Month: September 2019
September 25, 2019
Amended Draft of the Short Term Rental Ordinance
UPDATE 10/2/19: At the October 1 meeting, Town Council approved the first reading to the revised ordinance that regulates the operation of short term rentals. Council directed staff to review options for the proposed application fees and the definition of destination clubs for their consideration prior to the second reading at the November Town Council […]
September 23, 2019
2019-2020 Budget At A Glance
Have you ever wondered how the Towns budget is managed, where funding comes from or where it is spent? In addition to the transparency webpage, the Town publishes an annual budget at a glance report that summarizes the next year’s budget outlook and spending. The 2019-2020 Budget at a Glance is now available here.
September 16, 2019
Sea Turtle Research Fundraiser
The Kiawah Island Turtle Patrol (KITP) has been in existence since 1973 and has full financial support from the Town of Kiawah Island. Supporters of our turtle program often ask how they can donate financially to our patrol. We are thrilled to announce a partnership with the Town of Kiawah Island, the South Carolina Department of […]
September 12, 2019
Revised Storm Debris Collection Schedule
Storm debris will be collected by zones starting at the front of the island. The zones and dates are provided below (subject to change). Zone 1 Collection Dates – September 13 – 15 Kiawah Island Parkway to V gate, includes all streets in this zone. Zone 2 Collection Dates – September 16 – 18 V […]
September 10, 2019
Update on Storm Debris Collection
While storm debris collection efforts are underway, Hurricane Dorian left behind a large number of downed trees that have resulted in oversized debris island-wide. Crews have shifted their efforts to working on the main roads along the Parkway and Governors Drive. As a result, the previously published zone collection schedule is under revision. The Town is […]
September 09, 2019
September Town Council Meeting Rescheduled – Short Term Rentals Discussion Moved to October Meeting
The September Town Council meeting that was canceled last week because of Hurricane Dorian has been rescheduled for tomorrow September 10 at 3:00 p.m. The agenda items related to revisions to our existing short term rentals and the zoning ordinance will be moved to the October Town Council meeting (Tuesday, October 1 at 2:00 p.m.). […]
September 07, 2019
Post Hurricane Dorian Beach Drone Footage
Following Hurricane Dorian’s impact, the Town collected drone footage of the beach provided below: (Recorded Friday, September 6) Ocean Course to the Sandcastle Watch it here! Sandcastle to Captain Sams Watch it here!
September 06, 2019
Important Notices – Post Hurricane Dorian
Please read the following important notices regarding recovery operations: Damage Assessment: The Town has finished the damage assessment survey and is happy to report the island did not have any structural damage to properties and boardwalks. Also, the beach did not suffer any erosion. Electricity: Berkeley Electric crews are currently on the island working to […]
September 06, 2019
Evacuation Order Lifted | Reentry Procedures
Governor McMaster has lifted the evacuation order for Charleston County. The Town of Kiawah has been assessed for damage, and Town/KICA crews are currently clearing roads. Access for residents and non-resident property owners will begin at 10 a.m. tomorrow (Saturday September 7). We caution all returning property owners that road clearing operations will still be underway, […]
September 05, 2019
Message to Kiawah Residents and Property Owners from Mayor Weaver
I want to share some initial observations from this storm, after reviewing the conditions of the island. It was a very windy but not especially wet storm. That is good news because I do not see the signs or impact of storm surge, and the ponds and drainage appear to have handled the significant rainfall […]