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Property Maintenance in Cherokee County, SC (2026)

2 rules for unincorporated Cherokee County, South Carolina.

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Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Cherokee County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.

Property Blight

In unincorporated Cherokee County, South Carolina, the anti-litter officer gives the owner of a lot or premises that is a present or potential public health hazard written notice with 15 days to comply. If the owner does not abate it, the county removes the nuisance and recovers the expense from the owner.

Property Blight and Nuisance Abatement in Unincorporated Cherokee County, SC

Some Restrictions

Cherokee County Code §§ 12-62, 12-63

Whenever it shall appear to the anti-litter officer that there are lying within the county limits any lots or premises in a condition which shall constitute a present or potential hazard to the public health, the anti-litter officer shall issue a written notice to the owner requiring the owner within fifteen (15) days to bring such property within the provision of this article. ... Any person w...

Vacant Lot Maintenance

In unincorporated Cherokee County, South Carolina, the anti-litter officer can inspect any premises and, when a lot or premises is a present or potential hazard to public health, issue a written notice giving the owner 15 days to bring it into compliance. If the owner refuses, the officer has the nuisance removed and the county recovers the expense from the owner.

Hazardous Lots and Premises in Unincorporated Cherokee County, SC

Some Restrictions

Cherokee County Code §§ 12-61, 12-62, 12-63

The anti-litter officer shall be authorized and required to cause the inspection of any premises within the limits of the county whenever it shall be necessary to enforce the provisions of this article. ... Whenever it shall appear to the anti-litter officer that there are lying within the county limits any lots or premises in a condition which shall constitute a present or potential hazard to ...

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