Folly Beach public meetings in 2025

Design Review Board

The Design Review Board will hold a regular meeting with roll call, approval of minutes from August and September 2025, and citizen comments. The main new business item is an accelerated review request for a new sign and minor painting at 16 Center Street. The meeting also includes commission and staff comments before adjournment.

• Accelerated review for a new sign and minor painting at 16 Center Street (TMS # 328-14-00-467), owner 16 Center Street LLC, applicant Cody Brooks
• Approval of August 13, 2025 meeting minutes
• Approval of September 15, 2025 meeting minutes
• Citizen comments period

The Design Review Board approved a new sign for Playa Baya at 16 Center Street. The board voted unanimously to approve the sign design after an accelerated review was moved and seconded. Minutes from August 13, 2025 and September 15, 2025 were also approved.

• Approved the sign design for Playa Baya at 16 Center Street
• Approved accelerated review for the sign request
• Approved the August 13, 2025 meeting minutes
• Approved the September 15, 2025 meeting minutes

Design Review Board

The Design Review Board will hold a regular meeting to approve prior minutes, hear citizen comments, and consider a request for accelerated review of a new sign at 20 Center Street by Folly Moped LLC. The meeting includes commission and staff comments before adjournment.

• Request for accelerated review of a new sign at 20 Center Street (TMS # 328-14-00-094) by applicant Craig Wagner of Folly Moped LLC

The Design Review Board approved a new sign for Folly Moped at 20 Center Street. The motion was made by Barton, seconded by Jaeger, and passed unanimously. No other decisions were made; the meeting was otherwise procedural.

• Approved accelerated review and sign design for Folly Moped at 20 Center Street (unanimous)

Design Review Board

The Design Review Board will hold a special meeting to consider an accelerated review request for a new sign at 1 Center Street, submitted by Tides Folly Beach. The board will also vote on approving the July 21, 2025 minutes and hear citizen comments.

• Accelerated review for a new sign at 1 Center Street (TMS # 328-14-00-231) by applicant Tides Folly Beach
• Approval of July 21, 2025 meeting minutes

The Design Review Board approved a new sign and mural for Pinky's restaurant inside the Tides Hotel at 1 Center Street, despite three letters of opposition. The vote was 3-2, with Lauer, Hampton, and Kinter in favor, and Jaeger and Barton against. The board also unanimously approved the July 21, 2025 meeting minutes.

• Approved new sign and mural for Pinky's restaurant at Tides Hotel (3-2)
• Approved July 21, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Design Review Board

The Design Review Board will hold a regular meeting to approve prior minutes, hear citizen comments, and consider a new business item. The main action is an accelerated review request for a new sign at 1 Center Street, submitted by Tides Folly Beach. The meeting includes procedural items like call to order, approval of minutes, and adjournment.

• Accelerated review for a new sign at 1 Center Street (TMS # 328-14-00-231) by Tides Folly Beach

The Folly Beach Design Review Board unanimously denied a new sign for Pinky's restaurant at the Tides Hotel, citing concerns about its brightness compared to the muted colors on Center Street. A separate motion to approve accelerated review of a mural failed in a 2-2 tie. The board also unanimously approved the June 16, 2025 meeting minutes.

• Approved June 16, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Denied new sign at Pinky's restaurant, Tides Hotel (unanimous)
• Motion to approve accelerated review of mural failed (2-2)

Parks and Recreation Board

The board discussed four plan options for Horres Park: manage for wildlife, manage for resiliency, create a path of trails, or minimal improvements. Staff will hold an in-person open house on March 23, 2023, and publish an online survey for at least 10 days to gather public feedback. No votes or formal decisions were taken on the options themselves.

• Approved holding in-person open house on March 23, 2023 (3-7pm) for Horres Park input
• Approved publishing online survey for at least 10 days for Horres Park feedback

Parks and Recreation Board

The board reviewed survey results for Horres Park and recommended to council that the park remain natural and passive. It also unanimously elected Matthew Horton as chair and Becca Lesesne as vice-chair, and approved minutes from two prior meetings.

• Recommended to council that Horres Park remain natural and passive
• Elected Matthew Horton as chair (unanimous)
• Elected Becca Lesesne as vice-chair (unanimous)
• Approved January 25, 2022 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved March 7, 2023 minutes (unanimous)

Parks and Recreation Board

The Folly Beach Parks and Recreation Board voted unanimously to decline recommending the Acoustifence sound barrier for the pickleball courts, asking instead for more information on the equipment and on other lower-cost options. The board also voted unanimously to recommend approval of new pickleball nets.

• Declined recommendation of Acoustifence sound barrier (unanimous)
• Requested more information on Acoustifence and other lower-cost options (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of new pickleball nets (unanimous)

Design Review Board

The Folly Beach Design Review Board will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes, hear citizen comments, and consider two requests for accelerated review of new signs and a facade change on Center Street. The board will also take up other business and adjourn.

• 10 Center Street: new sign request by Catch 23 for owner FollyCo LLC
• 20 Center Street: new sign and facade changes requested by Eli Aboudaram for 20 Center Street LLC
• Approval of May 19, 2025 meeting minutes

The Design Review Board met with three members present and unanimously approved the March 26, 2024 minutes. Two new-business items were granted accelerated review: a new sign for Catch 23 at 10 Center Street and a new facade and sign for the sugarly booth at 20 Center Street. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved March 26, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved accelerated review for new sign at 10 Center Street (Catch 23) (unanimous)
• Approved accelerated review for new facade and sign at 20 Center Street (sugarly booth) (unanimous)

Special Events Committee

The Folly Beach Special Events Committee is meeting to approve prior minutes and discuss two new event applications: a Jubilee Picnic at Folly River Park and the 4th Annual Folly Beach Exchange Pickleball Tournament. No votes by City Council will occur at this meeting; matters discussed may be voted on at a later council meeting.

• Approval of minutes from May 5, 2025
• Jubilee Picnic at Folly River Park — applicant Our Lady of Good Counsel
• 4th Annual Folly Beach Exchange Pickleball Tournament — applicant Tara Anderson

Design Review Board

The Design Review Board will hold a regular meeting with one new business item: an accelerated review request for a new sign at 16 Center Street, owned by 16 Center Street LLC. The board will also approve minutes from March 26, 2025, and hear citizen comments.

• Accelerated review for a new sign at 16 Center Street (TMS # 328-14-00-467)

The Design Review Board approved an accelerated review for a new sign for Casa Empanada to be mounted where the current Center St. Coffee sign is located. The motion was made by Ms. Barton, seconded by Mr. Hampton, and approved unanimously. The board also unanimously approved the minutes from the March 26, 2025 meeting. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved accelerated review for a new sign at 16 Center Street (Casa Empanada) (unanimous)
• Approved March 26, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)

City Council

The Folly Beach City Council will hold first readings on two ordinances: one repealing and replacing construction standards for erosion and flood control devices near the critical line, and another amending short-term rental regulations. The council will also vote on resolutions to distribute $13,000 from the History Reserve Account to the Folly Beach Historical Society for museum upfitting and to create a $10,000 reimbursable grant program for palmetto trees from the Tree Preservation Fund. Additionally, the council will consider awarding non-franchised commercial beach activity permits to six vendors and renew contracts for the chief judge, associate judge, and prosecutor.

• First reading of Ordinance 003-25: new construction standards for erosion and flood control devices within 15 feet of the critical line
• First reading of Ordinance 005-25: amending Chapter 117 on short-term rentals
• Resolution 12-25: distributing $13,000 from the History Reserve Account to the Folly Beach Historical Society for museum upfitting
• Resolution 13-25: creating a $10,000 reimbursable grant program for palmetto trees from the Tree Preservation Fund
• Non-franchised commercial beach activity award for six vendors including Carolina Salt and Charleston Surf Company

City Council

The Folly Beach City Council will hold first readings on two ordinances: one revising construction standards for erosion and flood control devices, and another amending short-term rental regulations. The council will also vote on resolutions to distribute $13,000 from the History Reserve Account to the Folly Beach Historical Society and to create a $10,000 reimbursable grant program for replacement palmetto trees. Additionally, the council will consider awarding non-franchised commercial beach activity permits to six vendors and renewing contracts for the chief judge, associate judge, and prosecutor.

• Ordinance 003-25: Repeals and replaces Section 151.23 on construction standards for erosion and flood control devices (first reading)
• Ordinance 005-25: Amends Chapter 117 on short-term rentals (first reading)
• Resolution 12-25: Authorizes distribution of $13,000 from the History Reserve Account to the Folly Beach Historical Society for museum upfitting and exhibits
• Resolution 13-25: Creates a $10,000 reimbursable grant program for replacement palmetto trees from the Tree Preservation Fund
• Non-franchised commercial beach activity award for six vendors including Carolina Salt and Charleston Surf Company

City Council

The Folly Beach City Council will hold public hearings and second readings on the FY2026 General Fund, Water Utility, and Sewer Utility budgets. They will also vote on ordinances amending parking citation rules and private no-parking signs, and resolutions including a $2.85 million water main replacement contract and adoption of a Transportation Safety Action Plan.

• Second reading of Ordinance 008-25: FY2026 General Fund Budget
• Second reading of Ordinance 009-25: FY2026 Water Utility Budget
• Second reading of Ordinance 010-25: FY2026 Sewer Utility Budget
• Resolution 20-25: Awarding $2,851,959 contract to Eadie’s Construction Co. for water main replacements
• Resolution 18-25: Approving $10,725 amendment to AMT contract for Arctic Avenue plan grant application

City Council

The Folly Beach City Council will hold second readings on ordinances updating erosion control standards and short-term rental regulations, and first readings on parking citation enforcement and private no-parking signs. They will also consider resolutions to fund the history museum and reallocate funds for public safety survivor benefits.

• Second reading of Ordinance 003-25: Repealing and replacing construction standards for erosion and flood control devices within 15 feet of the critical line.
• Second reading of Ordinance 005-25: Amending Chapter 117 on short-term rentals.
• First reading of Ordinance 006-25: Allowing code enforcement officers to issue parking citations and withholding citation revenue from parking contractors.
• First reading of Ordinance 007-25: Discontinuing future approvals for private no-parking signs in the right-of-way, grandfathering those approved before Dec 31, 2023.
• Resolution 12-25: Authorizing distribution of $13,000 from the History Reserve Account to the Folly Beach Historical Society for museum upfitting and exhibits.

Design Review Board

The board will vote on an accelerated review request for exterior paint changes at 10 Center Street, owned by FollyCo LLC and applied for by Catch 23. The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes and staff comments.

• 10 Center Street: accelerated review for exterior paint changes (FollyCo LLC / Catch 23)

The Design Review Board approved a paint color change for 10 Center Street, with the yellow trim to be repainted Endless Sea and the blue walls to be repainted white. The motion passed unanimously on an accelerated review basis.

• Approved paint color change for 10 Center Street (unanimous)

Design Review Board

The Design Review Board will hold a regular meeting to consider two accelerated review requests: a new sign at 109 E. Ashley and exterior paint changes at 10 Center Street. The board will also vote on approving minutes from previous meetings and hear citizen comments.

• 109 E. Ashley: accelerated review for a new sign (applicant: Starfire Golf Cart Rental LLC)
• 10 Center Street: accelerated review for exterior paint changes (applicant: Catch 23)
• Approval of November 25, 2024 and February 17, 2025 meeting minutes

The Design Review Board approved minutes from two prior meetings, approved an accelerated review for a sign at 109 E. Ashley Ave., and tabled a paint color application for 10 Center St. until more details are provided. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved November 25, 2024 and February 17, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved accelerated review for sign at 109 E. Ashley Ave. (unanimous)
• Tabled paint color application for 10 Center St. until applicant provides more specific information (unanimous)

Design Review Board

The Design Review Board will hold a regular meeting to consider four new business items: accelerated reviews for a new sign and a new awning at 16 Center Street, conceptual/preliminary/final review for a single-family home at 1910 Bowens Island, and accelerated review of updated facade changes at 103 East Cooper Ave. The board will also vote on approving the minutes from the November 25, 2024 meeting.

• 16 Center Street – accelerated review for a new sign (applicant: Fastsigns Mount Pleasant)
• 16 Center Street – accelerated review for a new awning (applicant: Harleys Awnings & Canvas Repair)
• 1910 Bowens Island – conceptual, preliminary, and final review for a single-family home (owner/applicant: Lynn Barber)
• 103 East Cooper Ave – accelerated review of updated facade changes (applicant: Roy Bakalo)

The Design Review Board approved accelerated reviews for signage and awning at 16 Center St., and unanimously approved conceptual, preliminary, and final review for a new home at 1910 Bowens Island. At 103 E. Cooper Avenue, the board split votes: a motion to approve the pergola with a condition failed (2-2), but the original pergola motion passed (3-1), and a sign motion also passed (3-1).

• Approved accelerated review for sign at 16 Center St. (4-0)
• Approved accelerated review for awning at 16 Center St. (4-0)
• Approved conceptual, preliminary, and final review for home at 1910 Bowens Island (4-0)
• Denied amended motion for pergola at 103 E. Cooper (2-2)
• Approved original pergola motion at 103 E. Cooper (3-1)
• Approved sign at 103 E. Cooper (3-1)

Design Review Board

The Folly Beach Design Review Board will hold a regular meeting to consider three new-business items, all requesting accelerated review for exterior changes to commercial properties on Center Street. The board will also vote on approving the October 21, 2024 meeting minutes.

• 81 Center St. LLC requests accelerated review for a new sign at 81 Center Street.
• 10 Center Street (Catch 23) requests accelerated review for exterior paint changes and a new sign.
• 83 Center Street requests accelerated review for exterior paint changes including a mural and attaching a kayak to an existing sign.

The Folly Beach Design Review Board met on November 25, 2024, and approved three new business items unanimously. These included an accelerated review for 81 Center St., new signs and painting at 10 Center St., and a proposed mural and sign at 83 Center St. The board also approved the minutes from the October 10, 2024 meeting.

• Approved minutes from October 10, 2024 (unanimous)
• Approved accelerated review for 81 Center St. LLC (unanimous)
• Approved new signs and painting trim at 10 Center St. (unanimous)
• Approved mural and sign at 83 Center St. (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Folly Beach Planning Commission will vote on recommendations for affordable/workforce housing and consider a rezoning request for 112 West Ashley Avenue from Residential Two Family to Island Commercial. The meeting also includes approval of minutes, citizen comments, and other business.

• Vote on affordable/workforce housing recommendations
• Rezoning request for 112 West Ashley Avenue (TMS# 328-14-00-171) from Residential Two Family to Island Commercial
• Approval of minutes from February 3, 2025 meeting

Planning Commission

The Folly Beach Planning Commission will discuss and vote on recommendations for affordable housing, and hold public hearings on two proposed ordinances: one to exempt gravel driveways and decorative stone paths from impervious coverage limits, and another to establish new setback requirements for seawalls and revetments. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes, citizen comments, and a report on the 2024 Dune Management Plan.

• Discussion and vote on recommendations for affordable housing
• Public hearing on Ordinance 029-24: exempting gravel driveways and decorative stone paths from maximum impervious coverage limit
• Public hearing on Ordinance 031-24: creating a 25-foot setback from perpetual easement line for seawalls and a 5-foot setback for revetments
• 2024 Dune Management Plan report by Dr. Nicole Elko

The commission voted unanimously to recommend approval of Ordinance 031-24, which would require a 25-foot setback from the OCRM baseline for future seawalls, after a public hearing with both support and opposition. They also unanimously recommended approval of Ordinance 029-24, which exempts driveways up to 15 feet wide from impervious coverage limits, with an amendment to specify "washed, graded gravel." Additionally, the board voted unanimously to expand the public safety housing stipend to all full-time city employees earning less than 120% of the county median income.

• Approved amendment to Ordinance 029-24 to use 'washed, graded gravel' (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Ordinance 029-24 exempting driveways up to 15' from impervious coverage limit (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Ordinance 031-24 requiring 25' setback from OCRM baseline for seawalls (unanimous)
• Approved motion to recommend expanding public safety housing stipend to all full-time city employees earning less than 120% of county AMI (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Folly Beach Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting with a discussion on affordable housing as the main substantive item. The agenda also includes approval of December 2024 minutes, citizen comments, and staff/commission comments. No votes or specific proposals are listed.

• Discussion about affordable housing
• Approval of December 2, 2024 meeting minutes
• Citizen comments

The Folly Beach Planning Commission voted unanimously to recommend expanding the existing DPS housing stipend by increasing the amount per employee and the total budgeted. It also voted 6-2 to recommend offering a new housing stipend to Public Works employees. The commission voted 7-1 to recommend the city engage with the Lease to Locals program to incentivize affordable housing for workers. Minutes from the December 2, 2024 meeting were approved unanimously.

• Approved minutes from December 2, 2024 meeting (unanimous).
• Recommended expanding the DPS housing stipend (unanimous).
• Recommended offering a housing stipend to Public Works employees (6-2, Anderson and Mumford opposed).
• Recommended engaging with Lease to Locals program (7-1, Anderson opposed).

Planning Commission

The Folly Beach Planning Commission will hold a meeting to discuss affordable housing as new business. The agenda also includes approval of the October 7, 2024 minutes, citizen comments, and staff/commission comments.

• Affordable Housing Discussion

The Folly Beach Planning Commission met on December 2, 2024, and approved the previous meeting's minutes. The commission discussed Charleston County's Affordable Housing Land Acquisition Grant Program, noting funding is already dedicated, and reviewed survey feedback. No formal decisions were made on any proposals, including allowing multi-family units on single-family lots or forming a study committee.

• Approved minutes from the November 4, 2024 meeting (unanimous vote).