On May 22, 2018, Seabrook Island Town Council adopted Ordinance No. 2018-04, which amended the Business License Ordinance for the Town of Seabrook Island. Ordinance 2018-04 added the following requirement for all owners or agents offering a residential unit for rent or lease in the Town:
Section 8-30(c). All owners or agents placing commercial advertisements offering a residential unit in the Town of Seabrook Island for rent or lease shall clearly display the current business license number for that residential unit in the text of such advertisement. No owner or agent may advertise a residential unit in such a way that would result in the violation of this Chapter. Ordinance No. 2018-04 included a delayed effective date of 60 days to allow for notification to be provided to owners and managers of rental properties. Please note that that the requirement to display a current business license number on all commercial advertisements for rental properties will go into effect on July 21, 2018. For your convenience, we have included a list of frequently asked questions below. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Why is this ordinance necessary? The town believes that a number of property owners are renting their properties without obtaining a business license from the town. This is unfair to owners and agents who comply with the town’s business license ordinance, and deprives the town of necessary revenue. Ordinance No. 2018-04 will make it easier for the town to monitor and ensure that all owners and management companies comply with the town’s business license ordinance. What types of advertisements must include a business license number? Any commercial advertisement which offers a residential unit within the town for rent or lease must clearly display the current town business license number for that unit in the text of the advertisement. This requirement applies to any and all types of advertisements, including, but not limited to:
Are there any requirements regarding how my business license number should appear in an advertisement? The business license number may be included anywhere within the text of the advertisement, and should be plainly visible to the viewer. A simple reference such as “BL # 2018XXXX” or “Business License # 2018XXXX” within the advertisement will satisfy the requirement of the ordinance. Does my business license number have to be displayed each time I run an advertisement? The business license number must be included in each and every advertisement. Whose business license number must appear in the advertisement? Individuals who advertise their own property should use their individual business license number. Management companies who advertise units on behalf of property owners may use the management company’s business license number, the business license number for the individual unit (if the agency purchases licenses for each unit), or both. What if I advertise multiple rental units in a single advertisement? If all units listed in an advertisement fall under the same business license, then a single business license number may appear on the advertisement. If individual units fall under more than one business license, the business license number for each individual unit should be listed on the advertisement. Business licenses are renewed each year. Will there be a grace period to update my ads? Annual business license renewals are due on January 1st of each calendar year. Renewals are considered “late” after February 1st of each calendar year, and may be subject to penalties. Accordingly, all rental advertisements must include an updated business license number by February 1st of each subsequent year. What happens if I fail to comply? Failure to comply with any town ordinance may result in a summons to appear in Municipal Court. If a violation is found to occur, a fine of up to $500.00 may be assessed per occurrence, plus applicable state assessments and surcharges. Repeated violations of any town ordinance may also result in suspension or revocation of a town business license. Who is responsible if my management company fails to comply with the ordinance? If a management company advertises a rental property on your behalf, the management company is responsible for ensuring that the advertisement complies with the town’s ordinance. Property owners are advised to verify that their management company is complying with the ordinance, as repeated violations may result in a suspension or revocation of the management company’s business license. Who can I contact if I have additional questions? If you have any additional questions, please do not hesitate to contact us by phone at (843) 768-9121 or by email at [email protected]. The Town of Seabrook Island State Accommodations Tax Advisory Committee is currently accepting applications for FY 2019 State Accommodations Tax (SATAX) funding. Interested applicants must submit a completed applications to the Town Clerk by noon on July 3, 2018. Applicants must also attend the SATAX Advisory Committee meeting on Tues. July 10, 2018 at 9:00 am. State ATAX funds must be used to attract or provide for tourists, and cannot be used for any item that would normally be provided by a county or municipality. Eligible projects include:
For additional information regarding eligible SATAX expenditures, please refer to the SC Department of Revenue’s official advisory opinion contained in SC Revenue Ruling #98-22. A responsible person from the submitting organization must attend the SATAX Advisory Committee meeting on July 10, 2018, at 9:00 a.m. to present the request (limit to five minutes) and to answer questions from committee member. Actions taken by the State Accommodations Tax Advisory Committee must be approved by the Seabrook Island Town Council before funds may be committed to the applicant or dispersed by the Town. For more information, please contact Faye Allbritton, Town Clerk, by phone at (843) 768-9121 or by email at [email protected]. ![]()
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![]() Wednesday, June 13, 2018 | 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Wine reception to follow Kiawah Island Municipal Center (4475 Betsy Kerrison Pkwy) The Atlantic hurricane season that runs from June 1 to November 30 is quickly approaching! With South Carolina, as one of the most vulnerable states in the nation to be impacted by hurricanes, emergency preparedness is especially important for residents of barrier island communities. Please plan to attend the Disaster Awareness Day on Wednesday, June 13, 2018, from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. at the Kiawah Island Municipal Center. The event is co-sponsored by the Town of Kiawah Island and Town of Seabrook Island. This year’s program will focus on hurricane preparedness covering preparation, evacuation, and return. Valuable prizes will be raffled off throughout the event with the opportunity to win an Amazon Echo! The first ten attendees will receive a free NOAA weather radio. A complimentary wine reception will follow from 4:00-5:30 p.m. No RSVP required. Don’t miss an opportunity to get a crash course in hurricane preparedness and learn how our community will handle a hurricane scenario. It’s also a great opportunity for residents to speak to our emergency management officials in one place. For more information contact Stephanie Braswell at [email protected] or by calling (843) 768-5113. The Towns of Seabrook Island and Kiawah Island will co-host a “Meet the Candidates” event for the two candidates for the Charleston County Council District 9 Republican Primary, Joe Qualey and Jenny Costa Honeycutt. The event will take place on Wednesday, May 30th, from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM, at the Kiawah Island Municipal Center (4475 Betsy Kerrison Parkway).
Meet the Candidates Event Schedule
During the Q&A session, Mayor Ron Ciancio of Seabrook Island and Mayor Craig Weaver of Kiawah Island will be asking the candidates a series of questions on behalf of residents of both jurisdictions. Any resident who wishes to suggest a question for the candidates may do so in advance of the meeting. Questions should be submitted no later than Monday, May 21st. Seabrook Island residents may send their questions to [email protected]. The Towns of Seabrook Island and Kiawah Island make up an important part of Charleston County Council's District 9 jurisdiction, and a good voter turnout can determine the election. The Republican primary election for the District 9 Council race will be held on Tuesday, June 12th. There is no Democrat primary for the District 9 Council race on June 12th. Why Does This June 12 Primary Election Matter?
Candidate Information Joe Qualey (Incumbent)
Jenny Costa Honeycutt
How to Obtain an Absentee Ballot All eligible voters have the opportunity to vote in the June 12 Republican primary, as well as the general election in November, with an absentee ballot. To request an absentee ballot, call (843) 744-8683, or submit written request for absentee ballot application to [email protected]. Learn more at: https://www.charlestoncounty.org/departments/bevr/absentee-voting.php. Mayor Ciancio submits comments to SCDHEC on proposed beachfront jurisdictional line revisions5/1/2018
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control's Office of Ocean and Coastal Resource Management (SCDHEC-OCRM) is currently in the process of adopting revised beachfront jurisdictional lines for areas along the South Carolina coast.
The South Carolina Code of Laws § 48-39-280, as amended, requires the SCDHEC-OCRM to establish and periodically review the position of the two lines of beachfront jurisdiction (the baseline and the setback line) once every seven to ten years. The average annual erosion rate for all oceanfront land that is developed, or potentially could be developed, is also reviewed during this time frame. SCDHEC-OCRM utilizes the best available scientific and historical data in the implementation of this process. The purpose of the jurisdictional lines is to implement laws and regulations that support the state's beachfront management goals and to guide development away from vulnerable beachfront shorelines. To ensure the public has ample opportunity to view the updated imagery, SCDHEC-OCRM has extended the public comment period for the proposed jurisdictional lines until July 15, 2018. Following the public comment period, the tentative adoption date for the new beachfront jurisdictional lines for Seabrook Island is September 7, 2018. On April 9, 2018, Mayor Ron Ciancio submitted an official comment on behalf of the Town of Seabrook Island. Click here to read Mayor Ciancio's full letter to SCDHEC-OCRM. Anyone wishing to submit a comment on the proposed jurisdictional lines may do so in writing to: SCDHEC-OCRM, Attn: Barbara Neale, 1362 McMillan Avenue, Suite 400, Charleston, SC 29405. MORE INFORMATION State Beachfront Jurisdictional Lines General Information (SCDHEC) Proposed Beachfront Jurisdictional Lines Interactive Map (SCDHEC) INVITATION FOR BIDS TOWN OF SEABROOK ISLAND Solicitation No. 2018-02 Published April 2, 2018 The Town of Seabrook Island is inviting proposals from qualified firms to provide all labor, equipment and material for clean-up and removal of debris generated by a disaster event. Sealed bids by licensed contractors will be received by the Town of Seabrook Island on the due date indicated below for all labor, equipment and materials to provide debris management services. A bid package, consisting of (1) General Terms and Conditions, (2) Special Terms and Conditions, (3) Scope of Services, (4) Form of Contract, (5) Insurance Requirements and (6) Non-Collusion Oath, may be downloaded using the link below. Except as otherwise specifically noted, the entire bid package must be used in preparing bids. Bid security is not required. A non-mandatory pre-bid conference will be held at 3:00 pm on April 20, 2018, in Council Chambers at Seabrook Island Town Hall (2001 Seabrook Island Road). The deadline for bids is 3:00 pm on April 30, 2018. Bids will be opened at 3:00 pm on May 1, 2018, in the Office of the Seabrook Island Town Administrator. Award of the contract will be made, consistent with the criteria in the Town’s ordinance, to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder(s) whose bid, conforming to the IFB, is most advantageous to the Town, price and other factors considered. The Town reserves the right to (1) reject any or all bids and any part of a bid; (2) waive informalities, technical defects, and minor irregularities in bids received not involving price; and (3) award the bid(s) received on the basis of individual items or groups of items or the entire list of items. Questions regarding this IFB shall be directed to Joseph M. Cronin, Town Administrator, at (843) 768-9121 or [email protected]. DOWNLOAD BID PACKAGE: ![]()
On Friday, February 16th, the Town of Seabrook Island will host a public drop-in meeting for residents to learn more about pending changes to FEMA’s Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRM) for Charleston County. The drop-in meeting will take place from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM at Seabrook Island Town Hall, 2001 Seabrook Island Road, and will be open to residents and property owners from Seabrook Island, Kiawah Island, and surrounding areas. During the meeting, representatives from the Charleston County Building Inspection Services Department will be on hand to provide information about the flood new maps, answer questions about the map’s impacts on property owners, and provide tips for residents to mitigate their flood risk. Residents will also have an opportunity to view their Base Flood Elevations (BFE) under both the current and preliminary flood maps. The BFE is the computed elevation to which flood waters are anticipated to rise during the base (1% annual chance) flood event. The BFE is the regulatory requirement for the elevation and flood proofing of structures. The relationship between the BFE and a structure’s elevation determines a property owner’s flood insurance premium. View Preliminary Flood Maps for Charleston County Charleston County has created an interactive tool which allows residents and property owners to view the current and preliminary BFE’s for properties located within the county.
PDF copies of the preliminary flood maps for the Town of Seabrook Island may also be viewed using the links below: Appeals A 90-day appeal period for the preliminary Flood Insurance Rate Maps was initiated by FEMA on January 18, 2018, and will end on April 18, 2018. Interested parties who wish to appeal the proposed changes must file a written appeal. FEMA has specified that the sole basis for appeal is scientific documentation that the preliminary flood hazard determinations are scientifically or technically incorrect due to a mathematical or measurement error or changed physical condition(s). All appeals will be reviewed and resolved by a Scientific Resolution Panel. All submittals are considered to be “comments” unless accompanied by the required scientific documentation. Comments on other aspects of the preliminary Flood Insurance Rate Maps, such as road name and corporate limit changes, will also be accepted. For more information about submitting an appeal, please refer to Criteria for Appeals of Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FEMA). Any resident who wishes to submit an appeal is encouraged to contact the Charleston County Flood Map Hotline at (843) 202-6957, and county personnel will work with you to submit your appeal. The county has asked that all appeals be submitted no later than April 11, 2018, to provide the county with enough time to prepare the final documentation. Written appeals may be delivered to the following: By Mail Charleston County 4045 Bridgeview Drive, Room A311 North Charleston, SC 29405 By Email [email protected] Charleston County Flood Hotline Charleston County has established a Flood Hotline at (843) 202-6957. Residents – especially those who are unable to attend the public drop-in meeting – are encouraged to contact the Flood Hotline for more information about how the new flood maps will impact their property. More Information ![]() Berkeley Electric Coop Public Meeting Thursday February 15th, 2018 | 7:00 PM Seabrook Island Town Hall (2001 Seabrook Island Road) On Thursday, February 15th, at 7:00 PM, representatives from Berkeley Electric Cooperative will be at Seabrook Island Town Hall to discuss South Carolina's energy future, as well as issues affecting Seabrook Island. The presentation will be followed by a Q&A period. All interested Seabrook Island residents are invited to attend. |
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