Applying road classifications.
Charleston, S.C., Zoning Ordinance § 54-1057
in effectSec. 54-1057. - Applying road classifications.
a. Private road. The landowner/developer shall have the option to utilize any of the private road classifications for property subdivision regardless of region (see below).
b. Public road.
1. Roads that are to be constructed, dedicated, and accepted into the City maintenance system shall be constructed in accordance with one of the public road classification standards.
2. Primary rural roads will be allowed in the AG-8 and AG-S zoning districts when the following conditions are met to the satisfaction of the Director of the Department of Public Service:
(a) The proposed road is a cul-de-sac or future expansion is limited. The lots being created are a minimum of five acres in size or the design professional demonstrates adequate lot and roadway drainage can be provided.
(b) Public roads shall connect with an existing public roadway that has been accepted by a public agency (county, municipality, or state). Public roads shall not rely upon a right-of-way that has only been dedicated but not accepted into a public maintenance system.
(c) If a land development plan exceeds the non-standard city road ten lots maximum, construction shall be required to improve the non-standard road to the required City standards from its point of connection to an existing County standard, City or State public road.
(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_S54-1057APROCLFetched: 11/7/2026