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The following operational changes are in place due to the COVID-19 pandemic: Face Covering Requirement The City of Isle of Palms has an emergency ordinance (ER 2020-14) in place requiring individuals to wear face coverings in retail and food service establishments. City Hall General Government, Municipal Court, Building, Planning & Zoning Staff is working regular business hours from 8:00 a.m. to 5...

An officer of the Isle of Palms Police Department tested positive for COVID-19 this morning. This employee was working the night shift and the last worked shift was Thursday, June 11 th, 2020. The employee began experiencing mild symptoms on Saturday, June 13, 2020 and is in quarantine at home. The City immediately implemented our response plan, per CDC and SCDHEC guidelines, as follows: The City...

On May 26, 2020, City Council approved a resolution urging all Isle of Palms residents, tourists and visitors to wear protective face masks to help stop the spread of COVID-19. Citizens should follow the recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and from the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (SCDHEC) and wear appropriate face coverings...

In light of the the rioting and looting that erupted in downtown Charleston this past Saturday and Sunday linked to protests associated with the death of George Floyd, Mayor Carroll has declared a state of emergency for the City of Isle of Palms and imposed a curfew from 8:00 p.m. on June 1, 2020 to 6:00 a.m., Tuesday, June 2, 2020 to protect life and property and maintain peace and good order.

City Council met today at 1:00 p.m. to hold second reading on Ordinance 2020-02 to increase the daily parking fee at the Municipal Parking Lots located on Pavilion Drive to $15 Saturday, Sunday and legal holidays and increase the hourly fee for on-street parking on Ocean Boulevard between 10th and 14th Avenues to $2.50. The daily parking fee at the Municipal Parking lots will continue to be $10.00...

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...