Boards and Commissions

Planning and Zoning Boards and Commissions

Meetings of the Board of Zoning Appeals, Landscape and Tree Preservation and the Planning Commission are live-streamed (for viewing only) on the Town of Kiawah Island’s YouTube Channel.

Members of the community who are interested in volunteering on these Boards or Commission should click here to complete an application and submit them to Petra Reynolds, Town Clerk at preynolds@kiawahisland.org.


Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals is composed of seven members appointed by the Mayor and Town Council. Appointments are for three-year terms.

For more information and to view BZA agendas, minutes, and materials click here.


Landscape and Tree Preservation Board

The Landscape and Tree Preservation Board is composed of five members appointed by the Mayor and Town Council. Appointments are for three-year terms.

The TPB is newly established board which has these primary purposes:
  • Review and approval of proposed Tree Preservation Plan for all proposed commercial or residential developments
  • Review and approval of the proposed removal of any Specimen Tree or Grand Trees 
  • To hear variance request from strict interpretation of landscaping and tree preservation standards
  • Recommend such legislation as may be needed and practicable to pursue the purpose for which the Board was established.
  • Serve as an advisory board for the Town for matters pertaining to landscape standards and tree preservation.

For more information and to view TPB agendas, minutes, and materials click here.


Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is recommending body and is composed of seven members appointed by the Mayor and Town Council. Appointments are for four-year terms.

For more information and to view PC agendas, minutes, and materials click here.