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City Council met today, Friday May 29, 2020, to hold second reading for Ordinance 2020-02 which is titled "an ordinance to establish the daily parking fee for the Municipal Parking Lots to $10 Monday through Friday and $15 Saturday, Sunday and legal holidays and the hourly fee to park on-street on Ocean Boulevard between 10th and 14th Avenues to $2.50 and to double the parking violation fines."...

The Isle of Palms City Council held an emergency City Council meeting today, Friday, May 8, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. to discuss the recommendations developed by the Short Term Rental & Hotel Phased Re-Opening Task Force and consider further measures to protect the citizens of the Isle of Palms. City Council took the following actions: Rescinded the "Keep it Moving" policy on the beach. Gatherings of more...

Q: Is the Isle of Palms beach closed? A: No. Public beach access paths are open. The checkpoints and access restrictions to the Isle of Palms will be lifted on Wednesday, May 6, 2020. UPDATE: Since this article was posted the "Keep it Moving" policy has also been rescinded. The beach is open, though we do ask that people engage in social distancing while enjoying the beach. Q: What does the "Keep...

The Isle of Palms City Council held an emergency City Council meeting today, Monday, May 4, 2020 at 5:00 p.m. to discuss and consider amendments to the emergency ordinances and implement further measures to protect the citizens of the Isle of Palms. City Council took the following actions: Entry access restrictions and checkpoints will be removed starting Wednesday, May 6, 2020. After May 6, 2020...

The Isle of Palms City Council held an emergency City Council meeting today, Saturday, May 2, 2020 at 3:00 p.m. to discuss and consider amendments to the emergency ordinances and implement further measures to protect the citizens of the Isle of Palms. City Council took the following actions: Entry access restrictions and checkpoints will remain in place from 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. until Tuesday...

The Governor of South Carolina held a press conference today, Friday May 1, 2020 at 4:00 p.m. to discuss and issue amendments to the Mandatory Stay at Home Order and to discuss further measures for opening restaurants and short-term rentals in South Carolina. The Governor announced the following actions: Effective Immediately No restrictions on short term rentals, hotel accommodations or other...

The Mayor and the City of Isle of Palms City Council sent this letter in response to the recent reports about the Mount Pleasant Town Council holding a special meeting to ask barrier islands to remove their entry checkpoints.

The Isle of Palms City Council held an emergency City Council meeting today, Tuesday April 28, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. to discuss and consider amendments to the emergency ordinances, implement further measures to protect the citizens of the Isle of Palms and discuss a phased reopening strategy for the island, including the Recreation Center. City Council took the following actions: Starting on Friday...

As part of Dominion Energy's five-year tree trimming cycle to maintain public safety and system reliability, a number of palmetto trees located on the public right of way across the island need to be removed. Following an assessment by Dominion Energy's certified arborists, 97 palmettos were identified for removal. View the full list here. These trees are in close proximity to the overhead wires...