2011 - South Carolina Association of Counties

POLICY POSITIONS
Land Use, Natural Resources and Transportation
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TRANSPORTATION AND OTHER INFRASTRUCTURE
As communities across South Carolina grow, many counties are faced with
increasing stress on public infrastructure. This has accelerated the demand for
new and expanded airports, roads, bridges, water and sewer systems, and solid waste
disposal. Counties should take a proactive role in determining the direction of
infrastructure and should be included in decisions at the state level affecting local
infrastructure.
Coastal Management Act/Drainage and Sewage Systems – Support measures to clarify the S.C. Coastal
Management Act and/or DHEC regulations relating to “maintenance and repair” of drainage and sewer
facilities or structures so that local governments can address flooding and stagnant water problems that pose
serious public health concerns and unnecessary costs.
Directional Signage for Agri-Tourism – Support legislation creating an agri-tourism oriented directional
signage program coordinated in a statewide manner with SCDOT.
Homeowners’ Association Act – Oppose legislation similar to the “Homeowners’ Association Act” that
would place homeowners’ and community associations under the S.C. Department of Consumer Affairs.
Public Transit/Mass Transportation – Monitor legislation affecting public transit programs and funding
mechanisms.
Road Funding – Support legislation to provide for increased funding for SCDOT to ensure maintenance
and improvements to existing roads and the construction of new roads.
Transfer of Roads from SCDOT to Counties – Oppose SCDOT efforts to transfer ownership of statemaintained
roads to the counties without local approval.
Underground Utilities – Support proposed changes to the statewide underground utilities law authored
by the utilities stakeholder’s group except for the proposal that requires local law enforcement and code
enforcement officers to be responsible for enforcement.
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