The goal of the Daniel Island Architectural Review Board (ARB) is to create an architectural and site planning statement for Daniel Island neighborhoods and to provide a comprehensive set of standards that will allow this community to develop in an orderly and cohesive manner within the development’s comprehensive Master Plan.
Design Guidelines
Click on the various links below to find details on Daniel Island’s Design Guidelines and Architectural Standards.
Daniel Island Community Association (DICA) Design Guidelines
Daniel Island Park Association (DIPA) Design Guidelines
Daniel Island Town Association (DITA) Design Guidelines
Documents and Forms
Below are some of the most frequently requested ARB documents and forms. If you can’t find what you are looking for, please contact the following:
Marla Chalfie, Resident Services & ARB Associate
Carson Gruber, ARB Administrator
New Construction Information
2026 New Construction ARB Review Form & Checklist for DICA, DIPA, & DITA
2026 Captain’s Island Initial Site Meeting Form
2026 New Construction ARB Review Form & Checklist for Captain’s Island
2026 The Retreat Initial Site Meeting Request Form
2026 The Retreat New Construction Review Form and Checklist ARB
2026 ARB Demolition Application and Guidelines
2026 ARB Variance Request Form
2026 ARB Construction Guidelines
2026 Daniel Island Construction Holidays
2026 ARB Exterior Color and Materials – New Construction
2026 DICA ARB Fees and Deposits
2026 DIPA ARB Fees and Deposits
2026 DITA ARB Fees and Deposits
Modification Information
Making changes to your home or yard? Repainting? Need to remove a tree? Want to add a pool or a patio? Planning to make an addition? Click below for directions on how to make changes to your home or yard using the ARB Modification Application.
2026 ARB Modification Application – Change Request for Existing Homes
2026 ARB Commercial Modification Application- Change Request for Existing Commercial Properties
*Note: If you are submitting for exterior color changes, please also use the ARB Exterior Color & Materials – Change Request for Existing Homes form below in addition to this form.
2026 ARB Exterior Color & Materials – Change Request for Existing Homes
| Property Line Adjustment | $500 |
| Additions or Major Alterations | $1,500 |
| Minor Alterations | $150-$500 |
| Solar Panels | $100 |
| Pools or Spas | $750 |
| Docks or Bulkheads | $500-$1,000 |
| Fences, Walls, or Enclosures | $250 |
| Exterior Color Modifications | $100 |
| Landscape Modifications | $100-$500 |
| Tree Removals | $100 |
| Exterior Signage | $250 |
Commercial Projects
Current Commercial Projects
Disclaimer: All projects and drawings are subject to change throughout the ARB process.
1. The Waterfront Phase 2 by East West
42 Units
The Waterfront Phase 2 condominiums and amenities are located at the end of Waterman Street and will consist of 42 units within 3 buildings. These buildings were completed in 2025.
2. The Waterfront Phase 3 Condos by East West
30 Units
The Waterfront Phase 3 condominiums are located at the end of Longshore Street. The condominiums will consist of 30 units within 2 buildings and are currently under construction.
3. The Waterfront Phase 3 Townhomes by East West
11 units
The Waterfront Phase 3 townhomes will be located at the end of Longshore Street. The phase 3 townhomes will consist of 11 units within 1 building and are currently under construction.
4. The Waterfront Phase 3 Duplexes by East West
6 units
The Waterfront Phase 3 duplexes will be located on Helmsman Street. The duplexes will consist of 6 units within 3 buildings. This project is currently under construction.
5. The Waterfront Phase 4 Apartment and Condo Buildings by East West
128 Units
The Waterfront Phase 4 currently consists of 2 buildings proposed to be located on the corners of Daniels Landing Street and Pier View Street. Building 1 will consist of 74 units and building 2 is proposed to consist of 54 units, for a total of 128 Units. This project is currently under construction.
6. Woodfield 3 Apartments on Fairchild Street
163 Units
The Woodfield 3 apartments are located on the corner of Fairchild Street and Daniel Island Drive and will include apartment buildings and amenities. The apartments will consist of 163 Units within 3 buildings. They are at the final stages of construction completion.
7. Woodfield 3 Townhomes on Fairchild Street
12 Units
The Woodfield 3 townhomes are located on Fairchild Street. The townhomes will consist of 12 Units within 2 buildings. This project is in the final stages of construction completion as of October 2025.
8. 211 Seven Farms Drive Mixed-Use Building
5 Units
The mixed-use building located at 211 Seven Farms Drive will include 5 residential units, commercial tenants on the first floor, and parking below. This project is currently under construction.
9. Nowell Creek Village Development
The Nowell Creek Village Development is located on the previous Blackbaud Stadium site and now includes apartments, townhomes, office building, a focal park, community dock, overflow parking, and may incorporate retail buildings in the future.
10. Apartments by Middle Street Partners at the Nowell Creek Village Development
320 Units
The apartment buildings and amenities by Middle Street Partners will be located on Coastal Drive within the Nowell Creek Village Development adjacent to the existing office building. These apartments include 320 Units within 8 buildings. These buildings were completed in 2025.
11(a). Townhome Apartments by Holder Properties at the Nowell Creek Village Development
50 Units
These townhome-style apartments and amenities by Holder Properties will be located on Coastal Drive adjacent to the Middle Street Apartments within the Nowell Creek Village Development. The townhomes consist of 50 units within 12 buildings. These buildings were completed in 2025.
11(b). (Phase 2) Townhome Apartments by Holder Properties at the Nowell Creek Village Development
24 Units
Holder Properties is proposing additional townhomes at the front of the Nowell Creek Development facing Daniel Island Drive consisting of 24 units within 4 buildings. The ARB approved the conceptual designs in December of 2024 with conditions. The applicant has submitted a tree removal variance request to the City of Charleston for their review. The ARB does not have renderings to share with the public for this project at this time.
12. 1995 Daniel Island Drive Hotel and Event Space
This project located at 1995 Daniel Island Drive is proposed to consist of an event space, hotel, and guest cottages. The final designs were approved by the ARB in August of 2024. As of November 2025, the contractor has not provided an estimated timeline for the start of construction for this project. The ARB does not have renderings to share with the public for this project at this time
13. Publix Expansion
The ARB approved the revised final designs for the Publix expansion in 2023. Construction began at the end of 2024 and is currently under construction. The ARB does not have renderings to share with the public for this project at this time. For any and all inquiries regarding this project, please reach out to Publix directly at the following contact information:
Jared Glover
Media Relations Manager
Publix Super Markets, Inc.
O: 863-619-4278
Jared.Glover@publix.com
14. Parcel Q5 Fairchild Street Townhome Apartments
30 Units
The property owner, Holder Properties, previously proposed townhome-style apartments for this property located off Fairchild Street. The ARB approved the conceptual site plan in November 2023. There are no further updates available for this project at this time. The ARB does not have renderings to share with the public for this project at this time.
15. Davis Development Apartments
242 Units
Davis Development Apartment Community will be located adjacent to Talison Row and Daniel Island Village off Seven Farms Drive, on Parkline Avenue. The apartment community will consist of 242 Units and received final approval from the ARB in March of 2023. The final designs were resubmitted to the ARB for permitting in 2025 and are currently under review. Construction is estimated to begin in 2025. The ARB has worked with Davis Development throughout the design review process to help minimize the overall height of the building with the use of a flat roof design and the reduction in the overall height of the building by approximately 14′ since the conceptual submission. Please note that the ARB reserves the right to require additional landscaping to soften views of the improvements to the site.
16. The Marshes at Daniel Island by Stanley Martin
Stanley Martin Homes is building a multi-phase residential neighborhood offering Townhomes and Single-Family Homes off of Fairbanks Drive and an Amenity Center and dock off Fairbanks Oaks Alley. The overall phases will consist of up to 80 units. The overall site plan received ARB and City of Charleston approval in April 2022. The community dock located off Fairbanks Oaks Alley is complete. The amenity center designs have received preliminary approval from the ARB in October 2025. The Rear Load Townhomes on lots 1-28 are under construction. The Front Load Townhomes on lots 29-38 are under final review as of November 2025. There are also several single family homes that are being constructed by Homes by Dickerson within The Marshes development.
17. St. Clare of Assisi Parish Hall and Ministry Building
The ARB reviewed and approved the conceptual designs for the Parish Hall and Ministry Building for St. Clare of Assisi located on Etiwan Park Street in September of 2024. The ARB does not have renderings to share with the public for this project at this time.
Meeting Agendas
Builder Program
If you are interested in acquiring admission to the Builder Program as an Authorized Builder on Daniel Island, please download the document below. Once you are ready to apply, please contact the ARB office for an application.
Authorized Builder Approval Process
For questions, please contact:
Carson Gruber, ARB Administrator at (843)971-4403 or carson.gruber@dicommunity.org