Georgetown County exempt from certain building requirements, enforcing AE standards in flood prevention ordinance.

The bill exempts Georgetown County from specific building requirements for properties within or affected by the limit of moderate wave action line, as shown on the May 9, 2023, flood insurance rate map. Instead, the county can enforce AE standards as outlined in its Flood Damage Prevention ordinance and the building code. This act becomes effective upon approval by the Governor.

Georgetown County exempt from certain building requirements, enforcing AE standards in flood prevention ordinance.

The bill exempts Georgetown County from specific building requirements for properties within or affected by the limit of moderate wave action line, as shown on the May 9, 2023, flood insurance rate map. Instead, the county can enforce AE standards as outlined in its Flood Damage Prevention ordinance and the building code. This act becomes effective upon approval by the Governor.