Environmental Rules in Anderson County, SC (2026)
4 rules for unincorporated Anderson County, South Carolina.
Verified from official government sources
Stormwater Management
Anderson County's stormwater management article implements its federal NPDES small-MS4 permit to control pollutant discharges into the county storm sewer system, prohibiting illicit connections, spills and dumping, and requiring prompt notice when a discharge reaches the system.
Anderson County Stormwater Discharge Rules
Some RestrictionsAnderson County Code of Ordinances § 24-757
In order to protect the general health, safety and welfare of the people of the county, to enhance the quality of water of the county and to protect the natural assets and resources of the county for posterity, this stormwater management and sediment control article is enacted to protect the lands and waters from the effects of excessive soil erosion and sedimentation, to prevent siltation of s...
Erosion Control
Anderson County requires a stormwater management and sediment control plan and permit before disturbing an acre or more of land, covering construction-site erosion and sediment control from clearing through final stabilization in the unincorporated county.
Anderson County Land-Disturbance Erosion Permit
Some RestrictionsAnderson County Code of Ordinances § 24-786
Unless otherwise exempt under this article, all land disturbing activities disturbing one or more acres of land, including sites smaller than one acre that are part of a larger common plan of development (LCP) that disturbs or ultimately disturbs one or more acres, are required to obtain permit coverage for their stormwater discharges by submitting a stormwater management and sediment control p...
Flood Zones
Anderson County requires a floodplain development permit before any grading, filling or construction inside the special flood hazard areas mapped in FEMA's December 21, 2017 flood insurance study for the unincorporated county, and bars altering flood-hazard structures or land without full compliance.
Anderson County Floodplain Development Permit
Some RestrictionsAnderson County Code of Ordinances §§ 24-582, 24-583
This article shall apply to all areas of special flood hazard within the jurisdiction of the county as identified by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in its flood insurance study dated December 21, 2017, with accompanying maps and other supporting data that are hereby adopted by reference and declared to be a part of this article. ... A development permit shall be required in conf...
Flood Elevation Requirements
New and substantially improved homes and manufactured homes in Anderson County's mapped flood hazard areas must have the lowest floor elevated at least two feet above the base flood elevation, with basements barred outright and critical facilities held to an even higher standard.
Anderson County 2-Foot Freeboard Rule
Some RestrictionsAnderson County Code of Ordinances § 24-663
New construction and substantial improvement of any residential structure (including manufactured homes) shall have the lowest floor elevated no lower than two feet above the base flood elevation. No basements are permitted. Should solid foundation perimeter walls be used to elevate a structure, flood openings sufficient to automatically equalize hydrostatic flood forces shall be provided in ac...
All Anderson County ordinances
See every category we cover for Anderson County: parking, noise, fences, fires, animals, pools, and more.
Anderson County Ordinance Hub →