North Charleston residents have mixed reactions to various proposed zoning changes, reflecting concerns about the impact on their communities and property values.
Resident Concerns in North Charleston:
Many residents, especially in specific neighborhoods like Romney Street and Liberty Hill, oppose rezoning requests that would convert residential areas into business or higher density zones. They fear these changes would increase traffic, noise, and disrupt the peaceful character of their neighborhoods.
A petition against rezoning on Romney Street gathered signatures from residents who want to maintain the residential nature of their area, emphasizing the negative impact of increased commercial activity and development.
Liberty Hill residents, part of North Charleston’s oldest neighborhood, have voiced concerns that zoning changes could reshape the historic community and threaten its cultural identity.
Support and Opposition in Other Areas:
Some local neighborhood associations have shown support for rezoning when it aligns with solving specific issues like parking and economic development, as seen in a unanimously approved rezoning request for a property in the North Central Neighborhood Association.
In surrounding areas such as Charleston County, proposals like the Ten Mile Community Overlay Zone aim to preserve historic neighborhoods by requiring new homes to match existing architectural styles and introducing tighter traffic controls. While many residents support these protective measures, some worry about limitations on property rights and development potential.
Overall, North Charleston residents value maintaining the integrity of their communities, expressing caution or opposition mainly towards rezoning that increases commercial activity or development density without adequate planning for community impact.
SOURCE
[1](https://www.charleston-sc.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04162025-9989)
[2](https://abcnews4.com/news/local/ten-mile-community-proposed-zoning-overlay-charleston-county-council-historic-black-community-mount-pleasant)
[3](https://www.facebook.com/WCBDNews2/posts/residents-in-north-charlestons-oldest-neighborhood-are-raising-concerns-about-a-/1227033506125370/)
[4](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yPPbCY81tB4)
[5](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ri5jxWAVIlw)
