Summary
Eight parcels in West Ashley and on James Island are getting their first city zoning after leaving Charleston County, mostly as single-family residential. This locks in what can be built on those lots.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 8
- Last 30 days
- 3
Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 27, 2026.
Impact analysis
The 1176/1180 Sam Rittenberg property recently sold for $14.5 million, triple its 2019 price.
The individual property owners, whose parcels gain defined city zoning entitlements.
None identified.
Mentions & discussions (8)
Planning Commission - Nov 18, 2026
Eight parcels in West Ashley and on James Island are getting their first city zoning after leaving Charleston County, mostly as single-family residential. This locks in what can be built on those lots.
City Council - Oct 27, 2026
Council brought the Sam Rittenberg/Ashley Hall Road commercial center fully into the city with General Business zoning, a step toward a long-sought redevelopment plan for the area. Councilmember Tinkler noted the office complex just sold for $14.5 million, triple its 2019 price.
City Council - Oct 26, 2026
Eight separate property annexations across James Island and West Ashley are up for review. These additions will bring private parcels into the city limits, affecting municipal service delivery and tax bases.
City Council - Jul 13, 2026
Six properties across West Ashley and Johns Island are being annexed into the city limits.
City Council - Mar 23, 2026
The city is cleaning up old property designations and bringing three West Ashley parcels into city limits to support upcoming residential development.
City Council - Feb 24, 2026
Council advanced several residential zoning designations and annexations, and finalized conservation zoning for 0 Folly Road to protect a stormwater basin area from commercial overdevelopment.
City Council - Feb 23, 2026
Nine property annexation requests were presented for consideration across Johns Island, James Island, and West Ashley to bring properties into the city limits.
City Council - Jan 26, 2026
The city considered and approved five property annexations in West Ashley, incorporating additional parcels into municipal boundaries.
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1176 & 1180 Sam Rittenberg Boulevard Rezoning
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1942 Sam Rittenberg Boulevard Annexation & Zoning
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1765 Folly Road Zoning
Would establish office use with corridor overlay standards on a Folly Road parcel following annexation.
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