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 Jackson, ARB Administrator
New Construction Information
2024 New Construction ARB Review Form & Checklist for DICA, DIPA, & DITA
2024 Captain’s Island Initial Site Meeting Form
2024 New Construction ARB Review Form & Checklist for Captain’s Island
2024 The Retreat Initial Site Meeting Request Form
2024 The Retreat New Construction Review Form and Checklist ARB
2024 ARB Demolition Application and Guidelines
2024 ARB Variance Request Form
2024 ARB Construction Guidelines
2024 Daniel Island Construction Holidays
2024 ARB Exterior Color and Materials – New Construction
2024 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.
2024 ARB Modification Application – Change Request for Existing Homes
2024 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.
2024 ARB Exterior Color & Materials – Change Request for Existing Homes
Captain’s Island Dock | $1,000 |
Additions or Major Alterations | $1,000 |
Minor Alterations | $150-$500 |
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).
2024 ARB Residential Final Inspection Request Form
Commercial Projects
Current Commercial Projects
Disclaimer: The drawings are conceptual and 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 are currently under construction.
2. The Waterfront Phase 3 Condos by East West
30 Units
The Waterfront Phase 3 townhomes, condominiums, and amenities will be 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, condominiums, and amenities 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 are proposed to be located on Helmsman Street. The final designs for these 6 units within 3 buildings were reviewed and approved by the ARB in February 2024. We do not have public renderings to share for this project at this time.
5. The Waterfront Phase 4 Apartment Buildings by East West
127 Units
The Waterfront Phase 4 currently consists of 2 apartment buildings proposed to be located on the corners of Daniels Landing Street and Pier View Street. Building 1 will consist of 73 units and building 2 is proposed to consist of 54 units, for a total of 127 Units. The conceptual designs for Building 1 were approved by the ARB in October 2023. The revised conceptual designs for Building 2 were approved by the ARB in November 2023. We do not have public renderings to share for this project at this time.
6. Woodfield 3 Apartments on the corner of Fairchild Street and Daniel Island Drive
163 Units
The Woodfield 3 Development will include apartments, townhomes, and amenities located on the corner of Fairchild Street and Daniel Island Drive. The apartments will consist of 163 Units within 3 buildings and are currently under construction.
7. Woodfield 3 Townhomes Fairchild Street
12 Units
The Woodfield 3 Development will include apartments, townhomes, and amenities located on the corner of Fairchild Street and Daniel Island Drive. The townhomes will consist of 12 Units within 2 buildings. The townhomes are currently under construction.
8. 211 Seven Farms Drive Mixed-Use Building
4 Units
The mixed-use building will include 4 residential units, retail spaces, and parking below. The ARB approved the final designs in August 2024. We do not have public renderings to share for this project at this time.
9. Nowell Creek Village Development
The Nowell Creek village development is located on the previous Blackbaud Stadium site and may include apartments, townhomes, office space, a focal park, overflow parking, and potential retail buildings. The renovation of the existing office building is complete.
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 will include 320 Units within 8 buildings and are currently under construction.
11. 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 and will consist of 50 units within 12 buildings. The final designs were approved by the ARB in April 2024. These townhomes are currently under construction.
12. 1995 Daniel Island Drive Hotel and Event Space by King and Society Construction
This project is proposed to consist of an event space, hotel and guest cottages. The final designs were approved by the ARB in August 2024. We do not have public renderings to share for this project at this time.
13. Publix Expansion
The ARB approved the final plans for Publix expansion in May 2021, and revised final drawings were approved by the ARB and the City DRB in August 2023. There are no further updates from the developer regarding the start of construction at this time. We do not have public renderings to share for this project. For inquiries please contact Publix directly at the contact information below:
Jared Glover (He/Him)
Media Relations Manager
Publix Super Markets, Inc.
O: 863-619-4278 | Newsroom
Jared.Glover@publix.com
14. Parcel Q5 Fairchild Street Townhome Apartments
30 Units
These townhome-style apartments by Holder Properties are proposed to be located off Fairchild Street and are to consist of 30 units. The ARB approved the revised site plan in November 2023. There are no further updates available at this time. We do not have any public renderings to share for this project.
15. Davis Development Apartments on Parkline Avenue
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 within 1 building and has received final approval from the ARB. 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
80 Units Total
Stanley Martin Homes is building a multi-phase residential neighborhood offering Townhomes and Single-Family Homes off of Fairbanks Drive, and the overall phases will consist of 80 units. The overall site plan received ARB and City of Charleston approval in April 2022. The conceptual designs for Townhomes on lots 1 through 28 were approved in May 2024. The ARB has not reviewed or approved any designs for the single family homes at this time. The amenity center designs have not been approved by the ARB. Construction on the overall site infrastructure is currently ongoing. The construction of the community dock located off Fairbanks Oaks Alley is complete. We do not have public renderings to share 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 Jackson, ARB Administrator at (843)971-4403 or carson.jackson@dicommunity.org