It is unlawful to permit weeds and rank vegetation to grow on an improved residential or commercial lot in Charleston County. Owners must cut it, and after a 10-day notice the county can cut it and bill the owner.
Sec. 10-2(a) makes it unlawful for any owner, lessee, or occupant to permit the growth of weeds and rank vegetation on an improved lot in a residential or commercial area. Sec. 10-3(a) requires the owner to cut it as often as necessary. If the county serves notice and the owner fails to cut within ten days (Sec. 10-6), it is a misdemeanor. Under Sec. 10-7, after ten days the public works department or a county agent may enter and cut the vegetation, and the cost becomes a lien on the property recoverable through judgment. Owners may contest an abatement order by filing a written request with the solid waste director before the abatement date.
Misdemeanor if not cut within 10 days of notice: fine up to $500 or up to 30 days, each day a separate offense; county may abate and lien the cutting cost.
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