Kiawah Island Parkway Improvement Project - Landscaping Plan

The Kiawah Island Parkway serves as the gateway to the island and includes 2.4 miles of roadway between the roundabout and the main gate. The Town is working with  Outdoor Spatial Design, a local landscape architecture firm, to develop a plan to refresh and improve the landscaping along the parkway. The goal of the project is to develop an aesthetically pleasing, resilient landscape that utilizes more than 80% native plants. It will also incorporate strategies to reduce and filter stormwater runoff, minimize the use of pesticides, and enhance wildlife habitat.  The  conceptual landscaping plan will be presented to Town Council in January. The Town is asking for feedback on the project. Please review the  conceptual landscaping plan and provide your input by completing the survey by January 6. The proposed plan will also be on display at the Municipal Center through January 6.

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Short-Term Rentals  New webpages have been added to the Town's website providing detailed information on the rental presence on the island. Property owners can now obtain location information on rentals by viewing the rental location map. A 24-hour hotline and online reporting form have been established to serve as a resource for residents to report any problems.  The Town's amended short-term rental (STR) ordinance becomes effective January 1, 2020. Click here for information on the changes. Town Council voted to add code enforcement officers to patrol the island in the evening. The officers will focus primarily on STR compliance and respond to any complaints after hours. Also, a STR compliance clerk position was added to aid in compliance measures, accommodation taxes audit, and processing STR business licenses.

Business License Renewals The Town begins business/contractor/rental license renewals online beginning January 1. Applications renewed after February 28 will be charged a late fee of 5% per month. To begin the renewal process, visit the online services portal.  Rental Properties:  All rental properties are required to have an annual rental business license. To obtain or renew a business license click here. If you use a property management company, the agency will obtain or renew your license and pay all applicable fees.

Committee Openings Audit Committee: The Town is seeking volunteers to fill one opening on the Town’s Audit Committee. This committee assists the Mayor and the Town Council in fulfilling its responsibility to provide oversight of management regarding the Town’s systems of internal controls and risk management; the integrity of the Town’s financial statements; the Town’s compliance with legal and regulatory requirements and ethical standards. Learn more

Arts & Cultural Events Council: The Town's Arts and Cultural Events Council would like to add a new member to the committee. This is a "working" committee tasked with sourcing concerts and cultural arts events, assisting in the development and distribution of promotional materials, preparing production plans and managing logistics of performances. Learn more

Sea Island Christmas Bird Count The 9th annual Sea Islands Christmas Bird Count will take place on Friday, January 3, 2020. The count includes Kiawah Island, Seabrook Island, Wadmalaw Island, and John's Island. Count organizer  Aaron Given, TOKI Wildlife Biologist, is looking for Kiawah residents to participate.  In particular, Aaron is looking for residents that have bird feeders and are willing to count birds that visit their feeders throughout the day. In addition, if anyone still has Painted Buntings or hummingbirds coming to their bird feeders, please let him know. If you are interested in participating,  email Aaron Given.

Travel + Leisure’s World’s Best Awards It’s that time again to help Kiawah Island rank as highly as possible in Travel + Leisure’s annual World’s Best Awards. Please take a moment to vote. This vote is a little more involved than the Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice process, so be sure you allow 5 or 10 minutes. You will navigate through a series of demographic info (they are doing market research, after all). Be sure to click UNITED STATES and  SOUTH CAROLINA when asked which Countries/Continents and States you have visited (click this if you wish to ONLY rate KIGR/The Sanctuary).

Previously Mentioned

2019-2020 Charitable Grant Applications Deer Survey Results Quarter 4 Town Notes Published PGA Championship Planning Efforts Begin

The Kiawah Arts & Cultural Events Council has published their 2018-2019 Annual Report. Read the report here to learn how the Arts Council carefully plans and executes their season of events!

Next Event Liquid Pleasure Friday, January 17, 2020 | 7:30 p.m. The Sanctuary | Grand Oaks Ballroom Cost: $10 Ticket Release: 1/3

Upcoming Office Closures

January 1 – New Year’s Day

Arts & Cultural Events Council – January 2, 2020 | 2:00 p.m. Town Council Meeting – January 7, 2020 | 2:00 p.m. Public Works Committee – January 13, 2020 | 10:00 a.m. Environmental Committee – January 14, 2020 | 2:00 p.m. Arts Council Board – January 15, 2020 | 10:00 a.m. Public Safety Committee – January 15, 2020 | 11:30 a.m. CERT Team – January 22, 2020 | 3:00 p.m. Board of Zoning Appeals – January 27, 2020 | 3:00 p.m. Ways and Means Committee – January 28, 2020 | 2:00 p.m. (meetings subject to change) View agendas here

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