THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE TOWN OF HILTON HEAD ISLAND, SOUTH CAROLINA 1983
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Published by Order of the Town Council
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Republished in 1989 by:
>OFFICIALS
of the
TOWN OF
HILTON HEAD ISLAND____________
Town Council
1983—1985
1985—1987
Benjamin M. Racusin, Mayor Michael J. Malanick, Mayor Nancy Ann Ciehanski, Mayor Pro-Tem Donald S. Hook Henry Driessen, Jr. Henry Driessen, Jr. Harry B. Hazelton, Jr. W. Bruce Fairchild William W. Jones, Jr. Bruce C. Black Suzanne M. James William F. Marscher, II, Mayor Pro-Tem 1987—1989
1989—1991
Martha K. Baumberger, Mayor Jerry J. Barkie, Mayor Libby Johnson (At-large) Frank R. Chapman (At-large) Henry Driessen, Jr. (Ward 1) Henry Driessen, Jr., Mayor Pro-Tem (Ward 1) A.S. "Buzz" Carota (Ward 2) Fred O. Cornett (Ward 2) Jerry F. Dunn (Ward 3) Thomas D. Peeples (Ward 3) Russell L. Condit, Jr. (Ward 4) Russell L. Condit, Jr. (Ward 4) William F. Marscher, II, Mayor Pro-Tem (Ward 5) S. Paul Ramsey (Ward 5) 1991—1993
1993—1995
Harvey W. Ewing, Jr., Mayor Frank R. Chapman, Jr., Mayor Henry Driessen, Jr., Mayor Pro-Tem (Ward 1) Willie (Bill) Ferguson (Ward 1) Frank Brafman (Ward 2) Frank Brafman, Mayor Pro-Tem (Ward 2) Thomas D. Peeples (Ward 3) James K. Carlin (Ward 3) Russell L. Condit, Jr. (Ward 4) Thomas D. Peeples (Ward 4) Donna C. Martin (Ward 5) Kathryn Keep (Ward 5) Dorothy G. Perkins (Ward 6) Dorothy G. Perkins (Ward 6) 1995—1997
1997—1999
Thomas D. Peeples, Mayor Thomas D. Peeples, Mayor 1997—2001 Willie (Bill) Ferguson (Ward 1) Willie (Bill) Ferguson (Ward 1) 1997—1999 Frank Brafman (Ward 2) Al S. Winston, III (Ward 2) 1997—1998* James K. Carlin (Ward 3) James K. Carlin, Mayor Pro-Tem (Ward 3) Steven A. DeSimone (Ward 4) 1997—1999 Earl W. Mallick (Ward 5) Steven A. DeSimone (Ward 4) 1997—2001 Dorothy G. Perkins, Mayor Pro-Tem (Ward 6) Earl W. Mallick (Ward 5) 1997—2001 Kenneth S. Heitzke (Ward 6) 1997—1999 1999—2001
2001—2003
Thomas D. Peeples, Mayor 1997—2001 Thomas D. Peeples, Mayor 2001—2005 Willie (Bill) Ferguson (Ward 1) 1999—2003 Willie (Bill) Ferguson (Ward 1) 1999—2003 W. J. Mottel (Ward 2) 1998—2001* W.J. Mottel (Ward 2) 2001—2005 James K. Carlin, Mayor Pro-Tem (Ward 3) 1999—2003 James K. Carlin, Mayor Pro-Tem (Ward 3) 1999—2003 Steven A. DeSimone (Ward 4) 1997—2001 John Safay (Ward 4) 2001—2005 Earl W. Mallick (Ward 5) 1997—2001** George W. Williams, Jr. (Ward 5) 2001—2005** Kenneth S. Heitzke (Ward 6) 1999—2003 Kenneth S. Heitzke (Ward 6) 1999—2003 2003—2005
2005—2007
Thomas D. Peeples, Mayor 2001—2005 Thomas D. Peeples, Mayor 2005—2010 Willie (Bill) Ferguson (Ward 1) 2003—2007 Willie (Bill) Ferguson (Ward 1) 2003—2007 W.J. Mottel (Ward 2) 2001—2005 W.J. Mottel (Ward 2) 2005—2010 Drew A. Laughlin (Ward 3) 2003—2007 Drew A. Laughlin (Ward 3) 2003—2007 John Safay (Ward 4) 2001—2005 John Safay (Ward 4) 2005—2010 George W. Williams, Jr. (Ward 5) 2001—2005 George W. Williams, Jr. (Ward 5) 2005—2010 Kenneth S. Heitzke, Mayor Pro-Tem (Ward 6) 2003—2007 Kenneth S. Heitzke, Mayor Pro-Tem (Ward 6) 2003—2007 2007—2009
2009—2012
Thomas D. Peeples, Mayor 2005—2010 Thomas D. Peeples, Mayor 2005—2010 Willie (Bill) Ferguson (Ward 1) 2007—2012 Willie (Bill) Ferguson (Ward 1) 2007—2012 W.J. Mottel (Ward 2) 2005—2010*** William (Bill) D. Harkins (Ward 2) 2009—2010*** Drew A. Laughlin (Ward 3) 2007—2012 Drew A. Laughlin (Ward 3) 2007—2012**** John Safay (Ward 4) 2005—2010 John Safay (Ward 4) 2005—2010 George W. Williams, Jr. (Ward 5) 2005—2010 George W. Williams, Jr. (Ward 5) 2005—2010 Kenneth S. Heitzke, Mayor Pro-Tem (Ward 6) 2007—2012 Kenneth S. Heitzke, Mayor Pro-Tem (Ward 6) 2007—2012 2010—2014
2012—2016
Drew A. Laughlin, Mayor 2010—2014 Drew A. Laughlin, Mayor 2010—2014 Willie (Bill) Ferguson (Ward 1) 2007—2012 Marc A. Grant (Ward 1) 2012—2016 William (Bill) D. Harkins (Ward 2) 2010—2014 William (Bill) D. Harkins, Mayor Pro-Tem (Ward 2) 2010—2014 Wm. Lee Edwards (Ward 3) 2011—2012**** Wm. Lee Edwards (Ward 3) 2012—2016***** Kimberly (Kim) W. Likins (Ward 4) 2010—2014 Kimberly (Kim) W. Likins (Ward 4) 2010—2014 George W. Williams, Jr. (Ward 5) 2010—2014 George W. Williams, Jr. (Ward 5) 2010—2014 Kenneth S. Heitzke, Mayor Pro-Tem (Ward 6) 2007—2012 John J. McCann (Ward 6) 2012—2016 2014—2018
2016—2020
David Bennett, Mayor 2014—2018 David Bennett, Mayor 2014—2018 Marc A. Grant (Ward 1) 2012—2016 Marc A. Grant (Ward 1) 2016—2020 William (Bill) D. Harkins (Ward 2) 2014—2018, Mayor Pro-Tem 2014—2016 William (Bill) D. Harkins (Ward 2) 2014—2018 Wm. Lee Edwards (Ward 3) 2012—2016***** David Ames (Ward 3) 2016—2020***** Kimberly (Kim) W. Likins (Ward 4) 2014—2018, Mayor Pro-Tem 2016—2018 Kimberly (Kim) W. Likins (Ward 4) 2014—2018, Mayor Pro-Tem 2016—2018 Thomas W. Lennox (Ward 5) 2014—2018 Thomas W. Lennox (Ward 5) 2014—2018 John J. McCann (Ward 6) 2012—2016 John J. McCann (Ward 6) 2016—2020 2018—2022
John J. McCann, Mayor 2018—2022 Marc A. Grant (Ward 1) 2016—2020 William (Bill) D. Harkins (Ward 2) 2018—2022, Mayor Pro-Tem David Ames (Ward 3) 2016—2020 Tamara Davis-Becker (Ward 4) 2018—2022 Thomas W. Lennox (Ward 5) 2018—2022 Glenn Stanford (Ward 6) 2019—2020+ Senior Town Staff
Stephen G. Riley, ICMA-CM
Town Manager
Charles Cousins, AICP
Assistant to the Town Manager
Shawn A. Colin Scott Liggett Director of Community Development Director of Public Projects and Facilities/Chief Engineer John Troyer, CPA Joshua A. Gruber Director of Finance Assistant Town Manager Gregory M. Alford, Esquire Angela N. Stone Town Attorney Director of Human Resources Brad Tadlock John Tuttle Fire Chief Information Technology Director Jennifer McEwen Carolyn Grant Director of Cultural Affairs Communications Director * Al S. Winston, III (Ward 2) Deceased—1998
** Earl W. Mallick (Ward 5) Resigned—February, 2001
*** W.J. Mottel (Ward 2) Resigned—March, 2009
**** Drew A. Laughlin (Ward 3) Elected Mayor—November, 2010
***** Wm. Lee Edwards (Ward 3) Resigned—May, 2016
+ John J. McCann (Ward 6) Elected Mayor—November, 2018
PREFACE
The Town of Hilton Head Island was incorporated in 1983. Upon the passage of a series of basic ordinances, the Town put together a code, in a title arrangement like that of the South Carolina Code of 1976, with three-part section numbers, the first representing the title, the second the chapter, and the third the position of the section within the chapter. This typewritten Code was printed by Municipal Code Corporation, as updated by the Town through June 1, 1984.
In the spring and summer of 1985, the Town undertook the next phase in the development of its Code—an editorial analysis of the Town's basic Code and ordinances in conjunction with the republishing of the Code in professionally typeset, large-page, double-column format by Municipal Code. A backlog of ordinances was also incorporated and the entire Code was indexed.
Related portions of the Code were tied together through the use of cross references, state law references to relevant portions of the South Carolina Code of 1976 were appended and a table of ordinances created. By using the Code Comparative Table, the reader of this volume can locate the precise section added or amended by any ordinance.
Throughout all early phases of the project, the publisher relied upon the unfailing support and enthusiasm of the members of the Town's professional staff—in particular Shirley Freeman, Clerk/Treasurer; Greg Walker, Staff Attorney; and Carey F. Smith, Town Manager.
Subsequently, demand for the Town Code proved high enough that, in conjunction with the publication of the first supplement to the Code, undertaken in the spring of 1989, 50 additional copies were printed, with Supplement No. 1 pages already inserted.
This volume is presented in the hope that the Town will find it a useful tool in the day-to-day administration of its affairs.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF HILTON HEAD ISLAND
ORDINANCE NO. 86-1 PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO. 86-1
An Ordinance Adopting and Enacting a New Code of Ordinances To Be Known As "The Municipal Code of the Town of Hilton Head Island, South Carolina," and Providing for the Amendment of Certain Code Provisions As Noted in Appendix A Attached Hereto.
WHEREAS, the previous membership of the Town Council of the Town of Hilton Head Island commissioned the republication of the Town Code of Ordinances by the Municipal Code Corporation of Tallahassee, Florida; and
WHEREAS, this Town Council has received and reviewed this republished Code of ordinances, together with such recommended amendments as are more fully outlined in Attachment A to this ordinance; and
WHEREAS, the Town Council now desires to adopt and enact this republished Code as "The Municipal Code of the Town of Hilton Head Island, South Carolina".
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDERED AND ORDAINED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C.; AND IT IS ORDAINED BY THE AUTHORITY OF SAID COUNCIL:
Section 1. Adoption. That the Code of Ordinances, consisting of Titles 1 through 17, each inclusive, is hereby adopted and enacted as "The municipal Code of the Town of Hilton Head Island, South Carolina", and shall be considered as the new and comprehensive Code of Ordinances for the Town.
Section 2. Amendments. That the Town Council Acknowledges and accepts those amendments contained in the new Municipal Code as more fully outlined in Appendix A which is attached hereto and incorporated as part of this Ordinance.
Section 3. Severability. If any part of this Ordinance is held to be unconstitutional, it shall be construed to have been the legislative intent to pass said Ordinance without such unconstitutional provision, and the remainder of said Ordinance shall be deemed and held to be valid as if such portion had not been included. If said Ordinance, or any provisions thereof, is held to be inapplicable to any person, group of persons, property, kind of property, circumstances or set of circumstances, such holding shall not affect the applicability thereof to any other persons, property or circumstances.
Section 4. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall be effective upon its enactment by the Town Council for the Town of Hilton Head Island.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED BY THE COUNCIL FOR THE TOWN OF HILTON HEAD ISLAND ON THIS 20TH DAY OF JANUARY, 1986.
_____ _____ Municipal Clerk Michael J. Malanick, Mayor First Reading : 12/16/85 Public Hearing for Title 16 Amendments : 1/15/86 Second Reading : 1/20/86 AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF HILTON HEAD ISLAND
ORDINANCE NO. 89-7 PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO. 98-6 An Ordinance Adopting and Enacting a Re-codified Code of Ordinances To Be Known As "The Municipal Code of the Town of Hilton Head Island, South Carolina."
WHEREAS, the Town Council of the Town of Hilton Head Island commissioned the republication of the Town Code of Ordinances by the Municipal Code Corporation of Tallahassee, Florida; and
WHEREAS, the Town Council has received and reviewed this republished Code of Ordinances and now desires to adopt and enact this republished Code as "The Municipal Code of the Town of Hilton Head Island, South Carolina."
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDERED AND ORDAINED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C.; AND IT IS ORDAINED BY THE AUTHORITY OF SAID COUNCIL:
Section 1. Adoption. That the Code of Ordinances, consisting of Titles 1 through 17, each inclusive, is hereby adopted and enacted as "The Municipal Code of the Town of Hilton Head Island, South Carolina," and shall be considered as the new and comprehensive Code of Ordinances for the Town, through the date of December 19, 1988, Ordinance 88-31.
Section 2. Severability. If any section, phrase, sentence, or portion of this Ordinance is for any reason held invalid or unconstitutional by any court of competent jurisdiction, such portion shall be deemed a separate, distinct, and independent provision, and such holding shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions thereof.
Section 3. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall be effective upon its enactment by the Town Council for the Town of Hilton Head Island.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED BY THE COUNCIL FOR THE TOWN OF HILTON HEAD ISLAND ON THIS 15TH DAY OF MAY, 1989.
_____ _____ Town Clerk Martha K. Baumberger, Mayor First Reading : 5- 1-89 Second Reading : 5-15-89 Footnotes:--- (1) ---Appendix A to the Adopting Ordinance has not been printed in this volume.