Construction Board of Adjustments & Appeals

The nine member Construction Board of Adjustments and Appeals is required to hear and decide appeals of orders, decision, or determinations of the Building Official per the South Carolina Code of Laws, Section June 9, 2010(A).     Agendas & Minutes Agendas are ava......More

The nine member Construction Board of Adjustments and Appeals is required to hear and decide appeals of orders, decision, or determinations of the Building Official per the South Carolina Code of Laws, Section June 9, 2010(A).     Agendas & Minutes Agendas are available prior to the meetings. Minutes are available following approval. View Most Recent Agendas and Minutes  

All public meetings will be held via Zoom and will broadcast on the Town of Bluffton Government's Facebook page.

Senior Wednesday

Senior Day at Taylor's Landscape Supply is the perfect opportunity for those 55+ to enhance their gardens! Every Wednesday, enjoy 10% off plant purchases, along with expert advice on plants and landscaping materials. Our friendly and welcoming atmosphere ensures a great......More

Senior Day at Taylor's Landscape Supply is the perfect opportunity for those 55+ to enhance their gardens! Every Wednesday, enjoy 10% off plant purchases, along with expert advice on plants and landscaping materials. Our friendly and welcoming atmosphere ensures a great experience as you find everything you need for your outdoor space.

Beaufort - 44 Broad River Blvd Beaufort SC 29906 Bluffton - 36 Cecil Reynolds Drive Bluffton Sc 29910

Planning Commission

About the Commission The seven-member Planning Commission is required to: Draft, review, and propose amendments to the Comprehensive Plan and Unified Development Ordinance Approve or deny applications related to land development and street naming/renaming R......More

About the Commission The seven-member Planning Commission is required to: Draft, review, and propose amendments to the Comprehensive Plan and Unified Development Ordinance Approve or deny applications related to land development and street naming/renaming Review and make recommendations for proposed annexations or zoning map amendments Propose policies and procedures to facilitate the implementation of the Town’s planning efforts Propose an annual Capital Improvements Program Determine appeals from administrative decisions of the Unified Development Ordinance Administrator in the administration of land development regulations per the South Carolina Local Government Comprehensive Planning Enabling Act of 1994, Section 6-29-780(A)   Agendas & Minutes Agendas are available prior to the meetings. Minutes are available following approval. View Most Recent Agendas and Minutes  

All public meetings will be held via Zoom and will broadcast on the Town of Bluffton Government's Facebook page.

Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting Celebration for Coastal States Bank

Join us for the Ribbon Cutting Celebration for Coastal States Bank on Tuesday, July 29, 2025, at 4:00 PM.   This is a great opportunity for you to build relationships with fellow......More

Join us for the Ribbon Cutting Celebration for Coastal States Bank on Tuesday, July 29, 2025, at 4:00 PM.   This is a great opportunity for you to build relationships with fellow business leaders in the community!  2025 Ribbon Cutting Sponsor: Pro Shine Professional Cleaning

32 William Pope Drive Bluffton, SC 29909

Senior Wednesday

Senior Day at Taylor's Landscape Supply is the perfect opportunity for those 55+ to enhance their gardens! Every Wednesday, enjoy 10% off plant purchases, along with expert advice on plants and landscaping materials. Our friendly and welcoming atmosphere ensures a great......More

Senior Day at Taylor's Landscape Supply is the perfect opportunity for those 55+ to enhance their gardens! Every Wednesday, enjoy 10% off plant purchases, along with expert advice on plants and landscaping materials. Our friendly and welcoming atmosphere ensures a great experience as you find everything you need for your outdoor space.

Beaufort - 44 Broad River Blvd Beaufort SC 29906 Bluffton - 36 Cecil Reynolds Drive Bluffton Sc 29910

Ribbon Cutting Celebration for HALO Primary Care

Join us for the Ribbon Cutting Celebration for HALO Primary Care on Wednesday, July 30, 2025, at 3:00 PM.   This is a great opportunity for you to build relationships with fe......More

Join us for the Ribbon Cutting Celebration for HALO Primary Care on Wednesday, July 30, 2025, at 3:00 PM.   This is a great opportunity for you to build relationships with fellow business leaders in the community!  2025 Ribbon Cutting Sponsor: Pro Shine Professional Cleaning

40 Okatie Center Blvd. South, Suite 301 Okatie, SC 29909

Ribbon Cutting Celebration for Bluffton Self Help

Join us for the Ribbon Cutting Celebration for Bluffton Self Help on Thursday, July 31, 2025, at 9:00 AM. Bluffton Self Help is excited to announce a footprint expansion at their B......More

Join us for the Ribbon Cutting Celebration for Bluffton Self Help on Thursday, July 31, 2025, at 9:00 AM. Bluffton Self Help is excited to announce a footprint expansion at their Bluffton headquarters in Sheridan Park to accommodate the growing need for programs.  This new space will be home to the Clothing Closet and a permanent home for their Gerring Ahead program.  The move allows Bluffton Sel Help to expand The Market, their free wellness grocery store, create a new classroom and computer lab, provide a dedicated space for case management services, and ultimately continue to meet the increase in need in the Lowcountry.   This is a great opportunity for you to build relationships with fellow business leaders in the community!  2025 Ribbon Cutting Sponsor: Pro Shine Professional Cleaning

59 Sheridan Park Circle Bluffton, SC 29910

Lunch & Learn: "Successful Business Planning" Presented by Patricia Cameron, SBDC, Sponsored by Tanger Hilton Head

Lunch & Learn: Successful Business Planning Presented by Patricia Cameron, South Carolina Small Business Development Centers Are you starting a new business or looking to refine your current business strategy? Join us for an informative Lunch & Learn focused on b......More

Lunch & Learn: Successful Business Planning Presented by Patricia Cameron, South Carolina Small Business Development Centers Are you starting a new business or looking to refine your current business strategy? Join us for an informative Lunch & Learn focused on building a strong foundation for success! The South Carolina SBDC Patricia Cameron will walk you through all the essential elements of effective business planning — from creating a clear roadmap and setting financial goals to marketing your business and everything in between. 📌 What You’ll Learn: Why business planning matters (at any stage) Key components of a strong business plan How to identify your target market Strategies to grow and market your business Financial planning basics and funding considerations Whether you're a startup, growing business, or simply in need of a fresh strategy, this session will equip you with the tools and guidance to move forward confidently. Sponsored by Tanger Hilton Head Lunch & Learn Presenting Sponsor: Lux - A Medical Spa  

Don Ryan Center for Innovation 7 Venture Drive, #100 Bluffton, SC 29910

Ribbon Cutting Celebration for Oasis Art Studio & Gallery

Join us for the Ribbon Cutting Celebration for Oasis Art Studio & Gallery on Friday, August 1, 2025, at 10:00 AM.   This is a great opportunity for you to build relationsh......More

Join us for the Ribbon Cutting Celebration for Oasis Art Studio & Gallery on Friday, August 1, 2025, at 10:00 AM.   This is a great opportunity for you to build relationships with fellow business leaders in the community!  2025 Ribbon Cutting Sponsor: Pro Shine Professional Cleaning

110 Traders Cross, Suite 235 Bluffton, SC 29909

Historic Preservation Commission

Duties The Historic Preservation Commission is required to: Administer the District's architectural regulations for new construction and renovations of existing structures Determine appeals from administrative decisions of the Unified Development Ordinance Adm......More

Duties The Historic Preservation Commission is required to: Administer the District's architectural regulations for new construction and renovations of existing structures Determine appeals from administrative decisions of the Unified Development Ordinance Administrator in the administration of regulations for the District per the South Carolina Local Government Comprehensive Planning Enabling Act of 1994, Section 6-29-780(a) Maintain the Old Bluffton Historic District National Register status   History The Town of Bluffton was founded in the early nineteenth century by area plantation owners as a summer retreat, a place for families to escape the unhealthy conditions found on the neighboring rice and cotton plantations. The high bluff and cool breezes from the river, combined with easy accessibility by water, made the present site of Bluffton an ideal location for the planters’ families to spend their summers. The first houses were built in the early 1800s and the streets were formally laid out in the 1830s with Calhoun and Bridge Streets as the principle thoroughfares. The town was incorporated in 1852 as a one square mile town and by 1860 there were around sixty building in Bluffton, including several stores, churches, and a Masonic Lodge. In 1996, the area south of Bridge Street along the May River bounded by Verdier and Heyward Coves to the east and west and a portion of the Calhoun Street corridor to the north was designated a National Register Historic District as the Bluffton Historic District. Since then, the local Bluffton Historic District has been created to include the National Register District and the surrounding properties as noted in the local Historic District Map. Adherence to Code All new construction, additions, renovations, site work and demolitions in the historic district requires a Certificate of Appropriateness. Section 3.18 of the town's Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) should be referenced for more information. The Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) has jurisdiction over projects within the Historic District. As per the UDO, they are guided by the Design Standards outlined in Article 5, of the UDO and the Secretary of the Interior Standards for Rehabilitation. Districts The Historic District is divided into five sub-districts: Neighborhood Center Historic District Neighborhood Conservation Historic District Neighborhood Core Historic District Neighborhood General Historic District Riverfront Edge Historic District  For projects located in any of these districts, the design standards of Article 5 of the UDO apply. Old Town Master Plan Starting in October of 2005, the Town government and local citizens along with the town planning firm of Dover, Kohl & Partners, worked together to create the Old Town Master Plan. The planning process began with a review of all previous plans and studies and a thorough evaluation of the study area. Once this information was analyzed, the Town held a design charrette where, through community involvement, a workable vision and plan for the future of Old Town was crafted. Researching Your Property Copies of the 1996 and 2008 Statewide Surveys of Historic Properties and The National Register of Historic Places Nomination are available for viewing in the Growth Management Department. For additional information on historic properties in Bluffton, please contact the Heyward House Historic Center located at 70 Boundary Street and inquire about the Caldwell Archives. Tax Credits for Historic Preservation One of the first questions many people have when they consider purchasing an historic property, particularly one that needs improvement, is "What kind of help is out there for this project?". Fortunately, there are some great financial incentives at the Federal, State, and Local level that can help make the financial implications of restoring a historic property more manageable. The type and amount of financial assistance depends on a number of things: Is the property considered a "certified historic structure?" In the Town of Bluffton, any property either individually listed on the National Register of Historic Places or listed as "Contributing" in the 1996 National Register Nomination is a "certified historic structure" and potentially eligible for certain Historic Tax Credits. Is the property going to be owner-occupied, or income-producing (e.g., commercial or rental)? Has this property been vacant and abandoned and for how long? Much research and compilation has been done both by the National Park Service and by the South Carolina State Historic Preservation Office to help property owners figure out exactly which tax credits they qualify for. Below are a list of links to different resources those two organizations have put together. Site Feature Permit Sometimes small projects may be reviewed by Town Staff through a Site Feature Permit. This type of work includes: Exterior non-structural work of a minor nature that includes modifications or renovations to an existing building or structure. Such work is discouraged on the principle façade, as it is the intent of this section to preserve the outward appearance of the building or structure. Examples of allowable work include, but are not limited to, adding screens or balusters to and existing porch, new decks without a roof covering, and improvements made for ADA accessibility. Garden Structures Minor exterior modifications that do not alter the exterior architectural character Modifications or improvements to site elements such as changes to parking lots, sidewalks, landscaping, and lighting Ordinary maintenance and repair of any of the existing features of a structure that does not involve a change in design or outward appearance. Materials shall be a like for like replacement or equivalent to be reviewed and approved by the UDO Administrator Signs   Agendas  Agendas are available prior to the meetings.  View Most Recent Agendas    

All public meetings will be held via Zoom and will broadcast on the Town of Bluffton Government's Facebook page.

Coffee + Connection hosted and sponsored by Sound View Wealth Advisors

There is no better time than the present for establishing relationships and growing your business!  And, what is better than a cup of coffee while building relationships and expanding your network?!  A warm cup of coffee while building relationships; turning contact......More

There is no better time than the present for establishing relationships and growing your business!  And, what is better than a cup of coffee while building relationships and expanding your network?!  A warm cup of coffee while building relationships; turning contacts into customers! We encourage you to join us for Coffee + Connection, an in-person networking social with like-minded professionals in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, hosted at Floors To Go Bluffton and sponsored by Sound View Wealth Advisors.  We can't wait to network with you! Sponsored by: Sound View Wealth Advisors Hosted by: Floors To Go Bluffton    

Floors To Go Bluffton 1204 Fording Island Road, Suite A Bluffton, SC 29910

Ribbon Cutting Celebration for The Sunshine Playhouse

Join us for the Ribbon Cutting Celebration for The Sunshine Playhouse on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, at 11:30 AM.   This is a great opportunity for you to build relati......More

Join us for the Ribbon Cutting Celebration for The Sunshine Playhouse on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, at 11:30 AM.   This is a great opportunity for you to build relationships with fellow business leaders in the community!  2025 Ribbon Cutting Sponsor: Pro Shine Professional Cleaning

4375 Bluffton Parkway, Suite C Bluffton, SC 29910

Board of Zoning Appeals

Determination of Appeals The five member Board of Zoning Appeals is required for the determination of appeals from administrative decisions of the Unified Development Ordinance Administrator on matters pertaining to zoning and granting or denying applications for varia......More

Determination of Appeals The five member Board of Zoning Appeals is required for the determination of appeals from administrative decisions of the Unified Development Ordinance Administrator on matters pertaining to zoning and granting or denying applications for variances or special exceptions per the South Carolina Local Government Comprehensive Planning Enabling Act of 1994, Section 6-29-780(A).  

All public meetings will be held via Zoom and will broadcast on the Town of Bluffton Government's Facebook page.

Senior Wednesday

Senior Day at Taylor's Landscape Supply is the perfect opportunity for those 55+ to enhance their gardens! Every Wednesday, enjoy 10% off plant purchases, along with expert advice on plants and landscaping materials. Our friendly and welcoming atmosphere ensures a great......More

Senior Day at Taylor's Landscape Supply is the perfect opportunity for those 55+ to enhance their gardens! Every Wednesday, enjoy 10% off plant purchases, along with expert advice on plants and landscaping materials. Our friendly and welcoming atmosphere ensures a great experience as you find everything you need for your outdoor space.

Beaufort - 44 Broad River Blvd Beaufort SC 29906 Bluffton - 36 Cecil Reynolds Drive Bluffton Sc 29910

Get to Know Your Chamber - Membership Benefits Overview - August 2025

🌟 "Get to Know Your Chamber" Membership Benefits Overview 🌟 Welcome to an exclusive opportunity to unlock the full potential of your Chamber membership! Whether you're a new (or FUTURE) member eager to explore the offerings or an existing member seeking to optimize ......More

🌟 "Get to Know Your Chamber" Membership Benefits Overview 🌟 Welcome to an exclusive opportunity to unlock the full potential of your Chamber membership! Whether you're a new (or FUTURE) member eager to explore the offerings or an existing member seeking to optimize your benefits, this comprehensive overview is your key to success. Join us for an enlightening session where you'll discover the myriad benefits and opportunities awaiting you as a member of our vibrant Chamber community. From networking events that foster valuable connections to advocacy initiatives that amplify your voice, we're here to empower you every step of the way. During this session, you'll: 🔹 Gain insight into the diverse range of benefits available to Chamber members, tailored to meet your unique needs and objectives. 🔹 Learn how to leverage our extensive network of businesses, professionals, and community leaders to expand your reach and influence. 🔹 Explore educational resources, training programs, and workshops designed to enhance your professional skills and knowledge. 🔹 Get insider tips on maximizing your Chamber membership to achieve your goals and objectives effectively. Whether you're a seasoned Chamber member or considering joining our dynamic community, this overview is your essential guide to unlocking the full spectrum of opportunities and resources at your disposal. Don't miss out on this chance to take your Chamber membership to new heights! RSVP now to reserve your spot and embark on a journey to maximize your Chamber membership benefits!   Presented by: Don Ryan Center for Innovation About the Don Ryan Center for Innovation: The Don Ryan Center helps innovators, start-ups and early-stage businesses launch and grow their companies, providing the resources and experienced business guidance needed to help them achieve their goals – and help create a vibrant entrepreneurial business climate throughout the region.

Spectrum 95 Baylor Drive Bluffton, SC 29910

Affordable Housing Committee

About the Committee The seven member Affordable Housing Committee is tasked with assisting and advising Town Council on the establishment of affordable housing criteria for Town sponsored affordable housing development projects and initiatives as well as defining the ......More

About the Committee The seven member Affordable Housing Committee is tasked with assisting and advising Town Council on the establishment of affordable housing criteria for Town sponsored affordable housing development projects and initiatives as well as defining the Town's affordable housing goals, guidelines, and policies, and funding mechanisms per the Committee's establishment by a majority vote of Town Council on January 12, 2010 and Town Council Resolution adopted on August 11, 2015 establishing the Charter (PDF) for the Committee. Agendas & Minutes Agendas are available prior to the meetings. Minutes are available following approval. View Most Recent Agendas and Minutes  

All public meetings will be held via Zoom and will broadcast on the Town of Bluffton Government?s Facebook page.

Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting Celebration for OsteoStrong

Join us for the Ribbon Cutting Celebration for OsteoStrong on Friday, August 8, 2025, at 11:00 AM. Learn more about OsteoStrong: OsteoStrong is a unique place where you can go to improv......More

Join us for the Ribbon Cutting Celebration for OsteoStrong on Friday, August 8, 2025, at 11:00 AM. Learn more about OsteoStrong: OsteoStrong is a unique place where you can go to improve your overall health by focusing on the one thing we all have in common: a skeletal system. At the OsteoStrong Bluffton Center, we will work with you to help you experience a positive change to your skeletal system you will see and feel as you improve your bone density, muscular strength, balance, and overall health!   This is a great opportunity for you to build relationships with fellow business leaders in the community!  2025 Ribbon Cutting Sponsor: Pro Shine Professional Cleaning

8210 Pinellas Drive Bluffton, SC 29910

Auto Island Caffeine & Fuel

3095 Soperton Dr, Suite 204 Bluffton, SC 29910