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Charleston County BZA approves two extended-home rental permits amid neighbor concerns about housing and parking

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

The Board of Zoning Appeals approved two special exceptions allowing extended home (short-term) rentals at properties on South Pinebark Lane and Walter Drive, with staff conditions including a 144-day limit and noise compliance. Neighbors raised housing-supply and parking concerns during the hearings.

CHARLESTON, S.C. — The Charleston County Board of Zoning Appeals on Nov. 3 approved two special exceptions allowing non-owner-occupied extended home rentals at 1527 South Pinebark Lane (St. Andrews) and 3291 Walter Drive (Johns Island), attaching the four standard conditions recommended by staff: completion of required site-plan review, compliance with Article 6.8 of the county ordinance, a 144-day annual limit on short-term rental use, and adherence to the county noise ordinance.

Staff told the board both properties met most of the technical criteria for a special exception and…

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