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As part of its five-year cycle to maintain public safety and electric system reliability, Dominion Energy will begin pruning trees on the Isle of Palms next month. Dominion has an obligation and responsibility to the Public Service Commission to maintain the delivery of electricity to its...Read more
On Tuesday, June 25, 2019, City Council unanimously approved an ordinance to prohibit the use of single-use plastic bags, plastic straws, polystyrene (also known as Styrofoam) coolers, cups and food containers and balloons on the beach.
The City of Isle of Palms wants to encourage...Read more
The Office of Ocean and Coastal Resource Management, DHEC is accepting public comment on a request for review of an application from WesternGeco, a company proposing seismic testing in the Atlantic Ocean related to oil and gas resource development off the South Carolina coast.
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On Thursday, May 16, 2019 at 6:00 p.m. , the City hosted and facilitated a public meeting at the Recreation Center where Wild Dunes Resort presented the status of the project, potential impacts of the construction on the residents and strategies to mitigate them.
Please join the City of Isle of Palms in honoring Interim Chief Kimberly S. Usry as she retires after 21 years of service to our community.
The City will host a gathering on Monday, May 13, 2019 from 12:00 - 2:00 p.m. at City Hall, 1207 Palm Boulevard.Read more
In 2016, the City of Isle of Palms became the first municipality in the state to ban the distribution of single-use plastic bags at point of sale. City Council, along with many other municipalities of the greater Charleston area, evaluated expanding this prohibition to include other plastic and...Read more
The City of Isle of Palms is pleased to announce the appointment of Kevin Cornett as the new Chief of Police. Chief Cornett's first day of work will be Monday, June 3 rd .
Kevin Cornett started his law enforcement career in the City of Columbia as a Police Officer in 2005 rising through...Read more
The Morgan Creek Grill restaurant lease expires in October 2020. It is the City's goal to continue to lease the building to be operated as a restaurant. Prior to starting the "Request for Proposals" process, the City hired Hill Construction to perform a...Read more
As you know, construction of the new Wild Dunes hotel is underway. The new hotel will include 153 guest rooms, 154 new parking spaces, three event spaces, a spa, fitness center and pools. The hotel will be located next to the Villages and will have a dedicated guest entrance from Palm Boulevard...Read more
This week, the Personnel Committee and the Public Safety Committee will interview the following candidates for the Chief of Police position.
Charles "Andy" Robinson – Chief of Police, York Police Department Kevin Cornett – Chief of Police, Town of Springdale Police Department...Read moreSCE&G power pole was struck by a vehicle in the area of Palm Boulevard and 45th Avenue. The pole is leaning severely with power lines arching. Isle of Palms Police Department has shut down traffic at Palm Boulevard & 45th Avenue due to the potential danger to motorists and pedestrians...Read more
When the Isle of Palms has experienced significant flooding, it has been necessary for the City to implement a temporary emergency protocol of pumping standing storm water from flooded streets on the beach to ensure police and fire personnel access to the street in case of an emergency. This...Read more
The SC Department of Transportation has notified the City that the contractor who performed the micro-surfacing work on Palm Boulevard between 21st and 41st Avenue will return to the Isle of Palms on Monday, July 16, 2018 to complete the permanent pavement markings on Palm Boulevard.
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Parking is managed by PCI Municipal Services. Visit parkiop.org for detailed parking information.
Municipal Parking Lots on Pavilion DriveThe city maintains two parking lots (Lot A and Lot B...Read more
The James B. Edwards Bridge westbound Interstate 526 over the Wando River remains closed since Monday, May 14, 2018 afternoon after an inspection conducted by the South Carolina Department of Transportation found a broken cable. The eastbound side towards Isle of Palms...Read more
As of May 1, 2018, the parking fee in the Municipal Parking Lots, located on Pavilion Drive, will change from a flat daily rate of $8 on weekdays and $10 on the weekends and holidays to $1.00 per hour. The City lots are operational between 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m.
"It is a positive step...Read more
The City of Isle of Palms has received reports from citizens of soft sand in the recently restored beach. In response to these concerns, the City has investigated conditions and worked with the City's Coastal Engineering...Read more
This spring, the South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) will begin micro-surface work on Palm Boulevard between 21 st and 41 st Avenue. Micro-surfacing consists of the application of a thin, tough layer of asphalt meant to renew the road surface, seal minor cracks and extend the...Read more
Q&A about Ordinance 2017.07 which provides a new minimum elevation for residential construction.
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The SCDHEC-Office of Ocean and Coastal Resource Management has scheduled a public hearing on an application by Dewees lsland POA, Inc., 2017-00449,...Read more
Per the Office of Ocean and Coastal Resource Management S.C. Dept. of Health & Environmental Control:
Based on comments received from landowners, community leaders, the...Read more