When and where are the Beaufort County public hearings?

Public hearings are May 26, 2026 beginning at 6:00 p.m. at the Administration Building, County Council Chambers, 100 Ribaut Road, Beaufort.

What budget changes are being proposed?

An amendment would appropriate general fund balance to purchase a helicopter, redeem certain bonds, and fully fund the Buckwalter Athletic Complex expansion.

Will property be bought or sold at the hearing?

Ordinances propose purchasing property from the Town of Hilton Head Island and conveying property to St. James Baptist Church and others; hearings are for public comment.

What is changing about the single‑use plastic bag rules?

An amendment to Chapter 38 will revise purpose, definitions, regulations, exemptions, effective date, and review of the plastic bag ordinance.

Public Hearing — 100 Ribaut Road, Beaufort, SC 29902

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Beaufort County Council will hold public hearings on May 26, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. to consider multiple ordinances including budget amendments, property conveyances, road right‑of‑way actions, airport circle acceptance, property conveyance in Bluffton, disaster recovery changes, and an amendment to the single‑use plastic bag regulations.

Key Takeaways

Public hearings on May 26, 2026 at 6:00 p.m.
Location: County Administration Building, County Council Chambers
Budget ordinance includes helicopter purchase and Buckwalter project funding
Multiple property conveyances and road/right‑of‑way actions proposed
Amendment to single‑use plastic bag ordinance under consideration

Published: May 10, 2026 · 1 week ago
Category: Public Hearing
City: Beaufort
Address

100 Ribaut Road, Beaufort, SC 29902

Research context

4 public hearing notices in Beaufort (last 12 months)

What to do next

1
Attend the public hearing
Show up May 26, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. at County Administration Building, County Council Chambers, 100 Ribaut Road, Beaufort to speak or listen.
2
Submit written comments
Deliver written comments before the hearing to Beaufort County Council (address above) or through the county's official submission process.
3
Contact County staff for details
Call or email Beaufort County Council offices to request ordinance texts or project details prior to May 26, 2026.

Frequently asked questions

When and where are the Beaufort County public hearings?: Public hearings are May 26, 2026 beginning at 6:00 p.m. at the Administration Building, County Council Chambers, 100 Ribaut Road, Beaufort.
What budget changes are being proposed?: An amendment would appropriate general fund balance to purchase a helicopter, redeem certain bonds, and fully fund the Buckwalter Athletic Complex expansion.
Will property be bought or sold at the hearing?: Ordinances propose purchasing property from the Town of Hilton Head Island and conveying property to St. James Baptist Church and others; hearings are for public comment.
What is changing about the single‑use plastic bag rules?: An amendment to Chapter 38 will revise purpose, definitions, regulations, exemptions, effective date, and review of the plastic bag ordinance.

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Legal terms in this notice

ordinance: A local law or rule enacted by the county council that governs county affairs.
conveyance: The legal transfer of ownership or interest in real property from one party to another.
right of way: A legal interest allowing passage or use of land for transportation or utilities.
fund balance: Accumulated surplus money in a government fund available for appropriation.
abandonment (of roadway): The formal process where a government cedes responsibility for a road to another agency.

Full Notice Text

PUBLIC NOTICE
The County Council of Beaufort County hereby notifies all interested citizens that Public Hearings will be held on May 26, 2026, beginning at 6:00 p.m. This meeting will be held at the Administration Building, County Council Chambers, 100 Ribaut Road, Beaufort, SC 29902.

AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND BEAUFORT COUNTY'S BUDGET ORDINANCE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026 (ORDINANCE NO.2025/29) TO APPROPRIATE GENERAL FUND FUND BALANCE FOR THE PURPOSE OF PURCHASING A HELICOPTER FOR BSCO; REDEMPTION OF CERTAIN GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS; AND FULLY FUND THE BUCKWALTER ATHLETIC COMPLEX EXPANSION PROJECT.

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF REAL PROPERTY FROM THE TOWN OF HILTON HEAD ISLAND FOR THE ST. JAMES BAPTIST CHURCH RELOCATION PROJECT.

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CONVEYANCE OF REAL PROPERTY TO ST. JAMES BAPTIST CHURCH FOLLOWING COMPLETION OF THE RELOCATION PROJECT.

AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE CURRENT DISASTER RECOVERY ORDINANCE.

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR TO EXECUTE ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTS TO CONVEY THE COUNTY'S RIGHT OF WAY INTEREST IN A SEGMENT OF SCHEPER LANE TO SCDOT AND TO ACCEPT THE SCDOT RIGHT OF WAY INTEREST IN A SEGMENT OF ROOSEVELT AVENUE INTO THE COUNTY ROAD INVENTORY.

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR TO EXECUTE ANY AND ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTS FOR THE ACCEPTANCE OF A PORTION OF AIRPORT CIRCLE (S-776) WHICH IS TO BE ABANDONED BY SCDOT.

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CONVEYANCE OF AN UNDEVELOPED PORTION OF REAL PROPERTY ADJACENT TO NANNY COVE ROAD LOCATED IN SECTION OF PALMETTO BEACH IN BLUFFTON TOWNSHIP, BEAUFORT COUNTY.

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 38 ENVIRONMENT, ARTICLE VI SINGLE USE PLASTIC BAGS; ARTICLE VI SECTION 38-161 PURPOSE AND INTENT; SECTION 38-162 DEFINITIONS; SECTION 38-163 REGULATIONS; SECTION 38-164 EXEMPTIONS; AND SECTION 38-166 EFFECTIVE DATE AND REVIEW OF THE BEAUFORT COUNTY CODE OF ORDINANCES.
IPL0339098
May 10 2026

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