The statutory references listed below refer the code user to state statutes applicable to South Carolina municipalities. They are up to date through December 30, 2013.
General Provisions
Local Government
S.C. Const. art. VIII
Incorporation
S.C. Code ch. 5-1
Change of corporate limits
S.C. Code ch. 5-3
Municipal structure, powers, functions generally
S.C. Code ch. 5-7
Codification of ordinances
S.C. Code § 5-7-290
Penalties for ordinance violations
S.C. Code § 5-7-30
Elections generally
S.C. Code title 7
Transfer of election authority to county elections commission
S.C. Code § 5-15-145
Initiative and referendum
S.C. Code ch. 5-17
The South Carolina Eminent Domain Procedure Act
S.C. Code ch. 28-2
Freedom of Information Act
S.C. Code § 30-4-10 et seq.
Administration and Personnel
Municipal officers generally
S.C. Code §§ 5-7-130, 5-7-160 et seq.
City council
S.C. Code §§ 5-7-160 et seq., 5-7-240 et seq.
Mayor-council form of government
S.C. Code ch. 5-9
Council form of government
S.C. Code ch. 5-11
Council-manager form of government
S.C. Code ch. 5-13
Council meetings, rules, procedures
S.C. Code § 5-7-250
Nominations and elections for municipal officers
S.C. Code ch. 5-15
Appointment and duties of clerk
S.C. Code § 5-7-220
Municipal attorney
S.C. Code § 5-7-230
Code enforcement officers
S.C. Code § 5-7-32
Civil service
S.C. Code ch. 5-19
Police officers
S.C. Code § 5-7-110 et seq.
Fire departments
S.C. Code § 5-25-20
Municipal courts
S.C. Code ch. 14-25
Conflict of interests
S.C. Code § 5-7-130
Emergency seat of government
S.C. Code ch. 6-3
Revenue and Finance
Financial matters generally
S.C. Code ch. 5-21
Annual audits
S.C. Code § 5-7-240
Service and user fee imposition
S.C. Code § 6-1-330
Taxation generally
S.C. Code § 5-21-110 et seq.
Collection of delinquent property taxes
S.C. Code § 5-7-300
Procurement regulations required
S.C. Code § 11-35-50
Municipal Bond Act
S.C. Code § 5-21-210 et seq.
Paving Bond Act
S.C. Code § 5-21-610 et seq.
Municipal Improvement Act of 1999
S.C. Code ch. 5-37
Investment of funds
S.C. Code chs. 6-5 and 6-6
Local hospitality tax
S.C. Code § 6-1-720 et seq.
Local accommodations tax
S.C. Code § 6-1-520 et seq.
Allocation of accommodations revenues
S.C. Code ch. 6-4
Business Licenses and Regulations
License taxes
S.C. Code § 5-7-30
Pawnbrokers
S.C. Code ch. 40-39
Peddlers and hawkers
S.C. Code ch. 40-41
Animals
Ordinances re care and control of animals
S.C. Code § 47-3-20
Dogs
S.C. Code §§ 47-3-70 and 47-5-210
Health and Safety
Fire limits
S.C. Code § 5-25-1110 et seq.
Solid Waste Disposal—Resource Recovery Facilities Act
S.C. Code ch. 6-16
Local health boards and districts
S.C. Code ch. 44-3
Authority to abate nuisances
S.C. Code § 5-7-30
Property upkeep
S.C. Code § 5-7-80
Public Peace, Morals and Welfare
Law enforcement authority
S.C. Code § 5-7-30
Crimes and offenses
S.C. Code title 16
Trials
S.C. Code § 5-7-90
Vehicles and Traffic
Motor vehicles generally
S.C. Code title 56
Uniform Act Regulating Traffic on Highways
S.C. Code ch. 56-5
Local authority
S.C. Code §§ 56-5-710 et seq.
Local traffic control devices
S.C. Code § 56-5-930
Streets, Sidewalks and Public Places
Streets and sidewalks generally
S.C. Code ch. 5-27
Assessments for streets and sidewalks
S.C. Code § 5-27-310 et seq.
Municipal Improvement Act of 1999
S.C. Code ch. 5-37
Off-street parking facilities
S.C. Code ch. 5-29
Public Services
Electricity, water, natural gas and sewerage systems
S.C. Code chs. 5-31, 6-15, 6-23, 6-25
Drought response ordinances
S.C. Code § 49-23-90
Cemeteries
S.C. Code ch. 5-39
Special purpose districts
S.C. Code ch. 6-11
Rural community water districts
S.C. Code ch. 6-13
The Revenue Bond Refinancing Act of 1937
S.C. Code ch. 6-17
Revenue bonds for utilities
S.C. Code ch. 6-21
Buildings and Construction
Construction regulations generally
S.C. Code § 5-25-10 et seq.
Building permits and inspections
S.C. Code § 5-25-310 et seq.
Construction codes
S.C. Code ch. 6-9
Energy efficiency
S.C. Code ch. 6-10
Off-Street Parking Facilities Act
S.C. Code ch. 5-29
Planning, Zoning and Subdivisions
Planning
S.C. Code ch. 6-7
Official map
S.C. Code § 6-7-1210 et seq.
Comprehensive plan
S.C. Code § 6-29-510 et seq.
Land development regulations
S.C. Code § 6-29-1130 et seq.