Proposed OCRM Revised Baseline and 40-Year Setback Line
The Town of Kiawah Island was made aware on Tuesday, March 3, 2009 by a private citizen that the OCRM is proposing revisions to the baseline and 40-year setback line along the front beach of Kiawah Island. OCRM failed to notify the Town of the proposed revisions. The proposed revisions could dramatically affect a large number of oceanfront properties on Kiawah Island by placing the 40-year setback line landward of substantial portions of structures, and in some cases, entire structures. The proposed revisions could affect the legal rights of a large number of Kiawah Island oceanfront property owners. The Town has hired Dr. Tim Kana to assist the Town in objecting to the proposed revisions. The Town urges all oceanfront property owners on Kiawah to determine whether the proposed revisions will affect your property and take whatever steps necessary to protect your interests. Copies of the aerial photographs depicting the proposed revisions are available for inspection in Town Hall as well as at the OCRM office at the address that follows. The OCRM will receive public comment on the proposed revisions and hold a Public Hearing on Monday, March 16, 2009 at 6:00 PM at DHEC-OCRM’s Office in Charleston located at 1362 McMillan Avenue, Suite 400, Charleston, SC. Public comments will be received up until the Public Hearing and may be sent to Mr. Bill Eiser, project manager at the same address. Mr. Eiser’s telephone number is (843) 953-0237.
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Updated Lots Effected by DHEC-OCRM Movements
Possible Affected Properties