Subdivision and development procedures.

Charleston, S.C., City Code § 27-114

in effect

Sec. 27-114. - Subdivision and development procedures. Application for a subdivision or development shall be made to the city prior to any development activities. Application shall include, but not be limited to, the following plans in duplicate drawn to scale showing the nature, locations, dimensions, and elevations of the area in question; existing or proposed structures, fill or storage of materials; drainage facilities, and the location of the foregoing. Specifically, the following information is required: (1) Elevation in relation to mean sea level of the proposed lowest floor; including basement, or the applicable structural members of all structures; (2) Elevation in relation to mean sea level to which any non-residential structure will be flood-proofed; (3) A certificate from a registered professional engineer or architect that the non-residential flood-proofed structure meets the flood-proofed criteria in section 27-117(2) of this division; (4) A description of the extent to which any watercourse will be altered or relocated as a result of proposed development; (5) A floor elevation or flood-proofing certification after the lowest floor is completed, or in instances where the structure is subject to the regulations applicable to coastal high hazard areas, after placement of the horizontal structural members of the lowest floor. Within twenty-one (21) calendar days the establishment of the lowest floor elevation, or flood-proofing by whatever construction means, or upon placement of the horizontal structural members of the lowest floor, whichever is applicable, it shall be the duty of the applicant to submit to the city a certification of the elevation of the lowest floor, flood-proofed elevation, or the elevation of the lowest portion of the horizontal structural members of the lowest floor, whichever is applicable, as built, in relation to mean sea level. Such certification shall be prepared by or under the direct supervision of a registered land surveyor or professional engineer and certified by same. When flood-proofing is utilized for a particular building, such certification shall be prepared by or under the direct supervision of a professional engineer or architect and certified by same. Any work done within the twenty-one-day calendar period and prior to submission of the certification shall be at the applicant's risk. The city shall review the floor elevation survey data submitted. Deficiencies detected by such review shall be corrected by the applicant immediately and prior to further progressive work being permitted to proceed. Failure to submit the survey or failure to make such corrections required hereby, shall be cause to issue a stop-work order for the project. (Ord. No. 2008-58, § 2, 4-8-08)

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_S27-114SUDEPRFetched: 11/7/2026