Like the current bridges, the new bridges will be two lanes each. Additionally, the new bridges will be wider and higher and will include a bike and walking lane. Both new bridges will sit slightly north of the existing bridges. Plans are being developed to include the least possible impact on adjacent areas as well as the surrounding environment.
A few changes are taking place at Folly Beach—all to improve the area for residents and visitors. There’s a new limit on leashed pets, a change to the towing ordinance and a Styrofoam restriction. The changes are very timely and appropriate, considering the residents of Folly Beach are constantly working to improve and maintain their beautiful neighborhood.
Preserving Folly’s character Edward Fennell The Post and Courier Several years ago, reacting to the stack-a-shack condo growth on Folly Beach, the community came together to create a Design Review Board. That board came to life with the good work of Gary Brown, Randy Haig, Jim Bishop and Rick Moutz. The basis of that ordinance […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Folly Beach City Council will vote Tuesday on funding for the Island’s Community Center. Council will place under consideration as to whether to adjust the city’s 2007-08 budget by adding $120,000 for renovations to the community center. They are also thinking about adding another $12,500 to the budget for the Public Safety Department to hire […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
In January, George Tittle, retired from the city of Folly Beach as the “safety czar.” Since then, the Charleston County Council gave Folly Beach an interim public safety director, Sheriff Major Terry Boatwright. This replacement was only suppose to be temporary–f0r 90 days. But, the deadline is here and a relacement hasn’t been found. In […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
As I blogged previous about, Folly Beach Council is getting closer to passing an ordinance that will charge visitors $1 per hour to park at beach access lots and at the “Washout.” The final reading on the ordinance will be on April 24. “Honor slot boxes” are currently being installed at the beach parking lots […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
The City of Folly Beach Town Council voted in favor of installing 350 parking meters near the “washout area†in Folly Beach. The meters are expected to bring in approx. $100,000 per year fro the city. Just so you know, it is $1.00 per hour so don’t forget to bring your change when you visit […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
The Post and Courier featured a story by Prentiss Findlay on Thursday, December 14, 2006, which discusses MAJOR changes to NEW BUILDING PERMITS IN FOLLY BEACH, SOUTH CAROLINA. The Folly Beach Town Council will prohibit any new multi-family or commercial building permits immediately. In addition, on January 1, 2007, all new single-family home permits will […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
The Folly Beach City Council held a special meeting on Tuesday, November 21, 2006, to discuss several issues including the first reading for the following: -an ordinance amending the Folly Beach Code of Ordinances to impose a two-month moratorium for certain approvals under Title XV: Land Use Regulations, R-1, Low Density Residential and a six-month […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
On Tuesday night, Folly Beach had their Council meeting. Here is a brief overview of the items discussed: -Changing the recycling pickup on Folly Beach (currently it is on Wednesday but they want to change it to Monday—members agreed this would benefit all but are uncertain if Charleston County Council will allow it to be […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
