AIKEN COUNTY, S.C. (WJBF) – New Ellenton is moving forward with an agreement that would bring Aiken County into a limited role on code enforcement.
City leaders say it’s not a full takeover, but a targeted move tied to floodplain management and building permits.
This started with the need to update New Ellenton’s flood damage prevention rules. New Ellenton turned to Aiken County for help meeting state and federal requirements. The city recently updated its flood damage prevention rules after working with the region on new floodplain maps…