The Planning Administrator works with the residents, businesses, and developers to provide guidelines for well-planned and sustainable growth and development by utilizing the town's Zoning Ordinances, Santee Style Book, and Comprehensive Plan. The Zoning Administrator is designated by the mayor and council. The duties include: the interpretation of the terms and provisions of the zoning ordinance, administration of zoning permits, certificates of zoning compliance, applications for amendments and special exceptions, presentations to the planning commission and town council, properly investigating and initiating action to prevent, enjoin, abate, or remove violations.
Additional Planning and Zoning information may be obtained by calling 803.854.2152 ext. 204 or pbennett@townofsantee-sc.org.
Zoning Permits
No building or other structure shall be erected, moved, added to, or structurally altered without a zoning permit issued by the town’s zoning administrator. The zoning administrator will review the plans for compliance in zoning setbacks, structure design, parking, landscaping, lighting, signage, and accessory structures. Note: other structures include swimming pools, fences, porches/carports, driveways.
Applications for zoning permits shall be accompanied by plans drawn to scale and shall include existing or proposed uses of the building and land, and such matters as may be necessary to determine conformance with the zoning ordinance.
The Town of Santee currently contracts with Orangeburg County to provide building inspection services for the town. Once plans have been approved by the Town of Santee, approval will be forwarded to Orangeburg County for building permits and inspections.
If the work/project has not begun within six months or has not been substantially completed within one year of the date of the approval, the permit shall expire and be canceled by the zoning administrator.
Applications
Plat/Subdivision Plan Development Application
Santee Appeal from Zoning Action Application
Santee Planning Commission Zoning Application
Santee Sign Application
Santee Special Exception Application
Santee Variance Application
Santee Zoning Permit Application
Fees
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Zoning Permit
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$65
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Commercial/Industrial Zoning Permit
Up to 5,000 square feet
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$150
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Commercial/Industrial Zoning Permit
Greater than 5,000 square feet
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$350
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Site Plan Review Modifications after 1st Review
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2nd $50; 3rd $75; then $100
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Zoning Verification Letter
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$25
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Residential & Commercial Roof/Ground Mounted Solar
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$65
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Solar Farm
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$1,000 plus mailing cost and/or attorney fees
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Cell Tower
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2,000 plus mailing cost and/or attorney fees
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Cell Tower Antenna/Equipment Replacement
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$200
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Cell Tower Co-location Addition
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$365 plus mailing cost and/or attorney fees
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BOARD OF ZONING APPEAL
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Appeal of Zoning Administrator’s Decision
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$365 plus mailing cost and/or attorney fee
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Special Exception
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$365 plus mailing cost and/or attorney fee
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Variances
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$365 plus mailing cost and/or attorney fees
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PLANNING COMMISSION
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Comprehensive Plan Amendment
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$365 plus mailing cost
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Street/Road(s) Name Change
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$365 plus mailing cost
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Rezoning/Official Zoning Map Amendment
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$365 plus $10 per lot of record & mailing cost
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Text Amendment
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$365 plus mailing cost
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ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD
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Certificate of Appropriateness
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$65
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Demolition of Historic Structure/Monument
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$365 plus mailing cost
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ZONING MAP REQUEST
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8 1/2" x 11"
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$10
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11" x 17"
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$15
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Larger than 11" x 17" up to 26" x 36"
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$30
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SUBDIVISIONS & PUDS
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Plat Approval (< 3 lots)
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$65
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Exempt Plats
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$0
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Resurvey Plat (Existing Recorded Plat w/ no changes)
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$0
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Combination Plat (Joining 2 or more parcels with new or change to road)
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$65
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Concept Subdivision Plan
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$100
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Minor Subdivision (3 to 10 lots)
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$100 plus $10 per lot/unit
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Preliminary Subdivision Plan
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$200 plus $10 per lot/unit
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Final Subdivision Plan
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$150 plus $10 per lot/unit
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Preliminary/Final Plan Modification (after PC approval)
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$100 plus $10 per lot/unit
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Residential PUD
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$250 plus $10 per lot/unit
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Commercial PUD
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$300 plus $10 per lot/unit
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Mixed Use PUD
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$400 plus $10 per lot/unit
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Development Agreement (Process Only not cost review)
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$500 plus attorney fee/notifications
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