§ 10-1. Authority.

(a)

Pursuant to S.C. Code 1976, § 5-7-80, the city is authorized to provide that the owner of any lot or property in the municipality shall keep such lot or property clean and free of rubbish, debris and other unhealthy and unsightly material or conditions which constitute a public nuisance.

(b)

Pursuant to S.C. Code 1976, § 5-7-30, the city is authorized to provide for the abatement of nuisances.

(c)

Pursuant to S.C. Code 1976, § 5-25-340, an inspector shall have a right to enter premises to inspect without molestation, upon permission or upon probable cause to believe that a violation of provisions respecting fire laws, or there exists imminent danger to the occupant thereof.

(d)

Pursuant to S.C. Code 1976, § 6-9-10, building codes shall be enforced by local government.

(e)

Pursuant to S.C. Code 1976, § 6-9-130, adopted codes are applicable to building inspections.

(f)

Pursuant to S.C. Code 1976, § 31-15-10 et seq., the city is authorized to abate unfit or unsafe dwellings.

(g)

Pursuant to South Carolina Code, the cost of public abatement under this chapter shall become a lien upon the real estate and shall be collectable in the same manner as municipal taxes.

(Ord. No. 2013-5, 1-22-13)