COLUMBIA, S.C. — As South Carolina’s population continues to grow, state lawmakers are considering whether local governments should have clearer authority to slow down new development when infrastructure cannot keep up.
A Senate subcommittee on Wednesday took up a bill that would explicitly allow cities and counties to adopt “concurrency” ordinances. Those local laws would permit governments to delay or deny development projects, even if they are properly zoned, when infrastructure like roads, water or sewer systems is not in place.
Supporters say the proposal would help communities manage rapid growth and avoid overburdening public services…