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James Island council adopts ordinance allowing second electric meter on large lots
Summary
On second and final reading the council unanimously approved Ordinance 2026-11 to amend a 2012 rule so that lots of at least 0.667 acre with an approved zoning permit for a second dwelling can host a second electric meter; planning staff clarified this change does not address accessory dwelling units.
The Town of James Island adopted Ordinance 2026-11 on second and final reading, amending a 2012 ordinance that previously limited single-family lots to one electric meter.
Planning Director Kristen Crane explained the change would allow a second meter where a zoning permit has been issued to allow a second dwelling on lots of at least 0.667 acre. "This doesn't have anything to do with ADUs," Crane said, and council members agreed the amendment simply addresses meter access for separately permitted additional dwellings on large lots.
After brief questions from council members, a motion to adopt the ordinance received a second and passed unanimously on roll call. Mayor Brooke Lyon announced, "Motion carries unanimously." The ordinance will change how utilities are configured on qualifying large lots and is targeted at properties that already seek a second dwelling under local zoning approvals.
The council indicated it would revisit accessory dwelling units in a separate discussion at a later date.
