S.C. Code § 5-7-80

Current through 2024 Act No. 225.
Section 5-7-80 - Ordinances relating to upkeep of property within municipality
(1) Any municipality is authorized to provide by ordinance that the owner of any lot or property in the municipality shall keep such lot or property clean and free of rubbish, debris and other unhealthy and unsightly material or conditions which constitute a public nuisance.
(2) The municipality may provide by ordinance for notification to the owner of conditions needing correction, may require that the owner take such action as is necessary to correct the conditions, may provide the terms and conditions under which employees of the municipality or any person employed for that purpose may go upon the property to correct the conditions and may provide that the cost of such shall become a lien upon the real estate and shall be collectable in the same manner as municipal taxes.

S.C. Code § 5-7-80

1975 (59) 692; 1962 Code Section 47-37.