Concerned Citizens Committee v. South Carolina Coastal Council

Chandler, Justice:

Concerned Citizens Committee for the Ashley River (Citizens) appeal Circuit Court’s order affirming Coastal Council’s grant of a permit to D & D Enterprises (D & D) to construct a marina on the Ashley River. We reverse.

FACTS

Coastal Council, through its permitting committee, granted a permit to D & D for the construction and operation of a sixty slip marina on the Ashley River. Citizens appealed and, after an evidentiary hearing, Coastal Council issued its order affirming the grant. On review, Circuit Court affirmed, holding Coastal Council’s decision was supported by…