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Charleston County designates Hamlin Beach a historic district and adds it to temporary subdivision moratorium
Summary
After public testimony from residents and preservation groups, Charleston County Council voted to list Hamlin Beach as a historic district and to add it to a two‑year temporary major subdivision moratorium to pause large subdivisions while longer-term protections are developed.
Charleston County Council on Tuesday approved two related ordinances that designate the Hamlin Beach Community as a historic district and add the district to a temporary major subdivision moratorium.
Residents and preservation groups urged the council to act during the public hearing. "This is a momentous occasion for us. We're looking forward to protecting and honoring our heritage and preserving and protecting our legacy," said Myra Knight Richardson, president of the Hamlin Beach Community, 2755 Earl Johnson Lane. Anna Kippelblatt, communities and transportation program director for the Coastal Conservation League, told the council the moratorium "will offer…
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