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The below have been provided for the convenience of the public. For copies of an ordinance, resolution, or proclamation, not provided below, please contact Mrs. Lona Conrad, Clerk to Council at (843) 832-0196.
Ordinances
| Ordinance | Summary | adopted |
|---|---|---|
| 26-01 | An Ordinance to Amend Dorchester County Zoning and Land Development Standards Ordinance Number 04-13, as Previously Amended, with Respect to Article VI, Use Group 15 “Business, Professional Services” | 01/05/2026 |
| 26-02 | An Ordinance Adopting the Policy by which Incentives may be Given to Encourage the Development of Workforce Housing Units in Dorchester County, South Carolina |
01/05/2026 |
| 26-03 | An Ordinance to Amend Dorchester County Zoning and Land Development Standards, Ordinance #04-13, as Previously Amended, with Respect to Article VII, to Amend Section 7.5.7 "Minimum Lot and Building Requirements" (the purpose of this amendment is to provide lot and building requirements for attached single-family lots in the R-4 District) | 04/20/2026 |
| 26-04 | An Ordinance to Amend Dorchester County Zoning and Land Development Standards, Ordinance #04-13, as Previously Amended, with Respect to Article X, Section 10.4.3(A) "Home Based Businesses" (the purpose of this amendment is to expand the ability of residents to conduct home occupations on their property) | 04/20/2026 |
| 26-05 | Dorchester County Budget Ordinance for Fiscal Year 2026-2027, an Ordinance to Make Appropriations for County Government, Educational, and Fire Protection Purposes for Dorchester County for the Fiscal Year Beginning July 1, 2026, and Ending June 30, 2027; to Levy Taxes for the Payment Thereof; and to Provide for the Expenditure of Said Taxes and Other Revenues Coming into the County | 06/15/2026 |
| 26-06 | An Ordinance to Amend and Supplement the Code of Ordinances, Dorchester County, South Carolina with Respect to Chapter 42, Article 1, by Adding a New Sec. 42-10 to Prohibit Trucks with More Than 6 Wheels from Using Sandhill Road (S-18-248) From its Intersection with US Highway 178 (E Main Street) to US Highway 78 and School House Road (S-18-25) From its Intersection with US Highway 178 (E Main Street) to US Highway 7 | 07/06/2026 |
| 26-07 | An Ordinance to Amend the Dorchester County Code of Ordinances with Respect to Chapter 6 Buildings and Building Regulations, Article II Technical Codes, Section 6-21 (a) Adoption of Technical Codes, to Add a New Subsection (12) The International Swimming Pool and Spa Code | 07/20/2026 |
| 26-08 | An Ordinance to Amend Dorchester County Zoning and Land Development Standards, Ordinance #04-13, as Previously Amended, with Respect to Article X, Section 10.4.23 "Outdoor Special Events" (the purpose of this amendment is to allow event venues off local roads at the discretion of the Board of Zoning Appeals) | 07/20/2026 |
| 26-09 | An Ordinance Authorizing the Execution and Delivery of a Fee in Lieu of Ad Valorem Taxes Agreement by and Between Dorchester County, South Carolina and Translucent Solar, LLC Acting for Itself, One or More Affiliates, and/or Other Project Sponsors and Sponsor Affiliates, to Provide for a Fee in Lieu of Ad Valorem Taxes Incentive, Certain Special Source Revenue Credits, the Inclusion of the Property in a Multi-County Industrial or Business Park and Other Matters Relating Thereto | 07/20/2026 |
| 26-10 | An Ordinance to Amend Dorchester County Zoning and Land Development Standards, Ordinance #04-13, as Previously Amended, with Respect to Article XX, Section 20.11 "Fire Hydrants" (the purpose of this amendment is to update regulations for the location of fire hydrants and to make minor clerical updates) | 09/08/2026 |
| 26-11 | An Ordinance Authorizing the Execution and Delivery of a Fee-In-Lieu of Tax Agreement by and Between Dorchester County and Carolina Heavy Steel, LLC, and Russell B. Corbin Living Trust, Whereby Dorchester County Will Enter Into a Fee-In-Lieu of Taxes Arrangement with Carolina Heavy Steel, LLC and Russell B. Corbin Living Trust; Providing for Payment by Carolina Heavy Steel, LLC and Russell B. Corbin Living Trust of Certain Fees in Lieu of Ad Valorem Taxes; Providing for Certain Special Source Revenue or Infrastructure Credits; to Further Amend the Multi-County Industrial/Business Park Agreement Between Dorchester County, South Carolina and Orangeburg County, South Carolina, Providing for the Development of a Jointly Owned and Operated Industrial/Business Park, so as to Include Additional Property in Dorchester County as Part of the Park; Providing for the Allocation of Fee-In-Lieu of Taxes Paid by Carolina Heavy Steel, LLC and Russell B. Corbin Living Trust, Under the Agreement for Establishment of Multi-County Industrial/Business Park; and Other Matters Relating Thereto | 09/08/2026 |
Resolutions
| Resolution |
Summary | adopted |
|---|---|---|
| 26-01 | Resolution and Authorization to Document Matching Funds for Community Development Block Grant for Dorchester Manor Sidewalks | 02/17/2026 |
| 26-02 | A Resolution to Name the Main Pavilion at the Ashley River Park in Honor of Robert Pratt (Pratt Pavilion) | 03/16/2026 |
| 26-03 | A Resolution to Approve the Amendment of That Certain Amended and Restated Agreement for Development of a Joint County Industrial Park Between Dorchester County and Orangeburg County so as to Enlarge the Park (Rasiklal Hotel Group, Inc.) | 06/01/2026 |
| 26-04 | A Resolution Approving the Dorchester County Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan FY2027-FY2031 | 06/15/2026 |
| 26-05 | A Resolution Authorizing the Execution and Delivery of An Inducement Resolution Committing Dorchester County to Enter into a Fee Agreement with Translucent Solar, LLC and Other Matters Related Thereto | 06/15/2026 |
| 26-06 | A Resolution to Amend the Existing Amended and Restated Agreement for Development of Joint County Industrial Park by and Between Orangeburg County, South Carolina and Dorchester County, South Carolina, Providing for the Development of a Jointly Owned and Operated Industrial/Business Park so as to Enlarge the Boundaries of the Industrial Park to Include Certain Property Located in Orangeburg County as Part of the Joint County Industrial Park, and Other Matters Relating Thereto | 07/06/2026 |
| 26-07 | A Resolution Calling for an Education Capital Improvements Sales and Use Tax Referendum | 08/03/2026 |
| 26-08 | A Resolution Approving the Assessment Rolls for Special Assessments A and B for Summers Corner Improvement District | 08/17/2026 |
| 26-09 | A Resolution to Amend the Existing Amended and Restated Agreement for Development of Joint County Industrial Park by and Between Orangeburg County, South Carolina and Dorchester County, South Carolina, to Enlarge the Boundaries of the Industrial Park to Include Certain Property Now or to be Hereafter Owned and/or Operated by Carolina Renewable Products, LLC, and/or One or More Companies Related Thereto, Located in Orangeburg County, South Carolina; and Authorizing Other Related Matters (Carolina Renewable Products, LLC) | 09/08/2026 |
| 26-10 | A Resolution Authorizing the Expansion of the Joint County Industrial Park Between Dorchester County, South Carolina and Orangeburg County, South Carolina and Other Matters Relating Thereto (SR Cordova, LLC) | 09/08/2026 |
| 26-11 | A Resolution Amending Resolution Number 26-08 of the County Council of Dorchester County, South Carolina, Approving the Assessments as Set Forth in the Assessment Rolls of the Summers Corner Improvement District as Adopted by County Council in Ordinance No. 17-05, Pursuant to Title 4, Chapter 35, Of the Code of Laws of South Carolina 1976, as Amended | 09/08/2026 |
Proclamations
| proclamation | SUMMARY | adopted |
|---|---|---|
| 26-01 | Proclaiming January 10, 2026, as 150 Years of Sims Family Agricultural Heritage Day | 01/05/2026 |
| 26-02 | Proclaiming February 2026 as Black History Month in Dorchester County | 02/02/2026 |
| 26-03 | Proclaiming April 2026 Child Abuse Prevention Month in Dorchester County | 03/16/2026 |
| 26-04 | Proclaiming April 12 - 18, 2026, as Public Safety Telecommunicators Week in Dorchester County | 04/06/2026 |
| 26-05 | Proclaiming April 2026 as Fair Housing Month in Dorchester County, South Carolina | 04/06/2026 |
| 26-06 | Proclaiming April 2026 as National County Government Month in Dorchester County | 04/06/2026 |
| 26-07 | Proclaiming May 03-09, 2026, as National Correctional Officer’s Week in Dorchester County | 05/04/2026 |
| 26-08 | Proclaiming May 17-23, 2026, as Emergency Medical Services Week in Dorchester County | 05/04/2026 |
| Proclaiming May 2026 as Building Safety Month in Dorchester County |
05/04/2026 |
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| 26-10 | Proclaiming June as Forging Strong Fathers and Families Month in Dorchester County | 06/01/2026 |
| 26-11 | Proclaiming the Month of August 2026, as Emergency Management Awareness Month in Dorchester County | 07/20/2026 |
| 26-12 | Proclaiming September 14 -18, 2026, as National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week in Dorchester County | 09/08/2026 |
| 26-13 | Proclaiming September 2026 National Workforce Development Month in Dorchester County |
09/08/2026 |
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