Town of South Hill Municipal Government Budget
Each year the South Hill Town Council approves the Town of South Hill's budget and sets the property tax rate based on the assessed value of property inside the Town limits. The Town Council develops the budget during the winter and spring prior to a new fiscal year, which runs from July 1 to June 30. Opportunities are given for public input. Copies of the budget document are on file at the Town Clerk's Office and Finance Director's Office in the Town Hall, 211 S. Mecklenburg Avenue.
Budget and
Rate Summary FY11
adopted June 14, 2010
Maps
Click on this link, South Hill Map, to load a detailed map of the Town. Ideal printing size is 11" X 17".
Click on this link, South Hill Enterprise Zone Map, to load a map showing the Town's Enterprise Zones.
Click on this link, South Hill Zoning Map, to load a map showing the Town's zoning designations.
Documents
Comprehensive Plan
Snow Removal Plan
Applications and Forms
Information regarding licenses, permits, applications and forms can be
obtained by calling the Town Hall at (434) 447-3191. Some of
the forms can be downloaded by clicking on the below links.
Forms can be printed out, filled in and mailed or faxed to the Town
Hall or may be presented in person [fax no. (434) 447-5064].
Building Permit Application
Business License Application
Centennial Park Reservation Request Form
Electrical Permit Application
Lodging Tax
Form
Meals Tax Form
Mechanical Permit Application
Plumbing Permit Application
Rezoning Application
Sign Permit Application
Special Exception Permit Application
Utility Service Application
Yard
Sale Permit Application
Zoning Variance Application
All new construction, renovations, or additions to existing structures require a building permit.
All businesses (except contractors and peddlers) must have a definite place of business (can be their residence) within the corporate limits of South Hill to be sold a business license. If they are not located within South Hill, a license cannot be obtained. The fee varies upon type of business.
A permit for yard sales is required (no fee and only four per year). They may only be held on residential property.
Tax Rates and Licenses
| Real Estate Tax | $ .34/100 |
| Personal Property Tax | $1.05/100 |
| Machinery and Tools Tax | $ .38/100 AV |
| Bank Franchise Tax | $ .80/100 |
| Meals and Lodging Tax | 5.5% |
| Communications Sales Tax | 5.0% |
| Minimum BPOL | $30 |
| Contracting BPOL | $ .16/100 |
| Retail BPOL | $ .14/100 AV |
| Repair, Pers. Bus. Svcs. BPOL | $ .30/100 |
| Financial, Real Est. Prof. BPOL | $ .40/100 |
| Wholesale BPOL | $ .05/100 |
| Peddlers BPOL | $500 |
Driver's Licenses and Vehicle Licenses Information may be obtained by contacting the Department of Motor Vehicles, 206 S. Brunswick Avenue (800-435-5137).
Vehicle Window
Decals
The Town of South Hill and Mecklenburg County vehicle
window decals are sold for $25 per year at the
South Hill Chamber of
Commerce, (434) 447-4547. Both must be purchased before
April 1 to avoid a penalty.
Vehicles must be inspected annually.
Utility Information
Electricity supplied and distributed by:
- Dominion Virginia Power (434) 447-5100
- Mecklenburg Electric Cooperative (434) 372-6100
Natural Gas is supplied by the Transcontinental Gas Pipeline Corp. and distributed by Columbia Gas 1-800-543-8911.
Water
2008 Consumer Confidence Drinking Water Quality Report
Services are provided for a monthly fee. Water rates are
listed below. Charges are per 1,000 gallons of consumption.
| •Up to 3,000 gallons
(In Town) + service charge of $2.50 |
$5.50 |
| •3,001 to 10,000
gallons (In Town) + service charge of $3.00 |
$5.50 |
| •10,001 to 50,000 gallons
(In Town) + service charge of $7.00 |
$5.15 |
| •50,001 to 100,000 gallons (In Town)+ service charge of $85.00 | $3.90 |
| •>100,000 gallons
(In Town) + service charge of $110.00 |
$3.65 |
| •Water Rates Out of Town | 2 x In Town Rate |
The Town of South Hill purchases its water wholesale from the Roanoke River Service Authority (434) 689-7772, which began operation of its new water plant located on Lake Gaston in September of 2002. Average daily use is 1.5 million gallons, and the maximum daily capacity is 4.0 million gallons for the Authority. The Town has overhead storage capacity of 2.5 million gallons.
Irrigation water is considered a contaminant and has the potential to flow back into the public water system. Anyone that has an irrigation system must have a backflow preventer and a separate meter. The backflow prevention assembly must comply with the Town ordinance; a plumbing permit is required. The device must be tested after installation and annually thereafter by a licensed tester.
Sewage
Services are provided for a monthly fee. Sewer rates
are 100% x the water rate. The minimum bill for residential
water and sewer is $5. The minimum bill for commercial water
and sewer is $38.00.
The Town of South Hill treats approximately 900,000 gallons of sewage per day. The maximum treatment capacity of the Town's sewage plant is 2.0 million gallons per day (tertiary treatment).
To help prevent sewer backups and overflows, do not: (1) pour fats, oils and grease from cooking down the drain; (2) use the toilet as a wastebucket; or (3) use the sewer as a means of disposing food scraps.
Sanitation
Sanitation Schedule 2010
Leaf
Collection Schedule 2009/10
The Town of South Hill provides weekly collection service to
residential customers for $10 per month. Brush and leaf
collection on a seasonal basis are included in the fee. Special bulky items such
as furniture may be collected by calling the Town Shop at (434)
447-3228.
Solid Waste
Disposal
Mecklenburg County operates a landfill which accepts
non-hazardous industrial waste.
The Town of South Hill maintains streets located within the Town limits.
For after hours public works' emergencies, such as main breaks, please contact Bill Wilson (434) 917-9455, Robert Owens (434) 917-9463, or Danny Lee Clary (434) 917-9464.
