Daniel Island POA Staff
Barbara McLaughlin CMCA, AMS
Manager of Community Services
Daniel Island POA Services
The Daniel Island Property Owners’ Association (POA) office provides a number of services for residents, including:
- Maintenance of common property (trails, pools, boat launch ramps, parks, playgrounds, ponds, etc.)
- Mailbox installation
- Street sign maintenance
- Architectural Review Board Administration
- Enforcement of restrictions & rules outlined in the community Covenants
In addition, the POA office serves as the primary source of information for owners, using newsletters and this community website as key tools for resident communications.
Finally, the POA also seeks to foster a sense of community by helping to coordinate and promote social, educational and recreational programs and events for residents.
All property owners become members of one of three property owners associations on the island, depending on their geographic location. All three associations are administered by the staff at the POA office, located at 130 River Landing Drive, Suite 1C.
Associations
Daniel Island Community Association (DICA) maintains common property in all residential areas west of Daniel Island Drive and south of Seven Farms Drive.
Daniel Island Park Association (DIPA) maintains common property in Daniel Island Park (exclusive of Daniel Island Club amenities).
Daniel Island Town Association (DITA) oversees business areas east of Daniel Island Drive along Seven Farms Drive, River Landing Drive and Island Park Drive.
Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions (CC&Rs)
Covenants, also called “governing documents,” are non-governmental, legally-binding restrictions that apply to land and land owners. On Daniel Island, there are three primary sets of covenants that correspond to each of the property owners associations: the Daniel Island Community Association, Inc. (DICA), Daniel Island Park Association, Inc. (DIPA), and Daniel Island Town Association, Inc. (DITA).
The Covenants are legal instruments that are recorded in the official land records office for Berkeley County. They describe in detail the rights and responsibilities of property owners and of each of the associations. To view the Covenants, please click here.
To download POA annual budgets, forms and other documents, please visit the Resources section of this site.
City of Charleston Services
Daniel Island is a part of the City of Charleston. Property owners rely on the municipal government for a number of services, including the below:
- Police Department
- Fire Department
- Streets and Sidewalks
- Street Sweeping
- Garbage Collection (Request a Garbage Container or Report Garbage Not Collected)
- Trash & Yard Waste Collection
- Street Tree Program
- Traffic and Transportation
- Citizen Services Desk Support Center
The Citizen Support Center with the City of Charleston is the most direct way to make a request, report a concern or submit a work order to the City for non-POA issues. Simply follow the link above, click on “Make a Request” and choose a category for your “Service Request Type”. You may provide your contact information, if you would like to receive a response from the City. If you have any questions about whether your concern should be directed to the POA or the City of Charleston, please call our office @ 843-971-9200.
Following is some information about each of the main City of Charleston departments that serve Daniel Island residents:
Police Department
Chief Luther Reynolds leads the City of Charleston Police Department. The police department has offices in the Daniel Island Public Safety Building on Seven Farms Drive, which also houses the City of Charleston Fire Department, the Berkeley County EMS and the City of Charleston Recreation Department. To locate the police department office, walk through the City of Charleston Recreation offices.
Daniel Island Public Safety Building is located at 235 Seven Farms Drive, Daniel Island, SC 29492.
The police department also operates Animal Services through this office. Should you need an animal services officer for any reason, call 843-577-7343. *Always dial 911 in the event of an emergency.
The non-emergency number for the municipal office on Seven Farms Drive (Team 5) is 843-849-0304.
To report non-emergency violations such as parking, speeding, or other traffic violations, please call the non-emergency police dispatch number 843.743.7200.
Fire Department
Daniel Curia is currently the City of Charleston Fire Chief. The on-island fire department can be located in the Daniel Island Public Safety Building on Seven Farms Drive, which also houses the City of Charleston Police Department and the Berkeley County EMS. *Always dial 911 in the event of an emergency.
The Mayor’s Office
A Mayor and a 12-member City Council govern the City of Charleston. The current Mayor of the City of Charleston is John Tecklenburg.
Parks Department
The Parks Department is responsible for maintaining the city’s parks on Daniel Island. Currently, these city parks include Etiwan Park, Governors Park, Fallen Oak Park, and Freedom Park. The neighborhood associations maintain the remaining island parks. Parks Department: 843-724-7321
Public Service Department
The Public Service Department is responsible for streets and sidewalks maintenance, storm water (drainage) services and environmental services (including trash and garbage collection).
Planning, Preservation & Sustainability
As Daniel Island continues to evolve, island developers and residents will work with the department of Planning, Preservation and Sustainability. For a current look at permits and projects, visit the City of Charleston’s Interactive Map.
Garbage, Yard Debris & Trash Collection
The Environmental Services Department is responsible for maintaining a clean, safe and healthy environment for residents and visitors of the City of Charleston, including weekly garbage and trash collection.
Daniel Island trash and garbage collection currently takes place on Mondays of each week. Garbage containers should be placed at the curb no earlier than 6 PM the day before scheduled pickup and removed as soon as possible after pickup, but no later than 6 PM on the scheduled pickup days.
Helpful City of Charleston Environmental Services Flyer
Garbage and Trash Collection: 843-724-7364
Street Tree Trimming Process
The Urban Forestry Division operates an innovative street tree program that allows individual citizens, developers, and concerned community groups to contribute to the expansion of the city’s urban forest.
Through this program, the city has increased the number of healthy trees in parks and rights of way by up to 500 trees per year. Participants purchase the tree and initial mulch, and water the tree for the first year. The city is then responsible for watering and other maintenance.
If you have questions regarding the City of Charleston street tree program, please contact David Grant, Deputy Director Operations at 843.724.7148 or email at grantd@charleston-sc.gov.
Other
Stormwater/Drainage – 843-724-3754
Berkeley County Services
Daniel Island is located in Berkeley County. The County Supervisor and an eight-member County Council govern Berkeley County. The current County Supervisor is Johnny Cribb. Daniel Island is home to a Berkeley County Public Library, and property owners rely on the county government for a number of services:
Daniel Island Library
Berkeley County’s Daniel Island Library is located next to the Daniel Island School, and provides an exceptional resource for island residents, including many events and activities.
Hours:
Monday + Wednesday: 10AM – 6PM
Tuesday + Thursday: 11AM – 7PM
Friday + Saturday: 9AM – 5PM
Sunday: Closed
Telephone: 843-471-2952
Mosquito Control
The mission of the Mosquito Abatement Department is to use integrated approaches in developing and applying mosquito management strategies which are effective, economical and practical, and which are protective of human health and the environment.
Mosquito Abatement Program: 843-719-4646
Emergency Medical Services
Berkeley County’s 24-hour Emergency Medical Services (EMS) department is located in the Daniel Island Public Safety Building on Seven Farms Drive.
*Always dial 911 in the event of an emergency.
Recycling
Berkeley County residents have a single stream recycling option thanks to the county’s partnership with RePower South. The newly constructed RePower South facility, located at the Berkeley County landfill, will take 100 percent of the residential and commercial waste delivered to the site and process it into recycled commodities, as well as a coal alternative which is co-fired with coal.
RePower South is servicing Daniel Island with its single stream collection, meaning all of your garbage and recyclables will go into one bin. Residents should place all garbage and recycling materials into their current green City of Charleston bin for collection on Monday as usual.
Some frequently asked questions regarding the single stream recycling can be found HERE.
For more information regarding Repower South click HERE.
Government Officials
Listed below are your elected officials: …Read More
Click here for information on how to register to vote.
Mac McQuillin
Berkeley County School Board
District 2
Marie Delcioppo
Charleston City Council
John J. Tecklenburg
Mayor, City of Charleston
Joshua Whitley
Berkeley County Council
State Rep. Mark Smith
South Carolina House of Representatives
District 99
Senator Larry Grooms
South Carolina Senate
District 37
Governor Henry McMaster
State of South Carolina
Nancy Mace
United States House of Representatives
District 1
Senator Tim Scott
United States Senate
Senator Lindsey Graham
United States Senate
Who to Call
If you have questions about utilities or public services, please contact the following:
Non-Emergency Police Dispatch
843-743-7200
Animal Services – It is recommended that you contact the Consolidated Dispatch Center at 843.743.7200 for all concerns regarding public safety (911 if there is any immediate danger). The dispatcher will contact the on-duty Animal Services officer during normal business hours. You may also contact the number below to speak with Animal Services directly.
843.720.3915
Home Telecom Company
843-277-7307
BellSouth Telephone Company
1-800-288-2020
AT&T
855-941-4811
Comcast
843-554-4100
Electric & Gas (Dominion Energy)
1-800-251-7234; 24-hour emergency service – 888-333-4465
Street Lights (Dominion Energy)
800-251-7234
To report street lights that are out, please look on the light pole to get the pole number before calling.
Berkeley County Mosquito Abatement
843-719-4646
Charleston Water System
843-727-6800
Postmaster/North Charleston
843-569-2610
For more community phone numbers, view or download this helpful list of phone numbers. (download)
Helpful Links
The three educational institutions located on Daniel Island combine great facilities and teachers with tremendous involvement from parents and the community. These schools greatly benefit from being integral and important components of this community and collectively offer educational opportunities for children of all ages.
This Early Child Learning Center serves ages 1-4 and is one of just a few of its kind in the Charleston area accredited by the National Association of Education of Young Children (NAEYC), the gold standard for early child education.
The island’s public elementary and middle school (K-8th grade) opened in 2006 and is within walking and/or biking distance to all island neighborhoods. The two-story facility incorporates the latest technology in each of its 76 classrooms. The school accommodates 1,200 students.
One of the state’s largest private high schools, Bishop England High School (BEHS) moved from downtown Charleston to its 40-acres campus across from Daniel Island’s Etiwan Park in 1998. This four-year high school enrolls over 800 students and features excellent athletic facilities and programs.
Located off island in nearby Hanahan, Hanahan High School is currently the public high school that serves Daniel Island.
Philip Simmons Elementary School
Philip Simmons Elementary, established in 2016, is located in Wando just outside of Charleston, South Carolina in Berkeley County. This neighborhood school attracts people from all over the nation creating a rich and diverse population.
Philip Simmons Middle School is helping all students develop the World Class Skills of the Profile of the South Carolina Graduate by providing a safe and caring learning environment and an exceptional middle school education, while fostering academic excellence.
Philip Simmons High School serves students in grades 9-12 with a comprehensive education system by offering a robust selection of academic courses including Advanced Placement, dual-credit courses, and honors-level courses.
Charleston is often referred to as the “Holy City” with its numerous churches, synagogues and other houses of worship. Daniel Island is currently home to two churches: Providence Baptist Church and Church of the Holy Cross, an Episcopal Church. The Catholic Diocese of Charleston has plans to build a new Catholic church on the island in the near future.
Providence Church
294 Seven Farms Drive
Daniel Island, SC 29492
843.971.5275
info@providencecharleston.org
Church of the Holy Cross
299 Seven Farms Drive
Daniel Island, SC 29492
843.883.3586
info@holycross.net
Saint Clare of Assisi Catholic Church
Offices: 225 Seven Farms Drive, Suite 107
Daniel Island, SC 29492
843.471.2121
info@clare.church
ONE Fellowship
142 Sportsman Island Drive, Unit C
Charleston, SC 29492
843.608.8564
Website: onefellowship.church
Located in nearby downtown Charleston, three synagogues offer additional worship practices:
Brith Sholom Beth Israel
182 Rutledge Avenue
Charleston, SC 29403
Kahal Kadosh Beth Elohim
90 Hasell Street
Charleston, SC 29401
Beyond the outstanding pools, trails and other amenities managed by the Property Owners’ Association (see Places & Spaces), Daniel Island residents have access to many other facilities and programing for sports and recreation:
Home of the Volvo Car Open! This award-winning public facility is first class in every sense of the word. With 20 championship tennis courts (14 clay, 6 hard and all courts lighted for night play) and four Pickleball courts, the Tennis Center is a 32-acre state of the art facility highlighted by the 10,200 seat Volvo Car Stadium. A unique 10,000 square foot Clubhouse serves as the hub of activity on a year-round basis.
The Daniel Island Club is the island’s in-town country club, home to sports amenities for members, including two nationally ranked golf courses, a tennis pavilion and fitness center, and two swimming pools.
City of Charleston Recreation Department
The Department of Recreation’s Administrative office is located on Meeting Street in historic downtown Charleston. Through this office, you can register for adult and youth sports, and reserve parks, playgrounds and facilities for weddings, parties and social functions. City Recreation staff also maintains office hours at the City of Charleston Fire Station on Daniel Island.
The purpose of the YMCA of Greater Charleston is to improve the lives of all in the Greater Charleston area by connecting individuals, families and communities with opportunities based on Christian Values that strengthen Spirit, Mind and Body.