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Historic Preservation in Mount Pleasant, SC (2026)

1 verified historic preservation rules for Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

Verified from official government sources

Historic-Cultural Monuments

In the Town of Mount Pleasant, no memorial, monument, dedicated bench, or dedicated tree may be installed on town park or town property without approval under Town Code § 43.02. Small memorials under $1,000 need only staff sign-off, while large memorials, plaques, and any monument proposed inside the town's historic district go through multi-department review and a Town Council vote.

Mount Pleasant Memorial and Monument Rules

Significant Restrictions

Mount Pleasant Code of Ordinances § 43.02

§ 43.02 MEMORIALS AND MONUMENTS POLICY. ... MONUMENT. ... An enduring physical object erected to commemorate the enduring historic significance or association of a notable person, event, place, or thing. ... (10) Historic district. Memorials and monuments proposed within the town’s historic district shall be reviewed for consistency with the town’s Historic District Preservation Commission. ....

Looking for Charleston County county-wide rules?

County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement Mount Pleasant city rules.

Historic Preservation in Charleston County