Uncultivated weeds and grass exceeding twelve inches are 'unsightly growth' and a common nuisance under Horry County's Junk, Debris and Common Nuisance Ordinance (Chapter 10). The county can notice, abate, and lien the property for the cost of clearing overgrown vegetation.
Horry County regulates weeds through its Junk, Debris and Common Nuisance Ordinance (Chapter 10). 'Unsightly growth' means any growth of grass, weeds, or herbaceous or woody plant growth, other than trees or shrubs, that is uncultivated and exceeds twelve (12) inches in length, and owners must keep property in platted major residential subdivisions free of litter and unsightly growth. On complaint or county notice, representatives may enter to determine whether a nuisance exists and order abatement. The Department of Environmental Services administers the ordinance. Vacant and neglected parcels draw attention for vermin and fire risk. Incorporated municipalities (Myrtle Beach, North Myrtle Beach, Conway, Surfside Beach, Loris, Aynor) enforce separate property-maintenance weed limits within their city limits, so the county rule
If the owner does not clear the growth, the county may abate it; an immediate health threat may be corrected if not fixed within 24 hours of notice. A bill unpaid for 60 days may be collected by foreclosing a
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