Metropolitan Planning Commission

Overview

The Beaufort - Town of Port Royal Metropolitan Planning Commission (MPC) is a six-member board. Two members are appointed by the Beaufort City Council; two members are appointed by the Town of Port Royal Town Council; and two members are appointed by the County Council. The MPC has the following powers and duties:

  • Prepare and periodically revise the comprehensive plan
  • Review and take action on street names
  • Review and take action on cluster development
  • Review and make recommendations on Planned Unit Development master plans
  • Review and make recommendations on public projects
  • Review and make recommendations to the City Council in regard to amendments to the text of the Beaufort Code
  • Review and make recommendations to the City Council in regard to amendments to the Official Zoning Map
  • Review and approve preliminary subdivisions plats for Major Subdivisions

Project review applications for the Metropolitan Planning Commission can be downloaded here.

Agendas & minutes

Agendas are available prior to the meetings. Minutes are available following approval.

Most recent agenda and minutes

If you have any special needs due to a physical challenge, please contact the Community & Economic Development Department at 843-525-7011.

Meetings

  • 5 p.m.
  • 3rd Monday of every month
  • Beaufort City Council Chambers
    1911 Boundary Street
    Beaufort, SC 29902

Members

  • Michael Tomy, Beaufort (Chairman)
  • Jim Crower, Port Royal
    (Vice-Chairman)
  • Judy Alling, Port Royal
  • Caroline Fermin, County
  • Jason Hincher, County
  • Bill Bardenwarper, Beaufort

Revised 01.12.21 - 2021 Schedule

NOTE:  Deadlines for applications are due by noon and a minimum of 4 weeks in advance.  Scheduled dates for review of applications are dependent on the number of applications received.

Meeting Schedule


Monday, January 11, 2021
Wednesday, February 8, 2021
Monday, March 15, 2021
Monday, April 19, 2021
Monday, May 17, 2021
Monday, June 21, 2021
Monday, July 19, 2021
Monday, August 16, 2021
Monday, September 20, 2021
Monday, October 18, 2021
Monday, November 15, 2021
Monday, December 20, 2021

Notes

  1. All proposed projects must be submitted to the Department of Community & Economic Development at:
    City Hall
    1911 Boundary Street
        Beaufort, South Carolina 29902
  2. Documents must be to scale, collated and bound by folding/stapling each set
  3. Important: A project will not be reviewed if the applicant or representative is not present at the meeting
  4. Submit 6 hard copies of all documents submitted (1 full-size, 5 half-size) and digital copy of all documents
  5. The applicant fee includes the advertising and administration fees