Legislative findings; declaration of intent to repair, close or demolish unfit dwellings.
Charleston, S.C., City Code § 7-71
in effectSec. 7-71. - Legislative findings; declaration of intent to repair, close or demolish unfit dwellings.
The city council hereby finds that dwellings exist within the city which are unfit for human habitation due to dilapidation, defects increasing the hazards of fire, accidents or other calamities, lack of ventilation, light or sanitary facilities, or due to other conditions rendering such dwellings unsafe or unsanitary, or dangerous or detrimental to the health, safety or morals, or otherwise inimical to the welfare of the residents of the city. The city council hereby declares its intent to exercise its police powers to repair, close or demolish such dwellings.
(Ord. No. 2010-110, § 1, 7-20-10)
Source: City of Charleston, South Carolina, Code of Ordinances and Zoning Ordinance (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/sc/charleston/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=CICO_CH7BUBURE_ARTIVHO_DIV1GE_S7-71LEFIDEINRECLDEUNDWFetched: 11/7/2026