Committee Report

May 7, 2026

 

S. 1048

 

Introduced by Senator Corbin

 

L. Printed 5/7/26--H.

Read the first time April 2, 2026

 

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The GREENVILLE DELEGATION

To whom was referred a Bill (S. 1048) to provide that single-family dwelling units in the Blue Ridge Community in Greenville County must be built on five acre tracts, to provide that multi-family dwellings, etc., respectfully

Report:

That they have duly and carefully considered the same, and recommend that the same do pass with amendment:

 

Amend the bill, as and if amended, by adding an appropriately numbered SECTION to read:

SECTION X.  The provisions of this act do not apply to a person who owns less than five acres of real property in the Blue Ridge Community prior to the effective date of this act.

Renumber sections to conform.

Amend title to conform.

 

B.W. BANNISTER for the Delegation.

 

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A bill

 

TO PROVIDE THAT SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING UNITS IN THE BLUE RIDGE COMMUNITY IN GREENVILLE COUNTY MUST BE BUILT ON FIVE ACRE TRACTS, TO PROVIDE THAT MULTI-FAMILY DWELLINGS BUILT IN THE BLUE RIDGE COMMUNITY MUST BE BUILT ON A TRACT OF LAND THAT IS EQUAL TO FIVE ACRES OF LAND FOR EACH DWELLING UNIT, AND TO PROVIDE FOR AN EXCEPTION.

 

Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina:

 

SECTION 1.  After the effective date of this act, any new single-family homes in the Blue Ridge Community, as established by Act 108 of 2021 and as amended by Act 14 of 2025, must be constructed on a tract of land comprised of not less than five acres.

 

SECTION 2.  After the effective date of this act, any new multi-family dwellings in the Blue Ridge Community must be constructed on a tract of land comprised of not less than five acres for each dwelling unit in the multi-family dwelling.

 

SECTION 3.  The provisions of this act do not apply to a person to whom a tract of land comprised of less than five acres is conveyed, bequeathed, or devised from a family member if the person maintains ownership of the tract for his use and enjoyment or the use and enjoyment of his immediate family.

 

SECTION 4.  This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor.

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