Charleston County's Livability code declares weeds and rank vegetation a public nuisance on developed unincorporated lots. Owners must not let property become overgrown so that rodents or mosquitoes breed, and must cut it within ten days of a code-enforcement notice.
The county defines weeds and rank vegetation as dense uncultivated overgrowth over ten inches high, or briars/vines exceeding six feet in length. Once a lot is developed, the owner or occupant must maintain it and not allow high grass, vines or excessive weeds. A code enforcement officer may declare accumulated weeds, rank vegetation, or solid waste a public nuisance detrimental to community health. The owner then receives written notice and ten days to cut and remove it; the county may abate and assess costs. Undeveloped, naturally vegetated tracts are generally not covered. This is the unincorporated county standard.
Non-compliance within ten days is a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not more than $500 or imprisonment up to 30 days; each day in violation is a separate offense.
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