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Development Review

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Development Review is a process for proposed commercial or residential projects to ensure compliance with the Land Management Ordinance (LMO) and other applicable regulations.

  • A Development Review is reviewed by Town staff and is required prior to the issuance of any commercial building permit or residential approval.
  • Development Reviews are not required for one single family home on an individual lot.

Types of Development Review

  • Major Development Plan Review - projects involving new structures, changes to existing structures or density, or more than 5 homes on one lot
  • Minor Development Plan Review - site changes only, not involving structures or density
  • Small Residential Development Plan Review - 2-5 homes on one parcel

The Development Review Process

A Project Manager will be assigned to guide you through the entire process and be your point of contact for any questions.

Step 1. Pre-Application Meeting

We recommend that you attend a free Pre-Application Meeting for your project. The meeting is an informal discussion of the project with staff to provide comments, suggestions and/or concerns from Town departments that will review your application.

Request a Pre-Application Meeting

Step 2. Submit Your Application

Apply online using our Building & Development Citizen Self Service (CSS) Portal

Building & Development Citizen Self Service (CSS) Portal

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Download the application and submit it with all required materials via email to cdic@hiltonheadislandsc.gov or in person at Town Hall, 1 Town Center Court.

Minor Development Plan Review Application

Major Development Plan Review Application

Small Residential Review Application

Filing Fees:

  • Abbreviated Development Plan Review - $50 + $10 per unit
  • Residential (multi-family) - $200 + $10 per lot/unit
  • Non-Residential (other than Hotel/Motel) - $500 + $20/1,000 SF of GFA
  • Hotel/Motel - $200 + $10/room + Non-Residential Fee for other GFA
  • Horizontal Construction Only - No new buildings (excluding subdivisions) - $100
  • PUD Master Plan - $300 + $2 per acre

Application Review:

  • Upon receipt of your application, you will be contacted by your assigned Project Manager.
  • The quicker you return any revisions to your plans back to staff, the quicker you can receive your approval.
  • Your projet manager also advises you on the timing for any subsequent building permit.

View the Application Specific Review Procedures - LMO section 16-2-103.G

Questions?

Contact the Community Development Information Center at cdic@hiltonheadislandsc.gov or 843-341-4757