(A) Upon the Code Enforcement Officer effectuating the order to repair, alter, improve, vacate, close, remove or demolish the non-residential property, the amount of the cost shall be a lien against the real property upon which the cost was incurred. This lien shall be filed, have the same priority, and be collected as the lien for special assessment provided in G.S.
(B) The amount of the costs shall also be a lien on any other real property of the owner, except for the owner's primary residence. The additional lien provided in this subdivision is inferior to all prior liens and shall be collected as a money judgment.
(C) When a non-residential building or structure is removed or demolished by the Code Enforcement Officer, the officer shall offer for sale the recoverable materials of the building or structure and any personal property, fixtures, or appurtenances found in or attached to the building or structure. All proceeds of the sale shall be credited against the cost of the removal or demolition and any balance remaining shall be deposited in the Superior Court. The proceeds 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. Nothing in this section shall be construed to impair or limit in any way the power of the City Council to define and declare nuisances and to cause their removal or abatement by summary proceedings or otherwise.
(Ord. 12-13-25, passed 5-13-13)