What did the BZA decide about the appeal for 1345 Lofton Road and 8880 Highway 17 N?

The board reversed the February 19, 2026 administrative denial and will accept the appellant's appeal.

Was the restaurant at 10475 Highway 78 allowed to sell alcohol?

Yes, the special exception to sell beer, wine, and liquor was approved with conditions.

When were these BZA decisions made?

The Charleston County Board of Zoning Appeals made these decisions on Monday, May 4, 2026.

Public Hearing — Charleston

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The Charleston County Board of Zoning Appeals met May 4, 2026 and decided on three zoning matters: reversing an administrative denial for appeals related to properties on Lofton Road and Hwy 17 N, approving a special exception to sell alcohol at a restaurant on Hwy 78 with conditions, and considering another special exception.

Key Takeaways

BZA reversed administrative denial for appeals on Lofton Rd and Hwy 17 N
Special exception to sell alcohol at 10475 Highway 78 approved with conditions
Decisions announced by BZA on May 4, 2026
Properties referenced by TMS numbers for record tracking

Published: May 15, 2026 · 4 days ago
Category: Public Hearing
City: Charleston

Research context

5 public hearing notices in Charleston (last 12 months)

What to do next

1
Check BZA meeting minutes
Review the full May 4, 2026 meeting minutes at Charleston County zoning office or website for conditions and details.
2
Contact zoning staff
If you’re an affected party, contact Charleston County Zoning and Planning to learn appeals procedures and compliance steps.

Frequently asked questions

What did the BZA decide about the appeal for 1345 Lofton Road and 8880 Highway 17 N?: The board reversed the February 19, 2026 administrative denial and will accept the appellant's appeal.
Was the restaurant at 10475 Highway 78 allowed to sell alcohol?: Yes, the special exception to sell beer, wine, and liquor was approved with conditions.
When were these BZA decisions made?: The Charleston County Board of Zoning Appeals made these decisions on Monday, May 4, 2026.

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Legal terms in this notice

Special exception: A zoning approval allowing a use not normally permitted, subject to conditions.
Administrative determination: A decision made by a zoning or planning official without a hearing.
TMS: Tax Map Sequence number used to identify specific parcels in county records.

Full Notice Text

CHARLESTONCOUNTYBOARDOFZONINGAPPEALSPUBLICHEARINGThefollowingdecisionsweremadebytheCharlestonCountyBoardofZoningAppeals(BZA)onMonday,May4,2026:NEWBUSINESS:CASE#BZA-03-26-00957AppealofanAdministrativeDecision:“TheFebruary19,2026administrativedeterminationoftheInterimZoningandPlanningDirectorrejectingAppellants'previouslyfiledappealas‘untimely'andrefusingtotransmittheappealtotheBoardofZoningAppeals”forpropertylocatedat1345LoftonRoadand8880Highway17North–EastArea(TMS#731-00-00-014and731-00-00-101)ADMINISTRATIVEDECISIONREVERSEDCASE#BZA-03-26-00958SpecialExceptionrequestforthesaleofalcoholicbeveragesonsite(beer,wine,andliquor)inarestaurantintheCommunityCommercial(CC)ZoningDistrictat10475Highway78–NorthArea(TMS#385-06-00-024)APPROVEDWITHCONDITIONSCASE#BZA-03-26-00959SpecialExceptionrequesttoestabl

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