The Agriculture Silviculture Exemption Certification is the Anderson County Stormwater Management form on which a landowner gives notice that land disturbing activity at a site will be done solely for an agricultural or silvicultural purpose, not to develop or improve the property for sale. It is a stormwater certification handled by the county's Stormwater Department, not a tax document. On FillingPDF you can fill out the form online and download or print the completed PDF; the original PDF is published by Anderson County at andersoncountysc.org.
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What is Agriculture Silviculture Exemption Certification – Anderson County, SC?
The Agriculture Silviculture Exemption Certification is an Anderson County Stormwater Management form on which the owner certifies, under penalty of law, that land disturbing activity at a named site is solely for an agricultural or silvicultural purpose.
The form is printed with the title Agriculture/Silviculture Exemption Certification. It opens with an exemptions statement: certain discharges do not require NPDES permits, namely the introduction of pollutants from non point-source agricultural and silvicultural activities, including stormwater runoff from orchards, cultivated crops, pastures, range lands and forest lands. The statement excludes discharges from concentrated animal feeding operations, discharges from concentrated aquatic animal production facilities, discharges to aquaculture projects and discharges from silvicultural point sources.
Submitting the form constitutes notice that the party named in Section I intends to conduct land disturbing activity solely for an agricultural or silvicultural purpose, and not for the development or improvement of the property for sale. The form has three parts: I. Applicant Information, II. Site Location Information and III. Certification.
The Stormwater Department of Anderson County administers permitting and inspection programs for construction projects under federal, state and county stormwater regulations. Its page refers readers to the Stormwater Management Ordinance, Chapter 24, Article V, for exceptions and exemptions to permit coverage.
Who needs to file Agriculture Silviculture Exemption Certification – Anderson County, SC?
Owners of land in Anderson County who intend to conduct land disturbing activity at a site solely for an agricultural or silvicultural purpose use this certification. The owner is the person named in Section I, and the same owner prints a name, signs and dates the certification in Section III.
Conditions and exclusions printed on the form:
- The activity must not be for the development or improvement of the property for sale.
- The exemptions statement does not cover discharges from concentrated animal feeding operations, discharges from concentrated aquatic animal production facilities, discharges to aquaculture projects or discharges from silvicultural point sources.
- The form asks for the site's address and Taxmap #, so it is completed for a specific site.
The form provides signature lines only for the owner and has no line for a representative or agent. If you are unsure whether your activity qualifies for an exception or exemption, the Stormwater Department's page points to Chapter 24, Article V of the Stormwater Management Ordinance.
When to file Agriculture Silviculture Exemption Certification – Anderson County, SC
Submit the certification when you intend to conduct the land disturbing activity: the form says that submitting it is notice that the owner named in Section I intends to conduct that activity solely for an agricultural or silvicultural purpose. No due date, validity period or renewal term is printed on it.
The Stormwater Department's page says Anderson County requires permit coverage for land disturbing activities that disturb one or more acres, and it refers to Chapter 24, Article V of the Stormwater Management Ordinance for exceptions and exemptions. Check that chapter or contact the department before work starts if you are unsure which rules apply to your site.
How to fill out Agriculture Silviculture Exemption Certification – Anderson County, SC
Read the exemptions statement
At the top, read which discharges do not require NPDES permits and which are excluded. Continue only if your activity is solely for an agricultural or silvicultural purpose and not for development or improvement for sale.
Enter owner name and phone
In Section I, Applicant Information, write the Owner Name and the Phone number with area code.
Enter the owner's mailing address
Still in Section I, complete Mailing Address, City, State and Zip for the owner.
Enter the site address
In Section II, Site Location Information, write the Address, City, State and Zip of the site where the land disturbing activity will occur.
Enter the Taxmap # and county
In Section II, write the site's Taxmap # and the County where it is located.
Review the certification wording
Section III states, under penalty of law, that the land disturbing activity at the Section II site is solely for an agricultural or silvicultural purpose, and that there are significant penalties for false information.
Print the owner name
In Section III, write the owner's name on the Owner Name (Print) line.
Sign and date the form
The owner signs on the Signature line and enters the Date. The form has no other signature block.
Review and download the completed PDF
Check that every field is complete and that the site details match Section II. Download or print the completed PDF from FillingPDF, then deliver it as described under How to submit.
How to submit Agriculture Silviculture Exemption Certification – Anderson County, SC
The form prints no delivery method, address or portal, so confirm with Anderson County Stormwater Management how it wants to receive the signed certification. The department's page at https://www.andersoncountysc.org/departments-a-z/stormwater/ lists these two addresses:
- Street address: 1428 Pearman Dairy Road, Anderson, SC 29625
- Mailing address: P.O. Box 8002, Anderson, SC 29622
Before you send it, check that Sections I, II and III are complete. The form states that all necessary information must be provided on it, and the certification must carry the owner's printed name, signature and date. FillingPDF lets you fill out and download the PDF; submission follows the channels the county uses.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Leaving fields blank: the form states that all necessary information must be provided on it, across Sections I, II and III.
- Using the certification for land disturbing activity meant for development or improvement of the property for sale; it covers solely agricultural or silvicultural purposes.
- Relying on the exemption for discharges from concentrated animal feeding operations, concentrated aquatic animal production facilities, aquaculture projects or silvicultural point sources, which the form excludes.
- Omitting the Taxmap # or county in Section II, so the site cannot be identified.
- Signing without printing the owner's name in Section III, or printing it without signing and dating.
- Certifying false information: the form warns of significant penalties, including possible fine and imprisonment for knowing violations.
- Entering the owner's mailing address in Section II instead of the address of the site where the activity will take place.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Agriculture Silviculture Exemption Certification?
It is an Anderson County Stormwater Management form on which an owner certifies that land disturbing activity at a site is solely for an agricultural or silvicultural purpose. Submitting it is notice of that intent, and it is not for development or improvement of property for sale.
Is this an Anderson County property tax form?
No. It is a stormwater certification issued by Anderson County Stormwater Management, not a tax document. It asks for the site's Taxmap # only to identify the site where land disturbing activity will occur, and it certifies that the activity is solely agricultural or silvicultural.
Who signs the Agriculture Silviculture Exemption Certification?
The owner. Section III asks the owner to print their name, sign and enter the date. The form has no line for an agent or other representative, so the certification is made by the owner named in Section I.
Can I use this form for land I plan to develop and sell?
No. The form covers land disturbing activity solely for an agricultural or silvicultural purpose, and states it is not for the development or improvement of the property for sale.
Does the exemption cover concentrated animal feeding operations?
No. The exemptions statement on the form excludes discharges from concentrated animal feeding operations, concentrated aquatic animal production facilities, discharges to aquaculture projects and discharges from silvicultural point sources.
When do I submit the exemption certification?
When you intend to conduct the activity, since submitting it is notice of that intent. The form prints no due date or expiration. For questions about timing or which exceptions apply, see Chapter 24, Article V of the Stormwater Management Ordinance or contact the department.
Where do I send the Agriculture Silviculture Exemption Certification?
The form names no address or channel. The Anderson County Stormwater Department lists 1428 Pearman Dairy Road, Anderson, SC 29625 and P.O. Box 8002, Anderson, SC 29622 on its page; confirm with the department how it wants the form delivered.
What happens if I give false information on the form?
The certification says you are aware of significant penalties for submitting false information, including the possibility of a fine and imprisonment for knowing violations. You certify the statements under penalty of law when you sign Section III.
Can I fill out the exemption certification online on FillingPDF?
Yes. You can fill out the PDF online on FillingPDF and download or print it. FillingPDF is an independent service and does not file the form with Anderson County; you deliver it through the county's channels.
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