§ 6-3-52. NRD neighborhood revitalization districts.

(a)

Purpose. The purpose of this district is to minimize the impact which vacant, neglected, overgrown, dilapidated, physically declining and underperforming properties have on surrounding properties by requiring the remediation of those conditions.

(b)

The ordinance creating each NRD shall contain provisions to address abandoned, neglected or dilapidated structures which are unfit for human habitation, lots which are so overgrown or neglected that they pose a threat to the public health, and any other matters which are detrimental to the public health, safety, morals, convenience, order, appearance, prosperity and general welfare of the district.

(c)

Existing uses.

(1)

Any nonconforming aspect of a structure, which exists on the date the NRD ordinance becomes effective, shall be allowed to continue for a period of 90 days only.

(2)

Any nonconforming aspect of a lot, which exists on the date the NRD ordinance becomes effective, shall be allowed to continue for a period of two weeks only.

(3)

An owner of a nonconforming structure or lot who believes that the time period for terminating the nonconformity: (a) does not allow for the recovery or amortization of the owner's investment in the nonconformity, or (b) does not allow sufficient time to perform the work needed to remedy the nonconformity, may seek an extension of time from the county manager, and if the county manager believes that the request is reasonable, he may extend the time by which the nonconformity must be terminated. For purposes of appeals, the county manager is the "administrative official" referred to in S.C. Code 1976, § 6-29-800.

( Ord. No. 2009-22 , § 1, 12-15-09)