What changes are being proposed?

Amendments to the UDO related to wetlands, Article 5 stormwater design standards, and Article 9 definitions and interpretation.

How can I review the proposed documents?

Documents are available for inspection and copying at the Town of Bluffton Department of Growth Management, 20 Bridge Street, during business hours.

Public Hearing — 20 Bridge Street, Bluffton, SC

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The Town of Bluffton Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on May 27, 2026, to gather input on proposed amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance addressing wetlands, stormwater design standards, and related definitions. Documents are available at Town Hall for review.

Key Takeaways

Public hearing 6:00 PM on May 27, 2026
Proposed UDO amendments concern wetlands and stormwater
Hearing at Theodore D. Washington Municipal Building
Documents available at Growth Management office, 20 Bridge Street
Contact Planning Dept. at (843) 706-4500 for questions or accommodations

Published: May 10, 2026 · 1 week ago
Category: Public Hearing
City: Bluffton
Address: 20 Bridge Street, Bluffton, SC

Research context

3 public hearing notices in Bluffton (last 12 months)

What to do next

1
Attend the public hearing
Go to Theodore D. Washington Municipal Building at 6:00 PM on May 27, 2026 to provide input in person.
2
Review proposed amendments
Examine documents at the Department of Growth Management, 20 Bridge Street, during business hours before the hearing.
3
Contact planning staff
Call the Planning and Community Development Department at (843) 706-4500 with questions or to request accommodations.

Frequently asked questions

When and where is the public hearing?: The hearing is at 6:00 PM on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, at the Theodore D. Washington Municipal Building, 20 Bridge Street, Bluffton.
What changes are being proposed?: Amendments to the UDO related to wetlands, Article 5 stormwater design standards, and Article 9 definitions and interpretation.
How can I review the proposed documents?: Documents are available for inspection and copying at the Town of Bluffton Department of Growth Management, 20 Bridge Street, during business hours.
Who can I contact with questions or for special assistance?: Contact the Town of Bluffton Planning and Community Development Department at (843) 706-4500.

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Legal terms in this notice

Unified Development Ordinance (UDO): A local code that combines zoning, subdivision, and development rules into one document.
Design standards: Rules governing the physical layout and engineering requirements for development.
Defined terms: Specific words in the ordinance given precise legal meanings used throughout the code.

Full Notice Text

TOWN OF BLUFFTON PUBLIC HEARING
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Town of Bluffton Planning Commission will hold a Public Hearing at 6:00pm, on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, at the Theodore D. Washington Municipal Building, 20 Bridge Street, Bluffton, SC, for the purpose of soliciting input on the below items:
 
A request by the Unified Development Ordinance Administrator for recommendation of Approval of Certain Amendments to the Town of Bluffton's Municipal Code of Ordinances, Chapter 23, Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) Relating to Wetlands, Article 5 – Design Standards, Sec. 5.10 Stormwater, and Article 9 – Definitions and Interpretation, Sec. 9.2, Defined Terms. 

Documents related to the above are available for public inspection and copying in the Town of Bluffton Department of Growth Management, located at 20 Bridge Street, during business hours.  Persons with comments or questions should contact the Town of Bluffton Planning and Community Development Department at (843) 706-4500. Persons requiring special services to attend the meeting should call for assistance.
IPL0337874
May 10 2026

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