Charleston County, S.C., leaders propose updating zoning rules to require notifications to neighbors and stakeholders when “limited home rental” short-term rental permits are issued or renewed annually. These owner-occupied rentals currently lack such notice, unlike other types needing public hearings.
Current Gaps
Limited home rentals—where owners live on-site and rent part-time—bypass neighbor alerts, prompting resident calls for transparency amid short-term rental growth.
Proposed Changes
The update, part of broader Zoning and Land Development Regulations revisions, targets Table 3.1.6 (notices) and short-term rental permitting processes for better community input without altering core rules. Deputy Director Andrea Melocik-White noted it responds to locals wanting awareness of nearby approvals.
Timeline
Final votes are weeks away; if passed, it enhances communication on rentals operating nearby.
