North Charleston - A great place to live, work or play

University Boulevard Overlay District
The University Boulevard Overlay District includes all parcels of land south of City of Goose Creek, east of I-26, west of Rivers Avenue/US 52 and generally north of Interstate I-26, US 52 and the US 78 Connector.
University Boulevard Overlay District

Historic and Conservation Overlay District
The City of North Charleston has recognized that area located in the Olde North Charleston District possesses unique historical attributes and it also provides for a way of life unique within the City. 

The City of North Charleston has now recognized certain attributes will be protected to assure that the historic flavor of the Olde North Charleston District be properly preserved. North Charleston believes that the new regulations represent a reasonable and desirable blend between balanced growth, property rights, and community preservation.
 Historic and Conservation District Map

Future Growth & Neighborhood Development Map
The Department of Planning and Management has created a state of the art map forcasting new and preliminary future neighborhood developments, number of single family and multi family units by location within the Planning Areas.   This map displays the residential developments from Year 2000 till 2008 to keep you informed on the latest information and location.

Future Neighborhood Development Map

For information on how to order and purchase a copy of this map, please call (843) 740-2592 or email your order to Hmoore@northcharleston.org.

Council District Maps
You may now view or download a citywide Council District Map and each individual district and it's City Council Member.
Citywide Council District Map 
Council District 1 
Council District 2 
Council District 3 
Council District 4 
Council District 5 
Council District 6 
Council District 7 
Council District 8 
Council District 9 
Council District 10 
Online Council District Map

Aerial Photography YR 2001
Aerial photography for the City of North Charleston is available for puchase upon request.  Printed are aerial maps can be produced by the City.

Black & White digital YR 1999 Charleston County aerial photography can also be requested.

Mylar aerial photography panels can be viewed and copied from YR 1988. We so not this year in digital format. If you are seeking archival aerial photography prior to year 1988 we unfortunately do not have this.
Online Aerial Photography with Mapping Information

Other Maps available upon request: Census Tract Map, Citywide Neighborhoods, Council Districts

Publications
Regional Transportation Brochure (for Planning Areas 3 & 4)  This brochure will give you the latest vision and basic outline for the Transportation Strategy for North Charleston Transportation Improvement Plan located in the Upper Dorchester Corridor area.
Regional Transportation Brochure - Part 1 
Regional Transportation Brochure - Part 2

Demographic Trends See updates for 2005 Census Demographic Trends in this report comparing population information for the City of North Charleston and the tri county region. (Berkeley, Charleston and Dorchester Counties)
2005 Census Demographic Trends

Comprehensive Development Plan
The South Carolina Local Government Comprehensive Planning Enabling Act requires a local government to update its Comprehensive Development Plan every 10 Years.

The City of North Charleston's Department of Planning & Zoning, the Planning Commission and its Advisory Committe completed the Comprehensive Development Plan. It was adopted on July 24, 2008. The city obtained the services of Robert & Company of Atlanta, Georgia who assisted the update of this plan.

Comprehensive Development Plan gives information about Population, Housing, Economic Development, Future Land Use, Natural Resources, Cultural Resources, Community Facilities and Transportation.

Ordinance 2008-041 
Chapter 1 - Contents and Introduction 
Chapter 2 - Population and Demographics 
Chapter 3 - Housing 
Chapter 4 - Economic Development 
Chapter 5 - Natural Resources 
Chapter 6 - Cultural Resources
Chapter 7 - Community Facilities 
Chapter 8 - Transportation
Chapter 9 - Land Use & Development 
Chapter 10 - Implementation
Appendix I & II

Other Publications available upon request for purchase: