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The purpose of this chapter is in keeping with the declaration of intent by the state General Statutes of South Carolina § 6-29-1120, to require the harmonious, orderly and progressive development of land within the city in pursuit of public health, safety, economy, good order, appearance, convenience, morals and the general welfare. In furtherance of this general intent, the regulation of land subdivision is authorized for the following purposes among others:
(A) To encourage economically sound and stable development;
(B) To assure the timely provision of required streets, utilities, and other facilities and services to new land developments;
(C) To assure the adequate provision of safe and convenient traffic access and circulation, including vehicular, bicycle and pedestrian, in and through new land developments;
(D) To assure the provision of needed public open spaces and building sites in new land developments through the dedication or reservation of land for recreational, educational, and other public purposes; and
(E) To assure, in general, the wise and timely development of new areas in harmony with the comprehensive plan of the city.
(Ord., passed 10-13-92; Am. Ord. 07-019, passed 8-14-07; Am. Ord. 10-036, passed 8-24-10; Am. Ord. 2016-015, passed 10-11-16; Am. Ord. 2024-012, passed 6-11-24)
(A) The Planning and Development Director shall be responsible for the administration of these regulations.
(B) No plat for the subdivision of any land within the city shall be filed with or recorded by the Kershaw County Clerk of Court until such plat shall have first been submitted to and approved by the Planning and Development Director or Planning Commission according to procedures set forth by this chapter.
(C) No permit to develop, construct, or otherwise change land characteristics in the City of Camden shall be issued except in compliance with all applicable provisions of this chapter, Building Codes, and the City of Camden Zoning Ordinance.
(D) No street or other public way or land shall be accepted or maintained, nor shall any water lines, sewerage, street lighting or similar improvements be extended or connected, nor shall any permit be issued by any department of the municipality for construction of any building or other improvement in any subdivision established hereafter which has not been approved by the Planning Commission.
(Ord., passed 10-13-92; Am. Ord. 07-019, passed 8-14-07; Am. Ord. 10-036, passed 8-24-10; Am. Ord. 2024-012, passed 6-11-24)
(A) Any party in interest may appeal an administrative decision or request a variance from the requirements of this chapter, where the requirements would result in extreme practical difficulties or undue economic hardship. The appeal or variance request shall be taken to the Planning Commission. The Planning Commission shall act within 60 days of receipt of the appeal or variance request.
(B) The Planning Commission shall approve a variance only upon determination that it:
(1) Will not be detrimental to the public health, safety and general welfare of the community.
(2) Will not adversely affect the reasonable development of adjacent property.
(3) Is justified because of topographic or other special conditions unique to the property involved, as opposed to mere inconvenience or financial disadvantage.
(4) Is consistent with the objectives of this chapter and will not have the effect of nullifying the intent or purpose of this chapter or the comprehensive plan.
(5) Will not conflict with the intent of the applicable requirements of the city's Zoning Ordinance.
(Ord., passed 10-13-92; Am. Ord. 07-019, passed 8-14-07; Am. Ord. 2024-012, passed 6-11-24)
(A) An appeal of a decision of the Planning and Development Director made under a provision of these regulations shall be made to the Planning Commission. The appeal must be filed within 30 days after actual notice of the administrative decision, and shall be heard at the next regular Planning Commission meeting scheduled at least 30 days after the appeal is filed. A decision of the Planning Commission is final.
(B) An appeal from the decision of the Planning Commission must be taken to Circuit Court within 30 days after actual notice of the decision.
(C) A property owner whose land is the subject of a decision of the Planning Commission may appeal by filing a notice of appeal with the Circuit Court accompanied by a request for pre-litigation mediation in accordance with S.C. Code § 6-29-1155.
(Ord., passed 10-13-92; Am. Ord. 07-019, passed 8-14-07; Am. Ord. 10-036, passed 8-24-10; Am. Ord. 2024-012, passed 6-11-24)
From time to time this chapter may be amended by the City Council, after holding a public hearing thereon, the time and place of which shall be duly advertised in a newspaper of general circulation in the city at least 30 days prior to said hearing; provided, however, that no amendment shall become effective unless it shall have first been submitted to the Planning Commission for review and recommendation. The Planning Commission shall have 30 days within which to submit its report; provided, however, that the Council may waive this requirement and grant an extension of time. If the Planning Commission fails to submit a report within the specified time, it shall be deemed to have approved the amendment.
(Ord., passed 10-13-92; Am. Ord. 07-019, passed 8-14-07; Am. Ord. 2024-012, passed 6-11-24)
(A) The provisions of this chapter shall be held to be minimum requirements.
(B) Where the conditions imposed by any provisions of this chapter are either more restrictive or less restrictive than comparable conditions imposed by any other provisions of this chapter or any other applicable law, ordinance, resolution, rule or regulation of any kind, the regulations which are more restrictive and impose higher standards or requirements shall govern.
(Ord., passed 10-13-92; Am. Ord. 07-019, passed 8-14-07; Am. Ord. 2024-012, passed 6-11-24)
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