§ 10-48. Council's standard of review in show cause hearing; order.

(a)

Decision, no interior work, manager to act. Acting in discretion, the council shall make such decision as it deems fair and just for public health safety and welfare, and of the owner of the property. In a rule to show cause hearing, the city council will act in a quasi-judicial capacity to determine if the owner should vacate, close and secure, repair to current code standards or demolish the structure. In light of the legal complications, risks and liabilities arising acting as a contractor, the city shall not refurbish, repair, remodel any interior of a structure. The council will express its decision after public deliberation and through majority vote at the show cause hearing. The council may authorize the manager to execute a written order within ten days of the public hearing. The order shall be served as prescribed in this division.

(b)

Council's finding of unfit, but structurally sound, reasonable repair cost in relation to structure value.

(1)

If the dwelling is occupied, and the council should find the dwelling unfit for human habitation, but structurally sound, the council may order the owner or parties in interest to cause the dwelling to be vacated, and then closed and secured, if the potential repairs can be made at a reasonable cost in relation to the structures assessed value as shown by Horry County public records.

(2)

If the dwelling is unoccupied, and the council should find the dwelling unfit for human habitation, but structurally sound, the council may order the owner or parties in interest to cause the dwelling to be closed and secured if the potential repairs can be made at a reasonable cost in relation to the structure's assessed value as shown by Horry County public records.

(c)

Council's finding of unfit, unreasonable repair cost in relation to structure value. Whether occupied or unoccupied, and the council find the dwelling is unfit for human habitation, and the cost of potential repairs cannot be made at a reasonable cost in relationship to the structure's assessed value as shown by Horry County public records, the council may order the owners or parties in interest to cause the dwelling to be vacated if occupied, and the owner or parties in interest to demolish the dwelling within the time set forth in the order.

(Ord. No. 2013-8, 1-22-13)