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On Tuesday, August 24, 2021, City Council passed a resolution strongly encouraging and recommending that all persons wear face coverings when indoors in public spaces, including, but not limited to, retail establishments, food service establishments, and government buildings located within the corporate limits of the City of Isle of Palms. South Carolina is still experiencing a significant number...

The City's Building, Planning and Zoning Department is now open to the public during normal business hours, Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. We appreciate everyone's patience as we are operating with limited staff. Most services are available online at the Virtual City Hall portal or by telephone at 843-886-9912. In accordance with CDC guidelines, we encourage visitors to wear a...

The City’s Building, Planning & Zoning Department will be temporarily closed until further notice starting today, August 11, 2021 due to a Covid-19 positive case. The closure is to allow all departmental employees to get tested and to sanitize offices. The City will notify as soon as possible when normal operation resumes. Most services are available through the Virtual City Hall portal on the...

A new all-way stop traffic pattern will go into effect Thursday, August 12, at noon, at the intersection of 41st Avenue and Wildwood Road/Forest Trail on the Isle of Palms. This new traffic pattern change is being implemented as a temporary measure to evaluate traffic patterns after coordination between the South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) and the City of the Isle of Palms. The...

If you want to be involved in your city government, consider applying for a vacancy on one of the City's boards and commissions that advises City Council and help shape city policies. All applicants must be residents of the City of Isle of Palms and have some background or expertise in the matters covered by the committee. Applications must be received no later than Monday, August 30, 2021. Apply...

Isle of Palms City Council will honor Howard Hogue – aka Beach Santa – on July 27 with its Signal 30 Award, recognizing Hogue’s efforts to keep the coast clean and draw attention to the litter crisis plaguing beaches, oceans and waterways. The City of Isle of Palms gives the Signal 30 Award for citizen service on an extremely limited basis, only with approval from City Council. Mayor Jimmy Carroll...

11:00 a.m., July 6, 2021 Update: A Tropical Storm Watch is in effect for the City of Isle of Palms. Tropical storm conditions are possible in our area late Wednesday, July 7th and early Thursday, July 8th. The National Weather Service in Charleston forecasts risk of heavy rains and flash flooding. Rain totals are predicted to range between 3 to 5 inches and winds of 15 - 25 mph with gusts up to 35...

The SC Department of Transportation will be on the Isle of Palms on Monday, June 21 through Wednesday, June 23, 2021, installing a concrete median at the 20th Avenue crosswalk with the goal of enhancing pedestrian safety. A traffic control plan is in place that allows one lane to remain open in both directions while construction is underway.

The City has received information from the Town of Sullivan's Island, Charleston Water Systems and Mount Pleasant Waterworks that additional lane closures on SC703 Ben Sawyer Boulevard are expected beginning tomorrow, June 16, through Friday, June 18, in an effort to complete the waterline connection between Sullivan's Island to Mount Pleasant. Motorists may expect delays due to the lane...

On May 25, 2021, City Council voted to establish the Environmental Advisory Committee. The Committee's primary focus is to advise City Council on matters of environmental impact, protections, conservation and sustainability by exploring innovations, best practices & data around changes. The Environmental Advisory Committee may address matters as requested by City Council and its committees, and on...