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Town of Kiawah Passes Amendments to Short-Term Rental Ordinance On November 5, Kiawah Island Town Council approved amendments to the existing short-term rental ordinance effective January 1, 2020. The revised ordinance includes a combination of measures intended to better regulate the operation and impact of short-term rental homes on the community. The ordinance also establishes a limit to the total number of rental units that will be licensed in certain single-family residential neighborhoods. Currently, about 1,300 of the Town’s approximately 3,400 properties are licensed for short-term rental use. Read more.

Town of Kiawah's First Mayor Edward "Bo" Turner The Town regrets to announce the passing of Edward Bernard Turner, Jr., retired Army colonel and the first mayor of the Town of Kiawah Island. He was 91. He served as mayor from 1988-1990. Under his administration, the Town's first ordinances were established as well as the beach management plan, the wildlife/turtle programs, and the Betsy Kerrison Parkway project. He also led the logistical recovery and clean-up following Hurricane Hugo (1989). His obituary can be viewed here.

Quarter 4 Town Notes Published Development rights on Kiawah are established by two separate development agreements between the Town of Kiawah and two entities – Kiawah Partners and Kiawah Island Golf Resort. In this edition of Town Notes, we summarize the existing agreements, what they entail and how they have evolved. We hope to help property owners understand the development process, what the parameters are, provide a little history, and describe what the island may look like post build-out. Read it now This is the digital issue of Town Notes. Residents who are signed up for the print edition will receive a mailed issue. If you receive it in print and prefer only to receive it digitally, then  email us here  to be removed from the mailing list.

2019-2020 Charitable Grant Applications Given available resources, the Town supports a variety of charitable and educational organizations whose services/programs seek to benefit Johns Island and Wadmalaw Island communities. Priority consideration is given to applicants that utilize large volunteer participation, collaborate with other organizations, leverage their funding sources, and whose primary objectives are philanthropy and social well-being. Applications will be posted on our website under latest news on Friday, November 15, 2019 by 12 p.m. Applications are due on Friday, January 17, 2020 by 3 p.m.

Please be aware that the next King Tide that could affect the island will occur November 25-28. King Tides are the highest seasonal tides that naturally occur each year. In some cases, they may barely even be noticed. In other cases, a King Tide may cause flooding of low-lying areas and disruption to normal daily routines.  More

Solid Waste Notices November Thanksgiving Week Service Change No yard debris collection. December Brown Trash & Hazardous Waste Collection Friday, December 6. Place brown trash on the curb by 7 a.m. Bring hazardous waste to the Municipal Center between 8 a.m.- 3 p.m.  Not sure what classifies - check here Christmas Week Service Change Recycling will be collected on Thursday, December 26. No yard debris collection.

Yard Debris Notice Yard debris is collected on Thursdays island wide and must be placed at the curb by 7a.m. to ensure collection. Large tree debris that requires the use of a landscape contractor must be removed by the contractor. Loose debris must be placed in paper bags. Do not block fire hydrants, cable or electrical boxes. It is illegal to place debris on undeveloped lots. Violators are subject to be fined.

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Kiawah Bobcat Death Caused by Rat Poison

Next Event David Holt, Josh Goforth & Zeb Holt present  Carolina Heroes Friday, November 15, 2019 | 7:30 p.m. The Seabrook Island Club Cost: $10 More information

Upcoming Office Closures

November 28 & 29 – Thanksgiving Break December 25 – Christmas January 1 – New Year’s Day

Public Safety Committee – November 13 | 2:00 p.m. Board of Zoning Appeals – November 18 | 3:00 p.m. Ways and Means Committee – November 26 | 2:00 p.m. Town Council Meeting – December 3 | 2:00 p.m. Planning Commission – December 4 | 3:00 p.m. Arts & Cultural Events Council – December 5 | 2:00 p.m. Public Works Committee – December 9 | 10:00 a.m. Public Safety Committee – December 11 | 2:00 p.m. Board of Zoning Appeals – December 16 | 3:00 p.m. Ways and Means Committee – December 17 | 2:00 p.m.  (subject to change) View agendas here

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