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  3. Will this sign display a commercial message?
    If yes, will the sign communicate a commercial idea or message, or identify, or advertise, an establishment, business, person, or activity, or goods, products, services or facilities located or available on the premises, or inherently associated with the premises (or occupant thereof) where the sign is installed?
  4. Will the sign, or any part of it, use changeable or changing copy?
  5. Will the sign utilize any of the following physical methods of message presentation: sound or odor; smoke or fumes or steam; rotating or moving elements; activation by wind or forced air; neon or other fluorescing gases; flashing or strobe lighting; liquid crystal displays or other video-like methods; use of live animals or living persons as part of the display?
  6. To the best of your knowledge, is the property or parcel on which the sign is proposed to be erected or displayed, or any currently existing sign thereon, the subject of any outstanding notice of zoning violation or notice to correct?
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CITY OF NORTH CHARLESTON

Permit


Please Note the Following:

  1. For building inspections go to https://arc.northcharleston.org/contractors/index.php.
  2. Business licenses and/or certificates of occupancy will not be issued until all inspections (including landscaping and fire) have been passed.
  3. Final certificates of occupancy have to be obtained from the Building Department before anyone can occupy the structure and before authorization for power activation will be released to the power provider.
  4. The property owner, tenant, and the undersigned do hereby covenant and agree:
    1. That this demolition will disturb no more than 5000 square feet of land OR that the appropriate MS4 and/or DHEC approvals have been obtained for this demolition;
    2. To comply with the ordinances of the City of North Charleston;
    3. To construct the proposed project in compliance with the plans submitted and approved;
    4. To submit any deviation from the approved plans to the City for re-review and approval;
    5. To remove all debris from the project site at the project’s conclusion, with the understanding that the City of North Charleston does not pick up trash generated by contractors, landscapers, businesses or other non-residential trash generators.
    6. That the approval of this permit does not guarantee approval of any future business license, adequate landscape buffering, or satisfaction of parking requirements.
    7. That the information given and the statements made on this application, drawings, and specifications are, to the best of their knowledge, true and correct.
  5. It is understood and agreed by the applicant that the City may revoke such permit if it is determined that:
    1. This application, drawings, and/or specifications contain an error, misstatement or misrepresentation of fact – either with or without intent on the applicant’s part – such as might have, if known, caused a denial of this application.
    2. There has been a change in plans subsequent to the issuance of a building permit made without approval of the City.
  6. Permit is void if:
    1. Work is not started within six months of date of issue of the permit
    2. No inspections have been requested within six months of the date of issue of the permit; and/or
    3. Work stops for a period of six months.
  7. By the acts of applying for and obtaining this permit, I hereby certify that I have read and examined this application and know the same to be true and correct, and, further, any construction will be conducted in compliance with this application including drawings and specifications and the applicable laws, ordinances, and codes.

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CITY OF NORTH CHARLESTON

Electrical Permit

  1. All receptacles within 6 FT of kitchen sink and any existing receptacles in bathroom shall be ground fault protected.
  2. Safety inspections will be called in to SCE&G by the close of business on the day of the inspection.

  1. Where the S.C. State Contractors License is required by law, the signer certifies that such license has been obtained.
  2. Permit void if work not started within six months of date of issue or if work stopped for period of six months.
  3. For inspections go to https://arc.northcharleston.org/contractors/index.php .
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CITY OF NORTH CHARLESTON

Gas Permit

  1. It is highly recommended that carbon monoxide detectors be installed.
  2. Set Pressure at 10 PSI

  1. Where the S.C. State Contractors License is required by law, the signer certifies that such license has been obtained.
  2. Permit void if work not started within six months of date of issue or if work stopped for period of six months.
  3. For inspections go to https://arc.northcharleston.org/contractors/index.php .
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CITY OF NORTH CHARLESTON

Mechanical Permit


  1. Where the S.C. State Contractors License is required by law, the signer certifies that such license has been obtained.
  2. Permit void if work not started within six months of date of issue or if work stopped for period of six months.
  3. For inspections go to https://arc.northcharleston.org/contractors/index.php .
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CITY OF NORTH CHARLESTON

Plumbing Permit Permit


  1. Where the S.C. State Contractors License is required by law, the signer certifies that such license has been obtained.
  2. Permit void if work not started within six months of date of issue or if work stopped for period of six months.
  3. For Inspections go to https://arc.northcharleston.org/contractors/index.php .
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CITY OF NORTH CHARLESTON

Sign Permit


Please Note the Following:

  1. For building inspections go to https://arc.northcharleston.org/contractors/index.php .
  2. The property owner, tenant, and the undersigned do hereby covenant and agree:
    1. To comply with the ordinances of the City of North Charleston;
    2. To construct the proposed sign in compliance with the plans submitted and approved;
    3. To submit any deviation from the approved plans to the City for re-review and approval; and
    4. To remove all debris from the project site at the project’s conclusion, with the understanding that the City of North Charleston does not pick up trash generated by contractors, landscapers, businesses or other non-residential trash generators.
    5. That the information given and the statements made on this application, drawings, and specifications are, to the best of their knowledge, true and correct.
  3. It is understood and agreed by the applicant that the City may revoke such permit if it is determined that:
    1. This application, drawings, and/or specifications contain an error, misstatement or misrepresentation of fact – either with or without intent on the applicant’s part – such as might have, if known, caused a denial of this application.
    2. There has been a change in plans subsequent to the issuance of a sign permit made without approval of the City.
  4. Permit is void if:
    1. Work is not started within six months of date of issue of the permit
    2. No inspections have been requested within six months of the date of issue of the permit; and/or
    3. Work stops for a period of six months.
  5. By the acts of applying for and obtaining this permit, I hereby certify that I have read and examined this application and know the same to be true and correct, and, further, any construction will be conducted in compliance with this application including drawings and specifications and the applicable laws, ordinances, and codes.

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CITY OF NORTH CHARLESTON

Permit


Please Note the Following:

  1. After board up is complete, please call 843-740-2557 for an inspection.
  2. The property owner, tenant, and the undersigned do hereby covenant and agree:
    1. To comply with the ordinances of the City of North Charleston and the Building Official's specifications for boarding;
    2. To construct the proposed project in compliance with the plans submitted and approved;
    3. To submit any deviation from the approved plans to the City for re-review and approval; and
    4. That the information given and the statements made on this application, drawings, and specifications are, to the best of their knowledge, true and correct.
  3. It is understood and agreed by the applicant that the City may revoke such permit if it is determined that:
    1. This application, drawings, and/or specifications contain an error, misstatement or misrepresentation of fact – either with or without intent on the applicant’s part – such as might have, if known, caused a denial of this application.
    2. There has been a change in plans subsequent to the issuance of a building permit made without approval of the City.
  4. Permit is void:
    1. 6 (SIX) months from date of issue unless an extension is granted by the Building Official, extnesion is not to exceed a total of 1 (ONE) year
    2. If at any point the structure becomes an imminent danger and or a safety hazard.
  5. By the acts of applying for and obtaining this permit, I hereby certify that I have read and examined this application and know the same to be true and correct, and, further, any construction will be conducted in compliance with this application including drawings and specifications and the applicable laws, ordinances, and codes.

*****************POST THIS PERMIT ON THE JOB SITE/PERMIT BOX*****************



CITY OF NORTH CHARLESTON

Permit


Please Note the Following:

  1. For building inspections go to https://arc.northcharleston.org/contractors/index.php .
  2. The property owner, tenant, and the undersigned do hereby covenant and agree:
    1. That this demolition will disturb no more than 5000 square feet of land OR that the appropriate MS4 and/or DHEC approvals have been obtained for this demolition;
    2. To comply with the ordinances of the City of North Charleston;
    3. To construct the proposed project in compliance with the plans submitted and approved;
    4. To submit any deviation from the approved plans to the City for re-review and approval; and
    5. That the information given and the statements made on this application, drawings, and specifications are, to the best of their knowledge, true and correct.
    6. Any additional work done to the structure and or land requires proper permits to obtained.
  3. It is understood and agreed by the applicant that the City may revoke such permit if it is determined that:
    1. This application, drawings, and/or specifications contain an error, misstatement or misrepresentation of fact – either with or without intent on the applicant’s part – such as might have, if known, caused a denial of this application.
    2. There has been a change in plans subsequent to the issuance of a building permit made without approval of the City.
  4. Permit is void if:
    1. Work is not started within six months of date of issue of the permit
    2. No inspections have been requested within six months of the date of issue of the permit; and/or
    3. Work stops for a period of six months.
  5. By the acts of applying for and obtaining this permit, I hereby certify that I have read and examined this application and know the same to be true and correct, and, further, any construction will be conducted in compliance with this application including drawings and specifications and the applicable laws, ordinances, and codes.

*****************POST THIS PERMIT ON THE JOB SITE/PERMIT BOX*****************



CITY OF NORTH CHARLESTON

Permit


Please Note the Following:

  1. For fire inspections call 740-2622 or 740-2625 Monday through Friday between 8:00 am - 9:00 am for same day inspections or Monday through Friday between 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm for next day inspection.
  2. The property owner, tenant, and the undersigned do hereby covenant and agree:
    1. To comply with the ordinances of the City of North Charleston;
    2. To construct the proposed project in compliance with the plans submitted and approved;
    3. To submit any deviation from the approved plans to the City for re-review and approval; and
    4. That the information given and the statements made on this application, drawings, and specifications are, to the best of their knowledge, true and correct.
  3. It is understood and agreed by the applicant that the City may revoke such permit if it is determined that:
    1. This application, drawings, and/or specifications contain an error, misstatement or misrepresentation of fact – either with or without intent on the applicant’s part – such as might have, if known, caused a denial of this application.
    2. There has been a change in plans subsequent to the issuance of a building permit made without approval of the City.
  4. Permit is void if:
    1. Work is not started within six months of date of issue of the permit
    2. No inspections have been requested within six months of the date of issue of the permit; and/or
    3. Work stops for a period of six months.
  5. By the acts of applying for and obtaining this permit, I hereby certify that I have read and examined this application and know the same to be true and correct, and, further, any construction will be conducted in compliance with this application including drawings and specifications and the applicable laws, ordinances, and codes.

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CITY OF NORTH CHARLESTON BUILDING DEPARTMENT

INSPECTION REPORT







City of North Charleston

This Certificate issued pursuant to the requirements of the Building Code certifying that at the time of issuance this structure was in compliance with the various ordinances of North Charleston regulating building construction or use.


City of North Charleston







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  1. This username and contractor account are linked to the selected permit.
  2. There are other usernames associated with this contractor that are not listed.
  3. Scroll down to assign the permit/project to another company or change the payment method.
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  • You can reset the project so it can be assigned to a different contractor. To do this enter the Tracking ID and then enter 0's for the Contractor ID and the User ID.
    Tell the contractor/user to login and go to the Locate My Projects tab and follow the directions to assign the project to their account.
    You can also enter the contractor id and/or the user id if you know it.
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CITY OF NORTH CHARLESTON

Permit


Please Note the Following:

  1. For building inspections go to https://arc.northcharleston.org/contractors/index.php.
  2. Business licenses and/or certificates of occupancy will not be issued until all inspections (including landscaping and fire) have been passed.
  3. Final certificates of occupancy have to be obtained from the Building Department before anyone can occupy the structure and before authorization for power activation will be released to the power provider.
  4. The property owner, tenant, and the undersigned do hereby covenant and agree:
    1. That this demolition will disturb no more than 5000 square feet of land OR that the appropriate MS4 and/or DHEC approvals have been obtained for this demolition;
    2. To comply with the ordinances of the City of North Charleston;
    3. To construct the proposed project in compliance with the plans submitted and approved;
    4. To submit any deviation from the approved plans to the City for re-review and approval;
    5. That the approval of this permit does not guarantee approval of any future business license, adequate landscape buffering, or satisfaction of parking requirements.
    6. That the information given and the statements made on this application, drawings, and specifications are, to the best of their knowledge, true and correct.
  5. It is understood and agreed by the applicant that the City may revoke such permit if it is determined that:
    1. This application, drawings, and/or specifications contain an error, misstatement or misrepresentation of fact – either with or without intent on the applicant’s part – such as might have, if known, caused a denial of this application.
    2. There has been a change in plans subsequent to the issuance of a building permit made without approval of the City.
  6. Permit is void if:
    1. Work is not started within six months of date of issue of the permit
    2. No inspections have been requested within six months of the date of issue of the permit; and/or
    3. Work stops for a period of six months.
  7. By the acts of applying for and obtaining this permit, I hereby certify that I have read and examined this application and know the same to be true and correct, and, further, any construction will be conducted in compliance with this application including drawings and specifications and the applicable laws, ordinances, and codes.

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    CITY OF NORTH CHARLESTON

By applying for and obtaining this permit, the property owner does hereby covenant and agree:

  • That the hosting of events, such as weddings, parties, or similar gatherings, is prohibited.
  • That on street parking associated with the STR is prohibited
  • To comply with the ordinances of the City of North Charleston;
  • To submit any deviation from the documentation provided for this permit to the City for re-review and approval;
  • That the information given and the statements made on the application, drawings, and specifications are, to the best of his/her knowledge, true and correct.
  • The identified local emergency contact is required to respond within 30 minutes of receiving a phone call/voice message/text message regarding dangerous or disruptive conditions at the STR. Failure to respond can result in a violation.
  • The maximum occupancy of an STR is two persons per bedroom, no more than 8 persons(icluding children), and this maximum must be reflected in all online advertising for the STR.
  • Only one STR is permitted per parcel
  • A minimum of one parking space is provided for each two bedrooms rented, in addition to any other parking required for the property, with a maximum of 4 parking spaces total.
  • Other than a wall or window decal (or similar) not to exceed one square foot, no exterior signage advertising the STR may be posted at the subject property.
  • The owner is responsible for the payment of all State, County, and City taxes, including sales tax, local-option sales tax, accommodations taxes, and any other taxes.
  • The owner must obtain a new STR permit annually, on or before February 28th of each year.
  • The owner must renew his/her business license each year, on or before May 30th of each year.

It is understood and agreed by the applicant that the Planning and ZoningDepartment may revode this permit if it is determined that:

  • The application, drawings, and/or specifications contain an error, misstatement or misrepresentation of fact – either with or without intent on the applicant’s part – such as might have, if known, caused a denial of the STR permit.
  • There has been a change in plans subsequent to the issuance of this STR permit made without approval of the City and/or
  • There have been repeated noise violations, occupancy violations, police calls for service, excessive or illegal parking, trash violations, or other such nuisances.

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