Town of Sullivan's Island
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Where is Town Hall? Town Hall is located at 1610 Middle Street. Office hours are 8:00am – 5:00pm, Monday-Friday. Town Hall's mailing address is: P.O. Box 427, Sullivan's Island, South Carolina 29482 Town Hall phone number is (843) 883-3198. Fax number is (843) 883-3009 The following departments and services operate out of the Town Hall buildings: Administration, Building, Water Billing, Municipal Court and Police Department. 2. Does my dog need a permit if I am visiting? Yes, all dogs must have a valid Sullivan’s Island permit – residents and visitors. Dog permits are available at Town Hall. You will need: * Payment (cash or check only): $35.00/dog permit. Resident Rate: $25.00 $2.00/license discount available if proof of an American Kennel Club Canine Good Citizenship Certificate is presented at time of permit purchase. * Veterinarian issued rabies vaccination certificate required (collar tag is not valid proof) * General Contact Information (provide to Town Hall) * Valid Driver's License or other acceptable photo identification - for notary to validate your affidavit/application * Seeking Resident Rate? You need to provide a SCDL with Sullivan's Island address OR other proof of Island residency. * Affidavit of Fact (complete at Town Hall) - dog has no history of aggressive behavior and owner has insurance against potential dog bites. Upon successful completion of the permit application, owner will be issued a dog tag and collar to be worn by the animal at all times on the Island. 3. Are dogs allowed on the beach? Yes, but all dogs must have a valid Sullivan’s Island permit – residents and visitors. On-leash: 12Noon -5:00am SUMMER HOURS (May 1 – September 30) Off-leash: 5:00am – 10:00am No dogs on beach: 10:00am – 6:00pm On-leash: 6:00pm – 5:00am All dogs must be curbed. Pet waste bags may be found near the entrance of each beach access path. Click Here to View/Download Ordinance 2009-08 (Dog Permits) ratified November 17, 2009 4. May I get married on the beach? Yes. The Town's beaches are public, but remain in a very natural state and are surrounded by residences. Also, there are no facilities on the beach. Couples interested in a beach wedding are asked to request a letter of permission for their event from Town Hall. Letters are directed to Lisa Darrow, Asst. to Town Administrator. You may contact her at (843) 883-5744 or ldarrow@sullivansisland-sc.com if you have any questions. Beach Wedding Information Sheet 5. Where are the handicapped access paths to the beach? Station 18 Station 19 Station 26.5 6. What facilities are on the beach? The beaches are maintained in their natural state with no commercial development on the beach front. The Town does not maintain toilets or other facilities on the beach. Visitors are expected to take all trash off the beach when they leave. The Town appreciates its visitors’ assistance with keeping our beautiful beaches clean.
7. What day is trash collected? What about bulk trash? The Town uses a vendor for residential curbside garbage collection. Residents may call Suburban Disposal at (843)873-4810 with collection concerns. WINTER (after Labor Day to Memorial Day weekend): Household Garbage - Tuesdays Yard Debris/Bulk Trash - Wednesdays SUMMER (after Memorial Day to Labor Day weekend): Household Garbage - Tuesdays & Fridays Yard Debris/Bulk Trash - Wednesdays 8. What day is recycling? Recycling is handled by Charleston County every other Wednesday unless a holiday For more information, call (843) 720-7111 or visit the Charleston County website 9. How do I find local tide information?
2010 OCRM Tide Charts (Click Here) You may pick up a free Tide Chart (hard copy) at Town Hall (while supplies last) 10. How do I join the Town's Public Safety and Emergency Alert System? What is Nixle? On August 21, 2009 the Town formally launched its FREE Public Safety & Emergency Alert System in partnership with Nixle Municipal Wire. Residents may receive alerts via email or cell phone texts (or both). Recipients should check with their cell phone provider to see if their provider will charge a fee for text messages. Nixle Municipal Wire's program is free to government municipalities and agencies because of Nixle's national corporate sponsors. However, residents may be assured that Nixle does not sell email or phone lists nor does it allow advertisements or "pop ups" during its alerts. The Town's Police Department will manage the alerts that will be related to Public Safety & Emergency matters. The Police Department will strive to make the alerts as specific to Sullivan's Island as possible. Levels of alerts you may choose: Alert - Urgent, must know Advisory - Important, need to know Community - Informational, want to know Traffic - Informational, want to know 11. How do I sign up for the Town Electronic Newsletter (E-Newsletter) service? You may subscribe to the E-Newsletter through this LINK (Click). Alternatively, you may contact Lisa Darrow (E-Newsletter editor) to give her your information: ldarrow@sullivansisland-sc.com or (843) 883-5744. ******** *********** *********** For more information on other Community Services go to our
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