Design standards.
Charleston, S.C., Zoning Ordinance § 54-299.57
in effectSec. 54-299.57. - Design standards.
a. Building height and size.
1. Building height, size and scale at the street frontage should be compatible with neighboring properties if the adjoining properties are single family residential. Building height in these areas is limited to a maximum two and one-half (2½) stories.
2. No single building shall exceed 12,500 gross square feet.
b. Building appearance.
1. Building entrances and windows shall be provided along the street frontage.
2. Vehicle and storage bays shall not face any road frontage. Emergency service facilities may be exempt from this requirement.
3. New buildings shall utilize colors that are complementary, not necessarily homogeneous, to existing buildings.
4. In cases where buildings that are residential in nature are converted to nonresidential uses, the residential character (height, scale, material entrances, windows roof pitch) shall be presented at the street frontage.
c. Exterior lighting. Exterior lighting, if used, shall be shielded residential lighting and shall be installed in a manner to minimize glare on adjacent properties.
(Ord. No. 2016-102, § 4, 9-13-16)
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/zoning?nodeId=ART2LAUSRE_PT18JOCEDI_S54-299.57DESTFetched: 11/7/2026