Bill > H3165

This bill modifies several aspects of South Carolina's development and impact fee regulations. It requires counties to report monthly to cities about residential development plans within one mile of city borders, and mandates that municipalities notify counties before the first reading of any proposed annexation. The bill expands the definition of "public facilities" to include a comprehensive list of infrastructure and service-related items, such as water and wastewater facilities, roads, public safety infrastructure, parks, and educational facilities. It also revises the requirements for imposing development impact fees, including mandating that fee amounts be based on actual or estimated improvement costs and requiring annual reporting of fee collection and expenditure. Additionally, the bill modifies the capital improvements plan requirements, adding more detailed specifications for planning and analysis. A significant change extends the timeframe for expending impact fees from three to seven years before a refund is required. These modifications aim to provide more transparency, flexibility, and comprehensive planning for local governments when managing development and infrastructure improvements.

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