Construction Guide · Center Street District, SC

Building Permits & Regulations in Center Street District, SC: What to Know Before You Break Ground

Building on Center Street means permitting through the City of Folly Beach under a dedicated overlay district written specifically for this corridor. Confirm which overlay rules apply to your parcel before finalizing a design.

City of Folly Beach Permits, Under the Center Street Overlay District

The City of Folly Beach's Building & Permits department issues permits here, with the Center Street Overlay District layering its own use, height, and setback rules on top of the underlying Downtown Commercial zoning. Confirm your project against the overlay before submitting plans.

Height Is Capped at 34 Feet and Two Stories

The Center Street Overlay District caps new buildings at 34 feet and two stories, with rooftop decks counting as a full story. Confirm your design against this cap early, since it's tighter than the general citywide height allowance.

Ground-Floor Commercial Space Is Required in New Development

New buildings on Center Street must include a nonresidential use on the ground floor, and no off-street parking is required for most commercial uses under the overlay. Design your program around this ground-floor requirement before finalizing your permit application.

Planning a project on Center Street and want your permitting confirmed before you break ground? Contact Chris Eller directly.