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What residents are talking about in Charleston public meetings, ranked by community engagement.

20 topics (filtered)12 news items
Filtered to Zoning
Zoning

Short-term rental ordinance

1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Nov 10, 2026
Zoning

Short-term rental Zone 3

1 opposed
1 commentLast discussed Nov 10, 2026
Zoning

Zoning & land use

1 supportive5 opposed9 concerned
18 commentsLast discussed Sep 22, 2026
Zoning

806 Magnolia Road

10 opposed1 concerned
11 commentsLast discussed Aug 19, 2026
Zoning

Short-Term Rental Ordinance Amendments

1 supportive11 opposed1 concerned
14 commentsLast discussed Jul 15, 2026
Zoning

2298 Mt. Pleasant St. & 1302 Hester St.

4 supportive2 opposed
6 commentsLast discussed Jul 15, 2026
Zoning

Sam Rittenberg Boulevard Event Venue Covenants

1 supportive2 opposed
3 commentsLast discussed Jul 14, 2026
Zoning

City-Wide Zoning Code Rewrite and Flood Resilience

1 commentLast discussed Jul 9, 2026
Zoning

Reva Ridge Dr. Multi-Family Project

1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Jun 1, 2026
Zoning

806 Elsey Drive Rezoning

1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Apr 23, 2026
Zoning

Zoning and Municipal Follow-up

1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Apr 23, 2026
Zoning

DRB Process Improvement

1 concerned
2 commentsLast discussed Apr 16, 2026
Zoning

113 Romney St.

1 supportive3 opposed1 concerned
5 commentsLast discussed Apr 15, 2026
Zoning

MU-3 Workforce Housing

1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Apr 14, 2026
Zoning

806 Elsey Drive

4 opposed
4 commentsLast discussed Mar 25, 2026
Zoning

Ordinance Amendment: Design Review District Exemptions

1 opposed
1 commentLast discussed Feb 18, 2026
Zoning

MU-3/WH Overview and Update

1 supportive1 concerned
2 commentsLast discussed Feb 5, 2026
Zoning

Gadsden Green Historical Marker Content and Language

2 supportive
2 commentsLast discussed Jan 7, 2026
Zoning

2875 Savannah Hwy. demolition

2 supportive6 opposed
8 commentsLast discussed Jan 5, 2026
Zoning

725 Wappoo Rd. demolition

1 opposed
1 commentLast discussed Jan 5, 2026

In the news

12 articles

Recent coverage of Charleston from local and regional media.

Charleston City Papergreenbelt land acquisition

Charleston County to spend $10M on largest greenbelt project yet

Charleston County will spend $10 million in a partnership with the State Conservation Bank to buy the 2,364 acres near Adams Run for a state forest and public park. The post Charleston County to spend $10M on largest greenbelt project yet appeared fi...

Nov 13, 2026
Charleston City Paperlocal arts scene funding and support

Cultural icons share thanks for local arts scene

Even in a city renowned for its embrace of the arts, it’s true that Charleston’s artists and practitioners confront plenty of challenges – insufficient funding, scarce studio space and even ideologues who meddle in their artistic expression. The post...

Nov 13, 2026
Charleston City Paperbike-pedestrian bridge construction

New bike-ped bridge on track for summer 2027 completion

Ashley River Crossing, the long-awaited bike-pedestrian bridge spanning the Ashley River between downtown Charleston’s hospital district and West Ashley, is getting closer to completion, with elements starting to appear over the water. The post New b...

Nov 13, 2026
Charleston City PaperFlock surveillance camera privacy concerns

CP Video — Royally Flocked: 11/13/26

The Nov. 13, 2026, issue of the Charleston City Paper outlines concerns about Flock cameras regarding privacy and more. Herb Frazier tells the story of an inmate in prison 31 years over two armed thefts worth $923. The post CP Video — Royally Flocke...

Nov 13, 2026
Charleston City Papersurveillance camera policy debate

Royally Flocked: South Carolinians debate future of surveillance cameras

Perhaps the surest sign of success for any company is when its name becomes synonymous with the product it sells. Think Band Aids. Or Kleenex. Or, more controversially, Flock, whose cameras have become the latest flashpoint in America’s — and South C...

Nov 13, 2026
ABC News 4 (WCIV)Dominion-NextEra utility merger public hearing

Proposed $67B Dominion-NextEra merger prompts North Charleston customers to weigh in

Dominion customers packed a North Charleston meeting to challenge the proposed $67B merger with NextEra, questioning fairness and bill impacts. Critics cite smaller SC credits than VA and demand stronger protections.

Nov 13, 2026
Live 5 News (WCSC)Union Pier redevelopment and downtown connectivity

Charleston planners to show ways to connect Union Pier to downtown

The city and community partners are meeting Thursday to discuss connecting the 65-acre Union Pier site to the City of Charleston.

Nov 12, 2026
ABC News 4 (WCIV)school district town hall

Charleston County School District to hold McClellanville town hall Thursday

Parents, students and community members will have a chance to speak directly with Charleston County School District leaders during a town hall meeting in McClellanville.The district is holding the meeting at Saint

Nov 12, 2026
ABC News 4 (WCIV)parking fine increases

Charleston leaders consider higher parking fines for violations

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — Charleston drivers who overstay at parking meters, linger too long in residential districts or park illegally in disabled spaces could soon face higher fines as city leaders weigh whet...

Nov 11, 2026
ABC News 4 (WCIV)homeless services transition

Star Gospel Mission to take over Charleston Hope Center, expand services

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — Star Gospel Mission will take over the work of Charleston’s Hope Center and plans to expand services for people experiencing homelessness, the organizations and the city announced.The ...

Nov 11, 2026
GovTechcity technology leadership appointment

Charleston, S.C., Names a New Chief Information Officer

Charleston, S.C., Names a New Chief Information Officer GovTech

Nov 11, 2026
Live 5 News (WCSC)Broad Street bluestone sidewalk repair contract

Charleston City Council to vote on $495,000 bluestone sidewalk contract

The Charleston City Council is scheduled to vote Tuesday night on a $495,000 contract for the first phase of repairs to bluestone sidewalks on Broad Street.

Nov 10, 2026