Kiawah Island’s planning and zoning functions are handled by the Town of Kiawah Planning Department, the Kiawah Island Planning Commission and the Kiawah Island Board of Zoning Appeals.
The Town’s Land Use Planning and Zoning Ordinances, Article 12, can be found here. Their technical services include but are not limited to processing applications for zoning permits, subdivision of land, re-zonings, planned developments, variance requests, special exception requests, site plan review, zoning & land Development Regulations Ordinance text amendments, Comprehensive Plan amendments and appeals of administrative decisions. Access the Town of Kiawah Island Comprehensive Plan (2015) here.
In addition, the department coordinates with Police, Fire and Emergency Services departments to assure accuracy, consistency, and agreement of addresses, street names and any newly annexed properties for use by the 9-1-1 emergency system. The Planning Department administers the Town’s Comprehensive Plan and key Development Plans with Kiawah Partners and the Kiawah Island Golf Resort.
View Zoning Map* Prior to any development project, please verify official zoning with the Planning Department.
Planning and Zoning Applications
Please contact John Taylor, Jr. at jtaylor@kiawahisland.org or 843-768-9979 to schedule an appointment prior to submitting development applications including Board of Zoning Appeal applications, Site Plan Review, or Subdivision request.
Contact Information
Planning Department
Kiawah Island Municipal Center
4475 Betsy Kerrison Drive
Kiawah Island, SC 29455
843-768-9166
843- 768-4764 (Fax)
John W. Taylor, Jr. – Planning Director
jtaylor@kiawahisland.org