State takes public input on coastal dock rules in North Charleston

The South Carolina Department of Environmental Services will hold a public information session on proposed changes to coastal dock regulations, Tuesday from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at North Charleston City Hall. The agency says private docks have increased across the state and are affecting navigation, shoreline access and critical Tidelands and Coastal Water areas.

Why this matters here

Dock builders, marine contractors, marinas, charter operators and waterfront restaurants all live downstream of these rules. This is the stage where the wording can still change, and the room is in North Charleston.