§ 1301.2. Encroachments within public rights-of-way.  


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  • To ensure the public health, safety, and general welfare as well as the impression upon the traveling public is maintained and improved, encroachments within any public right-of-way shall be limited. Encroachments, including but not limited to, untagged vehicles, untagged or tagged vehicles for sale, landscaping, and structures (except those that are currently established) shall not be permitted within the public right-of-way unless an encroachment permit has been issued by the applicable regulatory agency (Horry County or South Carolina Department of Transportation). Unlawful encroachments may be removed from the right-of-way by the county without further notice to the owner. The owner of the encroachment shall be liable for all costs of removal.

(Ord. No. 12-02, § 1, 2-19-02)