Pursuant to and in accordance with the enabling legislation found in G.S. § 160D- 1129, this chapter is enacted for the purpose of protecting the health, safety, and welfare of the city and its citizens by establishing minimum standards of maintenance, sanitation, and safety for nonresidential buildings or structures. Furthermore, this chapter identifies the circumstances under which a public necessity exists for the repair, closing, or demolition of nonresidential buildings or structures that are dangerous to the public health, safety, and welfare.
(Ord. 22 ORD 12-14, passed 12-4- 14; Am. Ord. 36 ORD 12-21, passed 12-9-21)