Historic preservation in South Carolina local government
What South Carolina city councils, county boards and school districts are deciding about historic preservation — plain-English summaries written from official agendas and minutes, updated as meetings happen.
518 South Carolina meetings since 2024 covered historic preservation. Counts are directional — coverage varies by place and platform.
Places in South Carolina with the most historic preservation activity
- Charleston, SC (351)
- Beaufort County, SC (20)
- Mount Pleasant, SC (18)
- Bluffton, SC (16)
- Spartanburg County, SC (15)
- Lancaster County, SC (11)
- Fort Mill, SC (11)
- Summerville, SC (11)
- Ware Shoals, SC (10)
- Columbia, SC (10)
- Surfside Beach, SC (7)
- Georgetown, SC (5)
Latest matching meetings
Historic Preservation Review Committee meeting canceled
The meeting scheduled for July 27, 2026, has been canceled due to a lack of agenda items. The next meeting is scheduled for August 3, 2026.
Commission reviews roof replacements and mortgage modifications
The Redevelopment and Preservation Commission will consider approval requests for a roof replacement program and mortgage modifications. The meeting includes a progress report and public comment.
Board to consider after‑the‑fact demolition of exterior elements at 32 Dunnemann Ave.
The Board will approve the minutes from its July 23, 2026 meeting. It will review an application for after‑the‑fact partial demolition of exterior elements visible from the public right‑of‑way at 32 Dunnemann Avenue, a historic 1947 home in the Wagener Terrace district (Council District 6). The application cites a…
Board of Architectural Review to consider demolition and alteration requests
The Board of Architectural Review – Small will review 15 applications for property modifications. The board is deciding on requests for full and partial demolitions, conceptual approvals for new construction, and exterior alterations to historic structures.
Development Committee considers wastewater plant naming and State Revolving Fund loan
The Development Committee will discuss naming the county wastewater treatment facility and applying for a State Revolving Fund loan for a sludge dryer. The body will also consider a resolution regarding ownership of the Salley Jail and a sewer services easement agreement.
Council to consider first reading of historic district ordinance amendment
The Bluffton Town Council will hold the first reading of an ordinance amending the Unified Development Ordinance sections on historic district permits, addressing relocation and demolition of non‑contributing resources in the Old Town Bluffton Historic District. The workshop also includes presentations on a Wayfinding…
Task force to consider $150k for Heirs' property titles, select preservation targets
The Historic District Task Force will hold a worksession to review minutes, hear presentations on the economic impact of the Bladen Street Redevelopment District and a $150,000 proposal from LowCountry Legal Volunteers to clear titles on 10 Heirs' properties, then discuss and produce a definitive list of 5–10…
Historic Preservation Review Committee meeting canceled
The meeting scheduled for July 20, 2026, has been canceled due to a lack of agenda items.
Historical Commission to discuss FY 2026-7 budget and Ashe's Ferry marker repair costs
The Lancaster County Historical Commission will consider its FY 2026-7 county budget and approve expenses for repairing the hit Ashe's Ferry historical marker. The agenda also includes continuing an intern position through August, closing out hospitality and accommodation tax grants, and installing security cameras.
Committee will decide on donated or loaned historical items
The Lancaster County Historical Commission Collections Committee will meet on July 14, 2026 at the Historic Courthouse, 104 North Main St. The committee will consider items offered for donation or loan to the commission. It will then make decisions on whether to accept those items. The meeting will end with…
Council considers new tree preservation and landscaping rules
The Surfside Beach Town Council will hold first readings of two ordinances: one to replace tree preservation and landscaping zoning standards (Ordinance 26-1007), and another to modify job descriptions (Ordinance 26-1008). The council will also vote on a resolution approving the Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan…
HRB approves Bailey Bill certification for Williamson Mill site, $2.0M FMV
The board approved a Bailey Bill Preliminary Certification for the historic Williamson Mill at 104 Williamson Street, with a fair market value of $2,010,200 and a required minimum expenditure of $402,040. It also approved Certificates of Appropriateness for 124 Confederate Street and for signage at 214 Main Street…
Public hearing on stormwater ordinance final reading
The Town Council will hold a public hearing and final reading on amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) regarding stormwater design standards and definitions. A first reading will also consider changes to historic district review for relocation and demolition of non-contributing resources in Old Town…
Committee to review new house and carriage house at 33 Guerrard Avenue
The Historic Preservation Review Committee will consider a Certificate of Appropriateness (Concept Plan) for a new 2-story Medium House (approx. 2,300 SF) and a detached 2-story Carriage House (approx. 814 SF) at 33 Guerrard Avenue in the Old Town Bluffton Historic District. The application is submitted by Patrick…
Commission reviews renovations and additions for six local properties
The Historic District Preservation Commission will conduct final and preliminary reviews for residential renovations, including docks, fences, and structural additions. The body will also discuss regulations regarding docks and roofed dock structures.
Certificate of Appropriateness for new home at 648 S Irwin Ave
The Board of Architectural Design and Historic Review will consider a request for a Certificate of Appropriateness for a new single-family home at 648 S Irwin Ave in the Hampton Heights Historic District. The application is submitted by Michael Henthorn for owners Jesse Joiner and Madison Kucensky. The meeting also…
Board reviews demolition and new garage proposals at 15 Longitude Lane
The Charleston Board of Architectural Review – Small will consider a series of applications for alterations, demolitions, and additions to historic properties across several districts. Items include partial demolitions at 10 Clemson Street and 8 Saint Margaret Street, an opt‑in review and addition at 29 Pendleton…
Historical Commission to discuss budget and 2027 event planning
The Historical Commission is meeting to review committee updates and take possible action on several administrative and cultural items. Discussions include budget updates, historical marker text, and the FY2027 events calendar.
Board to review 15 historic district alteration applications including demolitions and additions
The Board of Architectural Review – Small will consider 15 applications for exterior alterations, demolitions, and new construction in Charleston's historic districts. Items include partial demolitions, additions, and an appeal of a staff denial. The public may comment in person or submit written comments by July 8.
Board to decide on partial demolition at 10 Clemson St.
The Board of Architectural Review will vote on a request to partially demolish exterior elements of a 1935 house at 10 Clemson Street in Wagener Terrace. The proposal includes removing non-historic additions like a screened porch, aluminum roof, and vinyl windows. The board will also approve minutes from the previous…
Historic District Review Board will consider two residential project approvals
The Historic District Review Board will review two applications for residential construction in the historic district. One application seeks final approval for an addition to the single‑family home at 1506 Greene Street, including a bedroom, bathroom and laundry room. The other seeks final approval for new…
Board to vote on event space at 124 West Evans Street
The Design Review Board will hold public hearings and consider two Certificate of Appropriateness requests: one to construct an event space at 124 West Evans Street (H-1 Historic District) and another to demolish a building at 314 Warley Street (D-4 Timrod Park Overlay District). The board will also approve minutes…
BAR to consider student housing at 106 Coming Street amid burial ground controversy
The Board of Architectural Review – Large will hear public comment on seven applications, including conceptual approval of a College of Charleston student housing building at 106 Coming Street. The project has drawn 27 comments, most requesting deferral due to the site's historic burial ground. Other items include new…
Historical Society to set 2027 annual planning date
The Surfside Beach Historical Society will hold a special meeting at the Ark Plantation. They plan to determine the 2027 annual planning date and agenda, take a group photo, and coordinate volunteer efforts for the End of Summer Festival.
Board to consider College of Charleston student housing project
The Board of Architectural Review – Large will meet on July 8, 2026 to review several applications for new construction, alterations, and signage. Key items include a mockup panel for MUSC's medical complex, conceptual approval for a student housing building at 106 Coming Street, and a multi-family building at 989…
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…
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…
Board to consider constructing an accessory dwelling unit at 411 Highmarket St
The Architectural Review Board will review seven new business items, including a request to demolish a shed and build a two-story detached garage with an accessory dwelling unit (ADU) at 411 Highmarket St, a major project at 221 Cannon St, and several other additions and renovations. The board will also discuss…
Historic Preservation Review Committee meeting canceled for July 6, 2026
The July 6, 2026 meeting of the Historic Preservation Review Committee was canceled due to no agenda items. The next regular meeting is scheduled for July 13, 2026. No business was conducted.
Special council meeting to discuss Highway 41 improvements in executive session
The Town of Mount Pleasant holds a series of committee meetings on July 6, 2026, covering bids, finance, planning, public services, flood resilience, and transportation. A special town council meeting will include an executive session on legal advice related to Charleston County Highway 41 improvements, and municipal…
Planning Committee to review annexations and construction noise rules
The Planning Committee will review recommendations for three annexation and zoning requests. Members will also discuss extending a moratorium on subdivision applications in historic districts and evaluate the town's noise ordinance regarding construction hours.
Planning committee to weigh annexations, zoning, and historic district moratorium
On July 6, 2026, Mount Pleasant's committees of council hold a series of meetings, including Bids & Purchases, Finance, Special Council, Public Services, Planning, Flood Resilience, and Transportation. Key decisions include awarding contracts for intersection design at Venning Rd/Hungry Neck Blvd and stormwater pipe…
Committee to review final plan for 76-home Alston Park Phase 3
The Development Review Committee will consider two applications: a final development plan for Alston Park Phase 3, a 76-unit single-family home subdivision on 63.4 acres in the New Riverside PUD, and a development plan amendment for Campbell Church AME to add two ADA parking spaces and a sidewalk in the historic…
Historic Preservation Commission to consider amended certificate for alternate doors at 36 Wharf Street
The Bluffton Historic Preservation Commission will meet to decide on an amended Certificate of Appropriateness for alternate exterior doors at 36 Wharf Street in Old Town. The commission will also receive a historic district monthly update and consider adoption of June 3, 2026 minutes. Public comment is allowed.
Board reviews tree removal variances for sites on Battery St, River Rd, and Jenkins Ave.
The Charleston Board of Zoning Appeals will review requests to remove or relocate protected grand trees at four separate locations. Applicants are seeking variances from city code to bypass standard tree preservation rules and reduce construction setbacks near the roots. The board will also review minutes from…
Historic Preservation Review Committee meeting canceled due to lack of agenda items
The Historic Preservation Review Committee (HPRC) meeting scheduled for June 29, 2026 has been canceled due to lack of agenda items. The next meeting is scheduled for July 6, 2026. For questions, contact Growth Management at 843-706-4500.
Roof replacement program at 943 Rutledge Avenue reviewed
The Commission will consider a roof replacement program request for a property at 943 Rutledge Avenue. Other items include approval of previous meeting minutes and a progress report.
The Board will review demolition and addition requests for two historic properties.
The Board of Architectural Review is considering two applications involving the demolition of exterior elements visible from public rights-of-way. Both projects also seek conceptual approval for proposed additions to existing structures.
Board of Architectural Review to review demolition and construction requests
The Board of Architectural Review – Small will consider several applications for building demolitions, new additions, and exterior renovations. The board is reviewing requests for both conceptual approval and after-the-fact demolition permits across various historic districts.
Historic board reviews 15 property alteration requests
The Board of Architectural Review – Small will consider 15 applications for changes to historic properties, including demolitions, additions, window replacements, and signage. Notable items include a two-story addition at 184 Broad Street and after-the-fact demolition approvals at 58 Dunnemann Avenue and 331 Ashley…