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Kershaw County Council approves ordinance requiring fire hydrants for minor subdivisions; debate centers on cost and implementation
Summary
Kershaw County Council on April 22 approved on second reading an ordinance requiring fire hydrants for minor subdivisions where public water can meet fire-flow needs, passing the measure 3-2 after a lengthy debate about cost and implementation.
Kershaw County Council on April 22 approved on second reading an ordinance amending the Kershaw County Unified Code of Zoning and Land Development Regulations to require installation of fire hydrants for minor subdivisions where existing public water infrastructure can sustain required fire flow. The vote was 3-2.
Council members and staff framed the ordinance as a public-safety measure that closes a gap in the county's rules. County attorney Mr. DeBose described the rule's scope: “a minor subdivision … does not involve more than 10 lots” and, if fire flow exists and other exemptions do not apply, the proposed code would require hydrant installation. Fire Chief Bullard told the council the change…
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