Standards for subdivision proposals.
Charleston, S.C., City Code § 27-119
in effectSec. 27-119. - Standards for subdivision proposals.
(a) All subdivision proposals shall be consistent with the need to minimize flood damage, shall be reviewed to determine whether proposed building sites will be reasonably safe from flooding, and are subject to all applicable standards in these regulations.
(b) All subdivision proposals shall have public utilities and facilities such as sewer, gas, electrical and water systems located and construction to minimize flood damage.
(c) All subdivision proposals shall have all street and storm drainage designed and provided in accordance with standards adopted by the city so as to minimize exposure and damage thereto by flooding.
(d) Base flood elevation data shall be provided for subdivision proposals and other proposed developments which are greater than the lesser of fifty (50) lots or five (5) acres.
(Ord. No. 2008-58, § 2, 4-8-08; Ord. No. 2018-131, § 4, 10-9-18)
Source: City of Charleston, South Carolina, Code of Ordinances and Zoning Ordinance (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/sc/charleston/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=CICO_CH27STMAFLCO_ARTIISTFAFLHADAPRCO_DIV3FLHAPRCO_S27-119STSUPRFetched: 11/7/2026
