Coastal Zone Consistency (CZC) is a certification process supported by Federal and State laws to protect our unique coastline. The goal of CZC is to achieve a balance between the appropriate use, development, and conservation of coastal resources in the best interest of all citizens of the state.

The CZC section of the Bureau of Coastal Management does not issue stand alone permits. Think of CZC as support for permitting agencies. We focus our review on managing the state’s natural, historical and cultural resources based on State and Federal legislation within South Carolina’s eight (8) coastal counties.  

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