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Struggling with ED/Erectile Dysfunction that won't improve?
We aren't guaranteed much as adults, but if there's one thing we can count on, it's that our bodies change as we get older. For men, that's especially true. One day you're lifting heavy weights and nailing your cardio regimen without having to stretch before or after. And then, in what seems like the blink of an eye, you start to slow down a little. You begin to notice aches and pains in places that weren't there before. You can't just go out for a night on the town, imbibe until your heart is content, and expect to wake up refreshed.
And while headaches and achy joints can be treated with ice and anti-inflammatory medicine, other aspects of aging aren't as easy to treat. You've probably guessed at this point what we're talking about: erectile dysfunction, or ED for short. When brought up to most men, those are two words that cause a guttural reaction of fear and trepidation.
While just about every man fears ED, millions suffer from it - almost 10% of the male population between the ages of 40 and 70. So, if you're beginning to have trouble performing in the heat of the moment, you're definitely not alone. You may be experiencing symptoms like:
Trouble Achieving an Erection
Trouble Maintaining an Erection
Lower Libido
Less Sexual Pleasure
Premature Ejaculation
Inability to Achieve Orgasm
However, at Elite Healthcare Physical Medicine, we understand that stats won't do anything to address the stress and anxiety you're facing in relation to erectile dysfunction. You need a viable solution - a science-backed treatment that doesn't require strange pills or invasive surgeries. As a fully integrated multidisciplinary clinic in Mount Pleasant, we have what you've been searching for: softwave therapy for ED in Mount Pleasant, SC.
To fully grasp the benefits of using soft wave therapy for erectile dysfunction, you must first understand what causes ED to begin with. Put simply, erectile dysfunction is the inability to get an erection and keep it throughout sexual intercourse. You should know that it's not uncommon if you have erection trouble. However, if your inability to "get it up" becomes a common occurrence, you may be suffering from ED.
Erectile dysfunction doesn't just affect your penis - it also affects your wellbeing and relationships. It can lower your confidence, cause a large amount of stress that affects your ability to work, and may even cause contention with your partner.
You hear it all the time - as men get older, they often lose the ability to get erect. But why? As men age, the blood vessels in their penis start to fill up with micro-plaques, causing them to deteriorate. When these blood vessels deteriorate, it's more difficult for them to have steady blood flow. And that's the key to ED - having the constant blood flow to get and keep an erection. That's where the science-backed effectiveness of Softwave therapy swoops in to save the day.
Shockwave technology has been around for decades. It has been used at the highest-level research and medical facilities like the Cleveland Clinic and Memorial Sloan Kettering. However, Softwave therapy is a more refined, effective way to treat erectile dysfunction and also advance tissue healing.
Softwave therapy works by using electrohydraulic spark gap technology at its core. Its innovative design features a parabolic reflector applicator that produces very effective, low-intensity shock waves that are unfocused. Elite Healthcare Physical Medicine's Softwave applicator spreads energy to a large area of both superficial and deep tissue, creating a biological response that kickstarts your body's natural healing process.
For men suffering from ED, it is a revolutionary breakthrough treatment that doesn't require harmful surgeries or side effects from pills. In fact, it has been FDA approved for many uses, including improved blood flow, which is often the root cause of erectile dysfunction.
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Unlike some more traditional treatment options, Softwave therapy gets right to the crux of the ED issue. It uses shock wave technology on a cellular level, helping to naturally heal body parts, like the penis. Some of the most common benefits of Softwave therapy include:
Additionally, Softwave treatments don't require much prep, don't have any sketchy side effects, don't require any numbing agents or anesthesia, and result in little-to-no recovery time. Sound too good to be true? Contact Elite Healthcare Physical Medicine today to learn just how effective Softwave therapy is for our patients!
Softwave therapy works by using efficient, effective shock waves that cause biological regeneration processes that heal your body using its own healing factors. It works like this: Softwaves are created via a high-energy electrical discharge in water. The voltage is discharged between the plus and minus tips of an electrode. The spark gap or arching causes an equalization of voltage between the opposing tips of the electrode, which causes a hot plasma bubble. This bubble explodes and distributes in every direction, compresses the surrounding water, and generates a pressure > 10 MPa within nanoseconds.
To sum up, Softwave therapy uses low-intensity, unfocused energy that is delivered by a reflector in parallel waves. These waves help open up the blood vessels in your penis, allowing more blood to flow. At Elite Healthcare Physical Medicine, our team of expert physicians will develop a personalized Softwave therapy plan based on your body and needs. With the right number of treatments, you should be able to achieve and maintain firm erections as you did in your prime.
A Softwave therapy procedure averages 10-15 minutes but may be longer depending on treatment area and diagnosis. A gel is applied to the surface area to be treated. The applicator produces pulses as the clinician moves around the treatment area. During therapy, communication with your provider is necessary to identify treatment areas and monitor progress.
Once treatment is over, you may resume your normal day-to-day activities. In fact, most patients can have Softwave therapy while on their lunch break. You don't have to worry about recovery time, side effects, or any downtime at all.
More than 50% of men will experience erectile dysfunction at some point in their lives. If you're over the age of 30, have been suffering from ED, and don't want to rely on pills or surgery, Softwave therapy may be for you. That's doubly true if you've tried traditional treatments like Viagra and even surgery but didn't get the results you hoped for. Many academic studies about shockwave therapy for ED state that this revolutionary technology is successful where PDE5 inhibitors fail.
In fact, many urologists consider Softwave therapy the most promising ED treatment on the market. The truth is, even if you're not battling ED, men can use Softwave therapy as a preventative way to keep the magic flowing in the bedroom. Some of the key reasons to choose Softwave therapy over less effective, traditional treatments include:
If you're curious why Softwave treatments are so popular for ED, the answer is simple. Prescription drugs like Cialis and others that "treat" ED often come with less-that-savory side effects. At best, these effects are just something patients have to deal with. At worst, they can disrupt your day-to-day schedule and may prevent you from enjoying a healthy life. Sure, some men swear by the "little blue pill," but most guys aren't aware of the hidden risks with drugs like Viagra. The following side effects can be common in both short and long-term circumstances:
If you're suffering through erectile dysfunction, it's crucial to understand why it's happening. The primary reason for ED is a lack of blood flow to the penis, which makes erections difficult to get and keep. Rather than relying on prescription and gas station pills for a quick fix, more men are using softwave ED treatment in Mount Pleasant, SC for an all-natural solution minus the side effects. With Softwave therapy, you don't have to live with ED, and you don't have to suffer from scary side effects from popping too many pills.
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Softwave therapy is often a more effective solution for men with ED than similar but less effective treatments using pressure waves. Softwave therapy from Elite Healthcare Physical Medicine uses acoustic pulses or unfocused shockwaves with fast and steep rise times and high positive pressure. Our unfocused wave design makes it possible to spread energy to a larger area, which affects deep and superficial tissue. By targeting a larger area, a more potent biological response is often achieved, initiating your body's natural healing factors.
By comparison, radial pressure waves use acoustic pneumatic pulses with low steeping effects, slow rise times, and large negative pressures. Radial waves are shallower than the shockwaves used in Softwave technology and focus energy and pressure at the surface of the applicator.
Here's a quick breakdown of the differences between softwave therapy for ED in Mount Pleasant, SC, and radial pressure waves:
If you're new to the world of Softwave therapy, chances are you've got some lingering questions you need answered. We'll do our best to answer a few of those questions here for your convenience.
Q. Has the FDA approved softwave therapy for ED in cityname, state?
A. Yes - Softwave therapy is FDA 510(k) approved for:
Q. Is softwave therapy painful?
A. Softwave therapy does not require surgery or any invasive form of treatment. With that said, some patients describe minimal discomfort or pain during our softwave treatments. Should this occur, your medical specialist will make necessary adjustments. Usually, patients do not have to endure any pain at all and only experience a pulse or tapping feeling on their skin.
Q. How long is a Softwave treatment session?
A. An individual session only takes five to fifteen minutes. It's typically recommended that patients have treatment once a week for three to five weeks. The length and frequency of your Softwave therapy sessions will be determined after you visit our medical clinic for a comprehensive evaluation.
Q. How long does it take for Softwave therapy to work?
A. Every patient we treat is different, and as such, will have different treatment recommendations. Often, patients notice the results of Softwave therapy after the first session. However, for the longest-lasting effects, most patients need between three and four treatments, with a week of non-treatment after every session.
Q. Can I combine Softwave therapy with other treatments from Elite Healthcare Physical Medicine?
A. It's hard to give a definitive answer to this question since every patient is different. It's important for you to have a full evaluation to determine the scope of your needs and the appropriate therapies. However, Softwave therapy often works very well with other treatments. In fact, other therapies offered at our medical clinic like massage therapy and chiropractic care can make Softwave treatment even more effective.
Remember - our team at Elite Healthcare Physical Medicine is always happy to answer any questions you may have about ED or our ED treatments. Give us a call today - it would be our pleasure to get to know you better!
Unlike some wellness clinics, our experienced providers work together to optimize treatment for men suffering from ED. We always strive to make sexual wellbeing an accessible part of your everyday lifestyle.
That's why, at Elite Healthcare Physical Medicine, our mission is simple: to correct the root cause of your erectile dysfunction by taking a comprehensive, total body approach to healing and treatment. We want to address your ED problem without having to resort to chemical-based medications or unnecessary surgeries. Instead, we focus on all-natural, effective solutions like shockwave therapy for ED in Mount Pleasant, SC.
By discovering what's best for each person's individual body and needs, we can help create a healthier future for those in our community through our holistic physical medicine practices. Contact our office to learn more about Softwave therapy and how we can solve the underlying causes of your unique ED situation.
Book AppointmentMOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (WCSC) - Mount Pleasant leaders approved the first of two readings to establish the Patriots Point planned development and impose a local tourism development fee on retail to fund major projects in the development.The tourism development fee is a local tax on retail items, but excludes the major categories of groceries, gas and prescriptions, among a few others. After two years in place, the fee will return some of the collected money to residents in the form of homeowner rebates. The other item the council approv...
MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (WCSC) - Mount Pleasant leaders approved the first of two readings to establish the Patriots Point planned development and impose a local tourism development fee on retail to fund major projects in the development.
The tourism development fee is a local tax on retail items, but excludes the major categories of groceries, gas and prescriptions, among a few others. After two years in place, the fee will return some of the collected money to residents in the form of homeowner rebates. The other item the council approved at first reading would establish the Patriots Point Planned Development district.
Mayor Will Haynie says the $100 million for infrastructure they expect to collect over 10 years is crucial to the area reaching its full potential.
“Our Comprehensive Plan and our Economic Development Strategic Plan both direct council, and have for years, to develop it, to make it an economic generator that takes the tax burden off the citizens of the town of Mount Pleasant. By funding this tourism development fee, we get money from tourists. We give our residents a rebate. And in effect, the things that get built there for the people of Mount Pleasant are funded in large part by tourism dollars,” Haynie says.
The projected revenue from the fee will go in part toward building the National Medal of Honor Center for Leadership, something the town has already committed $3 million to. On the second floor of the facility will be the Mount Pleasant Fine Arts Gallery.
“Yes, it will have a patriotic theme but can have other traveling exhibits. This will be our first major arts facility in the town of Mount Pleasant, and it’s a great place to have it because it’s so accessible. A waterfront promenade that goes all the way around to Shem Creek will be there, completing the trail that’s there now at Ferry Wharf,” Haynie says.
Money will also provide an expected $100 million in infrastructure like a 1,000-space parking garage, a waterfront promenade, turf on the town soccer fields and improvements to the College of Charleston soccer stadium.
“If you’ve been there on a Friday or Saturday, it’s bad, or when there’s a party at the Point, it’s not sustainable, and we will own that. And the people of Mount Pleasant will not have to pay when they are there for a Mount Pleasant recreation event. And then the other thing that we get out of all of this is that the whole development there is going to generate about $25 million a year in new tax revenue for the town of Mount Pleasant. That is $25 million a year that does not have to come from our residents’ property taxes in the future,” Haynie says.
Haynie boasts that Mount Pleasant is already the lowest property tax-wise of all the major municipalities and says this is how they will stay that way. Mount Pleasant also finished a nearly $10 million road improvement project at the intersection that enters Patriots Point in the fall of 2024, setting the stage for a big future.
“The whole idea behind what’s being developed there now Patriot annex, which has always been the plan for Patriots Point since the Yorktown got there, is to support the ships that are there, and its mission to give people a patriotic experience and the uniqueness of America. You add on top of that, the Medal of Honor Museum and the Center for Leadership, which will have nationwide reach, we’re going to build that tourism around that patriotic theme, and it’s going to be an economic generator for the town of Mount Pleasant that lessens tax burdens on our citizens,” Haynie says.
The 1% fee will go before the council again in January. At its first reading, the council unanimously supported it. Patriots Point Development Authority, the National Medal of Honor Center for Leadership, Explore Charleston, the College of Charleston and Charleston Battery all showed public support at first reading.
“Even if it passes a second reading in January, it will not go into effect until certain conditions are met. And then there’s a 60-day waiting period after we notify the State Department of Revenue, so you’re looking at the middle to the third quarter of next year before it goes into effect,” Haynie says.
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A forthcoming pool club at 1305 Erckmann Drive in the Old Village section of Mount Pleasant has many area homeowners on edge about increased traffic along the narrow roadway.Projected to open in early 2026, the Erckmann Pool Club was formally approved by Mount Pleasant's Design and Review Board (DRB) in late October, as the developers heralded the community benefits of their business. In particular, they noted how it could serve as a convenient gathering venue for local youngsters.Several neighbors residing around the Erckmann ...
A forthcoming pool club at 1305 Erckmann Drive in the Old Village section of Mount Pleasant has many area homeowners on edge about increased traffic along the narrow roadway.
Projected to open in early 2026, the Erckmann Pool Club was formally approved by Mount Pleasant's Design and Review Board (DRB) in late October, as the developers heralded the community benefits of their business. In particular, they noted how it could serve as a convenient gathering venue for local youngsters.
Several neighbors residing around the Erckmann Drive/King Street intersection begged to differ during the Dec. 2 Mount Pleasant Transportation Committee meeting, including Carolina One realtor Suzie Smith.
The nearly 20-year Erckmann Drive resident cited issues with the considerable foot traffic (i.e. cyclists, children, pedestrians) forced to negotiate high levels of vehicles speeding down the cut-through with no traffic calming devices in sight.
As a possible safety measure, Smith suggested the addition of speed humps, speed bumps, stop signs or new sidewalks in light of cars and 18 wheelers barreling down the artery connecting Coleman Boulevard with McCants Drive.
Smith recounted standing by her window between 7:14 and 8:15 a.m. earlier that morning and counting 45 cars that drove down her block. While another resident, who asked to remain anonymous, reported recently seeing a little girl riding her bicycle nearly get run over by a large truck.
On that note, Smith later informed the Moultrie News of witnessing two cars crossing in opposite directions, forcing one of the vehicles to stop to let the other pass through.
Mike Tinkey also weighed in by pointing to the importance of a four-way stop sign at the Erckmann/King intersection. He further cited a zoning issue by stating how the Town noise ordinance defaults to a decibel level requirement that's too low for the residential neighborhood.
In analyzing the intersection, Engineering & Development Services Deputy Director James Aton detailed that King Street — which does have a stop sign — sees about 400 cars pass through daily. Erckmann Drive, conversely, registers a volume of 1,000 cars traveling through the approach. Additionally, Aton shared that multiple speed applications for speed humps on Erckmann Drive were summarily rejected in past years.
Two attempts in 2014 and 2022, he specified, failed to meet speed thresholds outlined in the Town's traffic calming program.
Another hurdle that was addressed by staff and council is the fact that Erckmann Drive is a state roadway. Obtaining a necessary encroaching permit for the installation of a four-way stop sign, per Aton, would be highly unlikely.
"That is a volume-based criteria. Obviously, as things develop around here, [we] will continue to investigate that and make appropriate recommendations and requests to DOT," said Aton.
In lieu of placing a four-way stop sign at the intersection, Mayor Will Haynie, suggested removing the stop sign from King Street and moving it to Erckmann Drive.
"That might solve the problem because, you know, one good takeaway from today is Erckmann is a through street all the way with no calming. And that's one way to slow it down," he advised.
Aton responded that if the road in question is eligible for traffic calming, his department would be glad to submit the request in the summer of 2025. All of this would necessitate some further speed studies and processes laid out in the aforementioned traffic calming program.
One possible remedy offered by Engineering & Development Services Director Brad Morrison is to use a radar feedback apparatus along Erckmann Drive, which the Town can implement without state approval.
On the subject of ushering in other safety measures in the form of crosswalks or sidewalks, Aton maintained that his team will look into those possibilities. The sticking point, he reminded, is that nothing gets added without the state signing off on it.
Aton promised committee members that more studies would take place on several portions of Erckmann Drive to assess if any meet the speed threshold to secure a stop approach.
In responding to Councilmember Howard Chapman, Planning Director Michele Reed confirmed that sidewalks would by law need to be installed at the property borders of the new construction.
What's more, Chapman asked Aton and Morrison to consider the option of a traffic circle on Erckmann Drive to slow the flow of traffic. While Morrison conceded that there's ample space for a roundabout in that area, he estimated a $2 million price tag for that kind of project.
Chapman, himself a registered engineer in Florida and South Carolina, voiced his objections to a four-way stop sign, noting that it only causes drivers to speed even more once they move past it.
The transportation committee voted to kick off a traffic study on Erckmann Drive and along its intersection with King Street, which will probably be completed during the month of January.
Two of the four investors in attendance, Trey Lucy and Brian Collie, communicated their willingness to work with council on the implementation of safety-enhancing traffic devices.
In the aftermath of the session, several homeowners continued the conversation on the impact of the Erckmann Pool Club in the Town Hall parking lot. They acknowledged that while the investors were able to secure an approval from the DRB, the proposed undertaking is still subject to transportation and stormwater reviews.
On the latter, Smith apprised the Moultrie News that the planned removal of trees in her area would negatively affect rampant flooding conditions on Erckmann Drive.
One homeowner, who identified himself as Oliver, claimed that a recent two-hour rain event led to five inches of water accumulating in his driveway.
"It's an area that's flooding heavily already to the point that we can't even get off the end of our streets during a rainstorm," said Smith.
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Abbracci Italian Cuisine & Cocktails brings coastal charm to North Mount Pleasant (PROVIDED)MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (WCIV) — The new restaurant, Abbracci Italian Cusine & Cocktails, is offering coastal charm to a local neighborhood.Don and Joanne Migliori are set to unveil their latest culinary venture, Abbracci Italian Cuisine & Cocktails, held its soft opening Friday, Nov. 8, in North Mount Pleasant. The restaurant promises an inviting and elevated dining experience, blending Italian recipes with the charm of c...
Abbracci Italian Cuisine & Cocktails brings coastal charm to North Mount Pleasant (PROVIDED)
MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (WCIV) — The new restaurant, Abbracci Italian Cusine & Cocktails, is offering coastal charm to a local neighborhood.
Don and Joanne Migliori are set to unveil their latest culinary venture, Abbracci Italian Cuisine & Cocktails, held its soft opening Friday, Nov. 8, in North Mount Pleasant. The restaurant promises an inviting and elevated dining experience, blending Italian recipes with the charm of coastal Carolina hospitality.
Named after the Italian word for "hugs," Abbracci reflects the Migliori family's Italian-American heritage and their commitment to creating welcoming spaces. This marks the couple's third culinary endeavor in the Charleston area, following the success of Migliori’s Pizzeria and their partnership in Legami on King Street.
"Mount Pleasant has been our home for years, and we’re so grateful for the support we’ve received. We’ve poured our hearts into Abbracci," said Joanne Migliori. "Abbracci is our way of continuing that connection, offering a place where people can come together over heartwarming Italian dishes, cocktails, and truly memorable experiences. From the food to the design, our goal is to create a space where people feel like they’re part of our family."
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Guests can expect a variety of dining experiences, including an expansive cocktail bar, a wine program, outdoor patio seating with a fire pit lounge area, a community table for gatherings, and a private dining room for special occasions.
The kitchen is led by Executive Chef Devin Sansone, known for his expertise in Italian cuisine. Chef Sansone has crafted a menu that combines rich Italian tradition with coastal-inspired flair. Signature dishes include house-made sausage arancini, crispy octopus, ricotta gnocchi, rigatoni sugo with braised pork cheek, potato-crusted fish, and a traditional cioppino with fresh local seafood.
"Abbracci’s menu has been really fun to create. We’re honoring the flavors and traditions of familial Italian roots while embracing the fresh, local ingredients of the Lowcountry," said Sansone.
Located at 1146 Muhlenbergia Drive, Abbracci will be open for dinner Wednesday through Sunday and closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. The restaurant plans to introduce weekend brunch services and host a grand opening in 2025.
MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (WCSC)- A new medical building is coming to the Lowcountry that will be located directly across from the East Cooper Medical Center in Mount Pleasant.The chief strategy officer for the East Cooper Medical Center, Thomas Hayden, said that the 2-story, 40,000-square-foot medical facility will be called the Center for Women’s Health“It will be a centralized place where women from our community can find the best doctors all under one roof to continue the legacy of East Cooper,” Hayden said. &l...
MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (WCSC)- A new medical building is coming to the Lowcountry that will be located directly across from the East Cooper Medical Center in Mount Pleasant.
The chief strategy officer for the East Cooper Medical Center, Thomas Hayden, said that the 2-story, 40,000-square-foot medical facility will be called the Center for Women’s Health
“It will be a centralized place where women from our community can find the best doctors all under one roof to continue the legacy of East Cooper,” Hayden said. “At its foundation women’s health has always been important to the community and we’re excited to see that into this next phase.”
Novant Health owns the East Cooper Medical Center and Hayden said that they will also own this new women’s medical center.
He said that the new facility will provide a variety of women’s health services.
“Once the building is complete, we will be co-locating a number of services so that the women in our community can expect to see obstetrics and gynecology, maternal fetal medicine for high-risk pregnancies, neonatology, breast surgery, pelvic medicine and of course a mammography will be in the building,” Hayden said.
He said they are expecting preparation of the construction site to begin in the first quarter of next year. Once that starts Hayden said he predicts the facility will open in 18 months.
He said that the opening of this new facility is important, saying that since the beginning East Cooper Medical Center has always strived to take care of the women in the community.
“We affirm our commitment to women’s health which started East Cooper,” Hayden said. “You’d be hard to find a neighbor or a friend or family member whose child wasn’t born either at our old hospital or at our new hospital and we’re continuing that legacy to take care of all of the women at different stages of their life.”
Hayden said for those interested in following along on the process of this new medical building to check out their LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram and website for any future announcements.
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Published: Oct. 23, 2024 at 1:45 PM PDT|MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (WCSC) - Mount Pleasant leaders and staff are nearing the finish line of a years-long process to update the town’s zoning codes in regards to approving new builds and protecting existing natural resources.“I think it’s important to note that this is our first wholesale update of our zoning code since 1979. So a lot of things have changed in Mount Pleasant since that time,” Councilman Daniel Brownstein says.Planning Director Michele Reed ...
Published: Oct. 23, 2024 at 1:45 PM PDT|
MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (WCSC) - Mount Pleasant leaders and staff are nearing the finish line of a years-long process to update the town’s zoning codes in regards to approving new builds and protecting existing natural resources.
“I think it’s important to note that this is our first wholesale update of our zoning code since 1979. So a lot of things have changed in Mount Pleasant since that time,” Councilman Daniel Brownstein says.
Planning Director Michele Reed says staff and leaders reviewed the code and began this rewrite in 2020.
“Of course throughout the years we’ve seen a lot of amendments to it. So a lot of piecemeal changes which resulted in a lot of inconsistencies throughout the code,” Reed says.
Some of the major changes are considering allowing murals, updating the sign ordinance requiring neutral content, enacting new tree protections and updating approval standards for development.
“I think this will allow us to approve development that’s better suited for our sensitive environment. There’s a lot of enhanced tree protections. There’s certain areas of town that are more conducive to mixed-use with residential and commercial being on the same site, and so I think that as a result of this zoning code change, that will be sort of modernizing the pattern of development here in Mount Pleasant,” Brownstein says.
The code creates the opportunity for creating and approving “Hubs” referring to mixed-use or development centers.
“It’s really about focusing more on concentrating your higher intensity development around these certain hubs and these development centers as opposed to along the corridors which is what we had previously through the Urban Corridor Overlay District,” Reed says.
For reference, Mount Pleasant has had a ban on apartment and condo style builds for seven years that is set to expire Dec. 31, 2024. The emergency moratorium went into place to allow the town’s infrastructure to catch up. Brownstein says as that expires, it is good to have regulations on mixed-use development, so it goes in responsibly. He believes there is a need for some diverse housing to be built soon.
“My hope is that with the zoning code, we will have an additional tool to encourage some affordable, attainable housing in our community, which is super important,” Brownstein says.
The code has new tree protections, like protecting grand oaks and pine trees, requiring a replacement tree must be planted somewhere else on site for certain trees removed, and if not possible a fine will be paid into the tree bank. The pine tree rules are new, protecting trees 24 inches or greater from being cut. Grand Oaks are already protected and will continue to be so.
“I think equally important what you won’t see is nobody’s property is going to get re-zoned. This won’t change the use or zoning of anybody’s property. Any new districts are going to be overlays that town council would apply and so I think it’s important to note that,” Reed says.
The planning commission made a few tree recommendations to the code and it will go before the county council for two readings next.
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