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Edgefield County planners say permit fees waived for storm repairs; debris cleanup handled under state contract
Summary
Planning staff reported the county waived fees and relaxed some rules to expedite repairs after recent storm damage and said debris removal is being handled under a state contract with FEMA involvement, limiting the county’s control over debris pickup.
At the March 13 meeting, Edgefield County planning staff said the county waived permit fees and relaxed some permitting restrictions to speed repairs after recent storm damage, and they explained that debris removal is being handled under a state contract rather than direct county control.
“We waived all our fees for that,” a planning staff member told the commission, describing temporary measures to help residents recover. Staff said the county issued temporary‑use permits and relaxed enforcement on issues such as…
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