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
Mary Stuart Sutton, ARB Administrator
Carson Jackson, ARB Associate
New Construction Information
2023 New Construction ARB Review Form & Checklist for DICA, DIPA, & DITA
2023 New Construction ARB Review Form & Checklist for Captain’s Island
2023 Captain’s Island Initial Site Meeting Form
2023 ARB Construction Guidelines
2023 Daniel Island Construction Holidays
2023 ARB Exterior Color and Materials – New Construction
2023 DICA 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.
2023 ARB Modification Application – Change Request for Existing Homes
2023 ARB Commercial Modification Application- Change Request for Existing Commercial Properties
*Note: If you are submitting for exterior color changes, please also use the below ARB Exterior Color & Materials – Change Request for Existing Homes form in addition to this form.
ARB Exterior Color & Materials – Change Request for Existing Homes
| Captain’s Island Dock | $1,000 |
| Additions or Major Alterations | $1,000 |
| Minor Alterations | $150 |
| Solar Panels | $100 |
| Pools or Spas | $500 |
| Docks or Bulkheads | $500 |
| Fences, Walls, or Enclosures | $200 |
| Exterior Color Modifications | $100 |
| Minor Landscape Modifications | $100-$200 |
| Major Landscape Modifications | $500 |
| Exterior Signage | $250 |
Final Inspection Information
The list of items required for submitting for Final Inspection includes 1) Request for Final Inspection Form; 2) Request for Deposit Refund Form; 3) Copy of the CO; 4) Final as Built Survey Form; 5) Letter from the Landscape Architect (DIPA homes only); 6) Letter from Arborist (only if applicable).
Commercial Projects
Current Commercial Projects
Disclaimer: The drawings are conceptual and are subject to change throughout the ARB process.
Saint Clare of Assisi Catholic Church
The new Catholic Church is currently under construction adjacent to Bishop England Highschool on the Corner of Seven Farms Drive and Etiwan Park Street.
Davis Development Apartments
Davis Development has designed an apartment community adjacent to Talison Row and Daniel Island Village off Seven Farms Drive. 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 submittal. Please note, the ARB reserves the right to require additional landscaping to soften views of the improvements to the site.
Nowell Creek Development
The Nowell Creek Development will consist of apartments, townhomes, retail and green spaces.
Apartments by Middle Street Partners at Nowell Creek
Middle Street has designed Apartments, Amenities, and Green Spaces within the Nowell Creek Development off Daniel Island Drive.
Townhomes by Blaze Capital Partners at Nowell Creek
Blaze Capital has designed Townhome Style Apartments, Amenities, and Green Spaces within the Nowell Creek Development off of Daniel Island Drive.
Woodfield 3 Apartments and Townhomes
Woodfield 3 will be located at the corner of Daniel Island Drive and Fairchild Street near the Benefitfocus campus and will consist of Apartments, Townhomes, Amenities, and Green Spaces.
Stanley Martin Development Townhomes and Single-Family Homes
Stanley Martin Homes is building a multi-phased residential neighborhood offering Townhomes and Single Family Homes. We do not have any public renderings for this project yet, but we will post them when they become available.
The Waterfront Phase 2 by East West
The Waterfront phase 2 on Daniel Island is at the end of River Landing Drive including Condominiums and Amenities.
The Waterfront Phase 3 by East West
The Waterfront phase 3 on Daniel Island is at the end of River Landing Drive and will include Condominiums and Amenities.
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:
Mary Stuart Sutton, ARB Administrator, at (843)881-6122 or marystuart.sutton@dicommunity.org
Carson Jackson, ARB Associate at (843)971-4403 or carson.jackson@dicommunity.org