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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
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
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
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
The City of Isle of Palms is closely monitoring the storm and the potential impacts to our area. City Department Heads continue to meet daily to review and provide update on storm preparations, ensure buildings and facilities are secured, all necessary...Read more
The City of Isle of Palms is closely monitoring the storm and the potential impacts to our area. City Department Heads continue to meet daily to review and provide update on storm preparations, ensure buildings and facilities are secured, all necessary...Read more
According to the National Weather Service, Hurricane Ian will likely bring impacts to the area late this week and into the weekend. Residents are urged to continue monitoring the weather and make preparations for tropical storm impacts.
Weather...Read more
We’re entering one of my favorite times on our island – Fall. Our crowds are smaller, and the temperatures are comfortable enough to still enjoy all the outdoors has to offer. Now that we are past Labor Day and our busy tourist season, it felt like a good time to recap the...Read more
As usual, our busy season flew by quickly! I have heard from several of you that our traffic flow during our busy times seemed to have been better this year – except during the occasional storm at the end of a beach day. I agree and hope that some of our pre-season work with our...Read more
The Isle of Palms City Council held its regular meeting on Tuesday, August 23, 2022 at Council Chambers in City Hall. Listed below are the highlights from the meeting:
City Council approved three (3) events as City-sponsored: Operation Heal Our Heroes 5K Run/Walk on October...Read moreThe City of Isle of Palms will host several listening sessions to gather feedback from the community about the proposed regulations on short-term rentals on the island. The proposed recommendations from the Planning Commission are available...Read more
The City of Isle of Palms is now accepting applications for the Leola Hanbury Employee of the Year Award. The deadline to receive nominations is August 31, 2022.
Recognizing past Council member Leola Hanbury's wishes, the City of Isle of Palms has established the criteria...Read more
The Isle of Palms City Council held its regular meeting on Tuesday, July 26, 2022 at Council Chambers in City Hall. Listed below are the highlights from the meeting:
City Council decided to host several public listening sessions in September to receive input from residents...Read moreThere have been a number of on-line discussions, meetings and conversations about what’s happening with the existing marina operator’s request for assignment of the leases to Morgan Creek Marina, LLC. I thought it might be helpful to provide some information to help explain the...Read more
The City will host a public meeting with the new potential marina operator, Michael Shuler, on Monday, July 11, 2022 at 5:30 p.m. at the Recreation Center, located at 24 28th Avenue. At this session, Mr. Shuler will present his vision for our marina, answer questions that residents may submit...Read more
The Isle of Palms City Council held its regular meeting on Tuesday, June 28, 2022 at Council Chambers in City Hall. Listed below are the highlights from the meeting:
City Council approved vehicle purchases for the Police and Fire Department included in the adopted FY23 budget...Read moreParking
Paid parking is available at the Municipal Parking Lots located on Pavilion Drive. Users may pay using the kiosks inside the parking lot or TEXT TO PARK by texting 727563 with the following:
Muni Lot A - “Park IPMUNA” Muni Lot B - “Park IPMUNB” Ocean Blvd - “Park IPOCN”...Read more
Charleston County Public Works is scheduled to complete pavement preservation treatments June 20-24 between the hours of 7 a.m. - 6 p.m.
The IOP streets that will be treated during this cycle are: 40th Avenue, 41st Avenue, 42nd Avenue, Frank Sottile Lane...Read more
The City of Isle of Palms Public Works Department will begin twice per week garbage collection the week of June 6, 2022.
The garbage collection seasonal schedule is as follows:
Twice Per Week Collection Schedule: June 6,...Read moreIsle of Palms Water and Sewer Commission reports that the water main break has been repaired as of Friday, May 27, 2022.
May 23, 2022 - Isle of Palms, SCUpdate from the Isle of Palms Water and Sewer Commission on the Charleston Water System (CWS) main...Read more
Public Notice from the Isle of Palms Water and Sewer Commission:
Due to a leak on the water transmission line under the harbor from Charleston Water Systems, the Isle of Palms Water and Sewer Commission is asking that all customers cease watering...Read more
May 10, 2022 -- Charleston SC – It’s the weekend. It’s hot. All you want to do is go to the beach. But you’re stuck in traffic, barely moving. The kids are cranky. “Are we there yet?” You’re so close, you can smell the salt air. But who knows how much longer it will take? ABC News 4 is Working...Read more
On June 6, 2022, Republic Services will begin collecting curbside recyclables throughout Charleston County. The county-wide change includes expanding collection days from four days a week to five days. Only specific areas will be impacted by the schedule change. Recycling collection on the Isle...Read more
The City is reopening the application process and accepting applications to fill the hospitality seats in the Accommodations Tax Advisory Committee. The unexpired term ends on December 31, 2022.
The ...Read more
Construction has started on portions of the City's Phase 3 Drainage Project in the areas of 30th Avenue, Forest Trail and Waterway Boulevard.
The project will provide a much-needed improvement to the flow of storm water out of the area, while also slowing tidal water from entering the...Read more