The improvements as defined in Section 5-37-20 are to be or become the property of the municipality, State, or other public entity and may at any time be removed, altered, changed, or added to, as the governing body may in its discretion determine; provided, that during the continuance or maintenance of the improvements, the special assessments on property therein may be utilized for the preservation, operation, and maintenance of the improvements and facilities provided in the improvement plan, and for the management and operation of the improvement district as provided in the improvement plan, and for payment of indebtedness incurred therefor.
HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 59-599.159; 1974 (58) 2813; 1981 Act No. 115, Section 2; 1991 Act No. 116, Section 2; 1999 Act No. 118, Section 2.
Structure South Carolina Code of Laws
Title 5 - Municipal Corporations
Chapter 37 - Municipal Improvements Act Of 1999
Section 5-37-10. Short title; authority of municipalities.
Section 5-37-30. Improvements authorized; funding sources.
Section 5-37-40. Establishment of improvement districts; written consent of owners.
Section 5-37-50. Resolution regarding improvement plan and public hearing.
Section 5-37-60. Publication of resolution.
Section 5-37-70. Payment of costs of improvements.
Section 5-37-80. Assessments upon property owners.
Section 5-37-90. Improvements as property of municipality; use of special assessments.
Section 5-37-100. Ordinance creating improvement district.
Section 5-37-120. Notice of assessment to owners; filing of objections.
Section 5-37-130. Conduct of hearings; filed assessment constitutes superior lien.
Section 5-37-140. Appeals from decisions of governing body.
Section 5-37-150. Powers are cumulative.
Section 5-37-160. Effectiveness of petition or consent and of acts taken under other laws.
Section 5-37-180. Mall developments; streets near courthouses.