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BZA denies request to remove 24" live oak for proposed garage at South Pinebark Lane

Charleston County Board of Zoning Appeals · December 2, 2025
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Summary

The board unanimously denied a variance to remove a 24-inch live oak at 1521 South Pinebark Lane, finding the proposal did not meet criteria that the need was not the result of the applicant's actions and that other options existed. Applicant argued the tree damaged the driveway and obstructed the proposed garage access.

CHARLESTON, S.C. — The Board of Zoning Appeals unanimously denied a request on Nov. 3 to remove a 24-inch DBH live oak tree at 1521 South Pinebark Lane to accommodate a proposed two‑story detached garage apartment.

Staff told the board the tree had been classified as a grade‑A specimen by the county arborist and recommended mitigation if removal were allowed. Heather Hall, representing the…

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