Street connectivity.
Charleston, S.C., Zoning Ordinance § 54-279
in effectSec. 54-279. - Street connectivity.
Streets in the Gathering Place District must to connect to other streets within the District and to adjoining neighborhoods. Cul-de-sacs, T-turnarounds and dead-end streets are not permitted in a Gathering Place District unless unavoidable due to physical constraints of the site or an adjoining site.
In the event of unavoidable physical constraints, a modified cul-de-sac may be used if it does not exceed 600 feet in length and meets one of the following criteria:
1. It incorporates an alternative design feature at the center of the turn-around, such as a natural area with existing trees, a landscaped space, or a park area with amenities, the size of which must at least equal the square footage of pavement within the turn-around area.
2. A pedestrian access area to the marsh front, waterfront or other physical feature that necessitates the cul-de-sac, the area of which must be at least equal to the square footage of the turn-around.
Gated streets are not permitted in a Gathering Place District.
(Ord. No. 2005-603, § 1, 10-18-05)
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_PT12GAPLGPDI_S54-279STCOFetched: 11/7/2026