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As part of Dominion Energy's five-year tree trimming cycle to maintain public safety and system reliability, a number of palmetto trees located on the public right of way across the island need to be removed. Following an assessment by Dominion Energy's certified arborists, 97 palmettos were identified for removal. View the full list here. These trees are in close proximity to the overhead wires...

The Isle of Palms City Council held an emergency City Council meeting today, Monday April 20, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. to discuss and consider possible amendments to Emergency Ordinance 2020-02 and implement further measures to protect the citizens of the Isle of Palms. Today, Governor McMaster lifted Executive Order 2020-16 which required the closing of public beach access paths subject to restrictions...

Joint Statement on the Re-Opening of Public Beach Accesses The City of Isle of Palms, the Town of Sullivan's Island, the City of Folly Beach and the Town of Edisto Beach continue to monitor the rapidly emerging outbreak of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) and we remain committed on maintaining safe regional practices. There is no evidence from medical professionals that indicates that the threat of...

On Thursday, April 16, 2020, Governor Henry McMaster signed Executive Order 2020-25 which reopens public boat ramps and boat landings for the purpose of launching and retrieving boats from the waterways. Public docks, piers, and wharves remain closed to the public except to those with a commercial fishing license. What does this mean for the IOP City Marina and Breach Inlet Boat ramp? Both boat...

Today, City Council held an emergency meeting to discuss City operations in light of the COVID-19 pandemic and consider amendments to Emergency Ordinance 2020-02 to implement further measures to protect the citizens of the Isle of Palms, including but not limited to extending the access restrictions and the prohibition of future check ins for short-term rentals, hotels and other accommodations and...

The Isle of Palms City Council will hold an emergency meeting on Monday, April 13, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. to consider amendments to Emergency Ordinance 2020-02 to implement further measures to protect the citizens of the Isle of Palms, including but not limited to extending the access restrictions and the prohibition of future check ins for short-term rentals, hotels and other accommodations and other...

The COVID-19 pandemic remains an evolving situation. The City of Isle of Palms, in coordination with the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (SCDHEC), the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Charleston County Emergency Management Division, the Town of Mt. Pleasant and the Town of Sullivan's Island, continues to monitor the rapidly emerging outbreak of novel...

The City of Isle of Palms remains in a state of emergency. As the situation continues to change rapidly, the City's top priority remains the health, safety, and well-being of our community and staff. The Governor of the State of South Carolina has issued a Stay At Home Executive Order. The full text of the order can be found here.The order goes into effect Tuesday April 7, 2020 at 5:00 p. m.. The...

The City of Isle of Palms is in a state of emergency. As the situation continues to change rapidly, the City's top priority remains the health, safety, and well-being of our community and staff. The Governor of South Carolina has issued two new Executive Orders as of April 3, 2020. The first is Executive Order 2020-18 which can be found here. Executive Order 2020-18 expands the closure of some non...