An Update from Deputy Town Manager Josh Gruber Here’s an update on what’s happening around Town: Town Review of Plans and Permit Submissions May Be Delayed Due to High Volume of Requests Due to a high volume of permit requests and plan submittals for development activity throughout Hilton Head Island, applicants may experience delays in plan reviews, permit issuances and inspections by Town staff. Also, please be aware that you may reach the Town’s voicemail system when calling the main Community Development Information Center line at 843-341-4757. Should you reach the voicemail, please provide the address, permit number and any …
Update from Deputy Town Manager 10/30/2020
An Update from Deputy Town Manager Josh Gruber 10/30/2020 View a Video Update at https://www.youtube.com/watchv=gmd2eavN668&feature=emb_logo October 31 Marks Official End of Sea Turtle Nesting Season October 31 marks the official end of sea turtle nesting season. This year, the Hilton Head Sea Turtle Patrol reported nearly 46% fewer nests on Hilton Head Island beaches. They documented 291 nests for 2020 compared to 463 nests in 2019. They noted a 76% success rate with nest hatches. Unfortunately, 38 nests became misoriented due to violations with beachfront lighting. Beachfront lighting is an issue we are continuing to work on. Our Town Council’s …
Update from Town Manager 10/28/2020
An Update from Town Manager Steve Riley 10/28/2020 View the Video Update at https://youtu.be/brfuaoYJPyY Here’s an update of what’s happening around Town. Parking Master Plan Highlights Walker Consultants, the firm we hired to conduct a study of our parking issues at our beach and community parks, shared a host of recommendations and possible actions with Town Council during its workshop on Tuesday. Among the recommendations Walker Consultants suggested are: Fee to park. Resident beach access pass. Coligny area on-street parking. Implementation of a pay-by-cell program. Resident parking district. License plate permit credentials. Consistent parking enforcement. Municipal parking citation program. Third …
COVID-19 Reminders
Even though tourist season seems to be slowing down, we want to ensure that we work to keep you, the owners, and your guests safe. While there may be less traffic and beachgoers, the virus is still very much among us. Even with Hilton Head and Bluffton having enacted mask-wearing requirements, the Safety and Emergency Preparedness Committee urged us to provide you with the latest information showing the value of wearing a face covering. Data Analysis by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (SCDHEC) shows: Those jurisdictions within South Carolina with mask requirements have seen an overall …
Owner Updates (7/17/20)
Welcome Center Hours Welcome Center hours are currently Monday- Friday 8 am-1 pm and Saturday from 8 am-11 am. There are no office hours on Sundays at this time. If you need assistance after hours, please contact the security gate. Also, only TWO guests are allowed in the Welcome Center at a time. Only those receiving a service will be allowed inside, as we are trying to keep the traffic volume low. If you have any questions please call 843-785-3310, ext.1000. State Infrastructure Bank Approves $120 Million Grant for U.S. 278 Corridor Improvement Project The South Carolina Transportation Infrastructure Bank …
MASKS MANDATORY 7.1.20
MASKS MANDATORY STARTING TOMORROW On June 29, 2020, Hilton Head Island Town Council adopted Emergency Ordinance 2020-14 requiring individuals to wear face coverings in commercial business establishments in the municipal limits of the Town of Hilton Head Island effective 11:59 pm on June 30, 2020. The ordinance says face coverings or masks are defined as “a cloth or other type of masking device that covers the nose and mouth, and remains in place without use of the wearer’s hands.” According to the ordinance, any person entering a commercial business establishment which includes but not limited to, grocery stores, restaurants, lobbies …
Owner Updates (6/22/20)
Owner Updates for the Week of 6/22/20 As you may know, due to increasing cases of COVID-19 in the area, management made some temporary operational changes. Please note the following: We just finished our first week of operating the Welcome Center as a mask zone. Thanks to all of you for complying. The temporary office hours are still 8am-1pm Monday through Friday, and 8am-11am on Saturdays until further notice. The office is still closed on Sundays. Please continue to conduct your business during our temporary hours, but please wear a mask for the protection of all Shipyard residents, employees, and guests. If you …
Owner Updates (6/15/20)
Owner Updates for the Week of 6/15/20 Due to increasing cases of COVID-19 in the Hilton Head Island area, the Welcome Center is now a mask zone. Temporary office hours are still 8am-1pm Monday through Friday, and 8am-11am on Saturdays. The office is closed on Sundays. Please feel free to conduct your business during these hours, but please wear a mask for the protection of all Shipyard residents, employees, and guests. If you need assistance outside of these hours, the dispatch/visitor’s lane is open daily from 8am to 4pm (up to 6pm or as needed on Saturdays). The inside of the Beach Club is …
Owner Updates (6/08/20)
Owner Updates for the Week of 6/8/20 With the nicer weather and the influx of vacationers, the beach and pools are understandably in high demand. We realize why everyone is exciting about getting out to enjoy the sunshine with neighbors and friends, but your POA management team urges you to remain cognizant of potential dangers stemming from COVID-19. Infection rates have rapidly increased on the Island lately, so we hope that you will help us help you stay safe while enjoying the outdoors. In that regard, please be advised of the following: Please do not park in the Sonesta Resort’s …
Update from Town Manager 5/20/2020
An Update from Town Manager Steve Riley 5/20/2020 View a Video Update from Town Manager Steve Riley at https://youtu.be/BZ29Y89pczM Congratulations Graduates! Congratulations to all of our high school seniors and college graduates on the Island and across the Lowcountry. I know graduation is a little different this year, but we are certainly still excited for you and all of your possibilities. We wish you the best with your future plans. Governor Henry McMaster Lifts Restrictions on Attractions Effective Friday, May 22 Governor Henry McMaster today announced that attraction facilities will be permitted to open throughout South Carolina beginning Friday, May 22nd. …
