Final reading passed
Residential Building Permit Allocation System
An initiative to cap the number of residential building permits issued over a two-year period, with a 30 percent reduction target to manage growth rates.
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First reading passed on March 31, 2026; subsequent readings pending. Watch for the next recap.
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May 12, 2026
The headline Kershaw County Council passed a controversial building permit allocation system on third reading, which limits the number of new residential building permits issued over a two-year period to manage rapid growth. The ordinance includes specific amendments to provide priority for already-approved site plans …
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