Forms and Information

For many of these forms, or to apply for a James Island Business License, you can   APPLY ONLINE

Administration

• Freedom of Information Act Request Policy (revised 071317)
• Freedom of Information Act Request Form
• Social Media Policy
• Exemption Application Request: Single-Use Plastic Regulations
• Town Facilities Policy Packet
• Special Events / Town Facility Rentals
• Pinckney Park Pavilion Rental Application
   
  
   

Planning & Zoning (apply online!)

• TOWN OF JAMES ISLAND Residential and Commercial Zoning Application Packet
• CHARLESTON COUNTY Building Permit Portal (You likely need a James Island Zoning Permit prior to application)
   

  Residential Applications

• Home Occupation Permit Application
• Subdivision Application (Exempt)
• Subdivision Application (Non-Exempt)
• Clearing and Grubbing Application
• Bed & Breakfast/Short-Term Rental Application 
   

  Commercial Applications

• Limited Site Plan Review
• Site Plan Review
• Sign Permit and Regulations Affidavit
   

  Other Requests

• Rezoning Requests
• Special Exception Request
• Variance Application 
• Tree Removal/ Trimming Request
   

  Additional Planning & Zoning Information

• Fee Schedule
• Landscape Buffer
• Parking Lot Buffer
• Tree Removal Process
  
  
   

Public Works

• Traffic Calming Policy & Procedures Manual
   

  Stormwater Applications

• James Island Supplemental Stormwater Design Standards and Application
• Single Family Residential Project
• Clearing and Grubbing Application
• Encroachment Permit Application
• Linear and Utility Application
• Stormwater Projects greater than 1 acre
   
  
   

Hazard Mitigation Planning

• Charleston Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan Page