(A) An ordinance to levy a tax, adopt a budget, appropriate funds, grant a franchise, license or right to use or occupy a public street or public property for commercial purposes shall be complete in the form in which it is finally passed, and in that form remain on file with the Clerk for public inspection at least one (1) week before final adoption.
(B) No ordinance shall be adopted until it shall have been read two (2) times and on two (2) separate days with at least six (6) days between readings.
(C) Emergency ordinances may be adopted on one (1) reading without notice or hearing by affirmative vote of two-thirds (2/3) of members present. An emergency ordinance may not levy taxes, relate to a franchise or a service rate and shall expire automatically on the 61st day following enactment.
(D) The introduction and reading of any ordinance shall be by reading of the title only unless full reading is requested by a member of Council.
(E) After the introduction of an ordinance, any member of Council or any citizen of the city interested therein may request a public hearing which may be held at any time designated by Council prior to final adoption.
(F) At least one (1) public hearing shall be held before the adoption of any standard code or technical regulations by reference.
(G) Upon final adoption by vote of Council, an ordinance shall be signed by the Mayor and Council members and attested by the Clerk, who shall file the original signed document in the Council minutes, and a copy of the signed document in the Code book maintained by the Clerk.
State Law Reference:
Adoption or ordinances, generally, S.C. Code § 5-7-270
Adoption of standard codes, S.C. Code § 5-7-280