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Rezoning (Zoning Map Amendment)

Rezoning is an official change in the zoning district of a property, allowing different land uses and density requirements on that property. The property owner, Town Council, Planning Commission or the Town Manager can apply for rezoning.

The Rezoning Process

A Project Manager will be assigned to guide you through the entire process and be your point of contact for any questions. The Planning Commission reviews all zoning map change applications before submitting them to the Town Council for consideration.

Step 1. Pre-Application Meeting

We recommend that you attend a free pre-application meeting for your project. This meeting is an informal discussion with staff where you can receive comments, suggestions, and concerns from various Town departments involved in reviewing your application.

Request a Pre-Application Meeting

Step 2. Submit Your Application

Apply online using our Building & Development Citizen Self Service (CSS) Portal

Building & Development Citizen Self Service (CSS) Portal

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Download the application and submit it with all required materials via email to cdic@hiltonheadislandsc.gov or in person at Town Hall, 1 Town Center Court.

Zoning Map Amendment Application

Filing Fee: $500

View the Planning Commission schedule and filing deadlines

Step 3. Staff Review

Your project manager will:

  • Review the application to ensure that all information needed for the review has been submitted.
  • Work with you to fully understand the project.
  • Schedule the presentation of your project for an upcoming meeting of the Planning Commission.
  • Notify you of the meeting date so that you can attend.
  • Notify the public of the public hearing at the Planning Commission through a newspaper advertisement and a sign posted on the property.
  • Create a report of recommendations for the Planning Commission

Step 4. Planning Commission Meeting and Recommendation

What can I expect at a Planning Commission Meeting?

  • Your Project Manager will present your project to the Planning Commission.
  • You are encouraged to attend to speak with the Planning Commission in support of your project request and answer any questions they might have.
  • The Planning Commission will make a recommendation to the Town Council that they should either support or deny your project request. The Town Council will make the final decision.

Step 5. Town Council Meeting: What to Expect

The Project Manager’s report on the project will be shared with the Town Council.

  • The Town Council will review the application and might have some questions for you or the Project Manager to answer.
  • The Town Council will decide on the application.
    • Any rezoning requests must be approved by an ordinance.
    • All the ordinances must be read twice at two separate Town Council meetings.

Step 6. Effective Date

If your application is approved, the rezoning becomes effective immediately..

View the Application Specific Review Procedures - LMO section 16-2-103.G

Questions?

Contact the Community Development Information Center at cdic@hiltonheadislandsc.gov or 843-341-4757