South Carolina § 6-1-970 Exemptions from impact fees.

South Carolina Statutes

§ 6-1-970 — Exemptions from impact fees.

South Carolina § 6-1-970

Title 6LOCAL GOVERNMENT—PROVISIONS APPLICABLE TO SPECIAL PURPOSE DISTRICTS AND OTHER POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS

Ch. 1GENERAL PROVISIONS

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S.C. Code Ann. § 6-1-970 (2026).

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The following structures or activities are exempt from impact fees:

(1)rebuilding the same amount of floor space of a structure that was destroyed by fire or other catastrophe;

(2)remodeling or repairing a structure that does not result in an increase in the number of service units;

(3)replacing a residential unit, including a manufactured home, with another residential unit on the same lot, if the number of service units does not increase;

(4)placing a construction trailer or office on a lot during the period of construction on the lot;

(5)constructing an addition on a residential structure which does not increase the number of service units;

(6)adding uses that are typically accessory to residential uses, such as a tennis court or a clubhouse, unless it is demonstrated clearly that

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The following structures or activities are exempt from impact fees: (1) rebuilding the same amount of floor space of a structure that was destroyed by fire or other catastrophe; (2) remodeling or repairing a structure that does not result in an increase in the number of service units; (3) replacing a residential unit, including a manufactured home, with another residential unit on the same lot, if the number of service units does not increase; (4) placing a construction trailer or office on a lot during the period of construction on the lot; (5) constructing an addition on a residential structure which does not increase the number of service units; (6) adding uses that are typically accessory to residential uses, such as a tennis court or a clubhouse, unless it is demonstrated clearly that the use creates a significant impact on the system's capacity; (7) all or part of a particular development project if: (a) the project is determined to create affordable housing; and (b) the exempt development's proportionate share of system improvements is funded through a revenue source other than development impact fees; (8) constructing a new elementary, middle, or secondary school; and (9) constructing a new volunteer fire department.

Legislative History

HISTORY: 1999 Act No. 118, SECTION 1; 2016 Act No. 229 (H.4416), SECTION 1, eff June 3, 2016. Effect of Amendment 2016 Act No. 229, SECTION 1, added (8) and (9), relating to certain schools and volunteer fire departments.