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Developer outlines Palmetto Bluff buildout, amenities and marina plans
Summary
South Street Partners told Bluffton council that Palmetto Bluff logged about $384 million in 2024 sales, has issued 1,153 certificates of occupancy with roughly 380 units under construction or review and is planning new lots, amenities and a phased road to Anson Marina; councilors asked about short‑term rentals and infrastructure.
Will Howard of South Street Partners briefed the Bluffton Town Council on the annual development-agreement update for Palmetto Bluff, highlighting recent sales, permitted build rights and planned amenities.
Howard said the development recorded roughly $384,000,000 in total sales during the year and reported 1,153 certificates of occupancy have been issued under the development agreement; about 380 additional units are in construction or review. He said the community has permitted rights for up to 4,000 units under the agreement and described planned work including approximately 60 new lots in “Block I,” a Crossroads central amenities area (fitness center, pool, sports fields and dog park), and additional permitting for golf-view lots that may include short-term rental eligibility at sale.
Howard described a phased road project to connect Old Moreland Road to the Anson Marina area to install permanent utilities needed for marina operations and future amenities; he said the road construction will be completed in phases and will include utility installation to support the Crossroads amenities and later phases of development. Howard also described ongoing work on golf-course projects and club capital improvements, and he answered council questions about short-term rentals, permitting timelines and status of a variance request tied to flood-ordinance requirements for a small Dockmaster’s office.
Council members asked about the share of buildout completed and whether short-term rentals would be community‑wide or limited; staff and the presenter said listings would depend on zoning and disclosure to purchasers, and that some buyers would seek short‑term rental eligibility while others prefer areas where it is not allowed. The update closed with council thanks and no formal action required.
Next steps: staff and the developer said permitting and design work would continue and that specific permitting milestones and variance work would be reported back to council as needed.
