Horry County, SC Code Violation Reporting: Common Violations (2026)

Junk and salvage yards must be screened by a fence or earthen berm at least eight feet high; chain link must be covered in evergreen vegetation or a forest-green opaque privacy fabric, sheet metal and scrap materials cannot be used as fencing, and wood or masonry fences must carry earth-tone paint, under Sec. 10-35(a). A property owner can appeal a screening decision to the zoning board of adjustment. Any site storing more than 50 scrap tires uncovered for ten days or longer is a public nuisance unless the owner holds a $100-a-year storage permit from the county, Sec.

10-36(a) and 10-37(a). Removing roofing material from an existing building requires a two-part permit from the Department of Environmental Services, displayed at the job site, with records kept proving proper disposal, Sec. 10-41(a). The Department of Environmental Services administers all of Chapter 10, Sec. 10-42(a). A first conviction draws a fine of no less than $200 and no more than $500 plus up to 30 days in jail, or 40 hours of community service at $5 an hour in place of cash. A second or later offense carries a minimum $500 fine, 15 to 30 days in jail, and 100 hours of community service, Sec. 10-42(b)-(c).