Committee approves stormwater ordinance after runoff complaints from Scuffletown-area residents

The Greenville County Road Infrastructure and Public Works Committee voted to approve a stormwater ordinance after members discussed runoff complaints from residents near a Scuffletown Road development.

Councilman Gary Collins told the committee he represents five residents with runoff problems, saying three of the cases are linked to nearby development. “The water comes off out of the retaining pond, jumps the hill, jumps the creek, comes up over her yard,” Collins said, adding that springs have appeared on the property and that one household — seniors on fixed incomes — has replaced insulation twice after water went under the house.

The committee’s staff said the county has inspected the site and that the development’s stormwater features are operating to the standard for which they were designed. A Greenville County staff member, Ms. Campbell, said staff would continue to meet with residents and investigate specific cases. “Absolutely. We’ll do…