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Planning & Zoning

Contact: Kiera Reinertsen
Address 500 N. Main St Summerville SC 29483 Phone: 843-832-0020 Website: Planning & Zoning Home Website: Apply Online Website: Board of Zoning Appeals Website: Documents, Forms & Fees Website: Planning Commissions Website: Zoning & Land Development Standards

About Us

The Planning and Zoning Department oversees the Zoning & Land Development Standards to preserve the highest quality of life for Dorchester County residents.

 

Staff is responsible for:

  • Administering the zoning ordinances
  • Assisting with the permit process
  • Staffing the Board of Zoning Appeals
  • Staffing the Planning Commission
  • Reviewing tree removal permits.
  • Overseeing the Comprehensive Plan
  • Insuring proper zoning of property
  • Zoning Verification Letter Requests email to: DCGPlanning@dorchestercountysc.gov
    ** Zoning letter requests are not same day please allow 10 to 15 business days for your request.

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