City of Hardeeville - Permit Center | Site Development Plan

Site Development Plan

Description Site development plans (also called "site plans") are required to commence activity within any area or phase within the PDD district, and also are required for the following types of development:

Any non-residential development;
Any multi-family development;
Any residential development containing any lots smaller than 8,000 square feet; and
Any non-residential development or non-residential component in a mixed-use development.

Decisionmaker The Staff Review Committee makes the final decision

Appeals The Committee's decision can be appealed to the Board of Zoning Appeals.

Expiration of approval A site development plan approval automatically expires 2 years after the date of the decision unless substantial work, as authorized by the approval, has commenced and continues in good faith to completion. See Article 10 for more details.

Amendments The property owner can submit an application to amend a previoiusly approed site development plan plan.

Application Fee

Development Review Fee Account - Commercial/Industrial/Other (10,001 to 20,000 sq ft): $3500
Development Review Fee Account - Commercial/Industrial/Other (20,001 to 30,000 sq ft): $4500
Development Review Fee Account - Commercial/Industrial/Other (30,001 to 40,000 sq ft): $7500
Development Review Fee Account - Commercial/Industrial/Other (40,001 sq ft or more): $10000
Development Review Fee Account - Commercial/Industrial/Other (Less than 10,000 sq ft): $2500
Development Review Fee Account - Residential (2 acres up to 5 acres): $400/acre or fraction thereof, but not less than $1000
Development Review Fee Account - Residential (20 acres or more): $400/acre or fraction thereof, but not less than $6000 or more than $25000
Development Review Fee Account - Residential (5 acres up to 20 acres): $400/acre or fraction thereof, but not less than $2000
Development Review Fee Account - Residential (under 2 acres): $1000
Non PDD Areas - Commercial/Industrial (10,000 sf or more): $1000 + $0.06 per gross sq ft
Non PDD Areas - Commercial/Industrial (under 10,000 sf): $250 + $0.06 per gross sq ft
Non PDD Areas - Other: $1000 + $0.03 per gross sq ft
Non PDD Areas - Residential (5 or more units): $500 + $125 per lot/unit
Non PDD Areas - Residential (under 5 units): $250 + $75 per lot/unit
Planned Development District (PDD) - Commercial/Industrial: $1000 + $0.06 per gross sq ft
Planned Development District (PDD) - Other: $1000 + $0.03 per gross sq ft
Planned Development District (PDD) - Residential: $1000 + $125 per lot/unit

Submittal Deadline

None - This application can be submitted anytime.

Application Materials

Site Development Plan Application

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If no, the application form is posted on this page.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What is a determination of completeness?

When we receive a development application, staff will review the materials to make sure the application submittal is complete and ready for formal review. If an application submittal is not complete, staff will notify the applicant and describe the parts that are not complete.

A determination that an application is complete means the application is ready for formal review and does not suggest the applicant has provided sufficient information in all regards or preclude the reviewing authority from requesting additional information it deems appropriate.

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If I submit an application and it is not approved, can I get my application fee back?

Application fees are not refundable. They are intended to cover the costs necessary to review the application.

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This procedure includes a pre-application meeting. What's that for?

A pre-application meeting is conducted by staff with the applicant before an application is submitted for formal review. Staff will be able to provide some initial feedback on any preliminary plans or concepts and go over the development process, submittal requirements, and expectations.

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What is an as-built survey?

A survey prepared by a professional surveyor that verifies and documents the precise location, size, height, and alignment of site improvements as they were constructed, including buildings, utilities, grading, stormwater facilities, pavements, and other infrastructure. An as-built survey must be submitted to Planning staff in order to obtain a certificate of compliance.

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Can a decision made by the Staff Review Committee be appealed?

Yes. Decisions made by the Staff Review Committee can be appealed to the Zoning Board of Appeals. An appeal must be made soon after the decision.

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Primary Staff Contact

Brana Snowden, Planning Director

843-784-2231

[email protected]

About Reviewers

The following are involved in the review of this type of application.

The Staff Review Committee (SRC) has the power to review and act on various applications. The Committee consists of the Planning and Development Director, Building Official, Fire Chief, City Engineer or designee, and any other City staff professional the City Manager deems necessary for professional review. The Planning and Development Director is chair of the Committee and is responsible for all final decisions of the Committee.

Planning staff provides technical support to the City Council, Planning Commission, Board of Zoning Appeals, developers, neighbors, and other interested parties to facilitate the development review process.

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Everyone involved in reviewing development projects help ensure they align with City regulations and long-term planning goals to foster positive growth and development.

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