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BlufftonSC averageUS Census ACS
Typical home value $500,379 -0.6% yr/yr · +32.5% 5-yr
Home-value trend 2000–2026 (Zillow ZHVI)
Municipal budget
Total revenue$41.0M (FY2023)
Total spending$30.0M (FY2023)
Taxes$34.9M (FY2023)
Debt outstanding$20.6M (FY2023)
Spending per resident$931 (FY2023)
Development activity
Housing units permitted — US Census Building Permits Survey
2025506 housing units ($292.3M)
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Mon Oct 5, 2026
Historic Preservation Review Committee Meeting
Mon Oct 5, 2026
Historic Preservation Review Committee Meeting - CANCELED
Bluffton historic preservation committee's Oct. 5, 2026 meeting canceled for lack of agenda items
The Town of Bluffton's Historic Preservation Review Committee meeting scheduled for Monday, October 5, 2026 at 4:00 P.M. has been canceled due to lack of agenda items. No decisions, items, or public hearings were on the agenda. The notice states the next meeting is scheduled for Monday, October 12, 2026. Questions are directed to Growth Management at 843-706-4500.
- October 5, 2026 HPRC meeting canceled — no agenda items
- Next meeting listed as Monday, October 12, 2026
- Contact for questions: Growth Management, 843-706-4500
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PUBLIC NOTICE
THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION
REVIEW COMMITTEE (HPRC)
Meeting scheduled for
Monday, October 5, 2026 at 4:00 P.M.
has been CANCELED
due to lack of agenda items.
The next meeting is scheduled for
Monday, October 12, 2026.
If you have questions, please contact
Growth Management at: 843-706-4500
Tue Oct 6, 2026
Board of Zoning Appeals Meeting - CACNELED
Bluffton Board of Zoning Appeals meeting canceled for lack of agenda items
The Town of Bluffton's Board of Zoning Appeals meeting scheduled for Tuesday, October 6, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. has been canceled due to a lack of agenda items. No decisions, cases, or public hearings were scheduled. The next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Questions can be directed to Growth Management at 843-706-4500.
- October 6, 2026 BZA meeting canceled — no agenda items
- Next BZA meeting scheduled for November 3, 2026
- Contact for questions: Growth Management, 843-706-4500
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PUBLIC NOTICE
The Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA)
Meeting scheduled for
Tuesday, October 6, 2026 at 6:00 p.m.
Has been CANCELED
due to a lack of agenda items.
The next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday,
November 3, 2026.
If you have questions, please contact
Growth Management at: 843-706-4500
Wed Oct 7, 2026
Development Review Committee Meeting - CANCELED
Bluffton Development Review Committee meeting canceled for lack of agenda items
The Town of Bluffton's Development Review Committee meeting scheduled for Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at 1:00 P.M. has been canceled due to a lack of agenda items. No decisions, items, or public hearings were scheduled. The next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, October 14, 2026, and questions can be directed to Growth Management at 843-706-4500.
- October 7, 2026 DRC meeting canceled due to lack of agenda items
- Next meeting scheduled for Wednesday, October 14, 2026
- Contact for questions: Growth Management, 843-706-4500
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PUBLIC NOTICE
THE DEVELOPMENT REVIEW
COMMITTEE (DRC)
Meeting scheduled for
Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at 1:00 P.M.
has been CANCELED
due to a lack of agenda items.
The next meeting is scheduled for
Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
If you have questions, please contact
Growth Management at: 843-706-4500
Wed Oct 7, 2026
Historic Preservation Commission Meeting
Bluffton historic panel to weigh new 4,391 SF house and carriage house at 36 Tabby Shell Road
The Bluffton Historic Preservation Commission meets Wednesday, October 07, 2026 at 6:00 PM at 20 Bridge Street to consider one new item: a Certificate of Appropriateness-HD for a new 2.5-story single-family home and carriage house at 36 Tabby Shell Road, Lot 19 in the Tabby Roads Development. The agenda also includes adoption of the September 2, 2026 minutes, public comment, and a staff historic district monthly update. No old business is listed.
- Certificate of Appropriateness-HD request by Steven G. Stowers of Architecture 101 for owners John and Ashley Gering
- New 2.5-story single-family structure of about 4,391 SF plus a carriage house of about 938 SF at 36 Tabby Shell Road, Lot 19
- Property is in the Old Town Bluffton Historic District, Neighborhood General - HD zoning district (COFA-10-25-019985)
- Adoption of September 2, 2026 minutes
- Staff historic district monthly update under discussion
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Historic Preservation Commission Meeting
Wednesday, October 07, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Theodore D. Washington Municipal Building, Henry “Emmett” McCracken Jr. Council Chambers,
20 Bridge Street, Bluffton, SC
AGENDA
This meeting can be viewed live on BCTV, on Sparklight Channel 9 and 417 or on Spectrum Channel
1304.
I.
CALL TO ORDER
II. ROLL CALL
III. NOTICE REGARDING ADJOURNMENT
The Historic Preservation Commission will not hear new items after 9:30 p.m. unless authorized by
a majority vote of the Commission Members present. Items which have not been heard before
9:30 p.m. may be continued to the next regular meeting or a special meeting date as determined
by the Commission Members.
IV. ADOPTION OF MINUTES
1.
September 2, 2026 Minutes
V. PUBLIC COMMENT
VI. OLD BUSINESS
VII. NEW BUSINESS
1.
36 Tabby Shell, Lot 19 (Certificate of Appropriateness-HD): A request by Steven G. Stowers of
Architecture 101 (Applicant), on behalf of John and Ashley Gering (Owners), for the approval
of a Certificate of Appropriateness-HD to allow the construction of a new 2.5-story Single
Family Residential Structure of approximately 4,391 SF and a Carriage House structure of
approximately 938 SF, located at 36 Tabby Shell Road, Lot 19 in the Tabby Roads
Development, in the Old Town Bluffton Historic District, within the Neighborhood General -
HD zoning district. (COFA-10-25-019985) (Staff - Charlotte Moore)
VIII. DISCUSSION
1.
Historic District Monthly Update. (Staff)
IX. ADJO …
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Mon Oct 12, 2026
Historic Preservation Review Committee Meeting
Mon Oct 19, 2026
Historic Preservation Review Committee Meeting
Thu Oct 22, 2026
May River Watershed Action Plan Advisory Committee Meeting
Mon Oct 26, 2026
Historic Preservation Review Committee Meeting
Tue Oct 27, 2026
Construction Board of Adjustments and Appeals Meeting
Tue Oct 27, 2026
Southern Lowcountry Regional Board Meeting Agenda
Recent meetings
Thu Oct 1, 2026
Affordable Housing Committee Meeting
Thu Oct 1, 2026
Affordable Housing Committee Meeting
Affordable Housing Committee to discuss FY27 Neighborhood Assistance Budget
The committee will meet to discuss the FY27 Neighborhood Assistance Budget update. The meeting also includes the adoption of minutes from the August 6, 2026, meeting.
- FY27 Neighborhood Assistance Budget Update
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Affordable Housing Committee Meeting
Thursday, September 03, 2026 at 10:00 AM
Theodore D. Washington Municipal Building, Henry “Emmett” McCracken Jr. Council Chambers,
20 Bridge Street, Bluffton, SC
AGENDA
This meeting can be viewed live on BCTV, on Sparklight Channel 9 and 417 or on Spectrum Channel
1304.
I.
CALL TO ORDER
II. ROLL CALL
III. ADOPTION OF MINUTES
1.
August 6, 2026
IV. PUBLIC COMMENT
V. OLD BUSINESS
VI. NEW BUSINESS
1.
FY27 Neighborhood Assistance Budget Update
VII. DISCUSSION
VIII. ADJOURNMENT
NEXT MEETING DATE: Thursday, October 1, 2026
Town of Bluffton, SC
Affordable Housing Committee Meeting Agenda
September 03, 2026
“FOIA Compliance – Public notification of this meeting has been published and posted in compliance
with the Freedom of Information Act and the Town of Bluffton policies.”
In accordance with the requirements of Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 ("ADA"), the
Town of Bluffton will not discriminate against qualified individuals with disabilities on the basis of
disability in its services, programs, or activities. The Town of Bluffton Council Chambers are ADA
compatible. Auditory accommodations are available. Any person requiring further accommodation
should contact the Town of Bluffton ADA Coordinator at 843.706.4500 or
[email protected] as soon as possible but no later than 48 hours before the
scheduled event.
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Wed Sep 30, 2026
Development Review Committee Meeting
Wed Sep 30, 2026
Development Review Committee Meeting
Bluffton DRC to review 4 development plans incl. 41,300 SF commercial project
The Bluffton Development Review Committee is meeting to review four development plan applications: two commercial projects, a convenience store with fueling station, and two road extension public projects. The committee will also take public comment and discuss the items before deciding on the applications.
- 2001 May River Crossing: 3 commercial buildings totaling 41,300 SF on 3.8 acres at May River Crossing and Evan Way
- Seagrass Station Convenience Store: 6,000 SF store and fueling station on 5.46 acres at HWY 170 and Seagrass Station Road
- Holly Hill Lane: 2,400 LF road extension connecting Anthem Drive and New Riverside Road
- Discovery Drive: 700 LF road extension connecting Innovation Drive and Bleeker Street
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Development Review Committee Meeting
Wednesday, September 30, 2026 at 1:00 PM
Theodore D. Washington Municipal Building, Henry “Emmett” McCracken Jr. Council Chambers,
20 Bridge Street, Bluffton, SC
AGENDA
All Applications can be viewed on the Town of Bluffton’s Permit Finder page
https://www.townofbluffton.us/permit/
I.
CALL TO ORDER
II. ROLL CALL
III. PUBLIC COMMENT
IV. OLD BUSINESS
V. NEW BUSINESS
1.
2001 May River Crossing (Development Plan): A request by Nathan Sturre of Sturre
Engineering, on behalf of property owner Antoine Iskandar of A&NG Associates, LLC, for
review of a Preliminary Development Plan application. The project consists of the construction
of three (3) single-story commercial buildings totaling 41,300 SF with associated
infrastructure. The property consists of approximately 3.8 acres identified by tax map number
R610 036 000 3209 000 within the Jones Estate Planned Unit Development (PUD) and the May
River Crossing Master Plan at the intersection of May River Crossing and Evan Way. (DP-08-26-
020456) (Staff - Dan Frazier)
2.
Seagrass Station Convenience Store (Development Plan): A request by Girishkumar Patel for
review of a Preliminary Development Plan application. The project consists of the construction
of a 6,000 SF convenience store and fueling station with associated infrastructure. The
property is within the Village at Verdier Planned Unit Development (PUD) consists of 5.46
acres identified by tax map numbers R610 021 00 …
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Tue Sep 29, 2026
Public Arts Committee Meeting
Bluffton Public Arts Committee to review mural solicitation for Oscar Frazier Park
The Public Arts Committee will meet to adopt minutes, hear public comment, and review a call for solicitations for a mural at Oscar Frazier Park. They will also receive an update on active projects. The meeting is routine, with no major decisions expected beyond the mural solicitation review.
- Review of Call for Solicitations for Oscar Frazier Park Mural
- Update on Active Projects by Special Projects Manager
- Adoption of August 25, 2026 minutes
- Public comment limited to 3 minutes per speaker
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Public Arts Committee Meeting
Tuesday, September 29, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Theodore D. Washington Municipal Building, Henry “Emmett” McCracken Jr. Council Chambers,
20 Bridge Street, Bluffton, SC
AGENDA
I.
CALL TO ORDER
II. ROLL CALL
III. ADOPTION OF MINUTES
1.
August 25, 2026 Minutes
IV. PUBLIC COMMENT
V. OLD BUSINESS
VI. NEW BUSINESS
1.
Review of Call for Solicitations for Oscar Frazier Park Mural - Felicia Roth, Director of
Compliance & Contracts
VII. DISCUSSION
1.
Update on Active Projects - Mark Maxwell, Special Projects Manager
VIII. ADJOURNMENT
NEXT MEETING DATE: Tuesday, October 27, 2026
Town of Bluffton, SC
Public Arts Committee Meeting Agenda
September 29, 2026
“FOIA Compliance – Public notification of this meeting has been published and posted in compliance
with the Freedom of Information Act and the Town of Bluffton policies.”
In accordance with the requirements of Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 ("ADA"), the
Town of Bluffton will not discriminate against qualified individuals with disabilities on the basis of
disability in its services, programs, or activities. The Town of Bluffton Council Chambers are ADA
compatible. Auditory accommodations are available. Any person requiring further accommodation
should contact the Town of Bluffton ADA Coordinator at 843.706.4500 or
[email protected] as soon as possible but no later than 48 hours before the
scheduled event.
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Tue Sep 29, 2026
Public Arts Committee Meeting
Mon Sep 28, 2026
Historic Preservation Review Committee Meeting
Mon Sep 28, 2026
Historic Preservation Review Committee Meeting - CANCELED
Historic Preservation Review Committee meeting canceled for lack of agenda items
The Historic Preservation Review Committee meeting scheduled for September 28, 2026, has been canceled due to lack of agenda items. The next meeting is scheduled for October 5, 2026. No decisions or discussions will occur at the canceled meeting.
- Meeting canceled due to lack of agenda items
- Next meeting scheduled for October 5, 2026
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PUBLIC NOTICE
THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION
REVIEW COMMITTEE (HPRC)
Meeting scheduled for
Monday, September 28, 2026 at 4:00 P.M.
has been CANCELED
due to lack of agenda items.
The next meeting is scheduled for
Monday, October 5, 2026.
If you have questions, please contact
Growth Management at: 843-706-4500
Wed Sep 23, 2026
Development Review Committee Meeting
Bluffton committee to review Hampton Lake access plan amendment
The Development Review Committee will consider a Major Master Plan Amendment for two parcels within the Hampton Lake Master Plan, proposing changes to vehicular and pedestrian access. The meeting includes public comment, old and new business, and discussion items. The agenda contains one substantive application for review.
- Review of Major Master Plan Amendment (MPA-08-26-020454) for Hampton Lake, proposed by J.K. Tiller on behalf of HL Development, LLC
- Amendment seeks to revise vehicular and pedestrian access for two parcels totaling approximately 21.2 acres
- Parcels identified by Beaufort County tax map numbers R614 029 000 0595 0000 and R614 037 000 0946 0000
- Property located adjacent to Bluffton Parkway within the Buckwalter Planned Unit Development (PUD)
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Development Review Committee Meeting
Wednesday, September 23, 2026 at 1:00 PM
Theodore D. Washington Municipal Building, Henry “Emmett” McCracken Jr. Council Chambers,
20 Bridge Street, Bluffton, SC
AGENDA
All Applications can be viewed on the Town of Bluffton’s Permit Finder page
https://www.townofbluffton.us/permit/
I.
CALL TO ORDER
II. ROLL CALL
III. PUBLIC COMMENT
IV. OLD BUSINESS
V. NEW BUSINESS
1.
Hampton Lake (Master Plan Amendment): A request by Josh K. Tiller of J.K. Tiller, on behalf
of property owner Jake Reed of HL Development, LLC, for review of a Major Master Plan
Amendment application. The Applicant proposes to amend Exhibit A to revise the vehicular
and pedestrian access for two parcels within the Hampton Lake Master Plan. The subject
parcels identified by Beaufort County tax map numbers R614 029 000 0595 0000 and R614
037 000 0946 0000 consist of approximately 21.2 acres located adjacent to Bluffton Parkway
within the Buckwalter Planned Unit Development (PUD). (MPA-08-26-020454) (Staff – Dan
Frazier)
VI. DISCUSSION
VII. ADJOURNMENT
NEXT MEETING DATE: Wednesday, September 30, 2026
Town of Bluffton, SC
Development Review Committee Meeting Agenda
September 23, 2026
“FOIA Compliance – Public notification of this meeting has been published and posted in compliance
with the Freedom of Information Act and the Town of Bluffton policies.”
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Wed Sep 23, 2026
Planning Commission Meeting - CANCELED
Bluffton Planning Commission meeting canceled due to lack of quorum
The Bluffton Planning Commission meeting scheduled for September 23, 2026, was canceled because a quorum was not reached. The next meeting is set for October 28, 2026. No agenda items were discussed.
- Meeting canceled due to lack of quorum
- Next meeting scheduled for October 28, 2026
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PUBLIC NOTICE
THE PLANNING COMMISSION
(PC)
Meeting scheduled for
Wednesday, September 23, 2026 at 6:00
P.M.
has been CANCELED
due to a lack of quorum.
The next meeting is scheduled for
Wednesday, October 28, 2026.
If you have questions, please contact
Growth Management at: 843-706-4500
Wed Sep 23, 2026
Planning Commission Meeting
Wed Sep 23, 2026
Development Review Committee Meeting
Tue Sep 22, 2026
Southern Lowcountry Regional Board Meeting Agenda
Regional board to discuss data center ordinances and resilience collaboration
The Southern Lowcountry Regional Board will hear updates on the Beaufort County referendum, City of Beaufort and Town of Port Royal happenings, and discuss the October agenda, including data center ordinances and the introduction of the Southern Lowcountry Resilience Collaboration (SLRC).
- Beaufort County Referendum Update
- City of Beaufort Happenings
- Town of Port Royal Happenings
- Data Center Ordinances discussion
- Introduction of Southern Lowcountry Resilience Collaboration (SLRC)
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SOUTHERN LOWCOUNTRY REGIONAL BOARD MEETING AGENDA
BEAUFORT CITY HALL
1911 BOUNDARY STREET,
BEAUFORT, SC 29902
Tuesday, September 22, 2026, 10:00 a.m.
This meeting can be viewed on BCTV, on Sparklight Channel 9 and 417 or on
Spectrum Channel 1304.
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. OLD BUSINESS
A. Beaufort County Referendum Update – Chair Alice Howard & Vice Chair
Anna Marie Tabernik, Beaufort County Council
III.NEW BUSINESS
A. City of Beaufort Happenings – Scott Marshall, City Manager
B. Town of Port Royal Happenings – Van Willis, Town Manager
IV. DISCUSSION
A. October Agenda Discussion:
i. Data Center Ordinances – Coastal Conservation League
ii. Introduction of the Southern Lowcountry Resilience
Collaboration (SLRC)
V. ADJOURNMENT
NEXT MEETING DATE:
Tuesday, October 27, 2026, at 10:00 a.m.
City of Hardeeville
Council Chambers
205 Main Street
Hardeeville, SC 29927
“FOIA Compliance – Public notification of this meeting has been published and posted in compliance with the Freedom of
Information Act and the Town of Bluffton policies.”
In accordance with the requirements of Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 ("ADA"), the Town of Bluffton
will not discriminate against qualified individuals with disabilities on the basis of disability in its services, programs, or activities.
The Town of Bluffton Council Chambers are ADA compatible. Any person requiring further accommodation should contact the
Town of Bluffton ADA Coordinato …
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Tue Sep 22, 2026
Construction Board of Adjustments and Appeals Meeting
Tue Sep 22, 2026
Construction Board of Adjustments and Appeals Meeting
Bluffton construction board to elect officers, adopt meeting dates
The Construction Board of Adjustments and Appeals is meeting to elect a chairman and vice-chairman, adopt minutes from October 2022, and set meeting dates for 2026 and 2027. The agenda is largely procedural, with no substantive appeals or construction cases listed for decision.
- Election of Chairman and Vice-Chairman
- Adoption of October 22, 2022 minutes
- Adoption of 2026 and 2027 meeting dates
- Public comment limited to 3 minutes per speaker
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Construction Board of Adjustments and Appeals Meeting
Tuesday, September 22, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Theodore D. Washington Municipal Building, May River Conference Room, 20 Bridge Street,
Bluffton, SC
AGENDA
I.
CALL TO ORDER
II. ROLL CALL
III. NOTICE REGARDING ADJOURNMENT
The Construction Board of Adjustments and Appeals will not hear new items after 9:30 p.m. unless
authorized by a majority vote of the Board Members present. Items which have not been heard
before 9:30 p.m. may be continued to the next regular meeting or a special meeting date as
determined by the Board Members.
IV. ELECTION OF OFFICERS
1.
Election of Chairman of Construction Board of Adjustments and Appeals
2.
Election of Vice-Chairman of Construction Board of Adjustments and Appeals
V. ADOPTION OF MINUTES
1.
October 22, 2022 Minutes
VI. PUBLIC COMMENT
VII. OLD BUSINESS
VIII. NEW BUSINESS
1.
Adoption of 2026 Construction Board of Adjustments and Appeals Meeting Dates: (Staff -
Kevin Icard)
2.
Adoption of 2027 Construction Board of Adjustments and Appeals Meeting Dates: (Staff -
Kevin Icard)
IX. DISCUSSION
X. ADJOURNMENT
NEXT MEETING DATE: Tuesday, October 27, 2026
Town of Bluffton, SC
Construction Board of Adjustments and Appeals Meeting Agenda
September 22, 2026
“FOIA Compliance – Public notification of this meeting has been published and posted in compliance
with the Freedom of Information Act and the Town of Bluffton policies.”
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Mon Sep 21, 2026
Historic Preservation Review Committee Meeting
Mon Sep 21, 2026
Historic Preservation Review Committee Meeting
Historic committee reviews three new building proposals in Old Town
The Historic Preservation Review Committee will review three Certificate of Appropriateness requests for new construction in the Old Town Bluffton Historic District. These include a 4,024 SF office building at 1207 May River Road, a 1,822 SF home with a 599 SF carriage house at 54 Pritchard Street, and a 2,300 SF home with an 814 SF carriage house at 33 Guerrard Street. The committee will decide whether to approve these projects.
- 1207 May River Road: new 2-story office building, ~4,024 SF, by ERB Enterprises LLC
- 54 Pritchard Street: new 2-story single-family residence, ~1,822 SF, plus detached carriage house ~599 SF
- 33 Guerrard Street: new single-family residence, ~2,300 SF, plus detached carriage house ~814 SF
- All properties are in the Neighborhood General - HD zoning district
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Historic Preservation Review Committee Meeting
Monday, September 21, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Theodore D. Washington Municipal Building, Henry “Emmett” McCracken Jr. Council Chambers,
20 Bridge Street, Bluffton, SC
AGENDA
I.
CALL TO ORDER
II. ROLL CALL
III. PUBLIC COMMENT
IV. OLD BUSINESS
V. NEW BUSINESS
1.
1207 May River Road (Certificate of Appropriateness - HD): A request by Amanda Denmark
of Pearce Scott Architects (Applicant), on behalf of ERB Enterprises LLC (Owner), for the
review of a Certificate of Appropriateness-HD to allow the construction of a new 2-story Office
Building of approximately 4,024 SF to be located at 1207 May River Road in the Old Town
Bluffton Historic District within the Neighborhood General - HD zoning district. (COFA-08-26-
020466)(Staff - Charlotte Moore)
2.
54 Pritchard Street (Certificate of Appropriateness - HD): A request by Ernie and Andrea
Suozzi (Applicants and Owners) for the review of a Certificate of Appropriateness-HD to allow
the construction of a new 2-story Single-Family Residence of approximately 1,822 SF and a
detached Carriage House of approximately 599 SF to be located at 54 Pritchard Street in Old
Town Bluffton Historic District within the Neighborhood General - HD zoning district. (COFA-
08-26-020455) (Staff - Caroline Luke)
3.
33 Guerrard Street (Certificate of Appropriateness - HD): A request by Webb Dean
Development, LLC (Applicant and Owner) for the review of a Certificate of Appropriateness-
HD to allow t …
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Thu Sep 17, 2026
Beautification Committee Meeting
Wed Sep 16, 2026
Development Review Committee Meeting - CANCELED
September 16 Development Review Committee meeting canceled
The Bluffton Development Review Committee meeting scheduled for September 16, 2026, has been canceled due to a lack of agenda items. The next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, September 23, 2026.
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PUBLIC NOTICE
THE DEVELOPMENT REVIEW
COMMITTEE (DRC)
Meeting scheduled for
Wednesday, September 16, 2026 at 1:00
P.M.
has been CANCELED
due to a lack of agenda items.
The next meeting is scheduled for
Wednesday, September 23, 2026.
If you have questions, please contact
Growth Management at: 843-706-4500
Wed Sep 16, 2026
Development Review Committee Meeting
Mon Sep 14, 2026
Historic Preservation Review Committee Meeting
Review of new residence and carriage house at 28 Stock Farm Road
The Historic Preservation Review Committee will consider a Certificate of Appropriateness for a new construction project. The request involves building a 2-story residence and an attached carriage house within the Old Town Bluffton Historic District.
- Certificate of Appropriateness for 28 Stock Farm Road, Lot 33
- Construction of a 3,039 SF 2-story residence
- Construction of a 1,434 SF attached carriage house
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Historic Preservation Review Committee Meeting
Monday, September 14, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Theodore D. Washington Municipal Building, Henry “Emmett” McCracken Jr. Council Chambers,
20 Bridge Street, Bluffton, SC
AGENDA
I.
CALL TO ORDER
II. ROLL CALL
III. PUBLIC COMMENT
IV. OLD BUSINESS
V. NEW BUSINESS
1.
28 Stock Farm (Certificate of Appropriateness): A request by Chris Collins of Shoreline
Construction (Applicant), on behalf of Gary and Dot Jeger (Owners), for the review of a
Certificate of Appropriateness-HD to allow the construction of a new 2-story Residence of
approximately 3,039 SF and an attached Carriage House of approximately 1,434 SF to be
located at 28 Stock Farm Road, Lot 33 in the Stock Farm Development in Old Town Bluffton
Historic District, within the Neighborhood General - HD zoning district. (COFA-08-26-020439)
(Staff - Charlotte Moore)
VI. DISCUSSION
VII. ADJOURNMENT
NEXT MEETING DATE: Monday, September 21, 2026
Town of Bluffton, SC
Historic Preservation Review Committee Meeting Agenda
September 14, 2026
“FOIA Compliance – Public notification of this meeting has been published and posted in compliance
with the Freedom of Information Act and the Town of Bluffton policies.”
In accordance with the requirements of Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 ("ADA"), the
Town of Bluffton will not discriminate against qualified individuals with disabilities on the basis of
disability in its services, programs, or activ …
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Mon Sep 14, 2026
Historic Preservation Review Committee Meeting
Thu Sep 10, 2026
Law Enforcement Citizens Advisory Committee Meeting
Advisory committee to review Flock cameras and police survey
The Law Enforcement Citizens Advisory Committee will hold a regular meeting with roll call, approval of July minutes, and public comment. The main discussion items are a presentation on Flock cameras by Chief Babkiewicz and a review of public input survey results for the Police Department's Strategic Plan. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda.
- Flock Camera Presentation by Chief Babkiewicz
- Review of Public Input Survey for Police Department's Strategic Plan
- Approval of July 9, 2026 minutes
- Public comment limited to 3 minutes per speaker
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Law Enforcement Citizens Advisory Committee Meeting
Thursday, September 10, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Theodore D. Washington Municipal Building, Henry “Emmett” McCracken Jr. Council Chambers,
20 Bridge Street, Bluffton, SC
AGENDA
I.
CALL TO ORDER
II. ROLL CALL
III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
a.
July 9, 2026 Minutes
IV. PUBLIC COMMENT
V. OLD BUSINESS
VI. NEW BUSINESS
VII. DISCUSSION
a.
Flock Camera Presentation - Chief Babkiewicz
b.
Review of Public Input Survey for the Police Department's Strategic Plan - Chief Babkiewicz
VIII. ADJOURNMENT
NEXT MEETING DATE: Thursday, November 12, 2026
Town of Bluffton, SC
Law Enforcement Citizens Advisory Committee Meeting Agenda
September 10, 2026
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with the Freedom of Information Act and the Town of Bluffton policies.”
In accordance with the requirements of Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 ("ADA"), the
Town of Bluffton will not discriminate against qualified individuals with disabilities on the basis of
disability in its services, programs, or activities. The Town of Bluffton Council Chambers are ADA
compatible. Auditory accommodations are available. Any person requiring further accommodation
should contact the Town of Bluffton ADA Coordinator at 843.706.4500 or
[email protected] as soon as possible but no later than 48 hours before the
scheduled event.
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Wed Sep 9, 2026
Development Review Committee Meeting - CANCELED
Bluffton DRC meeting canceled due to lack of agenda items
The Development Review Committee meeting scheduled for September 9, 2026, has been canceled because there are no agenda items. The next meeting is set for September 16, 2026. This notice is procedural only.
- Meeting canceled due to lack of agenda items
- Next meeting scheduled for September 16, 2026
- Contact Growth Management at 843-706-4500
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PUBLIC NOTICE
THE DEVELOPMENT REVIEW
COMMITTEE (DRC)
Meeting scheduled for
Wednesday, September 9, 2026 at 1:00
P.M.
has been CANCELED
due to a lack of agenda items.
The next meeting is scheduled for
Wednesday, September 16, 2026.
If you have questions, please contact
Growth Management at: 843-706-4500
Wed Sep 9, 2026
Development Review Committee Meeting
Tue Sep 8, 2026
Historic Preservation Review Committee Meeting
Tue Sep 8, 2026
Regular Town Council Meeting
Council to vote on FY2027 budget carryover, dock rules, and $172,710 in tourism grants
The Bluffton Town Council will hold a public hearing and final vote on new dock rules for the New River Linear Trail, and take first reading of an ordinance carrying over unspent FY2026 funds into the FY2027 budget. Council will also vote on $172,710 in accommodations tax grant recommendations, accept a 0.11-acre land donation, and consider a $23,000 sculpture purchase. A workshop will discuss potential zoning changes for Old Town and light industrial districts.
- Final reading: ordinance adding dock rules for New River Linear Trail
- First reading: FY2027 budget ordinance to carry over unspent FY2026 funds
- Accommodations tax grants: $80,000 for Historic Bluffton Arts and Seafood Festival, $35,000 for Society of Bluffton Artists, $25,000 for BlacQuity SC, $15,000 for Old Town Bluffton Merchants Society, $10,000 for Coastal Conservation Association, $7,710 for Congregation Beth Yam
- Accept donation of 0.11 acres at 34 Thomas Heyward Street from Southern Coastal Homes, LLC
- Purchase sculpture by Walter Palmer for $23,000
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Regular Town Council Meeting
Tuesday, September 08, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Theodore D. Washington Municipal Building, Henry “Emmett” McCracken Jr. Council Chambers,
20 Bridge Street, Bluffton, SC
AGENDA
This meeting can be viewed live on BCTV, on Sparklight Channel 9 and 417 or on Spectrum Channel
1304.
I.
CALL TO ORDER
II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
III. INVOCATION
IV. PRESENTATIONS, CELEBRATIONS, AND RECOGNITIONS
1.
South Carolina State Championships - Bluffton 8U All-Stars Baseball and Softball - Mayor Larry
Toomer
2.
Introduction of New Employees, Promotions, and Interns - Anni Evans, Director of Human
Resources
3.
Town of Bluffton Tax Increment Financing District Update - Frannie Heizer, Senior Partner,
Burr & Forman
V. ADOPTION OF THE MINUTES
1.
Regular Meeting Minutes of 08/11/2026
2.
Amendment - Regular Town Council Meeting Minutes of 02/11/2025
VI. PUBLIC COMMENT
VII. COMMUNICATIONS FROM MAYOR AND COUNCIL
VIII. WORKSHOP AGENDA ITEMS
1.
Discussion of Potential Unified Development Ordinance Amendments Related to Certain
Standards and Building Types in Old Town Bluffton Historic District (Sec. 5.15) and Residential
Uses in the Light Industrial District (Table 4.3) – Kevin Icard, Director of Growth Management
IX. PUBLIC HEARING & FINAL READING
Town of Bluffton, SC
Regular Town Council Meeting Agenda
September 08, 2026
X. FORMAL AGENDA ITEMS
1.
Consideration of an Ordinance to Amend the Town of Bluffton’s Municipal Code of
Ordinance …
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Tue Sep 8, 2026
Historic Preservation Review Committee Meeting - CANCELED
The September 8 Historic Preservation Review Committee meeting is canceled
The Historic Preservation Review Committee meeting scheduled for September 8, 2026, has been canceled due to a lack of agenda items. The next meeting is scheduled for September 14, 2026.
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PUBLIC NOTICE
THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION
REVIEW COMMITTEE (HPRC)
Meeting scheduled for
Tuesday, September 8, 2026 at 4:00 P.M.
has been CANCELED
due to lack of agenda items.
The next meeting is scheduled for
Monday, September 14, 2026.
If you have questions, please contact
Growth Management at: 843-706-4500
Thu Sep 3, 2026
Affordable Housing Committee Meeting - CANCELED
Bluffton Affordable Housing Committee meeting canceled
The Affordable Housing Committee meeting scheduled for September 3, 2026, has been canceled due to a lack of agenda items. The next meeting is scheduled for October 1, 2026.
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PUBLIC NOTICE
The Affordable Housing
Committee (AHC)
meeting scheduled for
Thursday, September 3, 2026, at
10:00 A.M.
Has been CANCELLED.
Due to lack of agenda items.
The next meeting is scheduled for
Thursday, October 1, 2026
If you have questions, please contact
Growth Management at: 843-706-4500
Wed Sep 2, 2026
Historic Preservation Commission Meeting
Commission to consider amended certificate for elevator at 36 Bruin Road
The Bluffton Historic Preservation Commission will consider an amended Certificate of Appropriateness for a commercial building at 36 Bruin Road in Old Town Bluffton, adding an elevator shaft within a chimney structure. The meeting also includes adoption of minutes, public comment, and a monthly historic district update.
- Amended Certificate of Appropriateness (COFA-05-25-019766) for 36 Bruin Road to add elevator shaft and related alterations
- Adoption of August 5, 2026 minutes
- Historic District Monthly Update
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Historic Preservation Commission Meeting
Wednesday, September 02, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Theodore D. Washington Municipal Building, Henry “Emmett” McCracken Jr. Council Chambers,
20 Bridge Street, Bluffton, SC
AGENDA
This meeting can be viewed live on BCTV, on Sparklight Channel 9 and 417 or on Spectrum Channel
1304.
I.
CALL TO ORDER
II. ROLL CALL
III. NOTICE REGARDING ADJOURNMENT
The Historic Preservation Commission will not hear new items after 9:30 p.m. unless authorized by
a majority vote of the Commission Members present. Items which have not been heard before
9:30 p.m. may be continued to the next regular meeting or a special meeting date as determined
by the Commission Members.
IV. ADOPTION OF MINUTES
1.
August 5, 2026 Minutes
V. PUBLIC COMMENT
VI. OLD BUSINESS
VII. NEW BUSINESS
1.
Certificate of Appropriateness (36 Bruin Road): A request by James Atkins of Court Atkins
Group (Applicant) on behalf of ABPAL LLC (Owner) for an amended Certificate of
Appropriateness-HD to add an elevator shaft within a chimney structure and make related
alterations for a commercial building under construction of approximately 3,130 SF at 36
Bruin Road in Old Town Bluffton Historic District within the Neighborhood General - HD zoning
district. (COFA-05-25-019766) (Staff – Charlotte Moore)
VIII. DISCUSSION
1.
Historic District Monthly Update. (Staff)
IX. ADJOURNMENT
NEXT MEETING DATE: Wednesday, October 7, 2026
Town of Bluffton, SC
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💰 Federal awards (top 10 by amount)
Largest recent federal contract/grant awards to recipients in this city (2023–present), via USAspending.gov.
| $1.1M | OMNIA INNOVATION GROUP LLC Department of Veterans Affairs · LAKE NONA PHARMACY CASEWORK RENOVATION PROJECT FOR THE ORLANDO VA HEAL |
| $648,666 | INOUTBOARD COM INC Department of Agriculture · COMPLETE CHECK IN & CHECK OUT TOOL TO MEET ALL CIO SECURITY REQUIREMEN |
| $208,010 | KOSTER GROUP INC Department of Defense · RECRUITING AND RETENTION PROMOTIONAL ITEMS: BRANDED CREW NECK SWEATSHI |
| $180,497 | MULLINS STEPHEN Department of the Treasury · MULLINS, STEPHEN RAY; NEW CONTRACT OFFICE OF TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE (RVN |
| $118,809 | OFFICEMOTIVE, INC. Department of Defense · TRANSCRIPTION SERVICES: CODE 100CE PNS, SUBMEPP & SUPSHIP BATH |
| $99,520 | KOSTER GROUP INC Department of Defense · PROMOTIONAL ITEMS FOR RECRUITING AND RETENTION: TUMBLERS, SUNGLASSES, |
| $71,185 | FLAG BRIDGE GLOBAL SOLUTIONS LLC Department of Agriculture · ELEVATOR PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE SERVICE |
| $67,650 | INOUTBOARD COM INC Department of the Interior · INOUTBOARD.COM FOR BLM OREGON AND OUTLYING DISTRICTS. |
| $59,740 | FLAG BRIDGE GLOBAL SOLUTIONS LLC Department of Defense · PURCHASE ONE (1) 2024 RAM TRADESMAN 2500 CREW CAB 4X4 |
| $52,451 | HANGER PROSTHETICS & ORTHOTICS, INC. Department of Veterans Affairs · PROSTHESIS |
Source: USAspending.gov (U.S. Treasury) — federal awards only, not city budgets.
🌐 County-level context (Beaufort County)
County-level context — from BLS, IRS, FEMA, HUD, Census. These figures cover the whole county this city sits in, not just the city itself.
Net migration+1,565 people (+$530.1M net AGI · 2023)
Federal disasters (10 yr)17 ({"Hurricane": 14, "Tropical Storm": 3, "Biological": 2, "Dro · last Fri Jan 23, 2026)
Traffic fatalities3 (2024)
Business establishments6,087 (59,121 employees · 2023)
Fair Market Rent (2BR)$1,822/mo (2025)
Adults with low literacy15.8% (low numeracy 26% · 2017)
Sources: BLS LAUS, IRS SOI, FEMA, NHTSA FARS, Census CBP, HUD, NCES PIAAC
City profile
Everything below is drawn from this city’s own public record and primary-source government data. AI-written summaries are a finding aid, not a citable quote.
$41.0M
Annual budget
$20.6M
Debt outstanding
506
Permitted housing units
The money — in
source: Census gov-finance & state comptrollerBudget
Revenue$41.0M
Spending$30.0M
Revenue ran ahead of operating spending this year.
Debt load LOW
Outstanding debt$20.6M
Debt-to-revenue0.50×
Debt-load index28 / 100
A debt-load indicator (national percentile of debt, deficit & aid-reliance) — not a solvency verdict. Cross-checked against official state fiscal-stress scores where they exist.
Outcomes — economic mobility
source: Opportunity Atlas (Harvard) · research useFor kids who grew up here in low-income households, their adult household-income rank (0–1). The average hides a gap by race:
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Where it’s happening
geocoded land-use decisions🗺 Interactive map
Every rezoning, development approval, and permit — explore the geocoded records in the research explorer.