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Kershaw County considers pre‑engineered pole‑barn drawings to speed permitting

Kershaw County Council · January 14, 2026
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Council discussed contracting for pre‑engineered residential pole‑barn drawing sets to reduce engineering costs and permit delays; staff said an initial contract of about $8,500 could cover designs that would serve most residential applications and suggested a modest per‑permit surcharge to recover costs.

During new business on Jan. 13, Vice Chairman Russell Bridal and staff introduced a proposal to create county‑provided pre‑engineered standard drawings for certain residential pole‑barns to simplify permitting.

Sam (staff consultant) described a "one size fits most" packet of engineered drawings and guidance for simple…

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