Beaufort Planning Commission is meeting to review minutes, discuss the Comprehensive Plan, and hold a public hearing on a preliminary plat and site plan for a proposed free-standing emergency department at 396 Robert Smalls Parkway. The applicant, Conor Blaney with Ward Edwards, is seeking approval for the commercial development. The meeting is open to the public via Zoom and YouTube.

• Public hearing: Preliminary Plat and Preliminary Site for Beaufort Free-Standing Emergency Department (FSED) at 396 Robert Smalls Parkway
• Applicant: Conor Blaney with Ward Edwards
• Property ID: R120 028 000 1248 0000
• Discussion of Comprehensive Plan
• Review of June 15 and July 20, 2026 meeting minutes

The Planning Commission approved the preliminary plat for a free-standing emergency department at 396 Robert Smalls Parkway. Commissioners subsequently voted to continue the public hearing for the site plan to allow for staff review of updated building elevations and a lighting plan. The board also approved corrections to the minutes from the June and July 2026 worksessions.

• Approved June 15, 2026 worksession minutes (unanimous)
• Approved July 20, 2026 worksession minutes (unanimous)
• Approved preliminary plat for Beaufort FSED (unanimous)
• Continued public hearing for FSED site plan (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:05 pm (unanimous)