(A) As provided by G.S. 160D-1203(7), the amount of the cost of any repairs, alterations, or improvements, or vacating and closing, or removal or demolition, caused to be made or done by the Inspector pursuant to § 90.61 shall be a lien against the real property on which the cost was incurred. The lien shall be filed, have the same priority, and be enforced and the costs collected as provided by Article 10 of Chapter 160A of the General Statutes.
(B) If the real property upon which the cost was incurred is located in the City of Albemarle, then the amount of the cost is also a lien on any other real property of the owner located within the city limits or within one mile thereof except for the owner's primary residence. The additional lien provided in this division is inferior to all prior liens and shall be collected as a money judgment.
(C) If the dwelling is removed or demolished by the public officer, the local government shall sell the materials of the dwelling, and any personal property, fixtures, or appurtenances found in or attached to the dwelling, and shall credit the proceeds of the sale against the cost of the removal or demolition, and any balance remaining shall be deposited in the Superior Court by the public officer, shall be secured in a manner directed by the court, and shall be disbursed by the court to the persons found to be entitled thereto by final order or decree of the court. Nothing in this section shall be construed to impair or limit in any way the power of the local government to define and declare nuisances and to cause their removal or abatement by summary proceedings or otherwise.
(‘58 Code, § 4-129) (Am. Ord. 16-27, passed 8-15-16; Am. Ord. 21-26, passed 7-12-21; Am. Ord. 21-40, passed 9-7-21)