The Public Works Department is charged with maintaining roads, stormwater drainage systems and traffic control/way-finding signage in the Town. The Public Works Department maintains public portions of drainage and roadway systems and the Town's parks. Working with Charleston County, the City of Charleston and the South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT), the Town of James Island Public Works Department manages and supports the transportation and drainage of the Town.
Improving and expanding the Town's pedestrian amenities, including sidewalks, bike paths and/or walking trails is a top priority for James Island. The Town works with Charleston County, the City of Charleston, and the Department of Transportation to facilitate projects and works to provide matching funding when possible. Also, the Town monitors traffic on roads within its jurisdiction to address concerns by the residents. The Town strives to alleviate concerns through a variety of traffic control methods. Please see our Traffic Calming Policy here.
The Town of James Island Public Works Department also manages street lights within the Town's jurisdiction. If a resident has a concern about needing more street lighting, please contact the Town or fill out a work order request here.
- Charleston County Stormwater Permitting Standards and Procedures Manual
- Charleston County Stormwater Permitting Standards and Procedures Manual, 2nd Edition
- Major Changes in 2nd Edition, Effective Sept. 30, 2018
- James Island Creek TMDL
- James Island Creek Watershed Management Plan
- James Island Supplemental Stormwater Design Standards
- James Island Road Construction Standards