Frequently Asked Questions
LICENSES & PERMITS
do I need a business license to conduct business in the town of Meggett?
Yes. A business license is required for all businesses that are located within Town limits and businesses that come into the Town to conduct business. Applications can be obtained online or from Town Hall. Questions regarding your business license may also be answered between 8:00am to 3:30pm, Monday through Friday by calling (843) 889-3622. Click here to go to our Business License page.
how do I know if my business is allowed at my selected location?
The Town's Zoning & Land Development Regulations Ordinance (ZLDR) permits certain types of businesses in specific zoning districts within the Municipality. Town Hall can assist you in determining whether a specific location is appropriately zoned for your business. Please call (843) 889-3622 during business hours with any questions.
where do I apply for my building permits?
All permits are obtained through the Charleston County Building Inspection Services Department. Please call (843) 202-6930 or click here for more information.
*Please note that a Town of Meggett Business License is required for permit approval.
*Please note that a Town of Meggett Business License is required for permit approval.
Where do I apply for a dock permit?
Please call the DHEC-OCRM office at (843) 953-0200 or click here.
ZONING
How can I found out the zoning on a specific piece of property?
If your property is within the jurisdiction of Charleston County, you can find the zoning by using the Charleston County GIS (Geographical Information System). You can also call or visit Town Hall to find out your zoning classification and what regulations may apply.
how do i have my property rezoned?
First, property owners should start by reading the allowed land usage table in the ZLDR for their appropriate Zoning District. If the intended use of the land requires Special Exception from the BZA, the property owner must file a Rezoning Application. This process can be started by contacting Charleston County Zoning & Planning at (843) 202-7225 to set up a pre-application meeting.
what are the restrictions on tree removal?
Please click here and review Chapter 9 of the Town's ZLDR.
can I place a mobile home on my property?
Manufactured Housing Units (Mobile Homes) are allowed in Zones RC & AG, under the Town's ZLDR, provided it: meet all building code requirements, first floor elevation of these structures must be in compliance with current minimum height requirements of the Federal Flood Insurance Program, and must not violate the Town's density & dimensional standards. They are allowed in Zones AR by Special Exception only. Additional questions can be directed to Town Hall at (843) 889-3622 or Charleston County Zoning & Planning at (843) 202-7225.
I have a large lot and would like to cut off a portion to give to my son/daughter. what steps do I take?
First, contact Charleston County Zoning & Planning at (843) 202-7225 to determine if it is possible to do so based on the size of the lot and current zoning. If it is possible to subdivide the property, you should schedule a pre-application conference with staff to review what you want to do prior to expending a lot of time, money, and effort in the plan that may not work. You can subdivide property according to the procedures contained in Chapter 16 of the ZLDR.
FLOOD ZONES
How do I know what flood zone my property is located in?
What are the different flood zone designations on the flood map?
If a property within Charleston County is in one of the following flood zones:
Zone A: No base flood elevations determined.
Zone AE: Base flood elevations determined.
Zone AH: Flood depths of 1 to 3 feet (usually areas of ponding); base flood elevations determined.
Zone AO: Flood depths of 1 to 3 feet (usually sheet flow on sloping terrain); average depths determined. For areas of alluvial fan flooding, velocities also determined.
Zone A99: To be protected from 100-year flood by Federal flood protection system under construction; no base flood elevations determined.
Zone V: Coastal flood with velocity hazard (wave action); no base flood elevations determined.
Zone VE: Coastal flood with velocity hazard (wave action); base flood elevations determined.
Shaded Zone X: Areas of 500-year flood; areas of 100-year flood with average depths of less than 1 foot or with drainage areas less than 1 square mile; and areas protected by levees from 100-year flood.
Zone X: Areas determined to be outside 500-year flood plain.
Zone D: Areas in which flood hazards are undetermined, but possible.
Zone A: No base flood elevations determined.
Zone AE: Base flood elevations determined.
Zone AH: Flood depths of 1 to 3 feet (usually areas of ponding); base flood elevations determined.
Zone AO: Flood depths of 1 to 3 feet (usually sheet flow on sloping terrain); average depths determined. For areas of alluvial fan flooding, velocities also determined.
Zone A99: To be protected from 100-year flood by Federal flood protection system under construction; no base flood elevations determined.
Zone V: Coastal flood with velocity hazard (wave action); no base flood elevations determined.
Zone VE: Coastal flood with velocity hazard (wave action); base flood elevations determined.
Shaded Zone X: Areas of 500-year flood; areas of 100-year flood with average depths of less than 1 foot or with drainage areas less than 1 square mile; and areas protected by levees from 100-year flood.
Zone X: Areas determined to be outside 500-year flood plain.
Zone D: Areas in which flood hazards are undetermined, but possible.
what is a flood elevation certificate & where can I get one?
The National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) Elevation Certificate is an administrative tool of the NFIP which is to be used to provide elevation information necessary to ensure compliance with community floodplain management ordinances, to determine the proper insurance premium rate, or support a request for a Letter of Map Amendment (LOMA) or a Letter of Map Amendment based on fill (LOMR-F).
The Charleston County Building Services Department may have an Elevation Certificate on file for your existing structure. They can be reached at (843) 202-6930. For structures where an elevation certificate is not on file, a SC Registered Land Surveyor will need to survey the elevation of the structure and complete the flood elevation certificate form. Charleston County does not survey structures for the purpose of completing flood elevation certificates.
The Charleston County Building Services Department may have an Elevation Certificate on file for your existing structure. They can be reached at (843) 202-6930. For structures where an elevation certificate is not on file, a SC Registered Land Surveyor will need to survey the elevation of the structure and complete the flood elevation certificate form. Charleston County does not survey structures for the purpose of completing flood elevation certificates.
EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS
what should I do in the event of a hurricane?
- 2018 Charleston County Hurricane Preparedness Guide
- 2018 Charleston County Disabilities & Other Special Needs Emergency Preparedness Guide
- Please click here for additional information.
What does "opcon" mean & what are the different levels?
"OPCON" or sometimes "OpCon" is an abbreviation for "operational control". When used in terms of a natural disaster or emergency, OPCON levels determine the direness of the situation and the amount of emergency preparedness involved. Please click here for more information on the differentiating levels.
Supplies, food, & water
Prepare yourself and your family for a minimum of three days.
Due to time required to move relief support, the overwhelming need and disruption of roads and bridges, assistance from emergency services may not be available for up to 72 hours following a major disaster. Please click here for more information.
Due to time required to move relief support, the overwhelming need and disruption of roads and bridges, assistance from emergency services may not be available for up to 72 hours following a major disaster. Please click here for more information.
LIVABILITY & INFRASTRUCTURE
what do I do with my garbage/recycling?
There is currently no public garbage pickup service in our area. Garbage and recycling can be disposed of at a local Convenience Center; there are 4 Centers that serve our area, with the closest being located in the Town of Hollywood. Please click here for more information on locations and acceptable refuse.
If the idea of hauling your garbage off yourself lacks appeal, there are two private Garbage Collection companies that serve our area. Please note that these are private companies and are in no way associated with the Town of Meggett. Listing the companies here is for informational purposes only and in no way constitutes a recommendation by the Town.
If the idea of hauling your garbage off yourself lacks appeal, there are two private Garbage Collection companies that serve our area. Please note that these are private companies and are in no way associated with the Town of Meggett. Listing the companies here is for informational purposes only and in no way constitutes a recommendation by the Town.
utility provider options
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parks & recreation
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voting
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who can I call to have my ditches cleaned?
Roads in Meggett are separated into five categories:
To file a work order request for a County, County Non-Standard, or Public road, please click here.
To file a work order request for a State road (maintained by SCDOT) please click here.
- County
- County Non-Standard
- Public
- Private
- State
To file a work order request for a County, County Non-Standard, or Public road, please click here.
To file a work order request for a State road (maintained by SCDOT) please click here.
DEBRIS & OPEN AIR BURNING
- State Law requires that you notify the Forestry Commission prior to burning outdoors. In most cases, the law applies to burning leaves, limbs and branches that you clean up from your yard. The toll-free number below allows you a quick, easy way to make your yard debris burning notification. Just dial the appropriate number, listen to the message, and leave your name, address and phone number.
- The law requires that you clear a firebreak around the burning site and have the right equipment available to keep the fire under control. You must also stay with the fire until it is completely safe. You may also want to notify the local fire department.
SC Forestry Commission-Charleston County
Residential Burning Notification Hotline
1(800) 986-3593
St. Paul's Fire Department
Non-Emergent Line
(843) 889-8874
Helpful Brochures:
- Disposal of Yard Debris (SC Forestry Commission)
- Learn Before You Burn (SCDHEC)