Metropolitan Planning Commission

Overview

The Beaufort - Town of Port Royal Metropolitan Planning Commission (MPC) is a six-member board. Two members are appointed by the Beaufort City Council; two members are appointed by the Town of Port Royal Town Council; and two members are appointed by the County Council. The MPC has the following powers and duties:

  • Prepare and periodically revise the Comprehensive Plan
  • Review and take action on street names
  • Review and take action on cluster development
  • Review and make recommendations on Planned Unit Development master plans
  • Review and make recommendations on public projects
  • Review and make recommendations to the City Council in regard to amendments to the text of the Beaufort Code
  • Review and make recommendations to the City Council in regard to amendments to the official zoning map
  • Review and approve preliminary subdivisions plats for major subdivisions

Agendas & minutes

Agendas are available prior to the meetings. Minutes are available following approval. 

View our agendas and minutes.

Meetings

  • 5 p.m.
  • 3rd Monday of every month
  • Beaufort City Council Chambers
    1911 Boundary Street
    Beaufort, SC 29902

Members

  • Sue Cosner, Beaufort (Chair)
  • Wendy Zara, Port Royal (Vice-Chair)
  • Judy Alling, Port Royal
  • Josh Gibson, County
  • Dennis Ross, County
  • James White, Beaufort 

2023 Schedule

Only digital submittal of all documents is accepted now. You may also view the meeting schedule in document form. Note: The deadline for applications for next month's meeting is by noon of the current month's meeting. Scheduled dates to review applications depend on the number of applications received.

Written comments for any project before the board must be submitted by noon (12 p.m.) on the business day fefore the meeting.

Special Needs

If you have any special needs due to a physical challenge, please contact the Community & Economic Development Department at 843-525-7011.

Meeting Schedule Deadline for Next Month's Meeting
Monday, Jan. 9, 2023 12 p.m. Jan. 9
Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2023 12 p.m. Feb. 15
Monday, March 20, 2023 12 p.m. March 20
Monday, April 17, 2023 12 p.m. April 17
Monday, May 15, 2023 12 p.m. May 15
Monday, June 12, 2023 12 p.m. June 12
Monday, July 17, 2023 12 p.m. July 17
Monday, Aug. 21, 2023 12 p.m. Aug. 21
Monday, Sept. 18, 2023 12 p.m Sept. 18
Monday, Oct. 16, 2023 12 p.m. Oct. 16
Monday, Nov. 20, 2023 12 p.m. Nov. 20
Monday, Dec. 18, 2023 12 p.m. Dec. 18