Dillon County

Jonathan A. Price, Managing Director 

206 W. Hampton St., Dillon, SC 29536
P.O Box 145
Dillon, SC 29536

Phone: (843)841-3874
Fax: (843)841-3875
Email: dilloncode17@dilloncountysc.org

Hours of Operation For All Offices:  8:00 am-4:30 pm (Monday-Friday)

Building Code Enforcement & Planning and Zoning Staff

Building Official/Inspector

Jonathan A. Price, Manager
Building Official/Inspector
211 W. Howard St.
Dillon, SC 29536

Phone: 843-841-3874
Email:  dilloncode17@dilloncountysc.org 

Staff Secretary & Permit Clerk
Emily Arrington
206 Hampton St
P.O Box 145
Dillon, SC 29536

Phone: (843)841-3874
Fax: (843)841-3875
Email: dilloncode17@dilloncountysc.org

Management of Both Departments
Jonathan Anthony Price serves as the managing director of both the Building Code Enforcement Department and the Dillon County Planning & Zoning Department. These two departments work closely together to ensure the safe construction and renovation of housing, retail, commercial and industrial buildings in Dillon County as well as managing the future growth and success of the County through proper planning and zoning within the County.

Building Code Enforcement Department Responsibilities
The Dillon County Building Code Enforcement Department is responsible for issuing building permits and providing follow-up inspections for construction and remodeling projects in the county. These permits include electrical, plumbing and mechanical.

Planning & Zoning Department Responsibilities
Planning & Zoning staff reviews and approves building plans for code compliance- Inspects residential, commercial, industrial, manufactured home set-up and other buildings during and after construction to ensure that codes are met for public safety- Writes new ordinances as deems necessary for the

The Planning & Zoning Department hold public hearings for rezoning, special exceptions, variances, conditional use and ordinance text amendments. Notice of public hearings are published in the local newspaper, on the public notice board of the County Council Office, and on the proposed property.

Planning
The mission of the Planning staff is to promote managed growth in Dillon County. Our team fulfills this mission by maintaining a comprehensive planning program to promote sustainable community development, minimize land-use conflicts, coordinate regional transportation planning and investment, and evaluate current rezoning and construction proposals in the unincorporated County. Primary oversight includes:

• Long Range Planning is responsible for developing community and area plans with citizens and stakeholders along with managing the future growth of the County. The department also provides staffing assistance and expertise to other departments, management, and the County Council as needed.
• Transportation Planning is another important part of the Planning staff’s charge. Staff works with elected officials, stakeholders and citizens in development countywide transportation plans and providing assistance and as a liaison to the SC Department of Transportation.

Zoning
The Zoning Department is responsible for enforcing the County Zoning Ordinance set forth by the Planning Commission and adopted by the County Council. This includes the issuance of zoning permits for land use purposes and interpreting provisions of the Zoning Ordinance. The Planning & Zoning Department makes recommendations to the County Council for proposed changed to the Zoning Ordinance. Duties of staff in support of residents and businesses include:

• Primary Oversight
  Members of the Planning & Zoning staff are responsible for rezoning applications, rezoning interpretations, zoning enforcement, project review of proposed development, maintenance of the Dillon County Zoning Map and Zoning Ordinance, and act as liaisons with the Dillon County Planning Commission and Board of Zoning Appeals.
• Zoning
  Zoning categories allow certain types of land uses. Oftentimes, a proposed land use may require a rezoning process, otherwise known as a zoning map amendment. Explore the GIS Zoning Map to determine whether you have zoning and what it is.
• Site Plan Review
  Oftentimes, zoning characteristics of site plans are reviewed and approved by staff, but in some cases, site plans are presented to the Planning Commission for a decision..

Board of Zoning Appeals
The Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA) reviews applications at its monthly meeting for the following request types:

• Variances from the dimensional terms of the Zoning Ordinance
• Special Exceptions for uses permitted by review in specified zoning districts
• Appeals of decisions made by the Zoning Administrator
• Interpretation of district boundaries that are unclear or indeterminate

The BZA has final decision-making authority on these matters. A public hearing is required with due notice for all applications reviewed by the BZA. The public may speak at the public hearing or send written comments to be read by the BZA concerning specific applications on the agenda.

GIS Mapping & Layers
The Dillon County GIS Department provides updated GIS data and mapping that can be accessed online. This includes mapping and data layers for properties, zoning, roads, and other key data points.

Due to lag time from the time Council takes action to change ordinances, zoning, or other data, Dillon County Government asks that all users of the online GIS tool understand that the data may not be current and cannot be used for official purposes of being exact. That information can be requested and provided by County staff.

• Dillon County Online GIS Tool

Road Naming
According to the South Carolina Local Government Comprehensive Planning Enabling Act of 1994 (South Carolina Code of Laws 6-29-1200), the local planning commission is responsible for approving street names in its area of jurisdiction.

The Dillon County GIS Department is responsible for carrying out the requirements regarding the naming and renaming of roads in the unincorporated areas of Dillon County. The County GIS Department also acts as a clearinghouse for all road naming in the County (even inside the municipalities) in order to facilitate the prompt delivery of emergency services.

The requirements for road naming in Dillon County are governed by City ordinance or policy along with approved guidelines. These Guidelines include:

• General requirements for road naming
• Road name approval process
• Guidelines for Road Names
• Changing a Road Name

For assistance with road naming, please call the Dillon County Planning & Zoning at 843-841-3874.

For assistance with an address (house number or business number), contact the addressing staff of the E911 Addressing Office at (843)774-1458. You can also learn more about changing or road or street names by reading our Road & Street Name Change Guide.

• Road Name Change Guideline Document

  Druscilla Blakely, Clerk To Council
Dillon County Administration
109 S 3rd Avenue
P.O Box 449
Dillon, SC 29536

Phone: (843) 774-1401
Fax: (843) 774-1443
Email: dblakely@dilloncountysc.org

County Council Meetings
Dillon County Council meets on the 4th Wednesday of each month beginning at 5 p.m. unless otherwise changed due to holidays. From time to time, Council approves a special called meeting. All special called meetings will be advertised in the local press and will also be posted on the County website and at the County Administration Building and Council Chambers.

2024 Dillon County Council Regular Called Meeting Schedule
Council Meets 4th Wednesday at 5 p.m.

Wednesday, January 24, 2024
Wednesday, February 28, 2024
Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Wednesday, April 24, 2024
Wednesday, May 22, 2024
Wednesday, June 26, 2024
Wednesday, July 24, 2024
Wednesday, August 28, 2024
Wednesday, September 25, 2024
Wednesday, October 23, 2024
Wednesday, November 20, 2024
Wednesday, December 18, 2024

County Council Meeting Place
County Council holds all meetings unless specified otherwise at the Dillon County Administration Building, Council Chambers, 109 S 3rd Avenue, Dillon, SC 29536

Requests To Address County Council
Should any person, group or organization request to be heard upon any matter at a regular or special meeting of Council, such person, group or organization shall submit a written request to the Chairman of County Council to place such matter on the agenda for the meeting at least seven (7) days prior to the date set for such meeting. The request shall specifically state the reason for the appearance.

The written request should be sent by USPS mail, hand delivered, or faxed to the Clerk to County Council. To make a request or for more information contact:

Druscilla Blakely, Clerk to Council
109 S 3rd Avenue
P.O Box 449
Dillon, SC 29536

Phone: (843) 774-1401
Fax: (843) 774-1443
Email: dblakely@dilloncountysc.org

2024 Council Agendas & Minutes

     February 6, 2024      Agenda  Minutes

2023 Council Agendas & Minutes

2022 Council Agendas & Minutes

 For agendas and minutes prior to 2022 you can click on the link below and go to the Dillon County Council Agendas & Minutes Archive Page.

• Agendas and Minutes Archive

The Dillon County Council has the power to create Boards and Commissions that assist the Council and staff with work important to the citizens of Dillon County.  Dillon County Council appoints members of each Board or Commission. Many Boards, Commissions, or Committees are created so that each of the 7 Council members appoint a member so that each of the 7 Districts of the County are represented.  Each Board, Commission, or Committee has its own mission, rules, and regulations as set and approved by County Council.  

The current Boards & Commission are:

• Dillon County Airport Commission
• Dillon County Library Board of Trustees
• Dillon County Planning Commission
• Dillon County Zoning Board of Appeals
• Dillon County Public-Private Economic Development Partnership Board
• Dillon County Transportation Committee
• Dillon County Conversation District

Interested In Serving On A County Board, Commission or Committee?
Any citizen of Dillon County can request and apply to serve on any of the Boards, Commissions, or Committees.  County Council has final say on those selected for each vacancy, but all applications will be reviewed and considered. If interested in serving on one of the Dillon County Boards, Commissions, or Committees contact your Council member or the Clerk To Council at:

Druscilla Blakely, Clerk To Council
Dillon County Administration
109 S 3rd Avenue
P.O Box 449
Dillon, SC 29536

Phone: (843) 774-1401
Fax: (843) 774-1443
Email: dblakely@dilloncountysc.org

County Council Member Contact Information