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Charleston County BZA approves special exception to place manufactured home on James Island lot
Summary
The Board of Zoning Appeals approved a special exception allowing a 16-by-76 manufactured home at 652 Riley Road in James Island, with a condition requiring compliant skirting and related standards.
The Charleston County Board of Zoning Appeals approved a special-exception request Thursday to place a manufactured home at 652 Riley Road on James Island.
Staff said the property (TMS 340-07-0068) is zoned R-4 and that no manufactured homes exist within the 300-foot notification radius, which triggered BZA review rather than an administrative approval. Deputy director Andrea Melasik White presented the staff report and told the board the request meets most of the special-exception criteria in the county Zoning and Land Development Regulations (ZLDR) and that staff recommended one condition: the manufactured unit must comply with ZLDR section 6.4.24.B, which requires skirting and related finishes.
Applicant Linda Toop told the board the lot is hers and that an access easement provides ingress and egress; she said the manufacturer will supply required skirting. Board members questioned access and nearby housing types; staff confirmed the house will have to meet setback and skirting requirements and that a permit will not be issued if legal access is not demonstrated.
After discussion the board voted to approve the special exception, subject to the staff condition requiring compliance with section 6.4.24.B of the ZLDR. The board closed the public hearing and approved the motion; staff will mail the formal decision within 10 working days and guide the applicant on next steps.
The approval allows a 16-by-76 manufactured home to be sited on the roughly 0.5-acre vacant lot, subject to the usual permitting steps and the skirting/finish condition. The BZA record notes the board relied on aerial photos, a site visit and plats included in the file.
The applicant was advised of appeal rights and the 30-day window to seek judicial review if desired. The BZA cautioned that any permit issuance also requires lawful access to the property and compliance with building and zoning permits.
Votes at a glance: motion to approve carried unanimously.
