Rural road classifications.
Charleston, S.C., Zoning Ordinance § 54-1056
in effectSec. 54-1056. - Rural road classifications.
a. Private roads. Any road dedicated to an individual or entity other than City of Charleston with an ingress/egress easement (maximum of 10 lots) or a right-of-way dedicated to a homeowners' association. The easement holder retains ownership and maintenance responsibility for access and drainage.
b. Public roads (minimum standards):
1. Non-standard city roads (maximum of 10 Lots).
a. Surface: earth.
3. Minimal drainage.
4. Travel way minimum width determined on a per road basis.
5. Lot drainage is each owner's responsibility.
2. Primary rural road.
a. Surface: earth, rock, or pavement.
b. Minimal drainage with outfall (only for the roadway).
c. Travel way minimum width of 20 feet.
d. Lot drainage is each owner's responsibility.
3. Secondary county road.
a. Surface: rock or pavement.
b. Drainage plan required for property and roadway system.
c. Open ditch drainage system.
d. Travel way minimum width of 22 feet.
(Ord. No. 2018-031, § 11, 4-10-18)
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/zoning?nodeId=ART10AGZODI_PT4RUROSTAGZODI_S54-1056RUROCLFetched: 11/7/2026