The Architectural Review Board is a seven-member appointed board. This body reviews exterior renovations, new construction, signage and demolition in the City’s historic district. No building permit is issued for these activities within the historic district until the ARB issues a Certificate of Appropriateness. The historic district is bounded by Church Street to the north, the Sampit River to the south, Wood Street to the west and Meeting Street to the east.  The district encompasses residential, general commercial, core commercial, and waterfront commercial.

Chairperson: Lee Padgett
Other board/committee members:

• Kevin Jayroe, Vice Chair
• Sally Gillespie
• Dwayne Vernon
• Linda Abate
• Debra Smalls
• Kristina McManus

Download member application for ARB

Meeting Dates: First Monday of each month, 5:30 pm at Municipal Court. Due to holiday weeks, the Board meets on the 2nd Monday of the month.

Fee: $30.00 New Business, $15.00 Old Business

Contact: Planning & Community Development Department
Phone: 843-545-4010
Fax: 843-545-4009

Downloads:

ARB Design Guidelines Manual]

Approved ARB Meeting Minutes: