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The Public Safety Building will be going through significant renovations starting in March of this year. It is estimated that the project will be completed within 10-12 months. In order to expedite the construction and rehabilitation schedule, the City will relocate the operations from the Police and Fire Departments out of the building. The City has installed mobile office trailers in Parking Lot...

Construction has begun on a project to improve the intersection at the end of the IOP Connector and Palm Boulevard. This project involves the construction of a 10 foot multi-use path that will connect the shoulder of the Isle of Palms Connector Bridge, which is used by bicyclists and pedestrians, to the sidewalk and right-of-way on Palm Boulevard. This project will redirect pedestrian and bicycle...

On Thursday, January 30th, the City hosted a Community Marina Workshop at the Recreation Center to seek feedback from the community about their vision for the Isle of Palms Marina. City Council views the implementation of the community's vision for the marina as part of their legacy and something the island's residents will be proud of and enjoy for years to come. The community workshop was a...

There will be no residential curbside collection on Wednesday, December 25 or Wednesday, January 1. Collection will resume on Thursday, December 26 and Thursday, January 2 with holiday makeup days occurring on the day following your regularly scheduled pick up day. Please ensure that your cart is out for pickup before 7am.

Employee Spotlight: Squeaky the Dolphin About Squeaky: Squeaky has been employed by IOP for a year now! She entertains tourists at the beach. She loves eating fish, making people smile, and swimming really fast. Interview: Interviewer: Where were you born? Squeaky: "Squeak" Interviewer: What brought you to IOP? Squeaky: "Squeak" Interviewer: What's your favorite part about working at IOP? Squeaky...

New rules will soon go into effect in the City of Isle of Palms that may impact your next trip to the beach. Smoking cigarettes, cigars, pipes or other smoking devices used for the purpose of inhaling and exhaling smoke, such as vaping devices, will be illegal on the Isle of Palms beach and beach access paths as of January 1, 2020. Additionally, starting on January 1st, island businesses will be...

Parking Passes for 2020 Now Available! The City of Isle of Palms is accepting applications for the 2020 Resident Parking Permits. Residents may apply online via the City website or in person at the Public Safety Building located at 30 JC Long Boulevard. Residents must have a city-issued resident decal to park in the public right-of-way in the Residential Parking Districts . To apply online please...

The Isle of Palms Fire Department currently staffs 2 fire engines with 2 personnel each, 2 ladder trucks with 2 personnel each, a pick-up truck with 1 Battalion Chief and a pick-up truck with 1 Captain. The department has grown over the years and now staffs 10 personnel 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and 3 additional personnel 5 days a week. The City has an automatic aid agreement with Sullivan's...

The City of Isle of Palms is notifying residents that malware has affected certain servers at the city offices. The City's Information Technology provider is on site diligently working on identifying the source, mitigating any damage and resolving the issue. The affected servers have been isolated and taken offline as IT continues to evaluate all computer systems. The City is also working with...

The existing Isle of Palms Marina Restaurant lease expires in September 2020. On September 25, 2018, City Council decided to pursue the request for proposals method to obtain a new lease for the use of the restaurant. The City engaged Lee & Associates to develop a favorable lease strategy for the City, manage the request for proposals process, and advise in contract negotiations. On Friday, August...