2026-11-02 North Charleston Zoning Board of Appeals

The City of North Charleston Zoning Board of Appeals meeting, held November 3, 2026 (the title lists November 2), received an update that Module One of the Unified Development Ordinance draft is available online for public comment; a draft map is anticipated in January 2027. The board denied Southern Lumber’s requested variances for its proposed building at 2440 Meeting Street Road: reducing the side setback to 6.5 feet and the required buffer beside residential properties to 6.5 feet. Staff recommended denial, citing potential effects on neighboring homes, and residents also raised concerns about industrial expansion and flooding.

The board approved a variance for O’Reilly Auto Parts wall signage at 6185 Rivers Avenue, allowing the proposed sign on the building’s rear façade facing I-26, in addition to two existing signs. Benderson Development represented the applicant; staff supported approval of the O’Reilly sign. No procurement activity, contract awards, or spending decisions were identified.