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Latest news of the City of Isle of Palms

3/1/23
March 1, 2023

Charleston County Public Works will begin work on a Resurfacing and Lane Utilization project in the intersection of Rifle Range Road and the base of the bridge on the Mount Pleasant side beginning Sunday, March 5 to Friday, March 10, weather permitting, from 7:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m...Read more

2/10/23
February 10, 2023

Below is the full Mayor’s message as it was submitted to the Island Eye for the most recent publication. The printed version was edited by the Island Eye without my permission and did not contain the full message.

Greetings. There is a lot happening on our island! A...Read more

1/18/23
January 18, 2023

The City of Isle of Palms and the South Carolina Department of Transportation have been working collaboratively on a comprehensive analysis of the existing configuration of the IOP Connector and the development of alternative configurations to address mobility, safety and...Read more

1/16/23

Road work and detour at the intersection of 30 th Avenue and Waterway Boulevard will begin the week of January 23, 2023.

The City has initiated the third phase of a project to improve storm water and tidal drainage across the island. This project is intended to make significant drainage...Read more

1/13/23
January 13, 2023

Happy New Year! I hope this year is a healthy and happy one for you and your family. Your City Council is off and running for 2023. January will be a busy month with our first meeting having occurred on the 3rd, 2 short term rental Council workshops on the 9th and 23rd, regular...Read more

12/21/22
December 21, 2022

The Public Works Department will be closed on Monday, December 26, 2022, and Tuesday, December 27, 2022, in observance of Christmas Day and the day after Christmas. As a result, household garbage, debris and miscellaneous collection will be altered. The household garbage...Read more

12/19/22

The City of Isle of Palms is accepting applications from organizations wishing to receive grants from the 2% state accommodations tax fund.

South Carolina law allows for a 2% tax levy on the rental of all transient accommodations to help provide financial support to promote tourism and...Read more

12/19/22

The City of Isle of Palms is accepting applications from organizations wishing to receive grants from the 2% state accommodations tax fund.

South Carolina law allows for a 2% tax levy on the rental of all transient accommodations to help provide financial support to promote tourism and...Read more

12/16/22
December 16, 2022

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! I hope you are able to spend some time with family and friends during this holiday season. What a great time of year to be fortunate enough to live where we can walk on the beach, play golf, relax by a pool or whatever else is your outdoor...Read more

12/14/22

On Tuesday, December 13, 2022, SCDOT presented five alternative configurations for the IOP Connector . SCDOT hired RK&K, civil engineer consultant, to perform a comprehensive analysis of existing conditions...Read more

12/8/22
December 8, 2022

On Friday, December 9, 2022, Charleston County will begin a road “rejuvenation” project on several roads at Isle of Palms. Charleston County performs this preservation treatment 3 to 5 years after they pave a road. This treatment helps maintain roads in good condition for longer...Read more

12/1/22

On Tuesday, December 6, 2022, City Council will consider first reading of an ordinance to impose a temporary moratorium on the issuance of new short-term rental licenses within the city. To be ratified, ordinances must be approved by two readings, at least one week apart.

If approved by...Read more

11/16/22
November 16, 2022

The Isle of Palms City Council held its regular meeting on Tuesday, November 15, 2022, at Council Chambers in City Hall. Listed below are the highlights from the meeting:

City Council approved a one-time cost of living adjustment of $5,000 and an ongoing 2.5% cost of...Read more
11/15/22

Happy Thanksgiving! We have much to be thankful for in this great country we get to live in and for the piece of paradise we get to call home. I hope you can spend some time with family and friends and take a moment to reflect on all the things we have to be thankful for.

Here are nine...Read more

11/9/22
4:00 p.m., November 9, 2022

City continuous to closely monitor Tropical Storm Nicole. All departments have begun initial preparations for potential storm impacts in our area.

A tropical storm warning is in effect for our area. Tropical Storm Nicole is expected to produce 2-4 inches of...Read more

11/8/22
4:00 p.m., November 8, 2022

The City continues to monitor the developments of Tropical Storm Nicole. A Tropical Storm Watch is in effect for our area. Nicole is expected to strengthen to a Category 1 hurricane as it makes landfall on the east coast of Florida by Thursday morning.

While...Read more

11/7/22
November 7, 2022

The City is closely monitoring subtropical storm Nicole. This storm is currently tracking north-northwest but is expected to bend more westward toward the Bahamas and Florida through midweek. Landfall of the storm’s center is expected on Florida's eastern coast sometime...Read more

11/7/22

Garbage and debris collection will take place per the schedule outlined below for the week of November 7, 2022.

Date

Location

Monday, November 7

Garbage Collection - Breach Inlet through 30th Ave

Tuesday, November 8

Garbage Collection -...Read more

10/26/22
October 26, 2022

The Isle of Palms City Council held its regular meeting on Tuesday, October 25, 2022, at Council Chambers in City Hall. Listed below are the highlights from the meeting:

City Council continued discussions related to the revisions to the noise ordinance to address livability...Read more
10/21/22
October 21, 2022

First pass operations have been completed in the following areas:

Waterway Blvd Boulevard cul-de sacs off Waterway Boulevard thru 30 th Avenue Fairway Oaks Marsh Point Hidden Green

Public Works Department (PWD) anticipates the completion of Waterway Boulevard, Seagrass,...Read more

10/19/22

On September 27, 2022, City Council tasked staff to prepare ordinances to amend the conservation district to include preservation of public and private recreation facilities, including the golf courses inside and outside Wild Dunes and the tennis facility inside Wild Dunes, and to cap the...Read more

10/17/22
Mayor's Message October 17, 2022

It’s hard to believe the time is here to buy our Halloween candy – which means the remainder of the year will fly by even faster with the holidays approaching.

There will be some great upcoming, seasonal events, you will want to make sure and attend. You...Read more

10/12/22

The City of Isle of Palms is conducting a comprehensive drainage masterplan of the island. Residents are asked to help us gather flood impact data in and around the drainage study area.

This data will help support and inform flood mitigation planning efforts.

Please submit only...Read more

10/12/22

The Public Works Department has been steadily working overtime on post-storm debris cleanup.

Hurricane Ian was not a declared disaster in Charleston County; therefore, the County did not activate the emergency debris contract that the City is a part of. Each municipality is responsible...Read more

10/1/22
Saturday, October 1, 2022

As the City moves from response to recovery after the storm, City departments continue to assess buildings and facilities for storm damage. No major damage to City buildings or facilities has been reported so far.

City administrative offices will reopen on...Read more

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