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Workshop on temporary moratoria draws large turnout; council directs staff to draft short‑term rental rules
Summary
Council held a workshop Sept. 16 to consider temporary moratoria on new short‑term rental approvals, timeshare developments and major subdivisions; the meeting produced lengthy public comment but no moratorium vote.
Hilton Head Island’s council held a lengthy Sept. 16 workshop to discuss whether to adopt temporary moratoria on new short‑term rental (STR) permits, time‑share developments and major subdivisions. The meeting attracted extensive public comment from residents, property owners, real‑estate professionals and industry representatives; no moratorium was adopted, but council directed staff to prioritize drafting targeted short‑term rental regulations and to return to the Community Services & Public Safety committee soon.
What was on the table Staff and the town attorney described the legal standard for a moratorium in South Carolina: a local government may adopt a temporary pause if it can identify data‑driven findings that link a specific problem to the…
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