Radcliffeborough Neighborhood Association

Livability Issues

What is considered a livability issue?

Livability issues are the concerns of citizens regarding the quality of life in our neighborhood. Such concerns include problems with Animal Control, Building Inspections, Business and Cabaret Licenses, Noise Violations, Parking Violations, Parks and Recreation, Property Standards, Tourism Violations, Trash and Zoning Violations.

If you are experiencing problems of this kind, first and foremost, talk with your neighbor. Kindly ask them to correct the problem before calling the authorities. If the problem persists, report the violation to the appropriate department. (Contacts are listed below.) Document as much evidence as possible to give to the authorities when they arrive. Documentation will prove essential later when prosecuting a violator so try to collect as much information as you can.

Animal Control 577.7434
Building Inspections 724.7431
Business Licenses 724.3711
Cabaret Licenses 724.3711
City Ombudsman 724.3745
Environmental Services 724.7365
Noise Violations 577.7434
Parking Violations 965.4083
Parks 724.7321
Property Standards 720.3852
Recreation 724.7327
Tourism Violations 965.4083
Trash Violations 805.3226
Zoning Violations 724.3755

If you are experiencing a problem involving a student at the College of Charleston, or a college property, contact the Associate Dean of Students, Evie Nadel at 843.953.5522 or by email nadele@cofc.edu.

The Livability Officer

Mayor Riley and the City of Charleston take Livability issues seriously. So much so, that the city developed an innovative way to handle persisting issues.

If an issue cannot be resolved by talking with your neighbor and/or you do not feel that it has been addressed properly by the appropriate city department, you may decide to bring it to the attention of the Livability Officer. Sgt. Dan Riccio is the Livability Officer for the City of Charleston. He has the capability to issue tickets in regards to these issues, which will then be addressed in Livability Court.

He may be reached at
City of Charleston Court Services,
75 Calhoun Street, 3rd Floor
Charleston, SC 29401

Office 843.805.3226
Page 843.973.4864
Fax 843.724.3772 or email a question or complaint by clicking on the email address below.

Livability Court

With the issuance of a ticket, the violator will be summoned to a set court date. Sentencing will occur on the date of the court hearing and appropriate measures will be taken by the court to make sure all the requirements of sentencing are met. The city has stated "Enforcement of proper codes will not cease until the violation has been resolved. There will be a strict adherence to court decisions, which will assure concerned residents that the conditions of their neighborhoods will be improved." (City of Charleston Livability Court brochure, 2005)

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Dan Riccio

Other Resources

College of Charleston Student Affairs Webpage