The Status of Tree Ordinances in South Carolina. (This file is 255 pages and 3.5 MB).

Use the county map of South Carolina to explore the presence and type of tree ordinances at both the county and municipal levels.

	Tree ordinance types include:
		ST	=	Street tree ordinances
				Protect public street trees from damage or removal. Often establishes Tree Board/Commission for purposes of applying for Tree City USA designation.
		L	=	Landscaping ordinances
				Describe required landscaping, number of trees, and types of suitable plants/trees; may require trees or landscaping in parking lots or bufferyards.
		TP	=	Tree protection ordinances
				Limits the number and types of trees that may be removed and mandates replacement. Trees to be protected may be based on size, species, or a combination of both.
		VP	=	View protection ordinances
				Protect special viewsheds from alteration by tree addition or removal (includes protection of highway or road corridors). These ordinances impact designated scenic or historical areas; often found as Design Standards and Board of Architectural Review Standards.
		TH	=	Timber harvesting ordinances
				Regulate silvicultural activities; may require buffers.

The Interactive Stormwater Management Model: A valuable tool for anyone wishing to explore the positive relationship between development and environmental responsibility. It can be used to explore various growth and stormwater control scenarios and their effects on the quality and quantity of stormwater runoff. *Note:  This is a 38.5 MB WinRAR Zip archive for Windows OS. Download (save) the program to your hard drive to run it. You can exit the program by using the Escape button on your keyboard if you have trouble closing it.

	Additional planning resources include:
		SC Planning Education Advisory Committee This web site will assist you in meeting the new South Carolina State Code education requirements for local government planning or zoning officials and employees.