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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 |
|---|---|---|
| 25-01 | Ordinance To Amend Dorchester County Zoning and Land Development Standards Ordinance Number 04-13, As Previously Amended, with Respect to Article X, Section 10.7.4 “Minimum Site Design Standards”; to Article XX, Section 20.2.4 “General Driveway Design Standards”, Section 20.3.1(b), to Add New Section 20.4.1 “Complete Street Design Guidelines”, and to Renumber All Subsequent Sections, to Amend Section 20.4.1 “General Street Design Standards”, Section 20.4.2 “General Street Design Standards, Section 20.4.3 “Roundabouts”, Section 20.5 “Sidewalks and Trails”, Section 20.7.3 “Drainage Easements”, to Add New Section 20.7.4 “Ingress/Egress Easements”, to Amend Section 20.8 “Storm Drainage”, Section 20.9 “Areas Subject to Flooding”, Section 20.10 “Water Supply”, Section 20.12 “Sanitary Sewage Disposal”; With Respect to Article XXI, Section 21.4 “Streets”, Section 21.5 “Sidewalks and Trails”, Section 21.9 “Drainage Systems”, and Section 21.10 “Stormwater Run-off Mitigation” (the purpose of this amendment is to incorporate Complete Streets design provisions into the Zoning and Land Development Standards) | 01/06/2025 |
| 25-02 | Ordinance to Amend and Supplement the Code of Ordinances, Dorchester County, South Carolina By Adding Section 36-13 (e), Third Party Review of Stormwater Plans and Hydraulic Studies |
01/06/2025 |
| 25-03 | Ordinance to Amend the Dorchester County Zoning and Land Development Standards, Ordinance #04-13, as Amended, With Respect to Article VII, to Amend Sections 7.1.6, 7.2.6, 7.3.7, 7.4.8, 7.5.9, 7.7.8, 7.8.7, 7.9.8, 7.10.7, 7.12.8, and 7.13.6 All Bearing the Title “Maximum Impervious Surface” and Sections 7.4.6, 7.7.7, 7.8.6, 7.9.7, 7.10.6, 7.12.7 and 7.13.5 All Bearing the Title “Lot and Building Requirements”; With Respect to Article VIII, to Amend Sections 8.1.6, 8.2.7(a)(3), 8.2.7 (d)(3), 8.2.7(c)(3), 8.2.7(d)(3), and 8.3.7 All Bearing the Title “Maximum Impervious Surface”; With Respect to Article IX, to Amend Sections 9.1.8 and 9.3.7 Bearing the Title “Maximum Impervious Surface”; and With Respect to Article X, to Amend Section 10.7.6(A) Table 1 and Table 2, and Section 10.7.6(B) Table 3 and Table 4 "Lot and Building Standards" (the purpose of this amendment is to update impervious surface standards and provide consistency between the various sections) | 02/18/2025 |
| 25-04 | Ordinance to Amend the Code of Ordinances, Dorchester County, South Carolina, by Deleting Chapter 36, Article VI, Sec. 36-180 (a) (1) and Substituting in Lieu Thereof a New Sec. 36-180 (a) (1) | 03/17/2025 |
| 25-05 | Ordinance to Amend the Dorchester County Zoning and Land Development Standards, Ordinance #04-13, as Amended, With Respect to Article VIII, Section 8.2.7(b)(1) “Maximum Density” and Article XXI, Section 21.13(c), “Off-Site Streets, Rights-of-Way, and Stormwater” (the purpose of this amendment is to update and align the standards and requirements for townhouse developments) | 05/19/2025 |
| 25-06 | Ordinance to Amend the Dorchester County Zoning and Land Development Standards, Ordinance #04-13, as Amended, With Respect to Article V, Section 5.7.2 “Fees and Development Review Fee Account” (the purpose of this amendment is to update the Planning & Zoning Fee Schedule) | 05/19/2025 |
| 25-07 | Ordinance Approving a First Amendment to that Certain Oakridge Landfill Development Agreement Pursuant to the South Carolina Local Development Agreement Act and Dorchester County Ordinance Number 10-13 and Authorizing the Chairman of Dorchester County Council to Execute Said First Amendment to Development Agreement | 06/02/2025 |
| 25-08 | Ordinance Authorizing Pursuant to Chapter 44 of Title 12, South Carolina Code of Laws, 1976 as Amended, the Execution and Delivery of a Fee-In-Lieu of Ad Valorem Taxes Agreement Between Dorchester County, South Carolina and a Company Currently Known to Us as Project Arc and Other Matters Relating Thereto |
06/02/2025 |
| 25-09 | Ordinance to Amend Dorchester County Zoning and Land Development Standards Ordinance Number 04-13, as Previously Amended, with Respect to Article XXI "Required Improvements Construction Standards," to Amend Section 21.4 "Streets" | 06/19/2025 |
| 25-10 | Ordinance to Amend the Code of Ordinances, Dorchester County, South Carolina, by Deleting Chapter 20, Article V., Hospitality Tax, Sec. 40-106 - Distribution of Funds, and Substituting in Lieu Thereof a New Sec. 40-106 - Distribution of Funds | 06/19/2025 |
| 25-11 | Ordinance to Make Appropriations for County Government, Educational, and Fire Protection Purposes for Dorchester County for the Fiscal Year Beginning July 1, 2025, and Ending June 30, 2026; to Levy Taxes for the Payment Thereof; and to Provide for the Expenditure of Said Taxes and Other Revenues Coming into the County | 06/19/2025 |
| 25-12 | Ordinance Authorizing Pursuant to Title 12, Chapter 44 of the Code of Laws of South Carolina 1976, as Amended, the Execution and Delivery of a Fee-In-Lieu of Ad Valorem Taxes Agreement, by and Between Dorchester County, South Carolina and RW Ashley Phosphate Owner, LLC as Sponsor, to Provide for a Fee-In-Lieu of Ad Valorem Taxes Incentive; and Other Related Matters | 07/14/2025 |
| 25-13 | Ordinance Authorizing and Approving an Amendment to 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 Located in Dorchester County, South Carolina Now Owned and/or Operated by RW Ashley Phosphate Owner, LLC and Provide for an Extended Term for Inclusion of Such Property in the Park; and Other Matters Related Thereto |
07/14/2025 |
| 25-14 | Ordinance to Amend Dorchester County Zoning and Land Development Standards Ordinance Number 04-13, as Previously Amended, with Respect to Article VI, Use Group 14 “Business, Personal Services”; to Article VII, Sections 7.1.2, 7.2.2, 7.3.2, 7.4.2, 7.5.3, 7.6.3, 7.7.3, 7.8.3, and 7.13.3 all Titled “Permitted Use Groups”, and to Section 7.6.11 “Use Performance Standards”; to Article VIII, Sections 8.1.2 and 8.2.2 “Permitted Uses”; to Article IX, Sections 9.1.2 and 9.3.2 “Permitted Uses”; and to Article XXV “Definitions of Terms Used in This Ordinance” |
07/28/2025 |
| 25-15 | Ordinance to Amend the Code of Ordinances, Dorchester County, South Carolina, by Amending Chapter 18 Flood Prevention, Article 1, Section 18-11 "Words and Terms Defined", and Article III Provisions for Flood Hazard Reduction, to Add New Section 18-52 (11)(i) "Compensatory Storage Required for Fill" | 09/02/2025 |
| 25-16 | Ordinance To Amend the Dorchester County Zoning and Land Development Standards Ordinance Number 04-13, as Previously Amended, with Respect to Article XX, to Amend Section 20.1.1 “General Lot Design Standards” (the purpose of this amendment is to address lack of ability for townhouse developments to meet the maximum lot width to depth ratio) | 10/20/2025 |
| 25-17 | Authorizing (1) Amendment of the Existing Amended and Restated Agreement for Development of Joint County Industrial Park by and Between Dorchester County, South Carolina and Orangeburg County, South Carolina Dated as of May 17, 2010 to Enlarge the Boundaries of Such Industrial Park to Include Certain Property Located in Dorchester County, South Carolina Now or to be Hereafter Owned and/or Operated by Dorchester Residential, LLC, a Company Previously Identified as Project Dorchester Housing, and/or One or More Companies Related Thereto; and (2) Other Matters Relating Thereto | 10/20/2025 |
| 25-18 | Authorizing the Expansion of the Boundaries of the Joint County Industrial Park Jointly Developed with Orangeburg County to Include Certain Property Located in Dorchester County; the Execution and Delivery of a Public Infrastructure Credit Agreement to Provide for Public Infrastructure Credits to Dorchester Residential, LLC, a Company Previously Identified as Project Dorchester Housing; and Other Related Matters | 10/20/2025 |
| 25-19 | Ordinance to Amend Dorchester County Zoning and Land Development Standards, Ordinance Number 04-13, As Previously Amended, With Respect to Article XXIII, Section 23.2 “Application” and Article XXIV, Section 24.2 “dedication” (the purpose of this amendment is to update language in these sections to align with previous amendments related to the timeline of road development) | 11/17/2025 |
| 25-20 | Ordinance to Amend Dorchester County Zoning and Land Development Standards Ordinance Number 04-13, As Previously Amended, With Respect to Article V, Section 5.6 “Nonconformities” (the purpose of this amendment is to address legal non-conforming densities) | 11/17/2025 |
| 25-21 | An Ordinance to Amend the Code of Ordinances, Dorchester County, South Carolina, With Respect to Chapter 8 Businesses and Business Regulations, Article II Business License, Division 1 To Delete Existing Appendix B Classes 1-8: Business License Class Schedule by NAICS Codes Which Follows Sec. 8-40 And Substitute in Lieu Thereof a New Appendix B Classes 1-8: Business License Class Schedule by NAICS Codes | 11/17/2025 |
Resolutions
| Resolution |
Summary | adopted |
|---|---|---|
| 25-01 | A Resolution to Recognize and Honor Coach Charles Patrick Eidson for Breaking the South Carolina State Record for Most Career Wins | 02/03/2025 |
| 25-02 |
A Resolution to Recognize Chuck Bryant for His Service to His Country and His Community |
02/03/2025 |
| 25-03 | A Resolution to Adopt a New Human Resources Manual and Authorize the County Administrator to Enforce the Policies and Procedures Contained Therein | 02/03/2025 |
| 25-04 | A Resolution Authorizing an Amendment to the Amended and Restated Agreement for Development of a Joint County Industrial Park Dated as of May 17, 2010, so as to Include Additional Property in the Park; and All Other Matters Pertaining Thereto | 02/18/2025 |
| 25-05 | A Resolution Confirming a Commitment to Take Additional Water Capacity from the Lake Marion Regional Water Agency | 04/21/2025 |
| 25-06 | A Resolution Identifying a Project and Expressing the Intent of Dorchester County, South Carolina, to Authorize and Enter into a Fee-in-Lieu OF Ad Valorem Tax Agreement with Project Arc and Other Matters Relating Thereto | 05/05/2025 |
| 25-07 | A Resolution Identifying a Project in Order to Satisfy the Requirements of South Carolina Code Section 12-44-40, so as to Allow Investment Expenditures Incurred by RW Ashley Phosphate Owner, LLC, Acting for Itself, One or More Current or Future Affiliates, and Other Project Sponsors (Collectively, the “Company”), to Qualify as Expenditures Eligible for a Fee-In-Lieu of Taxes Arrangement with Dorchester County, South Carolina | 06/02/2025 |
| 25-08 | A Resolution Authorizing the Extension of the Fee Term Under December 5, 2005, Fee Agreement by and Between Dorchester County, South Carolina, STTOP, LLP and Z, LLC | 06/02/2025 |
| 25-09 | A Resolution Approving the Dorchester County Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan FY2026-FY2030 | 06/19/2025 |
| 25-10 | A Resolution Approving that Certain Amended and Restated Wholesale Water Supply and Mutual Service Area Agreement Between Commissioners of Public Works of the City of Charleston and Dorchester County, South Carolina and Authorizing the County Administrator to Execute the Same | 06/19/2025 |
| 25-11 | A Resolution Appointing Peter Smith Jr. as Alternate Commissioner of the Lake Marion Regional Water Agency | 07/14/2025 |
| 25-12 |
A Resolution and Authorization to Document Matching Funds for Community Development Block Grant for Stratton Capers 2, Phase 2 |
08/18/2025 |
| 25-13 | A Resolution 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 | 08/18/2025 |
| 25-14 | A Resolution to Recognize Marion Thompson for His Service to Dorchester County and Trident Technical College | 09/15/2025 |
| 25-15 | A Resolution Increasing the Expenditure of Matching Funds Previously Committed Pursuant to Resolution Number 24-16, Adopted by Dorchester County Council on August 19, 2024, for the Stratton Capers Water Line Replacement Project | 10/06/2025 |
| 25-16 | A Resolution Authorizing the Execution of a Lease Purchase Agreement in an Amount Not Exceeding $1,900,000 Relation to the Acquisition of Certain Equipment; Approving the Execution of Necessary Documents and Closing Papers; and Other Matters Relating Thereto | 10/06/2025 |
| 25-17 | Supporting Operation Green Light for Veterans | 11/03/2025 |
Proclamations
| proclamation | SUMMARY | adopted |
|---|---|---|
| 25-01 | A Proclamation Observing February 2025, as Black History Month in Dorchester County | 02/18/2025 |
| 25-02 | Proclaiming Mr. Dexcter Mack as Dorchester County's 2024 Employee of the Year
|
03/03/2025 |
| 25-03 | Proclaiming Mr. Joe Cellucci as Dorchester County's 2024 First Responder of the Year | 03/03/2025 |
| 25-04 | Proclaiming March 2025 as Prescribed Fire Awareness Month in Dorchester County | 03/03/2025 |
| 25-05 | Proclaiming April 2025 as Fair Housing Month in Dorchester County | 04/07/2025 |
| 25-06 | Proclaiming April 2025 as Safe Digging Month in Dorchester County | 04/07/2025 |
| 25-07 | Proclaiming April 2025 Child Abuse Prevention Month Throughout Dorchester County | 04/21/2025 |
| 25-08 | Proclaiming May 04 - 10, 2025, as National Correctional Officer’s Week in Dorchester County | 05/05/2025 |
| 25-09 | Proclaiming the Week of May 18 - 24, 2025 as Emergency Medical Services Week in Dorchester County | 05/05/2025 |
| 25-10 | Proclaiming May 2025 as Building Safety Month | 05/05/2025 |
| 25-11 | Proclaiming July 2025 as National Parks and Recreation Month in Dorchester County | 06/19/2025 |
| 25-12 | Proclaiming August 2025 as Emergency Management Awareness Month in Dorchester County | 07/28/2025 |
| 25-13 | Proclaiming September 15-19, as Adult Education & Family Literacy Week in Dorchester County | 09/15/2025 |
| 25-14 | Proclaiming September 2025 National Workforce Development Month in Dorchester County | 09/15/2025 |
| 25-15 | Proclaiming Week of October 5 - 11, 2025, as Fire Prevention Week in Dorchester County | 10/06/2025 |
| 25-16 | Proclaiming November 2025, as Native American Heritage Month in Dorchester County
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11/17/2025 |
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