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Posted on: July 21, 2023

Residential Pools

“From SCLLR: A General Contractor license with the Swimming Pools sub classification or a Residential Builder license from the Residential Builders Commission is now required to construct, service, or repair any residential pool when the total cost of con...

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Planning and Development Services
Posted on: February 8, 2023

Building Permit Extension Policy

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Permits may be eligible for and extension up to 180 days, at the Building Official's discretion, based on the following guidelines.

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Planning and Development Services
Posted on: July 11, 2023

New Elevation Certificate and Dry Proofing Certificate

FEMA has updated the Elevation Certificate and Dry Proofing Certificate effective July 7, 2023. These forms are to be used through June 30, 2026 and may be obtained by going to FEMA’s National Flood Insurance Program Underwriting Forms website a...

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Planning and Development Services
Posted on: March 10, 2023

2035 Comprehensive Plan

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County Council adopted the update to the 2035 Comprehensive Plan. This update process provided an opportunity to celebrate past successes in achieving goals and implementing strategies, to identify unforeseen issues over the past five years, and to addres...

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Planning and Development Services
Posted on: February 27, 2023

Land Development Manual Revision

Revisions to the York County Land Development Manual were approved by County Council on February 13, 2023 and now include provisions for requesting a design exception to the manual's standards, clarifications of stopping sight distance standards,...

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