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Major development activities include any construction activity that is not defined as minor activity (e.g. bridges, boat ramps, marinas, dredging, community docks, commercial facilities, etc.).
Due to the complex nature of these types of projects, a pre-application meeting with a Critical Area Project Manager is highly encouraged before submitting a critical area permit application.
Applicable Regulations
For additional information regarding...
- community docks, please see SC Code Reg 30-12(A) and SC Code Reg 30-12(A)(5)
- boat ramps, please see SC Code Reg 30-12(B)
- marinas, please see SC Code Reg 30-12(E)
- dredging, please see SC Code Reg 30-12(G)
- bridges, please see SC Code Reg 30-12(F) and SC Code Reg 30-12(N)
- commercial facilities, please see SC Code Reg 30-12(A)(4)
Resources
Fee Schedule
| Permit Type | Fee |
|---|---|
|
Minor Permit for private docks with walkways 101' and longer |
$250 |
|
Minor Permit for private docks with walkways 100' or less |
$150 |
| Minor Permit for erosion control structures (non-beachfront) | $250 |
| Minor Permit for additions to docks not covered under the general permit (boat storage dock, floating jet dock, etc.) | $250 |
| Dock General Permit | $100 |
| Major Permit | $1,000 |
| Minor Permit Transfers and Extensions | $25 |
| Major Permit Transfers and Extensions | $100 |
| Minor Permit Amendment | $100 |
| Major Permit Amendment | $1,000 |