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Charleston council approves multiple annexations and rezones, advances Folly Road parcel to conservation zoning

Charleston City Council · February 25, 2026

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Summary

Council approved a package of annexations and rezoning items (items 2–8 taken together) and advanced a Folly Road parcel on second reading to conservation zoning, citing stronger stormwater rules; public commenters urged careful stormwater review and suggested purchase for a stormwater park.

Charleston City Council on Feb. 24 approved a package of annexations and rezoning requests for several properties and advanced a Folly Road parcel to conservation zoning on second reading, with council members citing the city's strengthened stormwater regulations as a key protection for affected neighborhoods.

Planning staff presented the list of annexations and rezoning requests, including properties at 1744 East Avalon Circle; 1352 South Edgewater; 32 Rosedale Drive; 218 Island Drive; 1598 Boone Hall Drive; 2206 Weebullo Veil; and 2520 Liverpool Drive. Staff told council each parcel had been recommended for approval by the Planning Commission.

During the public hearings, several residents raised stormwater and traffic concerns about the Folly Road parcel (0 Folly Road). A former council member said conservation zoning is preferable to higher-density development and urged use of the updated stormwater manual in application review. Charles Wilson, representing the mayor's flood action committee for James Island, noted the parcel's small size relative to the island but urged additional analysis and suggested the city consider buying the property and converting it into a stormwater park to provide broader community benefit.

Council member Skardin said the city had previously deferred the annexation to ensure the city's stormwater regulations would apply and said the decision to annex and rezone the parcel to conservation gives residents added assurance that stricter stormwater rules will govern any work there. Council moved to take items 2 through 8 together for approval; the motion carried by voice vote ('ayes have it') and the items were advanced on subsequent readings as announced by the clerk.

Council also handled routine committee and Ways and Means business and noted a recusal on a Gateway to Housing item for the member who filed appropriate forms. The council announced its next meeting for March 10, 2024 at 5 p.m.