Lancaster County land disturbance permit and stormwater help
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In SC, construction that disturbs 1 acre or more, or is part of a larger plan that will, needs state stormwater permit coverage before work starts, and some counties and cities also have their own land disturbance permit. The box below shows who SCDES lists as the plan reviewer in Lancaster County.
Lancaster County
Location
For all projects submitted for review before December 31, 2017.
Lancaster CountyReviews plans here (SCDES lists this as the "Reviewing Entity"):SCDHEC (now SCDES) – Bureau of Water
Location
For projects north of SC 5 and east to NC state line submitted for review after January 1, 2018
Lancaster CountyReviews plans here (SCDES lists this as the "Reviewing Entity"):Lancaster County
SCDES's page doesn't say who reviews projects submitted after January 1, 2018 outside the area above. Ask Lancaster County or SCDES.
Rules and reviewers can change. Check with the office before you start work.
Source: SCDES, Where to Apply . Checked Oct 30, 2026.
Most permitted sites also need a SWPPP (stormwater pollution prevention plan). See SC SWPPP requirements.
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