Governor Henry McMaster and the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) announced that South Carolina will advance to Phase 1b of the state’s COVID-19 vaccination plan beginning Monday, March 8.

Town Council approved the second and final reading of Ordinance 2021-01 to amend the Town's Municipal Code Chapter 12-Land Use Planning and Zoning Definitions establishing a new term, Base Building Height Elevation (BBHE), and revise the definition of the existing term Building Height.

Town Council passed the second and final reading of Ordinance 2021-03, which requires face coverings and other emergency restrictions to address COVID-19 that shall remain in place until December 31, 2021, or until the Governor allows the current State of Emergency to expire, whichever date comes first. More

Town Council reviewed the community survey results regarding the Sea Island Golf, LLC proposed rezoning of 4455 Betsy Kerrison Parkway. They also viewed a presentation on the proposed rezoning. Read yesterday's announcement here on how to provide input to Charleston County by noon on Friday. 

As a reminder, from March 16 - October 31, dogs must be on a leash at all times on the beach from the western Critical Habitat Area (near Beachwalker County Park) to the eastern boundary of the Beach Club. Electronic leashes are prohibited. View the pet restraint map here.

Alligator Mating Season Approaching

June and July – Females begin building nests from mud, plants, and sticks to lay their eggs. They often choose the edges of ponds that have healthy vegetation for protection. 

Kiawah was intentionally developed to integrate closely with nature and with that, precautions must be taken. Living with alligators requires constant awareness, respect, and caution. Read more

Interested in helping to protect Kiawah’s shorebirds? Join the Kiawah Shorebird Stewardship Program! Shorebird Stewards serve as advocates to protect our shorebirds and their critical habitats by teaching residents and guests about the birds that nest, rest, and feed on our beach. The 2021 season kickoff meeting/training session will be held virtually on March 9 from 10 -11:30 a.m. RSVP to Bette Popillo at bette.popillo@gmail.com. If you cannot attend the training but wish to participate, email Bette for alternate options.

The Red Knots are here! When they first arrive, they appear relatively anonymous in winter plumage but are unmistakable in spring when they wear robin-red on their chest. Red Knots undertake an incredible journey from South America to the Arctic traveling over 9,000 miles, sometimes flying for 6-8 days continuously over the open ocean without stopping. Kiawah is a critical staging area during their migration to rest and feed before continuing to their Arctic breeding grounds.  

All brown trash must be placed on the curb by 7 a.m. to ensure collection. More

Hazardous Waste Disposal - Bees Ferry Landfill

Residents must transport items to the Bees Ferry Landfill. Proof of residency is required. Full-time residents can provide proof of residency by their ID. Part-time residents will need a bill showing ownership of a Charleston County property address and their ID.

Community Shred Day - Thursday, April 28 | 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Bring your documents for shredding to the Municipal Center front parking lot (4475 Betsy Kerrison Pkwy) for disposal. Staples do not need to be removed, but all metal clips must be removed. The Town provides complimentary shredding services for all Kiawah residents once a year. If you have questions, contact Julie Staradumsky at jstaradumsky@kiawahisland.org

Find a testing location here. Visit the Town's comprehensive webpage with resources on COVID-19 including updated statistics, DHEC reporting, and more.

The Town is operating under Ordinance 2021-03, which requires face coverings and other emergency restrictions to address COVID-19 until December 31, 2021, or until the Governor allows the current State of Emergency to expire, whichever date comes first.

Gov. Henry McMaster recently announced that effective March 1, restaurants may resume normal alcohol sales and that events involving 250+ people will no longer require approval from the SC Department of Commerce. 

As of Monday, March 8, any South Carolina resident ages 55 or older, regardless of health status or preexisting conditions, is able to schedule their appointment to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. More

Schedule an appointment: scdhec.gov/vaxlocator

Thursday, March 18 | 7 p.m.

Register Here beginning at 9 a.m. on March 4

Viewing for Quentin E. Baxter presents the Jeremy Wolf Group has been extended to Thursday at 5 p.m. Click here to register.

Report ordinance violations to the 24-hour hotline at 843-259-2137 or through the online submittal form. Add the hotline to your contacts on your mobile phone so it's quickly accessible. 

Arts & Cultural Events Council – March 4 | 2 p.m.

Public Safety Committee – March 10 | 11:30 a.m.

Ways and Means – March 22 | 3 p.m.

Agendas are available here and will reference the location of the meeting. Meeting dates, times, and locations sometimes change. Before planning to attend a meeting, check our website.