The Pendleton County Code Enforcement Board holds administrative hearings and issues rulings on citations related to local ordinance violations, such as the Nuisance Ordinance (e.g., junk accumulation, dilapidated dwellings), planning and zoning, and solid waste regulations.
The Board is an official administrative body that primarily operates through the following functions:
- Conducts Hearings: Hears sworn testimony from code enforcement officers, cited property owners, and witnesses to determine if a violation occurred
- Imposes Civil Fines: Issues final orders and levies civil fines for violations that are not corrected or contested
- Issues Remedial Orders: Mandates that violators take corrective action to resolve public nuisances or property maintenance issues.
- Enforces Liens: Authorizes the placement of property liens for unpaid fines, which secure the county's cost of enforcement and abatement.