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Mon Jul 6, 2026

Standing Committee

Town of Summerville considers $1.6M in utility projects and multiple rezonings

Standing Committees will discuss land annexations and rezonings, including a proposed Planned Development District. The Finance Committee is reviewing two Dominion Energy purchase orders and a property purchase on Butler Street. Other items include noise ordinance amendments and street ownership transfers from SCDOT.

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Mon Jul 6, 2026

Tree Protection Board

Board to decide on removal of two grand trees at Amberjack Way and 4th North St.

The Tree Protection Board will hold a public hearing to decide on two applications for removal of grand trees: a 24-inch Loblolly pine at 307 Amberjack Way (to install a French drain) and a 35-inch Loblolly pine at 215 E. 4th North St. (allegedly leaning toward a church building). The board will also approve minutes from the June 8, 2026 meeting.

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Tue Jul 7, 2026

Historic District / Board of Architectural Review

BAR to review ADU proposals and demolition notification guidelines

The Board of Architectural Review will consider final approval for a garage-to-ADU conversion at 210 S Gum St (continued from June), a new two-story ADU at 125 E Richardson Ave, and a roof replacement at 208 Sumter Ave. The board also plans to discuss a modification to the Historic District Design Guidelines Section 2.5 on demolition notification to align with UDO public notification criteria.

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Tue Jul 7, 2026

Historic District / Board of Architectural Review

Historic Board to consider demolition notification change

The Board of Architectural Review will hold a public hearing on three items: final approval for an ADU at 210 S Gum St, a new ADU at 125 E Richardson Ave, and a roof replacement at 208 Sumter Ave. The board will also discuss modifying the Historic District Design Guidelines for demolition notification to align with the UDO. Minutes from the June 2 meeting will be approved.

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Recent meetings

Thu Jun 25, 2026

Design Review Board

Design Review Board discusses buffer exceptions and multi-family developments

The board will review a buffer exception appeal for townhomes at 821 Wassamassaw Road. Other items include a preliminary site layout review for Vantage Apartments on Tupperway Drive, a Schumacher Homes model development, and the Old Trolley Townhomes project.

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Tue Jun 16, 2026

Planning Commission

BAR training session, no votes or action taken

This meeting is a training session for the Board of Architectural Review (BAR), with possible attendance from DRB, BZA, and Planning Commission. No votes or official action will be taken; it is solely for informational purposes.

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Tue Jun 16, 2026

Historic District / Board of Architectural Review

Board of Architectural Review to attend training session

The Board of Architectural Review is holding a training session on June 16, 2026. No votes or official actions will be taken during this meeting.

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Tue Jun 16, 2026

Design Review Board

BAR training session – no votes or action taken

The Board of Architectural Review is attending a training session that is publicly noticed because a quorum of the board will be present. No votes or decisions will be made at this meeting.

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Tue Jun 16, 2026

Board of Zoning Appeals

Training session for zoning boards, no votes or action

This is a publicly noticed training session for the Board of Architectural Review, with members of the DRB, Board of Zoning Appeals, and Planning Commission also expected to attend. No votes or official actions will be taken at this training.

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Mon Jun 15, 2026

Planning Commission

Commission to consider annexation and rezoning of 927 Central Avenue

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider a petition to annex and rezone 927 Central Avenue (1.11 acres) from Dorchester County CG to Town G-B zoning. The property, formerly a Dollar General, is surrounded by town limits and identified as a priority annexation. The meeting will also include approval of previous minutes and new street names as needed.

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Thu Jun 11, 2026

Town Council

Town Council to adopt FY2026-2027 budget, rezone properties, and approve MOUs

The Summerville Town Council will hold second readings on several ordinances, including adopting the FY2026-2027 operating budget, amending development impact fees, and establishing an Outdoor Entertainment District. First readings include rezonings and annexations for multiple properties, and the council will consider memoranda of understanding for tactical medics, trail maintenance, and road maintenance. The meeting also includes public comment periods and an executive session on a lease matter.

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Tue Jun 9, 2026

State Accommodations Tax Advisory Committee

Committee to review 2025 accommodations tax applications

The State Accommodations Tax Advisory Committee will meet to review and consider applications for the 2025 accommodations tax cycle. The committee will then make recommendations to Town Council. No specific applications or funding amounts are listed in the agenda.

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Mon Jun 8, 2026

Tree Protection Board

Tree Protection Board approves tree removal and landscape plans

The Tree Protection Board approved the removal of one tree and a landscape plan for a development, while deferring another removal request pending a pool permit. The meeting also approved the minutes from the previous session.

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Mon Jun 8, 2026

Standing Committee

Summerville committees to review land annexations and $139,100 stormwater study

Standing committees will discuss several property annexations and rezonings, including a 62.27-acre site on Parsons Road. The body will also consider a stormwater utility rate study and a partnership for trail maintenance.

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✓ Decided: Committees send items to full council for further action

The Parks & Recreation Committee sent a proposed agreement with a cycling collective to full council. The Planning and Development Committee postponed two annexation and rezoning requests and sent UDO amendments to full council. The Public Safety Committee tabled a proposed noise ordinance change. The Public Works Committee sent three road maintenance and takeover items to full council.

Tue Jun 2, 2026

Historic District / Board of Architectural Review

Board to consider demolition at 214 E 4th South St for new home

The Board of Architectural Review will hold a public hearing and consider six new business items, including converting a garage into an ADU, renovating a commercial patio, demolishing a home for new construction, and three after-the-fact approvals. They will also approve minutes from the May 5, 2026 meeting.

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Thu May 28, 2026

Design Review Board

Design Review Board discusses church addition and various developments

The Design Review Board will conduct a final review for a building addition at 407 N. Magnolia Street. Other items include reviews of a coffee shop, multi-family developments, and a redevelopment project. The board will also consider a request to replace an electronic message board sign.

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Tue May 26, 2026

Town Council

Council holds public hearing on proposed FY2027 budget with 66.0 mill tax rate

The Town Council will hold a public hearing on the proposed FY2026-2027 operating budget totaling $57,984,951, which includes a 66.0 mill property tax rate. The council will also hear a presentation on impact fees, conduct first reading of an ordinance to update development impact fees, and vote to approve the Capital Improvements Plan.

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✓ Decided: Council approves Capital Improvements Plan and first reading of impact fee ordinance

Town Council approved the Capital Improvements Plan and gave first reading to an ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances regarding Development Impact Fees. A public hearing for the FY 26-27 budget was held with no speakers.

Wed May 20, 2026

Bicycle & Pedestrian Committee

Committee to discuss Oakbrook walk audit, bike/walk grants

The Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee will convene to approve previous meeting minutes, receive updates from the chair and Town Council, and review the priority list. New business includes a walk audit in Oakbrook and exploring additional bike/walk grant funding avenues. The committee will also note upcoming public comment on the Central Ave/Parsons Rd widening project.

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Mon May 18, 2026

Planning Commission

Summerville Planning Commission discusses annexations and rezoning requests

The Planning Commission will consider several land use items including multiple annexation petitions and rezoning requests. The agenda also includes a review of the Development Impact Fee Study and Capital Improvements Plan.

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Thu May 14, 2026

Cultural Arts Commission

Commission reviews draft ordinance requiring public art in new developments

The Summerville Cultural Arts Commission will review a draft ordinance that would require developers of certain new residential and commercial projects to install public art or contribute to a new Summerville Art Fund. The ordinance sets a 2% of construction valuation requirement and creates rules for art quality, placement, and maintenance. The commission's discussion is preliminary; no final vote is scheduled.

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Thu May 14, 2026

Town Council

Council to consider first reading of FY2026-2027 operating budget

The Summerville Town Council will hold first readings on the FY2026-2027 operating budget, an ordinance to create an Outdoor Entertainment District, and two rezoning requests. Second readings include annexation of land at Luden Drive and King Charles Circle, and amendments to the UDO regarding tobacco sales and election signs. Council will also vote on a HUD allocation of $272,422 and a contract extension with the Summerville Girls Softball League.

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✓ Decided: Council approves annexation and MF-R zoning for Summerville Methodist Church

Town Council approved the annexation and multi-family residential zoning of a 4.26-acre property for the Summerville Methodist Church. The council also gave first readings to the FY 2026-2027 operating budget and an ordinance to establish an Outdoor Entertainment District.

Mon May 11, 2026

Tree Protection Board

Board to consider removal of 208 trees for apartment development

The Tree Protection Board will revisit applications to remove grand trees at three properties and hear a new application. The largest request seeks to remove 208 trees at 6108 Pinckney Marsh Ln. for the Old Light Apartment development.

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Mon May 11, 2026

Standing Committee

Council committees to consider Outdoor Entertainment District ordinance

The Parks and Recreation Committee will review a proposed ordinance creating an Outdoor Entertainment District (OED) to allow beer and wine consumption in a defined downtown area. The Planning and Development Committee will consider two rezoning requests and an annexation petition. The Finance Committee will discuss the FY 2026-2027 budget, a $272,422 HUD allocation, and a $91,500 purchase for railroad crossing work. Other items include a Target Zero policy resolution, CDBG scoring rubric amendments, and a license renewal for Summerville Girls Softball League.

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Tue May 5, 2026

Historic District / Board of Architectural Review

Board denies front porch screens at 321 S Laurel St, recommends revised design

The Board of Architectural Review approved three applications with conditions, denied one property's front porch screens, and recommended a revised design. Items included after-the-fact approvals for a mudroom and a rear roof, as well as a requirement to use Hardie plank siding instead of vinyl at 709 S. Magnolia St.

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Tue May 5, 2026

Historic District / Board of Architectural Review

BAR to consider two-story accessory structure at 709 S. Magnolia St.

The Summerville Board of Architectural Review will hold a public hearing on four property modification requests, including a new two-story detached garage with guest quarters, a rear porch enclosure, front-door and siding changes, and after-the-fact approval for porch screening. The board will also elect a chairman and approve prior meeting minutes.

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Thu Apr 23, 2026

State Accommodations Tax Advisory Committee

Committee to elect chairman and review ATAX application process

This is the first meeting of the State Accommodations Tax Advisory Committee in 2026. The committee will elect a chairman, review the state statute governing ATAX expenditures, and discuss the evaluation scoring matrix. Announcements and setting a date for the application review meeting are also on the agenda. The meeting is primarily organizational with no specific funding decisions.

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Thu Apr 23, 2026

Design Review Board

DRB to vote on N. Maple flex building revision, landscaping exception

The Design Review Board will consider revisions to a previously approved flex space building on N. Maple Street, including splitting the structure into two separate buildings and a landscaping exception for parking spaces that lack required shade tree coverage. The board also has new business: a proposed accessory pavilion for the ARK Foundation at 502 W. 5th North Street. Old business items include final approvals for a 7brew coffee shop at 1320 N. Main Street and a multi-family development at Lincoln Square.

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Mon Apr 20, 2026

Planning Commission

Summerville Planning Commission to consider rezoning and annexation requests

The Planning Commission will review several land use items including multiple rezoning requests, two property annexations, and an updated Development Impact Fee Study. The agenda also includes the consideration of new street names for Droze Road Townhomes.

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✓ Decided: Planning Commission meeting held with public comments on rezoning request

The Planning Commission held a meeting on April 20, 2026, to consider a rezoning request for a vacant lot on Beverly Drive. The commission heard from residents of the Bridges of Summerville and Jamison Terrace who formally opposed the proposal to rezone the property from single-family residential to N-R zoning for multi-unit development.

Wed Apr 15, 2026

Town Council

Summerville Town Council holds FY27 budget workshop

The Town Council is conducting a budget workshop to discuss the Fiscal Year 2027 budget goals and general fund summary. Discussions include proposed pay increases for public safety and other employees, as well as capital requests for various departments.

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✓ Decided: Council directs staff to include phased public safety pay raise in FY27 budget

The Summerville Town Council held a budget workshop and made several decisions. They approved a $749,000 contract for reconstruction of six tennis courts at Doty Park and gave first reading to an ordinance amending the order of business. The council also directed staff to include a public safety pay increase in the FY27 budget, to be implemented 50% on July 1, 2026 and 50% on January 1, 2027, though the mayor noted it is not final until the budget ordinance passes. Other items discussed but not voted on included potential sanitation fee increases and a stormwater fee rate review.

Thu Apr 9, 2026

Town Council

Council to consider annexing 4.26 acres for multi-family housing off Luden Drive

The Town Council will hold second readings on ordinances to annex a 1-acre parcel at 507 E. 5th North Street (rezoned to General Business) and rezone 0.67 acres at 115 S. Magnolia Street to Downtown Mixed-Use. A first reading will consider amending the UDO to restrict tobacco/CBD shops in D-MX and UC-MX zones. The council will also discuss a request to install four-way stops or assume ownership of West Richardson Avenue from SCDOT.

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✓ Decided: Council unanimously approves resolution supporting 15-year Vision Plan

The council approved a resolution supporting the Greater Summerville/Dorchester County 15-year community Vision Plan (unanimous). They also accepted minutes from five prior meetings. No votes were taken on two contested rezoning and annexation items despite extensive public comment; the minutes record no further action on those items.

Tue Apr 7, 2026

Historic District / Board of Architectural Review

BAR to review after-the-fact demolition of stairs at 401 S. Magnolia

The Summerville Board of Architectural Review will hold a public hearing on three items: after-the-fact approval for demolition of front steps at a historic property, a mural on a church building, and enclosure of a rear porch. The board will also elect officers and approve minutes.

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✓ Decided: Board approves porch replacement and mural concept

The Board of Architectural Review approved a porch replacement at 126 W. 5th South Street and a mural concept for Bethany United Methodist Church. The Board also granted after-the-fact approval for the removal of concrete steps at 401 S. Magnolia Street.

Mon Apr 6, 2026

Tree Protection Board

Tree Board to decide on removal of three grand trees at 100 Newcastle Ct.

The Summerville Tree Protection Board will consider two applications for grand tree removal at its April 6 meeting. At 100 Newcastle Ct., the applicant seeks to remove three trees (American elm, sweet gum, red oak), citing disease and foundation damage, though staff evaluation found no significant health issues. At 105 Egret Ln., one post oak is proposed for removal due to declining health, with staff noting only minimal deadwood. The board may approve, deny, or condition the requests.

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Mon Apr 6, 2026

Standing Committee

Committee to discuss annexation of 4.26 acres for church with MF-R zoning

The Standing Committees will discuss several items including the annexation of a 4.26-acre parcel at Luden Drive and King Charles Circle, with a requested zoning change to Multi-family Residential (MF-R). The Planning Commission's recommendation to approve failed on a 3-3 vote. Other items include proposed UDO amendments to limit tobacco/CBD sales stores in certain districts and to clarify election sign rules, as well as purchases of fire equipment and radio consoles. Several road safety discussions and financial reports are also on the agenda.

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✓ Decided: Finance Committee approves $149,185 in public safety equipment

The Finance Committee approved purchase orders for fire gear and communications equipment. The Planning and Development Committee recommended UDO amendments regarding tobacco stores and election signs. The Public Works committee maintained the 25mph speed limit on Bear Island Road.

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