Port Royal meeting summaries, agendas, and minutes

Port Royal Council weighs annexations, 25-acre rezoning; no votes reported

The Port Royal Town Council held a public hearing and a workshop on Aug. 5, and its Aug. 12 meeting included second readings on annexation and rezoning ordinances. No final votes have been reported because minutes from these meetings have not yet been published.

The most consequential item on the agenda is a proposal to rezone 25.22 acres at 337 Savannah Highway and 873 Robert Smalls Parkway from Planned Unit Development to T4 Neighborhood Center and T4 Neighborhood Center Open. The council also considered annexing two smaller parcels.

Public hearing on annexations and rezoning (Aug. 5)

The council held a public hearing to consider five ordinances: two annexations with corresponding zoning designations, and one rezoning. The properties involved are:

• 132 Castle Rock Road (0.76 acres) – annexation (Ordinance 2026-16) and zoning as T4 Neighborhood Center Open (2026-17)
• 3013 Elm Street and 3016 Cherry Boulevard (0.57 acres total) – annexation (2026-18) and zoning as T4 Neighborhood Center (2026-19)
• 337 Savannah Highway and 873 Robert Smalls Parkway (25.22 acres) – rezoning from Planned Unit Development to T4 Neighborhood Center and T4 Neighborhood Center Open (2026-20)

Public comments were limited to three minutes per speaker, and speaker forms were required. No final votes were scheduled at this hearing.

Council workshop (Aug. 5)

In a separate workshop the same day, the council heard a presentation from Dragon Boat Beaufort (Kaci Willis), interviewed candidates for an Accommodation Tax Committee vacancy, and reviewed the agenda for the Aug. 12 council meeting. The workshop also noted the Street Music on Paris Avenue event scheduled for Aug. 8. No votes were taken.

Aug. 12 meeting: second readings and other items

The council’s Aug. 12 agenda included second readings on the same annexation and rezoning ordinances listed above. In addition, the council was scheduled to consider:

• A resolution to accept a land dedication from Gunand London Square, LLC for the London Square Wetlands and Alleyway (Resolution 6-2026)
• Approval of a contractor for the Cypress Wetlands Pathway Project Phase 2
• A proposal to draft a request for proposals (RFP) for Shrimp Dock construction

As with the Aug. 5 meetings, minutes have not yet been published, so the outcomes of these items are not known.

Coming up

No upcoming meetings are listed for the next 14 days.

Port Royal Council Set for Votes on Savannah Highway Rezoning, E-Bike Rules, and Sidewalk Land Transfer

Port Royal's Town Council has a packed July agenda, with second readings scheduled on rezonings, new e-bike regulations, and a sidewalk land transfer. Because minutes have not yet been published for the July 1 and July 8 meetings, this roundup reflects what was on the agendas rather than confirmed outcomes. Readers should consult the official minutes once posted for vote tallies and final actions.

July 1 Public Hearing: Four Ordinances Up for Comment

The council held a public hearing on July 1 covering four proposed ordinances. The first would rezone 0.18 acres at 1005 16th Street from T5 Main Street to T4 Urban Center. The second would amend Development Code Section 4.1.20 on applicability. The third would add an e-bike definition and safety regulations to Chapter 19. The fourth would authorize conveyance of an approximately 76-foot parcel at 814 11th Street for sidewalk construction.

A separate July 1 workshop was procedural, focused on reviewing the agenda for the July 8 regular meeting. The agenda also noted a reminder about the July 4th Celebration at Sands Beach.

July 8 Meeting: Second Readings on Rezoning, E-Bikes, and Sidewalk Parcel

The July 8 regular meeting agenda included second readings on several ordinances, which typically represent the final vote before enactment. However, without published minutes, the results are not yet confirmed.

The largest item by acreage is a proposed rezoning of 25.22 acres at 337 Savannah Highway and 873 Robert Smalls Parkway from Planned Unit Development (PUD) to T4 Neighborhood Center and T4 Neighborhood Center-Open. This zoning change would affect how the property can be developed.

Also scheduled for second reading:

• Rezone 0.18 acres at 1005 16th Street from T5 Main Street to T4 Urban Center.
• An ordinance defining electric bicycles and establishing safe operation rules.
• Authorization to convey excess real property at 814 11th Street, approximately 76 feet, for sidewalk construction.

First Readings: Annexations and Zoning

The council was scheduled to take first readings on annexation and zoning for two properties:

• Annex 0.76 acres at 132 Castle Rock Road and zone it as T4 Neighborhood Center Open.
• Annexation and associated zoning for properties at 3013 Elm Street and 3016 Cherry Boulevard.

First readings are introductory; a second reading at a later meeting would be required for final adoption.

Presentations and Proclamation

The July 8 agenda also included a proclamation recognizing the Gullah Geechee Nation, a presentation on a new community development planner, and a presentation from Dragon Boat Beaufort.

What This Means for Residents

The Savannah Highway rezoning, if approved, would change the development framework for a 25.22-acre site along a major corridor. The e-bike ordinance would establish formal definitions and operating rules for electric bicycles in town. The 814 11th Street conveyance is tied to sidewalk construction, which would affect pedestrian access at that location. Annexation decisions determine which properties come under town zoning and services.

Coming Up

No upcoming meetings are listed on the town's published agendas for the next 14 days. Residents should check the Town of Port Royal's official website for any newly posted meetings or special-called sessions.

Port Royal Council Set for Key Votes July 8; Recent Meetings Held No Recorded Decisions

Port Royal's recent government meetings produced no recorded decisions — all three held in the past two weeks remain agenda-only with minutes not yet published. The consequential action is ahead: Town Council has scheduled final votes for July 8 on e-bike regulations, a property rezoning, and a sidewalk land transfer.

Planning Commission — June 22

The Planning Commission was scheduled to hold a public hearing on an annexation request for 0.76 acres at 132 Castle Rock Road, filed by L'Abri Associates LLC. The commission was also set to consider a map amendment zoning the property as T4 Neighborhood Center - Open, and to approve minutes from its May 26, 2026, meeting.

Minutes have not been published, so no outcomes are available. The annexation and zoning request is expected to move to Town Council for first reading on July 8.

Town Council Public Hearing — July 1

Council held a public hearing on four proposed ordinances, though no minutes have been published to confirm what was discussed or decided:

• **Rezoning 1005 16th Street:** Rezone 0.18 acres from T5 Main Street to T4 Urban Center.
• **Development Code amendment:** Amend Section 4.1.20 on applicability.
• **E-bike regulations:** Add e-bike definitions and safety regulations to Chapter 19.
• **Sidewalk land transfer:** Authorize conveyance of a parcel at 814 11th Street, approximately 76 feet, for sidewalk construction.

Residents were invited to comment on all four items.

Town Council Workshop — July 1

A procedural workshop was held to review and finalize the agenda for the July 8 regular council meeting. No substantive decisions or public hearings were scheduled. The agenda also included a reminder about the July 4th Celebration at Sands Beach.

Coming Up

Town Council — July 8, 2026: This is the meeting to watch. Council is scheduled for second and final readings on three ordinances from the July 1 public hearing:

• Second reading: rezone 0.18 acres at 1005 16th Street from T5 Main Street to T4 Urban Center.
• Second reading: ordinance defining e-bikes and establishing safe operation rules.
• Second reading: authorize property conveyance for sidewalk construction at 814 11th Street.

Council will also take up first readings on new items:

• First reading: annex 0.76 acres at 132 Castle Rock Road and zone as T4 Neighborhood Center Open.
• First reading: rezone 25.22 acres at 337 Savannah Highway from Planned Unit Development to T4 Neighborhood Center.

The agenda also includes a proclamation honoring the Gullah Geechee Nation and a presentation from Dragon Boat Beaufort.

Residents interested in the e-bike rules, the 16th Street rezoning, or the Savannah Highway rezoning — the largest parcel under consideration at 25.22 acres — should plan to attend.

Port Royal Council Set to Adopt E-Bike Ordinance, Rezonings at July 8 Meeting

Port Royal’s Town Council is poised to adopt new e-bike safety rules, rezone two properties, and transfer land for a sidewalk project at its next regular meeting on July 8, following a stretch of public hearings and a planning workshop that yielded no final decisions.

Recent hearings and workshop

On July 1, the Town Council held a public hearing to gather comment on four proposed ordinances:

• Rezoning a 0.18-acre property at 1005 16th Street from T5 Main Street to T4 Urban Center.
• Amending Development Code Section 4.1.20.
• Adding definitions and safety regulations for electric bicycles to Chapter 19 of the town code.
• Authorizing the transfer of a roughly 76-foot parcel at 814 11th Street to enable construction of a public sidewalk.

The council took no action that night. Earlier the same day, council members met in a workshop to finalize the July 8 agenda and remind residents about the Independence Day celebration at Sands Beach. No substantive decisions were made.

Planning Commission weighs Castle Rock annexation

The Planning Commission met on June 22 to hold a public hearing on an application by L’Abri Associates LLC to annex and zone 0.76 acres at 132 Castle Rock Road as T4 Neighborhood Center – Open. The commission also planned to approve its May 26 minutes. Because official minutes from that session are not yet published, the outcome of the hearing and any recommendation to council are not known. The same annexation and zoning request appears on the council’s July 8 agenda for a first reading.

What’s ahead: July 8 Town Council votes

The Town Council will convene on Wednesday, July 8, to take final votes on three items that could be adopted immediately after a second reading:

• The rezoning of 1005 16th Street.
• The e-bike ordinance.
• The sidewalk land conveyance at 814 11th Street.

A first reading introduces legislation for future consideration; the council will therefore begin the process for two additional measures:

• Annexation and T4 Neighborhood Center – Open zoning of the 0.76-acre Castle Rock Road property.
• Rezoning 25.22 acres at 337 Savannah Highway from Planned Unit Development to T4 Neighborhood Center.

Other business includes a proclamation recognizing the Gullah Geechee Nation and a presentation from Dragon Boat Beaufort. The meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m. at Port Royal Town Hall.

Coming up

Town Council: Wednesday, July 8, 6:30 p.m., Town Hall Council Chambers. Agendas are available online and at Town Hall.