What subdivision am I in?

Not sure which subdivision you're actually a part of? Check out the spreadsheet below for a quick guide.  This will also help you to know which Covenants and Restrictions apply to your neighborhood.  A link to all C&Rs is here.

Tree Removal Application

Did you know that Dorchester County has a Tree and Canopy Protection Standard? This ordinance was implemented to protect trees that are greater than 15" diameter at chest height--unless they are pine, in which case it is 24". Trees that fall into this category require county permission prior to removal. The below attachment is the application form that must be submitted prior to removing protected trees.

New Homeowners

Welcome to the River Oaks family of neighborhoods. The below attachment contains information we hope you will find useful as a new homeowner in our community. If you have suggestions for additional information that could be added, please contact us.

Dorchester County Animal Control

Dorchester County Animal Control Officers are responsible for conducting investigations and enforcing Dorchester County Ordinances related to the regulation of animals and animal owners and keepers in the interest of the health, safety, and welfare of the citizens of the county.  Please view the video at this link for Dorchester County ordinances.  

Dorchester County Public Records

The Dorchester County Public Record search allows you to find information on any property in Dorchester County.
Geographical Information Search - This will give a listing of all lots on a street, with names of owners and details about the lots.

Go to https://gisservices.dorchestercounty.net/imap/GISsplash.html
  1. Select "I accept the above statement" under the advanced search option.
  2. Choose the button that looks like a funnel in the top left of the screen and choose "Addresses".
  3. Type in a street name (without the number works best).
  4. Click Apply.
Records and Deeds - Perform the following search to find additional information such as mortgage holder, liens, etc. You will need to know the last name (if you aren't sure, run the above search first).

Go to https://www.dorchestercountysc.gov/government/register-of-deeds/property-deed-search​
  1. Type in the last name of owner
  2. Click Search
  3. Check the name(s) you'd like to view details on.
  4. Click "Display Detail Listing"

Pothole Reporting

If you notice potholes in the neighborhood, please call the following numbers to notify the authorities. The more voices that call, the quicker the issues get resolved.

North Charleston Roads: (843)745-1026
Dorchester County Roads: (843)832-0070 or (843)563-0070

Neighborhood Light out?  

If a streetlight is out, please get the number on the pole and contact 1-800-251-7234.  If any of the landscape lights are out - please review the legend and map attached here and send an email to riveroaksassoc@gmail.com ​with the light that is out and we'll fix/repair as soon as possible.

Speed Hump Information

Dorchester County has approved the attached ordinance in relation to Speed Humps. Please note the requirements that the HOA be responsible for the cost of installation, maintenance and "Have 85 percent of the residents living within the impacted area, as determined by the Public Works Director or designee, sign a petition requesting the traffic calming device and appointing a contact person for the request. The petition must identify the specific proposed location(s) of the traffic calming device(s). All residents within 200 feet of the proposed location(s) must sign in support of the request. "  If you are interested in heading up a committee to pursue speed controlling devices, please contact the River Oaks HOA Board at riveroaksassoc@gmail.com.

Voting Information

​SCVotes.org - information including:

Online Voter Registration
Check My Voter Registration
Update My Voter Registration
Get My Sample Ballot
Find My Polling Place
Get My Absentee Ballot

All River Oaks Neighborhoods vote at the Ashley River voting Precinct located at River Oaks Middle School, 8642 River Oaks Drive, North Charleston SC 29420

All River Oaks Neighborhoods are represented as below (as of February 2, 2023)

US Congressional District 06 - James Clyburn (D)
SC Senate District 41 - Sandy Senn (R)
SC House District 098 - Chris Murphy (R)
US State Senators for South Carolina - Lindsey Graham (R) and Tim Scott (R)
Dorchester County Council District 03 - Ms. Rita May Ranck (843) 955-9708   RMRanck@DorchesterCountySC.gov
Dorchester County School District 02 - school board members are listed here - https://www.ddtwo.org/Page/19814
Magistrate Jury Area 182

For our neighbors in Marsh Side - as residents of the City of North Charleston, you are also represented by North Charleston Council District 9 representative Kenneth L. Skipper.

Leaf Bags

To help keep the leaves you have so carefully raked from blowing back in your yard, please see the recommendations below!