(A) For this use to be allowed, the contiguous parcels must have five acres or more of forest land. Additionally, if a parcel is harvested of grand trees (excluding live oak species per § 153.334(A)(2)(b)4.), zoning permits or development applications may not be submitted within five years of issuing permit for the harvest because it shall be presumed that such harvest was done in anticipation of future development and is not considered a bona fide forestry activity as defined by this chapter. Any person seeking to rebut this presumption shall have the burden of proving his or her claim by clear and convincing evidence.
(B) BONA FIDE FORESTRY OPERATIONS shall mean that the property is eligible for, and actually used for forestry or timber operations, and written application has been approved by the County Assessor for the special assessment for agricultural use for the property in question pursuant to S.C. Code § 12-43-220, S.C. Department of Revenue Regulation 117-1780.1, and other applicable statutes, rules, and regulations.
(Ord. 2012-06, § 6.4.23, passed 10-18-2012; Ord. 2013-02, passed 4-18-2013)