City of Folly Beach

AMENDED ALERTING SYSTEM

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RABIES CLINIC

Saturday, March 10th, 2012 From 9am till noon at 106 West Cooper (Fire Bay)

Cost $5.00 per pet

Folly resident pet owners are required to have and will be able to purchase their 2012 Folly Beach Pet Tags at this time, but anyone may buy our tags to ensure that their pet may be returned if lost.

PUBLIC NOTICE:

HURICANE PASS - NOTICE TO ALL PROPERTY OWNERS

If you are a property owner on Folly Beach and did not receive a Hurricane Pass card bring a photo ID and one other proof of residency to the Municipal Clerk, 2nd floor City Hall, 21 Center St.

LET’S FIGHT TO KEEP CONTROL OVER OUR LOCAL HOSPITALITY AND ACCOMMODATION TAXES

Sample Letter for Taxes
Talking Points for TRAC Tourism

ATTENTION FOLLY BEACH SENIOR CITIZENS 65 YEARS OR OLDER

1. Senior citizens sixty-five (65) years or older;
2. Senior citizens is the owner or co-owner of the premises located within the corporate boundaries if the City of Folly Beach and who uses the City of Folly Beach refuse collection: and
3. Senior citizen is a permanent resident, living full-time at the premises.

Please use the following link to obtain the list of your Charleston County Legislative Delegation. This is the list you need to use to protest the proposal of the sub-committee for the local hospitality and accommodations (A-TAX FUNDS) to the Tax Realignment Commission. (TRAC)

http://www.charlestoncounty.org/printer/www/departments/LegislativeDelegation/legislat.htm

DOWNLOAD BCDCOG’s upcoming regional planning meetings here.

RESIDENTIAL PARKING DECALS

On July 1, 2011, residents can apply and pick up residential parking decals at Palmetto Parking’s new office located in City Hall at 21 Center Street. Until that date Palmetto Parking’s office will be at the same address as last year.

Any resident living in the City of Folly Beach and claiming the residential unit in which he/she resides as his/her full-time, primary residence may apply for a Folly Beach Parking Decal upon providing proof of residency. In no incident shall more than two (2) parking decals be issued for each residential unit.

Individuals who rent on a short term basis, defined as less than 30 continuous days, shall not qualify as a resident and therefore cannot obtain residential parking decals. Neither can owner(s) of short term rentals who claim residency in a place other than Folly Beach obtain residential parking decals.

If you would like a copy of the amended ordinance relating to paid parking, come to City Hall and request a copy of Ordinance No. 02-11.

GOLF CARTS

Beginning on July 1, 2011, owners will have to register their golf carts. The law will be implemented beginning July 15, 2011. To register, owners shall go to the Folly Beach Public Safety Department and complete a registration form. Permits will be assigned sequential numbers and shall be affixed to the golf carts on the right rear fender. The Permits shall be valid from January 1st to December 31st of each year. The cost of the permit is $5.00 for residents and $10.00 for non-residents. There will be no charge for Senior Citizens, 65 years of age or older who are permanent residents, living full-time at the premise or the premise is a second home. Proof of ownership and proof of insurance has to be presented on an annual basis prior to a permit being granted.

STATE LAW – GOLF CARTS

State Law Section 56-3-115, which currently governs golf carts, states as follows:

The owner of a vehicle commonly known as a golf cart, if he has a valid driver's license, may obtain a permit from the Department of Motor Vehicles upon the payment of a fee of five dollars and proof of financial responsibility which permits his agent, employees, or him to:

1. operate the golf cart on a secondary highway or street within two miles of his residence or place of business during daylight hours only; and
2. cross a primary highway or street while traveling along a secondary highway or street within two miles of his residence or place of business during daylight hours only.

NOTICE TO OWNERS OF SEASONAL RENTAL PROPERTIES

The City has developed a concise summary of local rules and regulations to be posted in all seasonal rental properties and provided as part of all seasonal rental agreements. You can download the rules which we have posted on this website and copies will also be available at City Hall for your convenience.

Renourishment Plan

Download the Renourishment Plan here.