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Coastal Zone Consistency does not issue permits. The coastal zone consistency is a certification triggered when an applicant submits for one (or multiple) federal funding, federal activities, federal permits, and state permits.

For the list of State Permitting Authorities operating in the coastal zone, click here.

For the list of Federal activities, permits, and funding subject to coastal zone consistency click here.

Coastal Zone Consistency staff reviews projects in the eight coastal counties to ensure consistency with the South Carolina Coastal Zone Management Program and associated enforceable policies. The review ensures balance of development and conservation of coastal resources such as wetlands, cultural resources, state endangered/threatened species, and shellfish beds.

At this time there is no fee for a CZC Review however, please check with your permitting agency for their applicable fees.

Please use the ePermitting portal to create account and submit new projects.

There is no “one size fits all.” Based on the different type of activities and site locations, submittal requirements may vary. Please visit ePermitting to create account and apply for submission requirements.

If your project is located in one of South Carolina's eight coastal counties a Coastal Zone Consistency Certification may be required.

  • Beaufort
  • Berkeley
  • Charleston
  • Colleton
  • Dorchester
  • Georgetown
  • Horry
  • Jasper

The CZC is valid for the life of the permit, please contact that permitting agency.

Questions For Federal Certification Requests

Yes. Please submit the required documents through ePermitting. Please see (link

Federal Financial Assistance to State and Local Governments (15 CFR Part 930, Subpart F) 

  1. Check the state’s federal consistency list of licenses and permits at coast.noaa.gov/czm/consistency/states.
  2. If the funding program is listed, submit consistency certification to the state.  

Activities Being Proposed by Federal Agencies (15 CFR Part 930 Subpart C) 

  1. Determine if there are coastal effects.
    1. If so, consult with the state enforceable policies.
    2. Next, submit a consistency determination to the state. See 15 CFR 930.39.
  2. If there are no coastal effects, determine if a negative determination is required. See 15 CFR 930.35.
    1. If not, you have completed your federal consistency obligations.  

Yes, CZC Certifications are part of the USACOE NWP and Federal IP review process. Please see this link for all Nationwide Permits that require a CZC Certification: (add link) 

Please use ePermitting to submit service request.