zoning

City Council regular meeting (June 9, 2026). Council approved the FY27 consolidated budget and tax levy, multiple proclamations and event requests, sale of city property at 2153 Boundary Street, a number of resolutions and authorizations (including waterfront option two RFQ and Duke Streetscape contract authorization), several board appointments, a 5% adjustment to the city manager's compensation, and moved into executive session. Public commenters addressed a regional single-use plastics ordinance, trails and sports/recreation, budget priorities (waterfront, strategic partners), and questions about the city manager's compensation and evaluation.

Beaufort County Council met January 12, 2026 (100 Ribaut Road, Beaufort). Council approved the agenda and prior minutes; heard an Administrator update including discussion of re‑implementing a discounted impact fee schedule; directed the Administrator to have staff work with Beaufort Jasper Housing Trust Organization on affordable/workforce housing proposals; remanded an ordinance to the Natural Resource Committee (7:4); advanced multiple ordinances (2025/51 amended Chapter 102 Waterways Article IV, 2025/52 accommodations tax awards, 2025/53 drainage easement) and approved first reading of a 231.58‑acre rezoning (2026/01) by a 7:4 vote. Meeting minutes were ratified January 26, 2026.