SC Annexation Law

  • Write 100% Petition and Ordinance Method - SC Code Sec. 5-3-150(3) prescribes the following steps for a 100% petition and ordinance annexation: 1. Submit a petition signed by 100% of THE OWNERS OF THE PROPERTY to be annexed. 2. Upon acceptance of the petition, the governing body adopts an ordinance declaring the area annexed to the municipality.

  • 75% Petition and Ordinance Method - SC Code Sec. 5-3-150(1) prescribes the following steps for a 75% petition and ordinance annexation: 1. The petition must be dated before the first signature is affixed. All necessary signatures must be obtained within six months from the date of the petition. 4 2. The petition and all signatures are open for public inspection at any time. 3. The petition must state the code section under which annexation is sought, SC Code Sec. 5-3-150(1). 4. The petition must contain a description and plat of the area to be annexed.

  • 25% Petition and Election Method - Petition Annexation SC Code Sec. 5-3-300 prescribes the following steps for annexation: At least 25% of the qualified electors who are residents in the area to be annexed must sign a petition and file it with the municipality’s council. The petition must contain a description of the area to be annexed, the signatures of the requisite number of qualified electors, the address of residence of each signatory, and the code section pursuant to which the proposed annexation is to be accomplished. SC Code Sec. 5-3-300. 2. If council finds that at least 25% of the qualified resident electors have signed the petition, it may certify that fact to the county election commission by resolution

This is the property owner exercising their right to sell their property! If the property is not annexed into the city....it CAN and most likely will be developed under county rules. Could be a trailer park, possibly farm animals, RV's with or without wheels ....REGARDLESS, the city MUST provide fire and police services due to city/county agreements. Therefore, City of Easley taxpayers will cover the cost of services. If annexed into the city, there are fees collected to help cover the cost of services. Former councilwoman of Ward 3 often said, if it isn't developed in the city it will be developed in the COUNTY. She was correct!

This is the UGLY TRUTH...EITHER WAY ... IT IS DEVELOPED......if the price is right!!