Code Enforcement

Code Enforcement Concerns

To report a concern, please call 864-848-2175.

If you are unsure about a violation, you can read the International Property Maintenance Code.

To view an online interactive dashboard displaying all open code violation cases, click here.

What We Do

  • Abates property as necessary

  • As necessary, the code enforcement officer prosecutes violations and testifies in court

  • Inspects property for nuisances to include tall grass, trash, debris, and unsanitary, unhealthy and unsafe conditions

  • Issues citations, notices, condemnations

  • Maintains records, reports, and contact information

  • Performs a variety of inspections on public, commercial, and private property and conducts follow-up inspections as necessary

  • Prepares correspondence outlining city ordinances and code violations

  • Prepares a monthly report documenting activities, violations and case disposition

  • Responds to citizen inquiries and complaints

Fee Schedule

Type of Fee

Fee Amount

Condemnation Resulting in Demolition

$250

Structures to Be Secured

$100

Debris Clean-Up

$100

Environmental Clean-Up

$250

Fee for Mowing of Overgrown Lots (During the Same Growing Season)

Offense

Fee Amount

First Offense

$100

Second Offense

$200

Third Offense

$300

Fourth Offense

$500