Land Use & Zoning
In South Carolina, 'historic preservation' zoning may:
AOnly restrict the interior of historic buildings
BRestrict exterior modifications to designated historic structures or districts✓ Correct
CRequire property owners to maintain historic buildings at their own expense without compensation
DApply only to government-owned properties
Explanation
Historic preservation regulations in SC can restrict exterior modifications to designated historic structures or historic districts. South Carolina has a State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) and many local historic districts with design review boards.
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Key Terms to Know
Zoning
Local government regulations that control land use by dividing areas into zones specifying permitted uses, building sizes, and densities.
Joint TenancyCo-ownership where two or more people hold equal, undivided interests with the right of survivorship — when one owner dies, their share passes to the surviving owners.
Transfer TaxA tax imposed by state or local governments when real property ownership is transferred, typically based on the sale price.
VarianceOfficial permission to use land in a way that does not conform to the applicable zoning ordinance, granted by a zoning board when strict enforcement would cause undue hardship.
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