Month: January 2018
January 31, 2018
Personal Property Flooding Survey
The Town is currently assessing Kiawah Island’s stormwater management systems, roadways and types of flood barriers. The survey was conducted to help us identify flood prone areas that are less obvious on a flood map. Please answer these three questions that will help us identify flood prone areas that are less obvious on the flood map. This information […]
January 24, 2018
OCRM Jurisdictional Lines Update – Public Comment Period Extended
Overview Beachfront development in South Carolina is regulated primarily by the South Carolina DHEC Office of Coastal Resource Management (OCRM). Every 7-10 years, OCRM is required by state law to review and revise the state’s beachfront jurisdictional lines (the Baseline and the Setback line). The purpose of the jurisdictional lines is to implement laws and […]
January 22, 2018
RFP – Solid Waste Collection Program
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS The Town of Kiawah Island requests proposals to obtain proposals from interested and qualified Companies to provide Residential and Commercial Solid Waste and Recycling Services on Kiawah Island, SC 29455. The successful bidder shall provide all necessary services as outlined in the RFP Bid Package documents. The complete RFP BID PACKAGE and […]
January 22, 2018
Berkeley Propane Backlog
Below is the press release from Berkeley Propane Company regarding the backlog: Berkeley Propane Company is experiencing a historically high request for propane this winter. Beginning late December, the requests for tank fills tripled in volume which added to an existing backlog of providing service to our consumers that has grown beyond a reasonable amount […]
January 16, 2018
Town of Kiawah Island Opposes Offshore Drilling
As a result of renewed public discussion about the potential for offshore seismic testing and drilling, Council members have been asked about the Council’s position on this matter. Kiawah Town Council has addressed this issue and communicated a position on two occasions, in May 2015 and June 2017, in each instance expressing the community’s concerns and opposition […]
January 15, 2018
Beach Walkover Ordinance
Beach walkovers provide access over the dunes to the beach for residents and visitors. DHEC-OCRM regulates the construction of new beach walkovers and all new boardwalks must comply to their specifications. Walkovers on Kiawah are approved through a joint review process between the Town and Kiawah Architectural Review Board. State (OCRM) regulations do not deal […]
January 15, 2018
Sand Hole Ordinance
This past summer the Town began finding enormous sand holes were being dug along the beach by patrons. The size of the holes began posing a threat to public safety as well as a hazard for nesting Sea Turtles population. In November 2017, Town Council passed an ordinance that prohibits changing the contour of the […]
January 05, 2018
2018 Cultural Events Application – Available Now
The Cultural Events Fund (CEF) is to be used to build tourism and, therefore, economic development through the presentation of cultural events and activities for tourists. The CEF will contribute to the cultural reputation of Kiawah Island while providing tourists and residents artistic opportunities without leaving the Town of Kiawah. The Town recognizes that arts […]
January 04, 2018
FY 2017-2018 Charitable Contributions
The Town of Kiawah Island is very proud to contribute to philanthropic work in the community. Given available resources, the Town supports a variety of charitable and educational organizations on Johns Island and in the greater Tri-County area. In addition, the Town supports cultural and philanthropic organizations in the greater Charleston area. Applications will receive […]
January 04, 2018
Winter Storm Update
Due to the severe winter weather, road and bridge conditions are still hazardous. Hazardous driving conditions may linger for the next few days. Please limit travel to only what is necessary. Be cautious of black ice on the road, driveways and sidewalks as well as low lying trees and limbs breaking and falling. The Municipal […]