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SSG Miles Weaver
Code Enforcement Supervisor
(803) 576-1880
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What is Codes
Enforcement?
Code Enforcement is a service provided by Richland County Sheriff's
Department to ensure compliance with County Ordinance. While providing for
overall health, safety and welfare of the community, Code Enforcement's
focus is to maintain community standards.
What We Enforce
Unlicensed Vehicles
– Any motor vehicle that is required to be licensed which (1) does not
have a license plate or (2) has an expired license plate, is considered an
unlicensed vehicle. All such vehicles must have a valid license plate
unless they are (a) parked in a garage or carport, or (b) are covered by a
fitted cover and cannot be seen from the roadway.
Inoperable Vehicles
- Any motor vehicle that is not (1) capable of operating in accordance
with South Carolina law or (2) capable of moving under its own power is
considered an inoperative vehicle. All such vehicles must be operable
unless they are (a) parked in a garage or carport, or (b) are covered by a
fitted cover and cannot be seen from the roadway.
Overgrown Lots
- A lot or yard is considered overgrown when weeds or rank vegetation is
allowed to grow to a height of two (2) feet in height, or briars and
trailing vines exceed ten (10) feet in length. This ordinance applies to
any lot or parcel of land in a developed residential area or commercial
area within the unincorporated portions of the county.
How are complaints received?
Code
Enforcement responds to complaints from citizens, community groups and
other agencies. Systematic inspections are also performed throughout the
County in an effort to keep developing situations from becoming worse. An
individual may register a complaint by calling the Richland County
Ombudsman's Office at (803) 929-6000 or Code Enforcement at (803)
576-1864. You are not required to give your name or provide any other
personal information.
How are complaints handled?
A Code
Enforcement Deputy will be assigned to investigate each complaint for its
validity. Once this is established, a violation letter is posted on the
property owner's door if no one is home. The property owner then has ten
(10) days from the date of notification to correct overgrown lots and
unlicensed vehicles and thirty (30) days to correct inoperable vehicles.
Complaints are logged into our Code Enforcement database and rechecked
during and after the above periods. Property owners should contact the
Code Enforcement Deputy upon receipt of the violation letter.
Extensions are
granted on a case-by-case basis. Non-compliance results in a citation
being issued, requiring a court appearance. In addition, vehicles in
violation may be towed, and lots may be cleared and a lien placed on the
property.
Reporting/Contact
Phone: (803) 576-1864
MONDAY - FRIDAY 8:00 A.M. to 4:30 P.M. (excluding holidays) |
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