A “tool” for annexation

Westminster will consider a tool used by other South Carolina municipalities to make it easier to grow its city limits—thru annexation. At their meeting tomorrow evening, the mayor and council are scheduled to consider first reading of an ordinance that places a deed restriction on the property of those outside municipal limits requiring them to agree to be annexed when requested. The elected leaders are being told, “The ordinance is drafted to require the agreement be signed before new water or sewer taps are made.” The March meeting of city council begins at 5:30 tomorrow evening at Westminster City Hall.