Historic Preservation in Dorchester County, SC (2026)
1 rule for unincorporated Dorchester County, South Carolina.
Verified from official government sources
Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Dorchester County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.
Historic-Cultural Monuments
Dorchester County requires a Special Area Permit before any construction, alteration, or nearby development affecting a National Historic Landmark, National Register property, or culturally significant site listed under Section 11.3.2, including places like Old Dorchester, Middleton Place, and the Summerville Historic District.
Dorchester County Historic Property Protections
Significant RestrictionsDorchester County Zoning and Land Development Standards (Ord. No. 04-13), § 11.3.4
Prior to the issuance of a Building, Zoning or Sign Permit by the Department of Planning and Codes Enforcement, a Special Area Permit shall be required for: (a) The construction, erection, reconstruction, exterior rehabilitation, remodeling, alteration, or restoration of any building, structure, or property listed in Sec. 11.3.2 of this Ordinance; (b) Any development that, by the creation of vi...
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