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Jarrett said local sales tax is roughly flat year over year but showing early second-quarter growth of about 3 percent. The hospitality tax started the fiscal year down and had an initial 20 percent decline year over year but recovered to about an 8 percent reduction by December; Jarrett said continued pickup is needed to meet the budget assumptions. Local-option sales tax is up about 2.7 percent year over year and trending close to budget. State accommodations tax was reported up about 2.2 percent year over year in the available data.

Jarrett told the committee that roughly half of hospitality-tax revenue flows to the general fund and the other half to a debt-service fund; impacts to the general fund would therefore be limited relative to a shortfall. He described the city’s debt-service fund as solvent, saying existing revenues will cover obligations.

Jarrett said staff will continue forecasting and that small variances relative to budget are likely manageable if current trends hold. The presentation emphasized that the unusually high growth rates seen in prior years (double-digit gains) have normalized and that the city should plan conservatively. Committee members asked clarifying questions; Jarrett closed by noting areas for continued monitoring and that staff will supply follow-up details as available.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","2025-02-20 North Charleston Committee Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","Finance Director Rob Jarrett briefed the committee on revenue trends: sales tax roughly flat year-over-year, modest growth in local-option sales tax, a recovery in hospitality tax from earlier declines, and close-to-budget projections for several revenue streams.","taxTitle","North Charleston City, Dorchester County, South Carolina","taxId",54775,"location","South Carolina","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6295813,"Council adopts decibel-based noise ordinance; residents and council seek implementation tweaks",949,1929000,2878000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2519733-1d90570bf2559ffb0d2614d685a7c181&start=1929&end=2878","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2519733-1d90570bf2559ffb0d2614d685a7c181/thumbnail_1929000.jpg","/articles/6295813/South-Carolina/Council-adopts-decibel-based-noise-ordinance-residents-and-council-seek-implementation-tweaks","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6295813-1e827d5090d34d56b211cfc6fb1cfce1/orig.mp4?Expires=1770434537&Signature=L-aT0M6JQdb8blFRkO3bZYuxOgHuwdwlfS9rxzZeA0O2IeNS3sSpgMcLWHr8Izxqwkh~uDgqNPDykrLHiA0Psx3rS0XETJ7VFS1Glvm5QD-VqUwLR2ngR-PNfQh-w4FMXTM7sxlJxgWXiRfw2cynNZDp~CZzPLIfn-jIZLnmsslTjjFw3Z82LZoiTcHemfx2teIa3g0XDq~hblQEAqjNGFfShdTcph-effHsLfZN~FCBXli~0lKeUOoEusfqtQrXykD-uxpHG8r2nxe2Yk-t9TBP-TTcEFQqdEA~3zzeibLTjR85p-6Yizr60-KeiI-eG68xj6X20Zc17mheWWYmJg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The North Charleston City Council adopted an amendment to the city noise ordinance on Feb. 20, 2025, replacing vague language with decibel-based thresholds and a measurement procedure for amplified sound.

Staff explained the prior code lacked precision and described testing decibel meters at local venues, including Firefly. Under the adopted approach, officers will measure decibel levels from the perimeter of the complainant’s property (for residential complaints) rather than from the business. The ordinance sets different decibel thresholds by day and time for commercial amplified sound and a lower threshold for residential noise at specified hours.

During debate, councilmembers and residents questioned specific thresholds and the timing categories, noting that the decibel levels apply at times earlier than the city’s existing nighttime noise ordinance. Speakers raised several practical concerns: the bass frequency that creates vibration, how measurements will be taken when residents live directly above or adjacent to businesses, and the potential for a surge in complaints that could strain public safety resources.

The ordinance contains permit exemptions for events authorized under an existing permit; staff said permitted events may still be subject to measurement and warnings if complaints arise. Councilmembers and staff emphasized education and voluntary compliance as the first enforcement steps, with warnings followed by citations if necessary. Staffing and equipment levels were discussed; staff said the city has procured professional decibel meters and increased availability for enforcement.

Council members voted individually; the transcript records a roll-call-style series of “Aye” votes (Mister O, Doctor Thomas Roberts, Mister Hudson, Mister Skipper and others listed in succession) and the chair announced the motion passed. Several members asked to review the ordinance’s effects shortly after implementation and flagged the need for amendments if the thresholds produce unintended consequences.","Council adopted an amendment establishing decibel thresholds and measurement procedures to regulate loud and amplified noise in residential and commercial areas. Speakers raised concerns about thresholds, measurement locations and enforcement capacity.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6295817,"Council passes short-term rental cap after lengthy public comment; enforcement concerns persist",1119,576000,1695000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2519733-1d90570bf2559ffb0d2614d685a7c181&start=576&end=1695","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2519733-1d90570bf2559ffb0d2614d685a7c181/thumbnail_576000.jpg","/articles/6295817/South-Carolina/Council-passes-short-term-rental-cap-after-lengthy-public-comment-enforcement-concerns-persist","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6295817-c4f87fc6829e95c0a9384603dc1e6a0e/orig.mp4?Expires=1770434537&Signature=fiIAFi-stODRVuo3znlQSwYpjie-a91VJOMN9RgEtCpDkEILrZubCfDd8PA1-oIpXnZAzdKMmbwJ6XAaEQBMz3VRXN5zkEOak26e8EhRDRE1sOuxVLUcU0v-zklnYN3DX0u2aQs5NCKBZ7IzwGVY73~sHwi3kXNcQScZE6n4arPGFAg5ZCV1DjgnHMgyPMPYp-00mwwCEhAWhQqmL3l2tip5zm3GM01QkcXKh7Vt5o8jMR6JC0nlWsTHEYbxBWD-U~9q1kDu-su~ISmOPKB6n0-WW~489pIX9v~I3tJqdzUU-4MR5-6vCkJ7XlbZXFwdnvYDr5kI8AGKgj1yA5yABg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The North Charleston City Council passed an amendment to the city’s short-term rental ordinance on Feb. 20, 2025, after substantial public comment urging tighter limits and active enforcement.

Residents from Park Circle, Mixon and other neighborhoods delivered extended testimony asking the council to cap the number of short-term rentals (STRs), limit proximity and density of STRs, and strengthen enforcement. Speakers said clusters of rentals create noise, parking and safety concerns and urged the city to adopt rules that allow neighborhood participation in enforcement and permit revocation under the existing three-strike policy.

Multiple public commenters described close clustering of STRs in their neighborhoods: Trevor Edmond and residents Larry and Becky Lerch said about 35 STRs operate within the borders of their neighborhood, with “11 or 12” within a 300-foot radius in some places. Keegan Robbins and other speakers urged a 60-per-district cap as a starting point and asked for clarity on how the city will identify and enforce against unregistered STRs.

The council discussed enforcement needs and the capacity of code enforcement and public safety staff to identify unregistered operations. Members suggested revisiting the ordinance soon after implementation to measure compliance and the effect of the cap. A question was raised on whether a 60- or 90-day grace period could be applied for properties under contract; staff indicated that modifying ordinance language could require restarting the process.

Council moved, seconded and called for the question on the short-term rental ordinance. The motion passed by voice vote; the transcript records “Aye” in favor and “Any opposed? Motion passed.” The transcript does not include a roll-call tally.

What residents asked for

Speakers sought proximity limits (examples offered included one STR per 100-block or fixed-radius minimums), stronger and clearer reporting channels for neighbors, stricter enforcement including photographic evidence accepted by the city, and the ability to revoke permits when the three-strike threshold is met. One speaker said some STRs were operating at an incorrect tax rate (4% rather than 6%), raising revenue concerns.

Council direction and next steps

Councilmembers said they favored passing the ordinance and then monitoring its effects, with plans to revisit the cap after initial implementation. Staff and the council flagged enforcement resourcing as the key implementation issue; options discussed included involving code enforcement alongside public safety officers. The transcript shows no specific changes to the three-strike policy or new enforcement staffing numbers at the time of passage.

The ordinance as passed sets a district cap and moves forward to implementation; the council signaled an intention to track compliance and return with amendments if the cap proves insufficient or enforcement problems arise.","After extended public testimony from Park Circle and Mixon neighborhood residents, the council passed an ordinance capping short-term rental permits per district and setting a review timeline; speakers urged density limits and stronger enforcement mechanisms.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6295822,"Council approves multiple rezonings in voice votes",55,364000,419000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2519733-1d90570bf2559ffb0d2614d685a7c181&start=364&end=419","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2519733-1d90570bf2559ffb0d2614d685a7c181/thumbnail_364000.jpg","/articles/6295822/South-Carolina/Council-approves-multiple-rezonings-in-voice-votes","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6295822-c3c621375b817eef478012300b901d5c/orig.mp4?Expires=1770434537&Signature=IDhdttWOx3CrzWWmm2mNgSUHzNN~T~XglNk3KFFMFxGkZ9UZduRrf~4Yb1TyP7uI8QeePStirPHFy5GTJ4ykLmXb1M-BeKphQAFrQ51lJNkbGu2sslF0DvlnjfgIud1nVVEYTkIla0X1b19EJmffX8LexZnbnvCa8zh8q3Jcthn~qz~sTY5F08FhStp82OwI-imo3L8NgJWLuICDtYWM1yVynSrWqND9qBZ9856V93qwP2LQbUMFBRtrMrdzfCugre9a-TzL2UCq1f~gD-0xZzH3kNSb1TRYSG4Fq5dO49zNFPmbKvQeBePo3u9EDcyhM1i6En-dcAr6HhFJLRc3bA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The North Charleston City Council approved a series of rezonings on Feb. 20, 2025, changing several parcels from single-family to multi-family residential designations.

The actions approved included rezoning requests for parcels at 5469 Rose Street (TMS 4761300031), 1991 Echo Avenue (TMS 0661200197), 3223 Mean Street Road (TMS 4691100206) and 3401 Little Orange Road (TMS 390000049). Council members moved and seconded each item, conducted brief discussion, and called the question. Each item passed by voice vote with the chair calling “Aye”; opposing votes were not recorded on the transcript.

The rezonings change the official zoning designation from R-1 (single-family residence) to R-2 (multi-family residence) for the listed parcels. Council members did not provide extended debate on the individual parcels in the transcript excerpts; no roll-call tallies or individual “yes/no” voter lists appear for these items in the record provided.

Because the record shows voice approvals without a roll-call count, the precise vote tallies are not specified in the transcript. The council proceeded to additional business after these items.

Votes at a glance

- 5469 Rose Street (TMS 4761300031): Motion to rezone R-1 to R-2 — approved (voice vote; tally not specified).
- 1991 Echo Avenue (TMS 0661200197): Motion to rezone R-1 to R-2 — approved (voice vote; tally not specified).
- 3223 Mean Street Road (TMS 4691100206): Motion to rezone R-1 to R-2 — approved (voice vote; tally not specified).
- 3401 Little Orange Road (TMS 390000049): Motion to rezone (details as presented) — approved (voice vote; tally not specified).

The council did not record ordinance numbers or additional provisions tied to these rezoning motions in the transcript excerpt.","The North Charleston City Council approved several residential rezonings by voice vote, advancing land-use changes across multiple districts. Individual opponents were not recorded in the roll calls provided.","actionData","errors"]

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