Contact Information:

County Zoning Administrator: JoAnne Ochal
Location: 120 Broad Street, Georgetown SC 29440
Telephone: (843) 545-3158
FAX: (843) 545-3296
Email:
Hours: 8:00am – 6:00pm, Monday through Friday except for legal holidays
Point of Contact: JoAnne Ochal, Zoning Administrator

Functions Relating to New Businesses:

The Zoning Division reviews all plans for new businesses and changes to existing businesses to assure compliance with the County Zoning Ordinance. This ordinance includes the following;

- Establishes uses allowed in specific zoning districts.

- Parking requirements.

- Landscaping requirements.

- Tree protection regulations.

- Signage regulations.

Department News:

A web based permit application and inspection-tracking service for contractors and homeowners is available at: Permit Application / Inspection-tracking

Frequently Asked Questions:

Q: Can I locate my business at a specific location?
A: The majority of the County is zoned. Please check with the County’s Zoning Division located at 120 Broad Street to determine what regulations apply to your specific property. The zoning telephone number is (843) 545-3116.

Q: Can I cut trees from my property?
A: The County’s Tree Protection Ordinance applies to all zoned property in the County. Trees above a certain size are protected, with the exception of pine trees.

Q: Do I need approval to erect a sign?
A: A sign permit is generally needed before a sign is erected. A permit may be applied for at the Zoning Division located at 120 Broad Street in Georgetown.

Q: Do I have to pay a business license fee?
A: Georgetown County has not adopted a business license ordinance. All contractors and subcontractors, however, must register with the county which includes a fee. A local hospitality and accommodations tax does apply to all lodging establishments and businesses with prepared food.

Links:

Zoning Board of Appeals Email: Zoning
(Meetings and Application Deadlines, Commission Members, Upcoming Agenda, and Applications)

Office of Coastal and Resource Management (OCRM):
(Information concerning storm water drainage and coastal construction issues.)

Southern Building Code Congress:
(Search the latest building code information, class schedules and purchase building code books.)