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Kershaw County advances impact-fees ordinance after public hearings on temporary moratorium
Summary
Kershaw County Council passed second reading of an ordinance to impose impact fees and held public hearings on a proposed temporary moratorium; residents urged a pause on large-scale development while officials complete studies and capital planning. The council scheduled the final moratorium vote for July 22.
KERSHAW COUNTY, S.C. — The Kershaw County Council on July 8 advanced an ordinance to impose impact fees, passing it on second reading, and held multiple public hearings on a proposed temporary moratorium on large-scale development.
The council voted unanimously among those present to adopt the impact-fees ordinance on second reading after members expressed support for using fees to fund roads, schools and other infrastructure. Chairman Connell reminded the public that a separate vote on the temporary moratorium is scheduled for July 22.
Proponents at the meeting urged a pause on development to allow a comprehensive plan and capital improvement plan to guide…
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