UPDATE: The Bureau of Coastal Management issued a Critical Area Permit with Special Conditions for a private recreational dock at 746 Clearview Drive in Charleston, SC with (TMS# 454-01-00-085). Specifically, a 4' x 336' walkway with handrails leading to an 8' x 12' fixed pierhead with handrails. On the left side of the pierhead, a 3' x 24' catwalk will provide access to an 8' x 16' two-pile boat lift. The purpose is for private recreational use. Attached is a copy of the issued permit for your reference.

S.C. Code Ann. § 48-6-30(D)(2) provides, “Within thirty calendar days after the mailing of a decision [pursuant to S.C. Code Ann.§ 48-6-30(D)(1)], an applicant, permittee, licensee, certificate holder, or affected person desiring to contest the department decision may request a contested case hearing before the Administrative Law Court, in accordance with the Administrative Procedures Act.”

Community Engagement

Public Hearing

SCDES BCM held a public hearing in order to receive comments on the proposed private recreational dock project on Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at 6:00 pm. The public hearing was held at the James Island Town Hall located at 1122 Dills Bluff Road, Charleston, SC 29412.

During the public hearing, SCDES BCM staff provided a brief summary of the proposed application and accepted verbal comments for the record to be considered prior to making a final decision.  The hearing was designed so that SCDES BCM staff could gather comments as to the merits of the project and consider all information when making a decision based on the Coastal Tidelands and Wetlands Act, Department regulations, and policies.

Contact Information

For technical information regarding the critical area permit, please contact Jacqueline Adams at (843) 953-7809 or adamsja@dhec.sc.gov.