South Carolina § 48-39-100 Plan developed in cooperation with local governments.

South Carolina Statutes

§ 48-39-100 — Plan developed in cooperation with local governments.

South Carolina § 48-39-100

Title 48ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AND CONSERVATION

Ch. 39COASTAL TIDELANDS AND WETLANDS

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S.C. Code Ann. § 48-39-100 (2026).

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(A)The management program specified in Section 48-39-90 shall be developed in complete cooperation with affected local governments in the coastal zone. This cooperation shall include, but not be limited to:

(1)Involvement of local governments or their designees in the management program.

(2)Provision of technical assistance and grants to aid local governments in carrying out their responsibilities under this chapter.

(3)Dissemination of improved informational data on coastal resources to local and regional governmental units.

(4)Recommendations to local and regional governmental units as to needed modifications or alterations in local ordinances that become apparent as a result of the generation of improved and more comprehensive information.

(B)Any city or county that is currently e

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(A) The management program specified in Section 48-39-90 shall be developed in complete cooperation with affected local governments in the coastal zone. This cooperation shall include, but not be limited to: (1) Involvement of local governments or their designees in the management program. (2) Provision of technical assistance and grants to aid local governments in carrying out their responsibilities under this chapter. (3) Dissemination of improved informational data on coastal resources to local and regional governmental units. (4) Recommendations to local and regional governmental units as to needed modifications or alterations in local ordinances that become apparent as a result of the generation of improved and more comprehensive information. (B) Any city or county that is currently enforcing a zoning ordinance, subdivision regulation or building code, a part of which applies to critical areas, shall submit the elements of such ordinances and regulations applying to critical areas to the department for review. The department shall evaluate such ordinances and plans to determine that they meet the provisions of this chapter and rules and regulations promulgated hereunder. Upon determination and approval by the department, such ordinances and regulations shall be adopted by the department, followed by the department in meeting its permit responsibilities under this chapter and integrated into the Department's Coastal Management Program. Any change or modification in the elements of approved zoning ordinances, subdivision regulations or building codes applying to critical areas shall be disapproved by the department if it is not in compliance with the provisions of this chapter and rules and regulations promulgated hereunder. (C) Any city or county that is not currently enforcing ordinances or regulations on the critical areas within its jurisdiction at its option may elect to develop a management program for such critical areas by notifying the department of its intent within one hundred and eighty days following the twenty-fourth day of May, 1977. Such proposed ordinances and regulations applying to critical areas shall be subject to the process specified in Section 48-39-100(B). (D) Any county or city may delegate some or all of its responsibilities in developing a coastal management program for critical areas under its jurisdiction to the regional council of government of which it is a part, provided the county or city has notified the department in writing at least thirty days prior to the date on which such action is to be taken.

Legislative History

HISTORY: 1977 Act No. 123, SECTION 10; 1993 Act No. 181, SECTION 1235. Editor's Note Under the provisions of Chapter 34, Title 1, an agency is required to adopt the latest edition of a nationally recognized code which it is charged by statute or regulation with enforcing by giving notice in the State Register.