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THE LOWCOUNTRY WAS STRUCK WITH TORNADOES DURING SPRING STORMS, THE TOWN OF HILTON HEAD MOVED CLOSER TO AN ORDINANCE THAT’S BEEN A HOT TOPIC, AND A POPULAR BLUFFTON EVENT IS SET TO RETURN. HERE’S WHAT MADE NEWS DURING THE PREVIOUS MONTH:
ALL SAINTS GARDEN TOUR
HILTON HEAD ISLAND AIRPORT TERMINAL UPGRADE APPROVED
PROPOSED ORDINANCE FOR SHORT-TERM RENTALS
Beaufort County Council voted 11-0 to approve the funding plan and give the greenlight to the Hilton Head Island Airport Terminal Upgrade project. The estimated $55 million project will go up for construction bids in May. It will include approximately 43,000 more square feet for terminal space, three jet ways for passengers, new parking, security upgrades, a new baggage claim, a new grand hall and a four-lane passenger drop-off and pick-up area, the Town of Hilton Head said. The project should be underway by the end of the year and is estimated to be completed by mid to late 2025.
The first reading of the proposed Hilton Head short-term rental ordinance is on the agenda for the May 3 town council meeting. The ordinance addresses licenses, permits, fees and taxes; vehicles and parking; noise management; violations; complaint tracking and response; and trash storage and removal. Town staff recommends an annual fee be assessed for short-term rental permits.
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BEAUFORT COUNTY APPROVES MILLIONS FOR EVENTS AND PARKS Beaufort County Council unanimously approved nearly $5 million in grants to
local organizations and park projects that will help with tourism and activities for visitors and residents. The approved projects include Whitehall Park C o n s t r u c t i o n o n L a d y ’s Is l a n d ($560,478); Hilton Head Island Airport Air Service Marketing ($30,000); Broad River Fishing Pier - Phase II ($230,000); and Gullah Museum of HHI, Gullah Museum Migrant House Renovation Project, ($36,875).
HILTON HEAD TOWN COUNCIL PASSES FINAL READING OF REDISTRICTING ORDINANCE The Hilton Head Island Town Council approved final reading of an ordinance that redraws the boundaries for the
