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 design review process and/or during construction.
1. 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.
(see attached renderings)
2. The Marshes Development at Daniel Island by Stanley Martin
80 Units
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 received final approval from the ARB in December 2025. The Rear Load Townhomes on lots 1-28 are under construction. The Front Load Townhomes on lots 29-38 are under construction. There are also several single-family homes that are being constructed by Homes by Dickerson within The Marshes development.
(see attached renderings)
3. Davis Development Apartments
Davis Development Apartment Community is 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 revised final approval from the ARB in January 2026. This project is currently under construction. 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.
(see attached renderings)
4. Townhome Apartments Phase 2 by Holder Properties at the Nowell Creek Village Development
24 Units
Holder Properties is proposing phase 2 townhomes at the front of the Nowell Creek Development, facing Daniel Island Drive, consisting of 24 units within 4 buildings. The ARB approved the preliminary designs with conditions in December 2025. The tree removal and mitigation plans for any tree removals are under the jurisdiction of the City of Charleston and are required to be in compliance with all City of Charleston Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA) requirements. The ARB does not have any renderings to share at this time.
5. 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. The ARB does not currently have any updates regarding an estimated start date for this project. The ARB does not have any renderings to share at this time.
DITA COMMERCIAL PROJECTS MAP 2026
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